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Santiago de Compostela Train Crash
It was the day before the dia de Santiago de Compostela, which is a day of celebrations for the town. That however is a distant memory now as a result of one of the worst transport tragedies in...
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UK TV in Spain
When we first arrived in Spain back in 2003 watching UK TV was the norm. It was simple, you just used your Freeview SKY box and you had access to all the usual channels you were used to back in the UK....
View ArticleExtra Income in Spain
A big question when people here about the potential profitability of Forex trading from home is; can anyone do it? If you have some extra time on your hands and want to start up your very own home...
View ArticleMoney Exchange
Some Forex terms that you will find useful should you choose to start Forex Trading as a business or for extra income. So let’s start with the obvious question, what is Forex? The Forex (Foreign...
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Holiday Bookings Surge
Thinking of heading to Spain for your summer holiday in 2016? Well ABTA have just conducted a survey and they have concluded that both Spain and Portugal are going to have bumper years this year. It is...
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Possible Third General Election
The political uncertainty looks set to continue in Spain as the main parties simply do not want to work with each other. It was looking likely, at one stage, that My Rajoy would be able to form a...
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Palia Las Palomas Hotel
To the jubilation of many out of work hotel industry staff the hotel Las Palomas in Torremolinos has at long last reopened, having stood in a state of disrepair for over five years. Hotel Las Palomas,...
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UK Tourists Increase 2016
As we approach the time that Theresa May said she would invoke article 50 and formerly start the BREXIT process, there has been a lot of chatter about Spain’s tourism figures. Not just from the UK,...
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Artur Mas Trial
It is a tense and uncomfortable atmosphere in the heart of Barcelona today with thousands of supporters gathering in the streets around the courthouse where former Catalan president Artur Mas goes on...
View ArticleCommon Agreement For UK and EU Nationals
With the announcement that Theresa May will officially trigger article 50 on the 29th March 2017, starting the UK’s negotiations to leave the EU, there are many nervous Brits living on the mainland and...
View ArticleKids Activities Malaga
Every year from Easter right through to the end of summer, many families arrive on the Costa del Sol for their holidays or to stay in their second homes. It is becoming more popular for families with...
View ArticleGibraltar
Located on the very southern tip of Spain by the town of La Linea is the British enclave of Gibraltar. It is one of the British Overseas Territories and his home to just over 30,000 people. For many...
View ArticleConcierge Services Marbella
It is an old cliche when we refer to Marbella as the playground of the ‘rich and famous’ and during the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s this was most certainly the case. Mabella went through a difficult stage with...
View ArticleMortgage Reclaims
There has always been a great demand for property in Spain, especially from overseas buyers, as well as domestic purchasers. The climate and vicinity to northern European countries, coupled with...
View ArticleSummer Kids
With the summer holidays in full force across Europe it is the time of year for families to head off for their annual holidays and one of the most popular places in Spain is the Costa del Sol. Whether...
View ArticleNew Developments
When it comes to buying property in Spain there are many terms that may differ from those in your home country, especially when comparing to the UK. For example in the UK we don’t tend to refer to...
View ArticleSpanish Car Insurance
The day to day things that we have always taken for granted in our home countries can be very different when we decide to up sticks and move to another country like Spain. If we take the UK as an...
View ArticleBridging Loans
This is a term that many people have probably heard of but may not know exactly what it refers to. Let’s face it, these days there are many different types of loans available so it is not easy to...
View ArticleLandscape Gardeners Spain
Just looking around in any part of Spain you are staying it is clear to see that the country takes pride in its public spaces. Roundabouts have features, castles and even full landscaped gardens in the...
View ArticleMedical Liability Insurance
Spain has always been a ‘go to’ destination for many types of surgery because of the fabulous recuperation on offer. There is nothing better after an operation than healing in a beautiful climate near...
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