Tos Bentley
@rosbentley
English expat in Spain
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About me
English
Lives in Mora d'Ebre
Speaks Spanish English a bit of French
Registration: 29 July 2013
Volunteering in Spain by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Spain? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes have ...
Hi Jack. Apart from the information I have posted elsewhere about the railway museum I would get in touch with your nearest Museum. I bet they would welcome you with open arms! Ros Read More
Volunteering in Spain by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Spain? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes have ...
I am writing in English, because I am English but feel that I should be able to quote a bit of a spanish website without having to translate it!! Read More
Volunteering in Spain by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Spain? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes have ...
Hi yes, I got it. Unfortunately I had just put 'volunteering in Spain' into the search engine and that is what it came up with. I can't find it now. But the name of the org was in the text / something like CIS I think, from memory. You ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Spain by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Spain. What is ...
Yes I have lived and worked in Spain and in several other countries. I got 2 jobs through volunteering. As an employer I wouldn't take on anyone who had been out of a work environment for so long. Yes I am now 'retired' in Spain and ... Read More
Volunteering in Spain by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Spain? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes have ...
Hi. Would this suit you? La asociaci贸n de Socios y Colaboradores (SiC) est谩 formada por personas que act煤an de manera voluntaria y no remunerada ofreciendo su trabajo en diferentes 谩reas de actuaci贸n (restauraci贸n, ... Read More
Anyone have experience of living near Girona? by lindavan
Hi. I'm currently living near Aberdeen, Scotland. My husband and I retired a wee while ago and are considering a move to Spain. We do not plan to move to the south of Spain and therefore we have looked at a few other areas - both west and north ...
Bear in mind that you will be stuck in an ex pat community if you don麓t speak spanish. All the clubs and meetings will be in Catalan so you won麓t be able to join anything other than a club for Brits. Think hard before you come. Read More
is it easy to find a guide in barcelona?
I'm not sure that you need a guide but I can probably put you in touch with one if you like. She speaks five languages Read More
Moving to Flix, Tarragona by NatashaWF
HI everyone, My husband and I share a common dream - to own a smallholding and live off the land in Spain. My husband is half Spanish and when our kids were smaller we lived in Northern Spain for three years. We currently live in England and are ...
If you speak Spanish people generally reply in spanish but it's hard to join local groups,meetings, clubs because they are all in Catalan. There are 3 nuclear power. Stations in the area plus another one which had to be closed down because of ... Read More
Volunteering in Spain by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Spain? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes have ...
Good question. I would love to know of any groups charitable or cultural which I could join. I need Spanish speaking though,not Catalan (although I'm in Cataluna) Read More
Spanish cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Spain? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Spain and why not your best recipe. Thank you ...
I do disagree! I was in Castellon for a couple of years and the family asked for it every time it was on the mrnu and made it every Sinday. I got do bored! Here inCataluna they eat it much less. Its a regional thing I think. Read More
Looking for land for low impact living by Amaninavan
Hi All My name is Paul and my wife and I are looking for land to live on in Spain. We do not need too much. A couple of acres with a bit of woodland would be good. It would be best if we lived in an area with at least some rainfall from time to ...
There is phone coverage on the land so you should be OK for certain mobiles. We are fairly short of water. I'm in the UK till next week back to the (olive) farm towards the end of the week. What's the business? R. Read More
Looking for land for low impact living by Amaninavan
Hi All My name is Paul and my wife and I are looking for land to live on in Spain. We do not need too much. A couple of acres with a bit of woodland would be good. It would be best if we lived in an area with at least some rainfall from time to ...
Hi. Yes my spanish is fluent but I don't speak Catalan. I should mention that my land is 6 k from the main road. Ros Read More
Looking for land for low impact living by Amaninavan
Hi All My name is Paul and my wife and I are looking for land to live on in Spain. We do not need too much. A couple of acres with a bit of woodland would be good. It would be best if we lived in an area with at least some rainfall from time to ...
My horticulture friend lives in a yurt. There's room to park on my land till you find somewhere Read More
Looking for land for low impact living by Amaninavan
Hi All My name is Paul and my wife and I are looking for land to live on in Spain. We do not need too much. A couple of acres with a bit of woodland would be good. It would be best if we lived in an area with at least some rainfall from time to ...
Hi Paul. You could do worse than Cataluna. It rains here ( a lot) in spring and autumn. I'm an hour south of Tarragona. There's plenty of land here in the valley and I have an English friend working on permaculture. I have a lot of land and ... Read More
I speak mandarin(Chinese),wanna learn spanish ...
