Brits and Spanish property – buying habits and new hot spots
A report from Currency UK Ltd London, 14 November 2005 Currency UK’s team of foreign exchange specialists spend much of their time assisting Brits transfer their…
Timekeeping in Spain
“I don’t suppose I’m qualified to comment about timekeeping as I live in Spain, where the ‘mañana’ syndrome (rather like the German beach towel) is not just a joke. It is a way of life and probably an inbred instinct.” Bob Fretwell ponders the Spanish pace of living…
Shopping in Spain
“In El Burgo, Julie needed a hairdresser shortly after moving there…we couldn’t see one. A quick word with the local bar owner revealed there were seven! None of them had an outside sign as ‘if you don’t have a sign, you don’t need a licence’ – and didn’t pay local business tax.” Bob Fretwell discovers that shopping in the average Spanish village is still a very personal experience…
How to learn Spanish quickly and easily
Spanish is a very useful language to learn as it is the world’s second most widely-spoken language. Outside of the popular coastal tourist resorts a basic…
Don’t stay in a hotel – rent a villa!
“Renting a villa is a brilliant alternative to staying in a hotel, especially if there are a few of you. There are many plus-points to consider.” Mark Eastwood of Costa Blanca Uncovered.com looks at the benefits of choosing a villa rather than a hotel as a temporary base in Spain.
Feria at Sierra de Yeguas
“It is different from the usual fiesta arrangements we have suffered (sorry, enjoyed) as they have yet another ‘tradition’… that of the water fight! No respect is given to dress, age, sex or infirmity. EVERY person gets wet (and I mean WET!).” Bob Fretwell throws himself into the celebrations at his new home town’s annual fiesta.