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Low Emission Zones ZBE in Spain- coming to a town near you

Low Emission Zones (Zonas de Bajas Emisiones – ZBEs in Spanish) are being rolled out across Spain meaning any municipality with over 50,000 inhabitants must implement traffic control measures to improve air quality and reduce pollution. This is Upsticks summary guide for Andalucía, Murcia, Alicante and Comunitat Valenciana but as each autonomous community is different in…

Lee Grantham: Going All In with Spain’s Toughest Race

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This week’s update (43) is packed with info for anyone considering moving to Spain! We dive into some key visa and residency updates, including the good news that some visas from Manchester have been approved, and it seems they are finally on the move again! There are a few delays to be aware of, particularly…

What is John Lennon doing in Almeria?

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How to get a Padron certificate in ROJALES (Alicante)

The nearest UK equivalent to the Padron is the Electoral Register, a list of residents in a town or area. The complete name in Spanish is Certificado de Empadronamiento, but most people just call it the Padron. Registering on the Padron means you’re officially living in that town and are therefore  “Empadronado.” As well as…