Hi Sophy. Where are you based? Ros Read More
road trip Hungary - Spain - Hungary with 2 kids, wife in a caravan
Never heard of a hate SpaIn website but I live here all alone in the countryside and have never had a problem. Welcome.. Read More
The other side of the Spanish postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
What a lovely thoughtful postcard! You will fit in well ! Read More
help with this
Candelario is a town in la Sierra de B茅jar, in the province of Salamanca, Castilla y Le贸n, Espa帽a. Just put it into Google or look it up on Wikipedia Read More
where to buy a property by Uke
Hi There, I am Stephen. I would like to hear from people currently living in Tenerife. I have an idea I would like to live in South Tenerife at least part of the year. The summers here in Valencia are too hot and the winters too cold. Any advice on ...
Hi Just thought I'd mention that the person (Kate) who wrote this is not a native English speaker - there are too many mistakes! I should be wary! Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
You need to be a bit more specific! What can you do? Do you speak Spanish? Are you aware that a total of 25% are unemployed and 50% of younger people?. What efforts have you made so far? What sort of work did you do in England? What experience do ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Me encanta el Yogur helado. Y me encantaria conocerte algun dia. I LOVE frozen yogurt and I would love to meet you one day. I live further north but do come down occasionally to Valencia for shopping. I( did find a frozen yogurt shop in Castellon so ... Read More
car - please help. getting so confused about what to do for the best!! by cavanblondediva
Hello there I do hope you can help me, as I am getting myself into a right old pickle!!! I am from the UK but have been living in Ireland for the last 10 years. I am moving to Spain in 10 weeks (mid-December) to take up employment. I have a dog. ...
The registration of a car that wasn't Spanish registered when you buy it costs around a thousand all in. It's unlikely that you wouldn't have the right papers - you wouldn't need many if the car is already registered in Spain. ... Read More
car - please help. getting so confused about what to do for the best!! by cavanblondediva
Hello there I do hope you can help me, as I am getting myself into a right old pickle!!! I am from the UK but have been living in Ireland for the last 10 years. I am moving to Spain in 10 weeks (mid-December) to take up employment. I have a dog. ...
Spanish registered , left hand drive, diesel, either 4 wd or something like a Renault or Citroen Berlingo or similar. If you intend to live or visit out of town make sure its high slung and short wheel base so it can go over the potholes. I had a ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
You sound very positive. Good luck! Read More
Do I buy a LHD car at home...or when I move to Spain? by cavanblondediva
Hello I am after some advice re:- having a car in Spain. I am currently living in Ireland, but am due to move over to Spain for good in Nov/Dec 2014. At the moment I have no car. What is the best thing to do in my situation? Do I buy a LHD car ...
If you buy a lhd in the UK make sure that is Spanish registered. ( I did this) If you don't you would have to register it in Spain and it would cost you 1000 Euros more. Also diesel here is much cheaper than petrol so get diesel. If you look ... Read More
living in spain by bbdunford
living in Spain is a lot cheaper .to live because British old age pensions do not give you much choice.you have to always buy the cheapest things around.but in Spain you are able to live once more.No worry over heating.to cold in Britain.Most of ...
You can get all of those programmes and more ( ITMA, the Goon show etc ) on BBC radio 4 extra, on your tablet, kindle, or computer. I carry my kindle tablet around and listen all day and all night Read More
Moving to Oliva, Valencia Nov/Dec 2014 by cavanblondediva
Hello there I am hoping that some of you will be able to advise me on a few things. I am due to make the move over to Oliva in Spain. I have found myself a job, and so am emmigrating from Ireland. I have a dog, and am wondering what the best ...
Hi. If you buy a car you should look for a Spanish registered one, left hand drive. They ARE on sale in the UK and Ireland. Otherwise you will have to pay E1,000 to register the car in Spain. The dog needs to be chipped I think,with a doggie ... Read More
THE Move
Contact Casaconsults, they are inland from Castellon in a village called Vilafames. It's tiny, historic, well run and within easy access of Castellon and Valencia. I lived there for a year and it's a great place to live. Not many Brits but ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Vinny. I am 2 hrs south of you but always interested to hear comments on films, the more obscure the better. I would try to catch them when I come to Barcelona, or rent or buy them. Read More
Work in spain
There are 25 per cent unemployed here. 50 per cent of young people. People here are offering to work for one Euro an hour and still not finding any. Spain is in crisis! Read More
Work in spain
We have 25% unemployed here so finding work is hard unless you have very special skills. Do you speak Spanish? Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Have just thought that 大咖福利影院 probably won't let me tell you about other organisations like lnternations which has regular meetings so you may need to e mail me privately at ros.capability@gmail.com. They have a policy of wiping off things ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
You're north of me then. Have a look on the Tortosa forum. There's an activities list there as well as details of all the meetings . There is a TIARA club once or twice a month where ex pats meet; book exchanges and second hand markets. ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi Sarah. Which bit of Tarragona are you in? I am in the southern part. There are lots of Brits here . Let me know your town and I will try to give you the name of some groups you can link up with. Welcome! Ros Read More
Flix, Spain
Hi! Flix is an area with a nuclear power station. There are 2 more in the area and a chemical plant too. I would say that houses left empty are prone to break ins. I know of two which are broken into regularly. One of them belongs to my neighbour ... Read More
New to the Costa del Sol!
