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Introducing Compare Currency a currency comparison website

Feb 6, 2014 · Comparecurrency · 2 replies · 1760 views

We are new to SpainExpat.com and I just wanted to introduce myself and our company. Our website has been running for around 5 years and we provide information on the UK's leading …

Long Term rental - Xativa - DM5450

Feb 6, 2014 · damatt · 1 replies · 1906 views

This is a beautiful Bungalow/Villa on the outskirts of a village with all amenities including a petrol station, just a 10 min drive to Xativa which is a beautiful town with a hist…

Long term rental - Calpe - DM5448

Feb 6, 2014 · damatt · 1 replies · 1632 views

Rental price includes all bills, bedding & towels. Minimum 11 months rental. An attractive 2 bedroom apartment in good condition and with sea views. There is a small terrace which…

Long term rental - Pinar de Campaverde - DM5451

Feb 6, 2014 · damatt · 1 replies · 2546 views

A lovely fully furnished bungalow consisting of 2 bed, 2 bathroom, utility room, dining room/conservatory, lounge & american kitchen, private terrace. The bungalow is situated in …

3 bed Detached villa for rent - Crevillente - DM5452

Feb 6, 2014 · damatt · 1 replies · 1703 views

In the countryside between Catral and San Isidro. Unfurnished with large lounge/dining area, double bedroom with en-suite shower room, plus two more bedrooms all with fitted wardr…

Set up a business in Spain !

Feb 4, 2014 · VictorH · 1 replies · 1906 views

Spain has a strong industrial sector and excellent transport, energy and telecommunications infrastructures, which makes it an attractive destination for foreign companies looking…

need more info about arraigo social

Feb 3, 2014 · rronald_25 · 1 replies · 4928 views

Hi All, I would like to know more about [b]arraigo social[/b], I hope someone can help me I am interested to take my master degree in Barcelona, but I would like to know the advan…

spouse visa and family-reunification

Feb 3, 2014 · PeterL · 2 replies · 2111 views

Hi all, I'm hoping you could fill me in on some of the questions I've got. Im a Danish citizen and I moved to Spain (Barcelona) a week ago. I got my NIE-number and social security…

Professional Chef looking for work in Spain

Feb 2, 2014 · thomas1983 · 1 replies · 1858 views

British 27 year old, professional freelance chef, looking for any kitchen work in Spain. Fluent English, Intermediate Spanish Do not hesitate to email me on: thomas.townsend@3si.o…

IPTV from Astra 2E sister company

Jan 28, 2014 · MonicaUdras · 1 replies · 2457 views

[size=3]Astra 2E satellite services are here to stay. Watch UK Channels, monthly subscriptions. Stop service for summer months if you need. Portable pocket-size IPTV Box brings ch…

Health

Jan 25, 2014 · Sophia4 · 3 replies · 2171 views

Hi all. We are moving to Spain, Costa Calida later in the year. ( me, husband and 2 young kids). One of the reasons we are moving is for our health, ie to get away from British wi…

Cheapest prepaid call & data for use in Barcelona & around

Jan 19, 2014 · rronald_25 · 3 replies · 8284 views

Was wondering what is the cheapest prepaid for call lets say 50-100min/month & data 500mb/month for use in Barcelona and maybe around Moreover, is receiving calls for free in Spai…

Orientation year for fresh graduate to find a job

Jan 19, 2014 · rronald_25 · 1 replies · 4444 views

Hi all, My name is Ronald, Im Indonesian, currently living in Amsterdam the Netherlands and I would like to take my master degree in Spain, and I was wondering if in Spain or in o…

Why do I need a Spanish Bank account?

Jan 18, 2014 · swerve121 · 6 replies · 2271 views

Could someone kindly answer the following question? As a non resident who owns a Spanish property, my solicitor insisted that I needed to open a Spanish bank account even though I…

For sale or rent. Stunning village apartment near Javea

Jan 17, 2014 · senora-uk · 1 replies · 1636 views

See my lovely 2 bed 2 bath home on my personal website www.costablancapropertyforsale.co.uk Wanted to attach pictures here but they won't load!

