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The ÁbacoClub might still be behind closed doors but it continues to be very busy with new articles to help you enjoy your time in Spain.

Many people have been unable to spend the same amount of time in Spain as they would do usually. If this is you, what do you miss most?

If you do, then you are spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting a golf course in Spain. In this article ÁbacoClub selects some of the top golf courses in the Alicante province for you to try:

We all know how important it is to smile at one another and it’s so much better if you can do so with confidence. It’s a fact that keeping your teeth in shape does get harder with age but in this article there are plenty of suggestions of ways in which you can make the most of your teeth:

Find out in this article about how Lara Cars can meet your car hire needs. There is a 10% discount for members of ÁbacoClub, so well worth checking out the options:

We might not be able to meet together at the moment but ÁbacoClub can still help its members with discounts and recommended typical Spanish products to help you enjoy Spain. We are currently building our range of links with trusted companies and outlets and welcome you to try these out by visiting your ÁbacoOnline account.

In case you do not currently have your card with you, we have created a digital card that you can access from your account. Go to the ‘ÁbacoClub’ menu and the section is called ÁbacoClub Card’. We trust you will enjoy the benefits that being a member of ÁbacoClub can provide.

If you’re planning a little trip within the Valencian community then you might be eligible for up to €600 to help you on your way. From 20th October residents can request a discount voucher for up to 70% of the cost of their reservation to a maximum of €600:

This link includes detailed information about it in Spanish

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You can find out more information about the scheme here

Bay Radio have also written about the new scheme on their website

Benidorm all-inclusive

Benidorm is also launching an offer of its own. The all-inclusive package includes accommodation, food and drink and entry to an open-air music concert – at a price starting from €200. More details have yet to be provided.

Information about both offers can be found on the Spain in English website in the Valencia in English section – weekly round up.

Unlike most of us, scammers were very active during lockdown. As we increasingly used social media and online shopping, this provided the perfect opportunity for the spread of scams and online confidence tricks.

This article from Which? Provides us with six tips to spot a scam along with information on Whatsapp scams:

It’s perhaps not proving as easy as you thought it would. Learning a foreign language is difficult and gets more difficult with age. However, living in Spain it is really beneficial if you can speak at least a little and ‘get by’ in those crucial situations like at the doctors or in the post office.

This article from Money Saver Spain, suggests a wide variety of different methods and links to Spanish lesson providers and apps. It’s a good way to explore some learning resources that you might not have considered before:

BayRadio, of course, plays music but you can also find information and read articles about what’s happening in Spain on its webpages. They broadcast during the day and you can listen to music throughout the night. You can see their schedule here and find out about the Spanish news here.

You can also read about what’s happening with Brexit.

If you live in Orihuela Costa, or even if you don’t, you might be interested to take a look at the La Zenia website. It provides information about what’s taking place (although not a lot at the moment), local and national news and information about local shopping opportunities:

In this article they provide a summary of the more recent restrictions being implemented in Spain.

The galleon ‘Andalucía’ will be docked in the fishing harbour in Torrevieja port until the 2nd November and you can take a look around between the hours of 10am and 7pm. It’s a replica of the genuine article but even so is pretty impressive and a very good photo opportunity.

In better times the galleon can be hired out for parties and social events. You can pre-book your tickets on this link.

The Local provides an update for those who are still struggling to regularise their situation. There really is very little time to make arrangements so if you haven’t already then you might take a look at what they suggest here:

You might also contact David Ruiz for more information and advice.

As the COVID situation continues to change and different regions are implementing different levels of restriction, it can be difficult for the non-Spanish speaker to understand what’s required. However, there are plenty of news channels that are doing their best to make accurate information available to you:

Spain in English

The N332 Facebook page continues to be one of the most comprehensive and reacts quickly to any changes in the rules and regulations.

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.

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