Hi Joanna - just wanted to say good luck with your new venture. I would love to get someone to look after animals when I'm out of the country but I'm in the north. I'm sure you'll be successful - you sound really together Ros Read More
Moving to Spain - need some help please! by Mrupnorth
Hi we are moving to spain in the very near future after securing employment in Gibraltar. We are aiming to live in Duquesa but have a few issues we need advice on please? 1 where would we open a spanish bank account? Can this be done online? 2 ...
You talked about opening a bank account and campogirl added some comments about Spanish bank accounts. Read More
Money transfer by JessieJP
Any recommendations for money transfer from UK to Spain for property purchase. My bank are trying to charge me a fee and rates don't seem the most competitive? Thanks for any suggestions Jess
I meant to say 170,000, missed a zero off my post! Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Re: New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here Hi Liz I think I contacted you before to say hello I spoke to a neighbour this morning and we made an arrangement to go to Tortosa next Tuesday, we can do a few chores and get to know ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
HI Liz, just checking about Tuesday. I didn't get an e mail from you. Shall I take that as a 'no' then? Read More
Money transfer by JessieJP
Any recommendations for money transfer from UK to Spain for property purchase. My bank are trying to charge me a fee and rates don't seem the most competitive? Thanks for any suggestions Jess
HI I have been here for two years. Have transferred E17000 in bulk at the best rate and lots of smaller amounts through david@smartcurrencyexchange.com. Smart Currency Exchange will transfer small amounts or large amounts free of charge. If its ... Read More
fruit picking by plxiznogoud
Hi, i'am 21 from Portugal and i would like to work as fruit picker. Where can i get information about the offers that there are out there?
I was talking about Tarragona. The price of farm work varies according to your experience and the job being done. But since fruit picking doesn't take much knowledge it's paid at the lowest rate. Read More
Exporting UK cars to SPAIN by Mrupnorth
Hello, I am really struggling to find out what it will cost me to import my cars to Spain, can anyone provide a phone number? BMW 3 series 12 plate. Co2 Band 3 CO2 emission (g/km)111-120 Annual 拢30.00 Ford S-Max Titanium FORD S-Max, ...
E1,000 each near as dammit! Read More
fruit picking by plxiznogoud
Hi, i'am 21 from Portugal and i would like to work as fruit picker. Where can i get information about the offers that there are out there?
I think they tend to contract people who are on the spot. Last year cherry pickers were being paid around E4.30 the hour. There is other farm work too for around this price if you know how to prune. Let me know if you are interested Read More
Moving to Spain - need some help please! by Mrupnorth
Hi we are moving to spain in the very near future after securing employment in Gibraltar. We are aiming to live in Duquesa but have a few issues we need advice on please? 1 where would we open a spanish bank account? Can this be done online? 2 ...
Don't make the mistake of thinking that Santander bank UK has any connection to Santander Spain. It doesn't and they don't talk to each other! Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Fantastic Liz. That's really helpful, I'll pass it on to Dorothy,who's trying to organise hers Ros Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Looks as if Tortosa isn't the best place for a curry - Benisannet is! At a place called the Ali Baba. So we'll have to think again about lunch. Speaking to my neighbour I have discovered that there are policies you can buy for funerals. ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi Liz I think I contacted you before to say hello I spoke to a neighbour this morning and we made an arrangement to go to Tortosa next Tuesday, we can do a few chores and get to know each other. We haven't firmed up yet but I would dearly ... Read More
Need information about Spain cremations by campogirl
Hi My husband and I are retired and live in the area between Reus and Tortosa. Would that be near enough to you for you to hold a service. I have thought about making arrangement for funerals for us. My mother did this in England and it saved a ...
Hi Campogirl. As you know I live at the end of your road! I would be happy to interpret /translate for you if you want to investigate this topic. Free of course. I am underoccupied at present and need an excuse not to tackle a thousand olive trees ... Read More
The other side of the Spanish postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
What sort of writing do you do writerman? I did my Masters in plays and scripts a couple of years ago before coming here, won 2 or 3 prizes for 'a play wot I wrote' in London. But am finding my mind fully occupied with life here. Need some impetus ... Read More
Need advice on supplies shopping (food etc) by unity100
Hi people, I need advice on shopping for kitchen, food supplies - you know, olive oil, bread, cheese, butter this that : I noticed that in spain, there is a LOT of 'neatly packaged', small amount foodstuffs. For example, there are tiny glass jars ...
