EHIC UK European Health Insurance Card

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The people entitled to use this card are those who are in Spain temporarily (on holiday or staying at a second home for some months of the year). This assumes you consider that you still live mainly in the UK. Then, if you are a UK student, in Spain,...

Ambulance Service Red Cross

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Red Cross If you become a member of the Red Cross Association it will entitle you to a free ambulance to the hospital. The staff are extremely kind, courteous and careful and if necessary will provide oxygen en route and any other medical help. To j...

Keep fit classes for over 60's

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The Social Services council in Teulada has opened registration for keep fit and tai-chi classes for the over 60´s, This has been introduced for the over 60´s to keep fit and mix with other people. The classes will be held on Tuesdays from 4.0 p.m. to...

Denia Dog Sanctuary

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Denia Dog Sanctuary This organisation has been set up to protect and help abandoned and ill treated dogs. There are many abandoned dogs, many of whom have been abandoned by English. They could be returning to the U.K. and cannot afford the very expe...

Health Certificate for UK and Other Countries

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If you are a Spanish resident and wish to travel to the U.K. you will need a certificate to cover you under the National Health. This is called Certificado Provisional Sustitutorio de la tarjeta Sanitaria Europea. You can obtain this certificate free...

Benidorm Keep Fit

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A new exercise area on the Levante Beach in Benidorm is available every Tuesday. The special exercise equipment is aimed mainly for the elderly, to allow them to carry out gymnastic exercises in the open air and is part of a 12 million euro project t...

Processionary Caterpillars

Gardening in Moraira Life in Spain

Almond Blossom Caterpillar Nest January to March in the Northern Costa Blanca is a most beautiful time of year. The almond blossoms are in full bloom and flora and fauna starts to spring back to life. But what’s this – Candyfloss in pine tree...

Medical Facilities in Moraira

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Moraira Local NHS Doctors! Should you need medical assistance in Moraira, there are choices. You can visit Assistel, this is a private clinic along the road out of Moraira towards Benitachell where a charge is made (around €50) or if you have a form...