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News and information from Spain
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International Edition - July 2023 |
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Welcome to the July issue of 'The Word on the Street'. This is your monthly news and information from Spain provided by Ábaco Advisers. We hope to keep you in touch with the news, events and just a little bit of gossip.
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Time for a dip – building your swimming pool
This is the time of year when swimming pools really come into their own. At the end of the day, a refreshing swim to cool you down or even first thing in the morning to freshen you up - perfect. Many people benefit from a community pool but what if you want one on your doorstep? In this article we provide advice about the legislation and process for if you want to build a pool of your own:
Building your own swimming pool in Spain |
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Keeping cool – our tips
If building a swimming pool isn’t possible for you, perhaps one of our other tips might help you lower the temperature:
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Dogs in Spain
If you are thinking of bringing your dog to Spain then we suggest you read this article. Dogs are welcome here but there are restrictions and important points to note if you want their time here to be an enjoyable one. It’s also worth a reminder - leaving dogs in cars in the current heat, even for a very short amount of time, can be fatal and avoid walking your dog when pavements are still too hot to handle:
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Making a denuncia in Spain
We’re all getting a little frazzled with the heat these days and tempers can rise. However, if you really feel that you are the victim of a crime then an immediate option open to you is to make a denuncia against the other person. In this article we explain what this is, how you can go about making one and what might happen next:
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A tour round the Costa del Sol
David Ruiz takes us down south to the Costa del Sol. For those who aren’t already familiar with the area, he introduces us to: - Malaga which he describes as ‘a vibrant and cultural city with lots to see and do’.
- Marbella ‘A luxury destination for High-End Holidays and Nightlife’.
- Ronda ‘A picturesque gem in the mountains with historic roots’.
- Mijas ‘A charming village tucked away on the hillside’.
- Nerja ‘A Coastal Town with Sandy Beaches and Hidden Coves’.
- Fuengirola ‘A family-friendly destination with authentic Spanish Culture’.
His summary of each includes information about what to see there, who lives there and other useful information for those considering a permanent move or just buying property as a holiday home:
If you’re looking for a little more detailed information about Marbella then you might prefer to read this article: ‘Living in Marbella Spain: The Definitive Guide’. Here David tells us more about its location, climate, the best times to visit, main attractions, how to get there and lots of other useful details:
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What to do in Santa Pola
If you’re looking for a little diversion away from the heat then Santa Pola has a whole programme of activities arranged to do just that. The ‘Festes d’Estiu’ has been organised by the Departments of Culture, Festivals and Youth in Santa Pola and events include concerts such as the Noche de Habaneras by the Villa de Santa Pola Choir as well as the Divos and Divinas show:
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Changes to temporary resident rules
Spanish News Today keeps us informed about changes to rules surrounding temporary residency in Spain: |
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Benidorm doesn’t ban Bikinis
We don’t think twice about women going topless now, let alone wearing a bikini, but for a long time Spain was resistant to the idea of allowing women to wear the two piece on the beach. The change, we are told, was the brainchild of Benidorm’s mayor Pedro Zaragoza Orts who wanted to make sure that tourists felt at ease on the beaches in the swimwear of their choice. The story of the mayor and the Vespa scooter’s journey to Madrid to persuade Franco is now one of legend:
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Keeping entertained in Sitges
Sitges is one Spanish coastal town that is determined to make sure that there’s plenty to keep you occupied during the hot summer months. They have announced a series of events from Picasso workshops to seafood tasting, there’s something for everyone advertised here all the way through to 31st August:
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Sunburn advice
Do you know anyone who applies toothpaste to sunburn? I don’t, but this article suggests that the use of toothpaste is a mothers’ remedy that is definitely not to be advised. Find out more about the myths surrounding treating your skin when you’ve stayed out a little too long in the sun:
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Women’s world cup
Women’s football is back in the news and Spain is hoping for great things in this
year’s tournament currently taking place in Australia and New Zealand. It hasn’t all been plain sailing for the team as you can read about in this article:
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Orihuela Costa toilets open
The beach bars still remain closed but at least people visiting the blue flag beaches on Orihuela’s Costa can now go to the toilet. It’s been a great disappointment for many people that their favourite beach bars and facilities have not been operating as normal this year. However, at least now, the replacement of this service will leave many feeling relieved:
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How the other half...
Of course, you might be the other half but either way you might be interested to read about Richard Branson’s new venture in Mallorca. It’s a luxury hotel and for some lucky people it might be on their holiday itinerary!
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What’s happened with the election
Spain’s general election is now over. At least for the time being. The result is that there is no single political party with sufficient votes to govern on their own. A situation that seems to be the norm now, with similar circumstances occurring four years ago. Now it is down to the two main political parties to see if they can get some smaller parties on board to back them. If not, there will have to be another general election. For more information:
What happened in Spain’s snap general election? |
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What interests you?
We would welcome any suggestions for future themes you would like us to
cover either in the newsletter or in an article on Spain Explained. Please let us know by email at newsletter@abacoadvisers.com. Thank you! |
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