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…

6 Reasons why your Non-Lucrative Residency renewal in Spain might be refused

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNZ8i8J2Zn0&t=10s What a relief! You finally have your Non Lucrative visa, have registered it in Spain and received your TIE card. So you can kick back and relax?  Well, yes. But not that much, the first 12 months soon passes and you’ll need to renew your residency before you know it. The good news is…