Panic in Benalmádena & Free Calendar Giveaway! WeeklyUpdate 43

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?

No visit to Almería is complete without a walk around its fantastic old town, or as it’s known in Spanish, Casco Antiguo. But you may be shocked to discover that smack bang in the middle is a statue of John Lennon. Lennon, taking a break from the Beatles, was asked to play Musketeer Gripweed in…

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…

Bip&Drive – USEFUL APPS FOR SPAIN

We’re always on the look out for apps and services to make life in Spain that little bit easier and the Bip&Drive app fits the bill perfectly. For people who regularly drive around Europe, you’re probably already acquainted with the Bip&Go French toll road app that pays tolls automatically so you don’t have to stop…

How to get a Padron certificate in ALGORFA (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 this is called being  “Empadronado.” As…