15 March 2020 The FCO has updated its Travel Advice to advise against all but essential travel to Spain, following the restrictions put in place by the Spanish government in response to the outbreak of coronavirus (Covid-19). For more information visit (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain). On 14 March, the Spanish government introduced a State of Emergency, […]
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Welcome to Villa Andalucía My name is Helen and I am the owner of this unique B&B with a difference. I have four rooms all with ensuites and uniquely designed, two of the rooms also have mini kitchenettes, giving you the chance to self-cater for yourself. You have the choice of ordering breakfasts or
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Brexit: where we are now As you will know, the UK left the EU last Friday at 23:00 (CET), so it seems like the right time to send you an update on what this means for UK nationals living in Spain. The Withdrawal Agreement which sets out how the UK leaves the EU has been
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Did you know that 1.5 million people per year are provided with basic foods by food banks in Spain? Sadly, these vulnerable people are unable to put food on their tables and without the important work of the national network of food banks they would go hungry. Spain’s Federation of Food Banks is called FESBAL.
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No regrets in expat life – just lessons learned. Click the link below for lesson #1. A Lesson On Becoming Resident in Spain
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Information about the Golden Visa. 1. What is the Golden Visa and what are the requirements to obtain it? The “Golden Visa” is permission to reside in Spain issued to natural persons without any time limit on the length of stay, including the right to work in Spain. The basic requirement is that the interested
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Ask for Angela is a safety campaign for anyone (male and female) who feels unsafe on a date or a night out. They can discreetly use a code word (Angela) and staff at the venue support that person by getting them to a safe space. The aim of this campaign is to reduce sexual violence
Link to blog on website below: https://www.expinsure.com/news/article/list-of-the-public-holidays-in-spain-2019 Spain is notorious for its siestas and fiestas and there’s quite the handful of holidays for you to enjoy the time off work and school to celebrate in the sun. Here’s a list of all the public holidays of 2019 that you simply cannot miss: Tuesday January
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Death process in Spain – what to do when someone dies All you need to know about dying abroad in Spain, death registration of an expat resident in Spain, the funeral process and celebrations of life. Funerals happen very fast in Spain. I remember speaking to a British person who sold funeral insurance here in
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So just how do you get married in Gibraltar? Gibraltar is a spit of land off mainland Spain. It is not an island. You can walk or drive across the border very easily. Once you are there, very bizarrely you are surrounded by all things British. In fact Gibraltar is still a British Overseas Territory,
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