The IRPF is the annual Spanish tax return that most residents in Spain are required to complete. You can now present your tax return for the financial year of 2022. In this article we explain what it is, who must present one and how to go about it.

 
Making a resident tax declaration in Spain

Whilst we’re talking about cost, regional variation is important to take into account. In this article we consider whereabouts in Spain you are likely to get the best deal and the type of property that is likely to be most affordable. Torrevieja has in fact been awarded a Place in the Sun’s best places to buy abroad 2022:

In this article David Ruiz explains how the Spanish Schengen visa can be applied for and who is eligible to apply for it:

This time, David Ruiz introduces us to the town of Albir, on the Costa Blanca. With a fantastic coastline and a laid-back atmosphere, Albir has attracted many international residents over the years. It’s only 14 minutes from Benidorm but without the hustle and bustle and with its own identity, including the Sierra Helada National Park.
Definitely worth a visit and maybe your choice of location for a property in Spain:

Just a little reminder that the local vehicle taxes are due before the 10th May in Torrevieja and some other local towns. You can pay these taxes online:

The site translates into English and is user friendly. If you pass the voluntary payment date then you will have to go into the offices to make the payment which is not as easy.

Local elections will be held in Spain on May 28th and you can vote in the local, but not national, elections if you are from a country in the EU or a country that has an agreement with Spain that allows you to do this. The UK, does have such an agreement so in spite of Brexit you can go ahead and vote provided you are registered to do so.

In order to qualify you must have been resident in Spain for at least 3 years. Have a residency card and be registered on the padrón (the electoral roll). If you are not already registered then you will have missed the window for applying.

You can find out more about the municipal elections and how to find out whether you are registered to vote:

Municipal Elections

You can find out more about being eligible to vote on this link:

We’ve known for a long time that it’s not just about the stated air fare when it comes to booking flights. The process can involve a long list of ‘added extras’ which end up with the total cost of the flight being much more than that initially advertised. Now, TradingPedia has done some research into which flight operators are the worst offenders. Read about it here on Murcia Today:

Or read the original report:

If you’re not a fan of the Black Eyed Peas, or aren’t too keen on their prices, then you might be interested in booking your place to see Roberto the voice. Organised by Asociacion Help Vega Baja, Roberto will be performing Latino, classical and some rock & roll in Benijofar. You can find out more from their Facebook page:

Or, in this case, a long time. We might often wish to have a bit of peace and quiet but who would choose to spend 500 days in self-inflicted isolation? That’s what Beatriz Flamini chose to do as part of a research study that will lead into a documentary. Beatriz had been holed up in a cave in Motril in the province of Granada. During her time in the cave she had no time references, news or contact with the outside world:

If you have spent any time sightseeing in Spain’s major cities then you will have become aware of the intertwined history of Islam, Judaism and Christianity that exists here. Of course, not always harmonious by any means, but the three religions are marked across Spain by its network of religious buildings – which have often been built on the same site or even transformed from one religion to another.

In this article in El País we can read about the Jewish architecture that is still being uncovered and discovered in Spain’s town, cities and even villages:

It’s 50 years since the death of Pablo Picasso and, in keeping with the man himself, there is plenty of controversy surrounding it. Alongside Picasso’s strong political views he was also a man of his age but should we reject artwork on the basis of the activities of its creator?

It is becoming an increasingly contentious issue as there are few artists who have not got some skeletons in their closet. Whatever your views, if you want to find out more about Picasso the Guardian invites you to mark the anniversary by travelling to seven significant places in Spain:

The pilgrimage continues here in this article:

Well, not exactly but she has recently been given the Spanish Princess of Asturias Award for the arts:

Meryl Streep wins Spain’s Princess of Asturias award

You can find out more about these awards which cover a number of different categories including International Cooperation, Literature and Social Sciences on the site itself:

If you’ve ever wondered what all the little numbers mean on your vehicle’s Spanish registration document then you might want to take a look at this to help you know your D.6 from your K.2:

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