Expats Struggle with Spain's Practicalities

“I’m curious to hear about any day trips/experiences in the Madrid area (anywhere within ~90 mins from the city) other than going to one of the popular towns (Toledo, Segovia, Avila, Cuenca). Hikes, sights, food, anything memorable or out of the ordinary? I love museums, but have been to enough for now. submitted by /u/1000dollarsthe2nd [link] [comments]”

“¡Hola! ¿Qué tal? Soy de Brasil y voy a pasar dos semanas en Madrid. Quería pedirte algunas recomendaciones sobre qué hacer en la ciudad para disfrutar de Madrid de verdad, más allá de los lugares turísticos. Como voy a estar bastante tiempo, me gustaría tener una experiencia más parecida a la de vivir en la ciudad, conocer gente local y también salir un poco de las rutas turísticas habituales. También me gustaría saber qué cosas hacéis vosotros, los españoles, y que quizá un turista normalmente”

“Hey all, I'm 26, Brazilian, living in São Paulo. I run my own business here and can work 100% remotely, so I've been seriously thinking about moving to Spain, and eventually going for citizenship. Single, no kids, so pretty flexible. Would really appreciate some honest input from people who actually live there: How much do you need to live comfortably? Net per month, single person. For me comfortable means a decent apartment in a safe area, eating out pretty often, doing stuff on weekend”

“Hola, Me podéis recomendar algún sitio donde comprar un árbol de Navidad? Preferiblemente de unos 180 cm y que se pueda comprar online. Gracias! submitted by /u/Fine_Date_7499 [link] [comments]”

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“Hi, Planning to relocate to Spain by using the DNV offer as that matches with my situation. As Madrid or Barcelona are expensive, we would like to stay in a cheaper area where the quality of live can be good. I want to know, how many days it took for you after applying? And, If you guys were direct company owner? Or the company has approved your application as employee? I heard that If you are a direct company owner, it will be easier. However, If you are not the direct owner of a company, it ca”

“Hi everyone! My partner and I are seriously considering moving to Spain and would love to hear from people who have already made the move. At the moment we're considering Valencia, Málaga, Alicante and Seville, but we're open to other cities too. Our priorities are: affordable rent; reasonable job opportunities; good quality of life; a safe and pleasant environment for young people; a city where we can gradually learn Spanish and integrate. We understand that moving to another country wi”

“Hi everyone! My girlfriend and I are moving to Vigo in about a month to attend university, and we’d love to hear from people who currently live in Vigo or have lived there before. First of all, we’re a little unsure about what things we should bring with us. For those of you who live there, what would you consider essential to have in Vigo? Are there any things you wish you had brought with you when you first moved there? Secondly, our total budget is €1,600 per month for the two of us. We’re no”

“I’ve been living in Spain for a while now, and one thing I’ve noticed is how different the everyday stuff can feel compared to what you expect before moving here. Not necessarily the big things like weather, beaches or the Spanish lifestyle — but the small daily things. The way people spend their evenings, how late everything happens, how social life works, dealing with bureaucracy, grocery shopping, eating out, even the little cultural differences you only notice after actually living here. For”

“If I coming kto spain to study . And work in the same time . I go to malaga or gernada . Iam cueroios about any one of them can do both in and be a good place to live in submitted by /u/Major_Medicine_2535 [link] [comments]”

“Hey, My girlfriend, our nine-month-old daughter and I will be staying in Madrid from mid-September to mid-October. My girlfriend will be busy with a research scholarship at university, so I'll have plenty of time to explore the city with our daughter. I'd love to hear any recommendations for things I could do with her. I'd be interested in taking part in local parent meet-ups, sports courses, and cultural activities for parents and kids and so on. The activities don't necessarily”

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“I’m Irish looking to move to Spain, I speak some Spanish and I’m currently learning. Which city would you recommend the most out of Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and Malaga for living? I want a busy lifestyle, lots to do and easy enough to make friends. I’d prefer a more international city so there’s more job opportunities. I’ve been to both Barcelona and Malaga and love both. submitted by /u/Few_Personality_2623 [link] [comments]”

“Hi everyone! I’m officially done with Malta, and I’m thinking of moving to Spain. I speak Spanish. I want to know what you think of living in the country, house renting, security!!!. Tell me everything, the good and the bad, to ensure I’m making the right choice. submitted by /u/SaltAir3510 [link] [comments]”

“I'm going to study in umu in spetembre and after reading some posts I feel so skepetical. is alicante better than murcia submitted by /u/Few_Message_4686 [link] [comments]”

“Hello everyone, I (19F) am going to madrid next thursday and wanted to know if anyone has recommendations of museums, cafes, bar, clubs, vintage shops or general events that might be happening in the city. Also if there is anything else i should do to prepare: is there a transportation card? An area I should focus on exploring? Something I should avoid. I speak spanish if that is relevant, just really bad at writing it Thank you redditors 🫡 submitted by /u/manubobinha [link] [”

“Hi all! Im planning on staying some years in Madrid to study, but the prices are absolutely nuts (as expected tho). I have been searching a lot in different areas, and I have been able to see some nice-looking, almost affordable places close to Oporto station. I know it is far from the city centre and, according to google, it is a working-class area with lots of immigration (hence the affordability, I think). Is it a good neighborhood to live? Does it have any cool stuff that can make it attract”

