Contact information for emergency services with the police department, fire department, ambulance and your embassy, and in case of domestic abuse and credit card theft. A short guide to Spain's emergency services.
Information about importing cars and vehicles into Spain from the UK and North American (Canada, US). Read about insurance, residency status and your license, shipping information, getting estimates for vehicle removals to Spain and the taxes associated with importing cars.
Information on exchanging currency from sterling and dollars to euros for expatriates living in Spain.
Information about how to import animals and pets into Spain. Includes: certifications, verterinarians' certificates, regulations, pet passports, most specifically importing pets from the US and Canada. Also note the regulations for owning a dangerous animal.
An overview of the weather in Spain, including information on Spanish weather by season, region, and major city. Also learn about the author's favorite times and places to be in Spain.
How much does it really cost to live in Spain in 2026? Beyond the numbers, we explore the retiree reality, working on Spanish salaries, hidden costs nobody mentions, and the transformation that happens when you stop counting euros and start living. Real budgets, real expat voices, honest warnings.
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