You could do worse than try Lidl, or your local market. Read More
International schools in benalmadena by Helpope
Hi - I hope somebody can help. We are a 'youngish' family with 2 children aged 7 & 11 and are looking at moving to Benalmadena early next year. We are looking to put our children into an English speaking school and was wondering if anybody could ...
Think twice! Do you really want to live in an entirely ex pat community? Your children would suffer a slight delay in their schooling but would end up trilingual. There are lots of English ghettoes in Spain where the people haven't bothered to learn ... Read More
Looking to Get True Barcelona Experience... Any suggestions? by markmaz
Hello to everyone. My wife and I visited Barcelona last year for only a few days and totally enjoyed everything we experienced, from the diversity of the people and the local cultures, to the wonderful street scene everywhere we went. So, we're ...
Don't forget to visit Tarragona and on the way you can stop in at Vilanova i la Geltru! Ros Read More
Help with legal/knowlagable opening bussnise in barcelona
Hi Karen, The name of Internations is not off topic! A little competition doesn't hurt. Please send the contact to the enquirer - or my e mail address so that they can ask me direct Ros Read More
Help with legal/knowlagable opening bussnise in barcelona
Join Internations via their website - they have a group for entrepreneurs in Barcelona to meet and exchange knowledge Ros Read More
Question about visa extension in spain. by sweeta
Hi there I have a question about visa extension in spain , I want to know if I come there with a tourist or business visa for around 20 days ,is it any way to extend my visa without go out of there ? or after I will be illegal ? is it any way to ...
Spain is one of 15 member countries of the Schengen Convention, an agreement whereby all the then EU member countries (except the UK and Ireland) plus Iceland and Norway abolished checks at internal borders in 2000. As of 1 January 2007, the EU is ... Read More
Hi !...any Filipinas on here who now live / work in Spain ? by Andy1007
I have been chatting , in all the usual ways, for sometime now to a Filipina, and she's the most natural , normal , honest girl I have talked to in a long while ! It's all good so far....so we need to meet ! Now..it does make more sense for her to ...
OOOH DODGY!I used to live in Thailand where finding a boyfriend online and getting a visa through him and then causing him 100% hearache was very common. Do you really want to consider marriage to someone you've never met? BE CAREFUL. Sorry to be a ... Read More
moving to spain by arwitaaaaaaaa
hola! i am from Egypt and i wish i would travel and live in Spain i would like to know if i can have a good job and whether it's easy to find a job there or not gracias Arwa
Hi Sweeta, Currently 26% of people are unemployed. 50% of young people are unemployed. You need to be highly educated to get a job here. Jobs involving interpreting in languages of richer countries (eg Russian) are in demandd. Hope this helps. Ros Read More
Problem getting health care card for pensioner by campogirl
I am a pensioner living in Spain. I am really worried I may have to return to England. I bought land outside a village and built a house. I was living in England during this time but coming out regularly for several weeks at a time. I came out a ...
Hi. I've been asking around re your problem and understand its because Ginestar doesn't allow anyone to live on those plots on a permanant basis so they are trying to discourage you. It is actually illegal to refuse an empadronamiento to anyone - ... Read More
Website for garage sale
Try milanuncios - its very good - and its huge. Ros Read More
CATALUNYA need base for our bus to explore and purchase property
Hi. I have 13 hectares of olive farm about 7k from the main road. Access to water and electricity. Very quiet.I also work with some estate agents which you might find useful. Were you thinking of paying rental or are you looking for free accomm? ... Read More
Problem getting health care card for pensioner by campogirl
I am a pensioner living in Spain. I am really worried I may have to return to England. I bought land outside a village and built a house. I was living in England during this time but coming out regularly for several weeks at a time. I came out a ...
Hi Me again, I accidentally erased your number so my contact is a week late. Please ring me on 683615141. I am in the process of getting a medical card - I think without a problem - and I have my empadronamiento. Happy to link up and talk about it. ... Read More
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Thank you so much, that's really helpful. I didn't know that the banks could help. I will try la Caixa and see what they say - if nothing else they will be a starting point. I'm very grateful! Ros Read More
Where, oh where?
Careful with the heat thing. I live 2hrs south of Barcelona and half an hour inland and its been 30 to 33 degrees all summer. Too mucH! Maybe you could consider the northwest of Spain? Ros Read More
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Hi! I'm living in the back of beyond in Tarragona province . This new law which says that ex pats with property back home must register for tax is causing me problems. I haven't yet sold my UK house so I need to register. You are FINED if you don't. ... Read More