Villa in Bedidileig - DM720

Jan 17, 2014 · damatt · 1 replies · 1503 views

Enjoy the great sea and panoramic views from this super house, located just 2km to the pretty village of Benidoleig, 12km to the sea and 14km to Denia. Renovated in 2008 and in go…

December 2013 Statistics

Jan 17, 2014 · SpainExpat member · 1 replies · 6 views

Hey all, I hope everything has been going great. Jobs posted: [25] Note that invoices should include the following for each item: - Page views - Rate per article - Article title P…

Apartment in Denia - 110000 euro - DM705

Jan 14, 2014 · damatt · 1 replies · 1500 views

Perfect for holidays and surfing fans ! This pretty first floor apartment is located just 50m to the beach, 3km to the villages of Vergel and Els Poblets, and 9km to Denia town ce…

Improve your Spanish and support a charity in Madrid

Jan 14, 2014 · ASILIM · 1 replies · 1792 views

Would you like to improve your Spanish while supporting a charity at the same time? [b]ASILIM [/b]was founded in 2001 by a group of expert Spanish teachers, who wanted to offer to…

FBI Backround Check

Jan 11, 2014 · marvista31 · 1 replies · 1530 views

I need to send for an FBI backround check because I am applying for citizenship in Spain, based on my marriage to a Spaniard. I'm wondering if anyone has done this, and could desc…

Detached Villa in Almeria - DM5428

Jan 9, 2014 · damatt · 1 replies · 1562 views

For sale Description: This large modern detached family villa, located on the outskirts of the village of Almanzora with open views across farmland to the mountains in the distanc…

Denia Apartment - ?115000 - DM559

Jan 8, 2014 · damatt · 1 replies · 1496 views

For Sale, Super apartment (ground floor) in Els Poblets, just 20m to the sea and 1km to the village shops and restaurants! Denia is 8km. Situated on a beautiful urbanisation with …

Long Term Rental - Villa Kay - La Marina DM3628 - LET

Jan 6, 2014 · damatt · 1 replies · 1725 views

Long Let, Minimum 11 months rental Available 13th December 2013 This modern three bedroom two bathroom detached villa is on a lovely development with communal pool. It has two goo…

Long Term Rental - Villa Oliver - La Nucia - DM2411-LET

Jan 6, 2014 · damatt · 1 replies · 1675 views

Long Term rental, Beautiful 3 bed villa in the tranquil area of La Nucia just outside Benidorm which is only 10 min away. WITH ITS OWN POOL AND MINI FOOTBALL PITCH, AIR CON This l…

3 bed Apartment for sale - Denia - ?159000

Jan 6, 2014 · damatt · 1 replies · 1447 views

For Sale Very nice apartment in a pleasant urbanisation with communal pool and garden in the village of Els Poblets; only 1 km from the sea and 8 km to Denia. The property was bui…

For sale - 3 Bedroomed house, Andalucia - ?39000.00 - DM5420

Jan 6, 2014 · damatt · 1 replies · 1595 views

For Sale, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom 3 storey house located in the charming & up and coming village of Castillo de Locubin in Jaen, Andalucia. Recently renovated to a high standard, the…

English-Spanish translation services

Jan 6, 2014 · krlo_Ox · 1 replies · 1803 views

If you need any sort of translation from English to Spanish, do not hesitate to contact me. I am a Spaniard leaving in the UK for the last 4 years with extensive experience in Spa…

1 Bedroom apartment in Denia - DM264

Jan 6, 2014 · damatt · 1 replies · 1515 views

For sale Apartment on the first floor of a pleasant urbanisation, with super pool and gardens. Located just 200m to the sea and 1 km to the village of Els Poblets. With 1 bedroom,…

Re:Flatshare

Jan 4, 2014 · IrishPaddy · 1 replies · 4185 views

Hi,I was wondering if anybody could point me in the right direction, I'm looking at moving to Nerja Spain and would like a Flatshare. If anybody knows of any rooms or Longterm ren…

Tobacco Outlet - Is it impossible?

Dec 31, 2013 · leemcg16 · 3 replies · 7481 views

Hi there, I have been doing some research regarding opening a Tobacco Outlet within Spain. I understand that Tobacco and Stamp Outlet Licences are granted by public tender process…

Ono rage! Learning Telefonica's old tricks . . .

