The inheritance process can be very difficult not only because of the legalities to work your way through but because it is a time when you are struggling emotionally. In this article we explain how we can ease the burden and help you access what is rightfully yours:

For many people it is the dream, and although Spain, like many countries, has tightened up on its requirements, retiring here can still be an option. In this article we look at the advantages as well as some of the practical implications:What are the benefits of moving to Spain to retire?The best places to retire in Spain

So, if you do decide to take the plunge, how much will it cost you? In this article from our, Spain Explained blog, we outline some of the additional costs when buying property in Spain that you will need to factor in:

There is some important news for people who are non-resident but rent out a property in Spain. Previously, income had to be declared quarterly. This has now changed so that only one annual return is necessary. To find out more about it you can read this article:

David Ruiz continues to provide advice for those people thinking of moving to Spain from countries around the world. This time he tells us about the move to Spain if you currently live in South Africa:

If you are interested in finding out about Elche then you should read this David Ruiz article. Elche has lots to recommend both as a place to visit and as a place to buy a property. Steeped in culture, it is a more traditional Spanish town which is very close to Alicante airport and the coast. It is considered to be the world capital of palm trees and hosts some interesting museums, ancient buildings and archaeological sites. To find out more:

Living in Elche Spain: The Definitive Guide

Well, a very long walk. Spring is the time for setting out on your very own pilgrimage. The Camino de Santiago is well-known world-wide and is described by The Guardian as the ‘most famous Christian pilgrimage route of all.’ It’s certainly attracting record numbers every year: 

The Guardian view on pilgrimage: a 21st-century spiritual exercise

If you would like to know more about it, or even perhaps cover part of the route yourself: 

You can also read about the personal journey of two of the Ábaco team when they decided to make their own pilgrimage:

It seems as though the scammers are getting more and more sophisticated and everyone needs to be on the alert for emails and messages that arrive in your inbox without warning. In this article Euroweekly warn us about an SMS being sent, allegedly from the Agencia Tributaria, claiming that the recipient is owed a tax refund. Of course, the clue is when you click on the link and they then ask you for your credit or debit card details.

This is not how the Agencia Tributaria works. You would not be contacted in this way and asked for this information:

It looks as though the DGT (Directorate-General for Traffic) have been busy lately looking for ways of making driving in Spain safer.

Euroweekly includes an article about some new rules to be applied in 2025:

Read this article for the N332 traffic police’s version of the new rules and also an analysis of the type of accidents that occur:

The N332 tell us about the EU Disability Card that will be introduced in Europe to be used across different countries. This will also include ‘third country nationals’ who reside in an EU country like Spain:

How much cash can you deposit in your bank account at one go without arising suspicion? This article from Euroweekly shares the figure and the reason behind it:

Bank Deposits: How to avoid treasury queries

If you are looking for an interesting hike in Spain then this article from Idealista might help you make your choice. It provides a list of their top picks as well as some general information:

Discover the best hikes in Spain

It has to be said that last autumn and winter have been perhaps the mildest we can remember in Spain. We’ve had incredibly pleasant weather with plenty of blue sky days and the absence of the usual March and April rainfall that has been a characteristic of recent years. With such mild weather during winter there has been speculation about what we can expect when summer arrives. However, this article from Spanish News Today, actually suggests that this summer could be cooler than we’ve become used to:

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