Specialists Articles on Life in Spain
In-depth information written by specialists to increase your knowledge
Monday, March 5, 2018
On Monday 12th February the British Consul, Sarah-Jane Morris, visited Torrevieja town hall to meet the public and answer questions about Brexit. In this article we share the advice she gave.
We...
Thursday, February 1, 2018
The most recent padrón statistics show changes in the local population. We look in more detail at what they tell us and why all residents should be registered.
The padrón is the town...
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Although there are many similarities with Christmas traditions in other countries, Christmas in Spain has many differences too. Spending Christmas in another country is a good opportunity to leave...
Friday, December 15, 2017
Do you like celebrating Christmas at home? Is your idea of the ideal Christmas one that involves your home hearth, slippers and a good helping of turkey? Or do your prefer to slip away and let...
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Most of the property sales that Ábaco assists with are for homes. They are on behalf of those residents and non-residents in Spain who recognise the importance of enlisting a solicitor who...
Monday, August 21, 2017
You’d think with the seemingly endless sunshine in Spain that solar power would be its chief form of energy. However, this is not the case. Why doesn’t Spain invest more heavily in solar...
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Erasmus is a European Union student exchange programme which has built a reputation for being a life-changing and inspirational experience. Not surprisingly, many students want to come to Spain. In...
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
If you regularly visit Spain during the summer then you really should at least once watch a Moors and Christians parade. This mixture of history, tradition and sheer dressing-up madness is a must for...
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
From the homely tapas to the sophisticated Michelin starred restaurant, the food in Spain has something for everyone.
If you think of Spanish food, what are the first images that come to mind? It...
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Some people think of Torrevieja as just a seaside holiday resort. In the hustle and bustle of the summer season you could be forgiven for this. However, it’s also a town with a history and salt...