Dec 19, 2013 · rushmo · 5 replies · 9279 views

OK, so I'm the guy who was full of Telefonica Rage back in the year 2000, which evolved into a fine SpainExpat forum. Since that time, Telefonica changed from a monopoly to a quas…

Sales management

Dec 18, 2013 · edzuss · 1 replies · 2030 views

The vacancy for Sales Manager is open in Madrid And Barcelona Create your carrier in an international company with 19 years of experience in the world's financial markets. High re…

US Citizen looking to open a business in Spain

Dec 18, 2013 · Chrissy228 · 1 replies · 4541 views

Hello! I am a US citizen and, upon vacationing in Madrid & Seville, have the desire to open a business (Bar/restaurant) in Spain. Does anyone know how I would personally be taxed …

Nutty spanish woman

Dec 17, 2013 · bushidowarrior · 1 replies · 1649 views

Hello all, A little advice please. I was training this woman for about 5 months or so, and we wanted to get close to me. I said I am not interested. But she kept on trying and try…

Newbie Here

Dec 17, 2013 · h50n · 1 replies · 1555 views

Hi Guys! I'm from the UK and I'm planning to go to Spain for at least 6 months in the summer. I'm thinking of either Barcelona or Malaga (I need the beach :-) Does anyone have any…

Barcelona Relocation Coach

Dec 16, 2013 · Sammie · 1 replies · 1868 views

It's daunting moving to another country, especially if you don't speak the language and don't have many friends or local contacts in the city. As your Barcelona Relocation Coach, …

Car repair

Dec 13, 2013 · Mikemike · 1 replies · 1541 views

Hi to all I am looking for a reliable garage (that can hopefully speak some English) to sort out a problem that has developed with my Renault Clio (dashboard light=electronic prob…

Cleaning services for companies and residential

Dec 10, 2013 · Fifty · 1 replies · 2022 views

EXCELLENT SERVICE - VERY COMPETITIVE PRICE All kind of cleaning and maintenance. For companies: Cleaning, windows, floors, technical cleaning? For residential: ironing, cleaning, …

December 2013 Statistics

Dec 10, 2013 · SpainExpat member · 1 replies · 8 views

Hey all, I hope everything has been going great. Jobs posted: 51 Note that invoices should include the following for each item: - Page views - Rate per article - Article title Ple…

care company jobs

Dec 6, 2013 · lilem · 1 replies · 1857 views

Has anyone worked for a care company in the uk not an angency. I have seen a job advertised and they say they pay your contributions. Bqsically what i want to know is is this true…

Over the Counter Medicine - Hormonal Drugs/Birth Control

Dec 4, 2013 · beckystarzz · 3 replies · 4251 views

Hello! So this is somewhat taboo, but I am wondering if anyone has had experience getting the menstruation-delay pills Norethisterone over the counter here in Spain. I am looking …

Learn Spanish from home with a Native Teacher

Dec 3, 2013 · Beatriz · 1 replies · 1576 views

I?m Beatriz a Native Spanish teacher with several of experience teaching online. I can teach all levels of Spanish to adults via Skype and this method enables us to meet individua…

All I want for Christmas is you.

Dec 3, 2013 · UKinSpain · 1 replies · 1543 views

Living in Spain? Are you thinking of going back to the UK to spend your Christmas holidays? Make sure you come and get informed about healthcare first! Get informed of what the EH…

Great way to reduce potential spending at Christmas

Dec 3, 2013 · UKinSpain · 1 replies · 1517 views

Is a big fat medical bill at the top of your Christmas wish list? Didn?t think so. But you may get one if you are not properly registered for healthcare in Spain. Find out your en…

Orihuela Costa Directory Launch Property Website

Dec 3, 2013 · SmOkiNjOe · 1 replies · 1460 views

The [url=http://www.orihuela-costa.info/]Orihuela Costa Directory[/url], a website which has been around for about 5 years, has just launched a new property listings portal for se…

naturism in Spain?

Nov 30, 2013 · mkay · 1 replies · 2515 views

Hello all, I am new to the forum, used the search box to look for info but couldnt find any. I am moving to Malaga in Feb 2014 and I know that naturist beaches and the like are mu…

Why the NIE is WRONG

Nov 30, 2013 · Matthijs79 · 4 replies · 2465 views

Hi, I am thinking about going to Spain to live and work. Yeah, I know, 26% unemployment, but there are still job openings there, I found out. I am really SICK of my "own" country …

Chef looking for work

Nov 28, 2013 · petechef67 · 1 replies · 1779 views

I am an experienced Chef who owns his own restaurant which is now closed for the winter. In England I had 2AA rosettes for fine dining and have worked in many countries. I am at p…

partner visas etc

Nov 27, 2013 · sabaseba · 2 replies · 1778 views

hi there I am an american citizen in a relationship with a spaniard. We have been together for two years now but have lived together in london for the past year together. Now, he …

Fire Wood for sale in granada area

Nov 24, 2013 · kevin007 · 8 replies · 6563 views

WE can supply fire wood of mixed OLIVE-ALMOND-OTHER types of wood. 75 EUROS PER TON, subject to your location we will have to charge a delivery costs to cover fuel. THe wood is cu…