“Is Madrid worth visiting? What are must do? And okay, I get it - visit Parks and Museums, but what are things worth visiting? I feel like it's just a regular city that I haven't been to before. Also, I want to know about transport from the Airport to the city, and public transport around the city. How much does it cost? submitted by /u/Kind_Mechanic_2968 [link] [comments]”

“Dentro de un mes me mudo a Santiago de Compostela. ¿De verdad el otoño y el invierno son tan duros en cuestión de clima? ¿Es cierto que una chaqueta normal no basta y hay que hacerse con una buena chaqueta impermeable? Quizás estoy exagerando sin motivo….. saludos submitted by /u/Warm-Tradition7701 [link] [comments]”

“As the title says what are some od the most popular sports in Spain after Football? submitted by /u/hightgundi [link] [comments]”

“My wife and I are about to move to Santa Cruz de La Palma, from Greece, for work. We are looking for advice on life in the city and the island in general. 1) Clothing. For all year round and all areas (coastal and mountain). We know that the temperature ranges from 16-27 C. We will spend most of the time in Santa Cruz and a few times per month we will go to the Roque de Los Muchachos observatories. What is the essential clothing? Do we need heavy jackets and if yes, how heavy? 2) Is tap water dr”

“Everyone gets the big warnings before moving. NIE, empadronamiento, the language. Fewer people mention the small stuff that actually catches you off guard once you're here. The one that got me: how long it actually takes to make real Spanish friends. Not other expats, that part happens fast, you're all figuring it out together. I mean actually being let in by Spaniards. Everyone here seems so open on the surface. Full terraces, loud greetings, people who'll happily chat with you for”

“I (30M) am French, currently living in Prague. I live it but I am open to moving again, and Madrid is on top of my list. I'd move with my GF (30 as well). I might be able to have a company transfer, which would be my preferred option. But if that doesn't happen, I'm curious about my actual chances there. My Spanish : currently pretty bad but I used to be B2 a decade ago. But I haven't used the language in forever. I can't really speak it anymore aside from the basics like int”

“Hallo, wir überlegen, in Denia den Winter (November bis März) dort zu verbringen. Infrastruktur bezügl. Ärzte, Einkaufen, Restaurants? Nette Leute? Mieten? submitted by /u/Realistic-North-007 [link] [comments]”

“Hola a todos! I got accepted to a masters program in Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha Toledo Campus. Do you have know any affordable accommodation suggestions for me? Probably 300-450 per month and bonus if walking distance to UCLM Toledo. Muchas gracias 🙌🏻 submitted by /u/Remarkable-Bag-1578 [link] [comments]”

“Hi guys I’ll be arriving in Barcelona in a couple hours. I have no itinerary planned whatsoever or anything. I’m staying at a hostel and will be there for 4 nights. I’m also solo travelling. I’m really just winging this trip but feel free to comment what I should do while I’m here. Hopefully I’ll get good ideas by the time i land which will be in a bout 4 and half hours:) submitted by /u/Professional-Crew561 [link] [comments]”

“Para pagar la tasa de homologación de título atravez de un transferencia internacional, solo tendría que adjuntar el justificante que me da la banca? O tendría que rellenar un formulario? Gracias de antemano submitted by /u/AlwaysLonely45 [link] [comments]”

“tengo unos diez vuelos programados para lo que queda del año y estoy totalmente harto de lidiar con puertas de embarque repletas y comida carísima en la terminal. como no tengo estatus elite en ninguna aerolínea, estoy buscando comprar la mejor membresía de salas vip pagando de mi propio bolsillo. priority pass parece la opción principal, pero sigo viendo quejas en internet de personas a las que no dejan entrar porque las salas están completamente llenas. de verdad no quiero gastar unos cuantos”

“I am planning on renting a car from sixt, when I’m checking out it doesn’t say anything about needing an international driving permit but when I google it says Spain law requires it. Sixt website says it may be required since us is outside of the EU. Has anyone rented a car in Ibiza in the last 2 years with just a us license? submitted by /u/Purple-Ad-5898 [link] [comments]”

“Heading to Spain in October and am very excited to visit the Sagrada Familia. Trying to buy tickets and the website has a Sagrada Familia & Park Guell Combo, which I wanted to purchase. However, its not clear whether this includes the towers (I'm assuming it doesnt). If I want to see the towers as well, do I need to purchase the Sagrada Familia with Towers separately from the Park Guell tickets? Are the towers worth it? Is Park Guell worth it? I want to book now so I have it ready to go”

“What about Native Sports such as the Wrestling that you have in Teneriffa?”

“Tennis seems quite popular many sports are popular here recreational. For spectators maybe basketball.”

“To play? I think padel is probably the second most, or perhaps even the most common sport to play. To watch? I'd say basketball, although tennis and F1 are popular.”

“Just leaving Madrid now. Yes it is worth the trip. Look up a guide online for things to see. There is a cheap train to the city the departs terminal 4.”

“Madrid is a different vibe from other cities. Like you said, parks and museums, there is also great food, and there are tons of outdoor nature based activities. When it comes to food, tourist believe that San Sebastian is the food capital of Spain, that's only because of the michellin star restaurants. However, in Madrid, you can get food feom all regions of Spain (something San Sebastian cannot offer ;) ). Outdoor activities, 50 minutes by bus or train, you can go to San Lorenzo de El Escor”