What is a Guiri?

Learning to speak Spanish is crucial when living in Spain and to integrate into Spanish society, but there’s a word you’ll probably come across that won’t be included in your everyday Spanish lessons: ‘Guiri’. In this article, I offer a personal view of my experience with the word and what it means.  Guiri, in a…

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…

Moving to Spain in the Summer? Here’s some hot tips!

While the idea of relocating to Spain during the summer might sound appealing, there are some special considerations you should bear in mind. This article outlines the potential challenges with summer moves to Spain to help you make an informed decision. Challenges of Moving in Summer Administrative Delays: Summer is a popular time for holidays…

Can you get an Non Lucrative Visa using a state pension?

It’s often been said that Brexit has ruined pensioners’ chances of moving to Spain, but how bad is it? In this article we will try to demonstrate how much more money a state pensioner in the UK would need to add to a non lucrative visa application to be successful. (This article is based on…

10 reasons why Spain is number one for retirees

Spain has always been a popular destination for retirees but if you’re in any doubt whether Spain is for you, here are 10 reasons why people choose to retire to Spain: Reason 1 – The weather! Spain is famous for its fabulous weather with 300 days of sunshine on average a year. While this means…