English is fairly widely spoken in Spain especially in coastal regions, so communication is very rarely a problem. Should you find that dream Home in the Sun you will have no language problems as all staff at our Spanish offices are either English, or Spanish who are fluent in English. The Solicitor and bank staff…
Many people ask us about driving in Spain for the first time. The roads are generally much quieter and once you become used to driving on the opposite side of the road, in a right hand drive car, driving can be quite pleasurable. Just remember to give your full concentration especially at junctions and roundabouts….
Your cat or dog may be taken to Spain to live with you. Your pet must have had a microchip inserted and you will need certain health certificates and a rabies vaccination certificate all legalised and stamped within certain timescales of departure by the Spanish consulate. For further help and advice call the Pet’s Helpline.
More and more people are not simply retiring to Spain , they are making a life change, often long before retirement age. For many this means finding schools and colleges for their children and teenagers. There are many excellent state and private schools as well as international colleges throughout all the areas, the local town…
Area: 504,782 sq km (194,897 sq miles). Population: 39,371,147 (1998). Population Density: 78.0 per sq km. Capital: Madrid Population: 5,091,336 (1998). Geography: Spain shares the Iberian peninsula with Portugal and is bounded to the north by the Pyrenees, which separate Spain from France . The Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera), 193km (120 miles)…
Another very important reason for retirees to move to Spain has been the UK state pension stretches so much further than it ever would in the UK , giving retirees a higher standard of living and quality of life. It is no problem to have your UK state pension, or other benefits you may be…
Hospitals and health centres in Spain are modern and well equipped, with highly trained staff. The quality of care is equal to, and in many ways, superior to that of the UK . The public health system in Spain provides free care for anyone contributing to the social security system, including British nationals and their…
Spain is a country where people have a real passion for everything they do. It also has one of the most influential cultures reaching people on every continent. In Spain, you will find that people still take part in age-old traditions such as flamenco-dancing, bull-fighting, winemaking and cooking traditional Spanish recipes. Spain also has a…
The Costa del Sol is Spain ‘s most southerly and often warmest holiday region. It offers everything you could wish for in a modern holiday resort, yet is only a few kilometers north of Andalucia, land of gypsies and flamenco giving a taste of truly traditional Spain . The widest of interests are catered for…
Valencia One of the biggest cities in Spain , and among the most liveliest. It is located at the Mediterranean seacoast , and you will find beaches right in the very heart of it. During the summer-months it is heavily visited by tourists, and if you want to spend holidays at the beach, with fantastic…