When you move to Spain you need to get used to Spanish food, which is something we’ve found very easy! Paella has always been one of my all-time favourite dishes, even more so now we’re living in Spain. However, knowing how to cook a great Spanish Paella is a different matter and can be tricky…
We have visited the city of Cartagena in the region of Murcia a couple of times now and it’s a really interesting place to visit with a lot of history to learn about and plenty of interesting, fun, and educational things to do. If you are staying nearby in either Murcia or Alicante, then Cartagena…
Christmas in Spain is a lot of fun, but some of the celebrations and traditions might be quite different to what you’re used to. If it’s your first Christmas in Spain it’s a good idea to find out about some of the most popular Spanish Christmas and New Year’s traditions. We’ve listed some of the…
Before you take the huge step of moving abroad, you should give some serious thought to what you’re going to do for work. One popular option that gives you the flexibility to work in lots of different countries, as well as online, is Teaching English as a Foreign Language, also known as TEFL. Here we…
One of your main concerns when planning a move to Spain, is probably around what you’ll do for work. Finding a job in Spain can be very difficult, what with the language barrier and high unemployment rates. If you already run a business in the UK, or do freelance work, then it’s a good idea…
So you’ve done it – you moved to Spain! Congratulations! You packed your bags, sold most of your belongings, sorted a place to live…now what? We’ve put together a list of the first things to do when moving to Spain, to help you get settled in your new life. Say ‘hello’ to your neighbours The…
One big thing that draws families to Spain is the lower cost of living compared to the UK. In recent years though the gap has closed and the cost of living in Spain isn’t as cheap as it used to be, however there are some things that are significantly cheaper. Obviously, the cost of living…
I’m sure we don’t need to tell you that moving from the UK to Spain isn’t cheap. Any house move is expensive, and moving abroad even more so. There are a lot of costs involved in moving to Spain, some you might not have even thought of. It’s important to budget for your move to…
Deciding what to sell and leave behind when you emigrate to Spain is really difficult. Many things will have sentimental value and be difficult to leave. Other things will have cost you a lot of money and you feel bad parting with them. So, how do you know get rid of, and what to pack…
Update 1st Jan 2021: You now need to apply for a visa before moving to Spain, find out more information here. The information below is only relevant to those who were living in Spain before the withdrawal agreement. By law, if you have lived in Spain for more than 90 days in a row and plan on…
