Does the European Health Insurance Card give you free medical treatment in Spain?

Life in Spain

First of all , it’s important to state that the EHIC, which replaced the old E111 in 2006, is suitable for visits to Spain only. If you live in Spain, the EHIC has no validity whatsoever, however this blog we did back in 2008 regarding health certifi...

dining out in moraira

Food and Drink Life in Spain

It’s fair to say that Moraira isn’t the place to experience much authentic Spanish cuisine. Rather, the food available here is best described as "international” The exception to that statement can be found on a visit to Spanish bars in the ...

New Passport rules for Expats in Spain

Life in Spain

Passport application rules have changed for British Ex-pats in Spain and took effect on 13th May. All passport applications must be sent to the Identity & Passport Service (IPS) in Belfast, United Kingdom. Previously it was the regional processin...

El Portet Moraira

Life in Spain

Whether you’re on holiday in the area, or are one of the village’s lucky retirees – regular visits to the secluded bay of El Portet are a must. It’s only about 1k from Moraira centre, and although there are lots of parking spaces available, it’s a ve...

Winter Fuel Payment

Life in Spain

What a cheek!  The UK government is going to stop giving me a Winter Fuel payment, just because I’ve retired to Spain. Frankly, my dear UK Gov, I don’t give a damn. Here in Moraira there’s a subtropical Mediterranean climate. There are sea breez...

Moors & Christians Moraira

Life in Spain

As you build your 5thsandcastle on Ampolla Beach in Moraira, trying to protect this one from the feet of the little devils you brought with you on holiday – look behind you at the real castle, and reflect on what it was trying to protect. Completed i...

Energy Performance Certificate In Spain

Property Focus Life in Spain Buying Property

As from the 1st June 2013 every domestic property for sale in Spain will require an energy performance certificate (EPC) which is regulated by the EC directive 2002/91/EC.  In Spain it is known as the Certificado de Eficiencia Energetica (CEE) a...

Life In Spain

Things to do Life in Spain

I thought this news blog would be useful to those out there that may be single and wondering how on earth they are going to find love and companionship again. If you happen to be a happily married ex pat couple living in Spain enjoying the outdoor li...

Trip To Galicia

Things to do Food and Drink Life in Spain

Mo & Ali Segovia Ant & Sal in Segovia Our first stop was Segovia, north of Madrid – a beautiful city with a stunning cathedral and Roman aquaduct. Segovia Cathedral The walled city is perched on a rock rising out of the surrounding C...

Property valuations in Javea & Moraira

Property Focus Life in Spain Buying Property

3 bed 120m2 moraira apartment for sale Recently I have been trying to make sense of property prices and valuations in Moraira and Javea. There seems to be all sorts of data around with regard to valuations. The majority is not area specific relative...