Launch of new process for UK nationals registering for residency in Spain
The Spanish government has launched a new process for UK citizens who have still to register their residency in Spain to protect their rights under Britain's Withdrawal Agreement with the EU. From 6 July, instead of the green certificate or card that Britons living in...
Temperatures on the rise on the Costa del Sol
Summer is definitely here with the temperatures set to rise from today to 32 degrees with a slight breeze - perfect for a walk on the beach, dip in the sea and lunch at a chiringuito. Waking up in the morning and enjoying an early round of golf enjoying the fresh air...
We are open for business
Contrary to some news reports about small areas of Spain being on a second lockdown, here in Andalusia we are very much open for business. Andalusia has been welcoming visitors from around the globe for decades and as such has created some of the highest levels of...
Travel from England to Spain restarting
Today the British government has announced its plans to get the tourism industry moving allowing people to travel again. England will form air bridges with a number of countries including Spain that will allow people to travel and holiday abroad this summer. The air...
Borders soon to be open
With the current lockdown looking to be going well within Spain and other European destinations the announcement of borders re opening as soon as June/July will make many people very happy. The European Commission considers the Europe to be in 'Phase 0' right now –...
Phase Zero of lockdown sees some businesses open
It has been a long lockdown period but during Phase Zero which started on Monday 4th May there were several types of business that were allowed to be open complying with health and safety regulations for public health. Many of the businesses that took advantage of the...
Good news as lockdown restriction plan announced
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced earlier this week an easing of lockdown measures here in Spain after a long lockdown period. This is excellent news for business as it shows light at the end of the tunnel. Here in the Costa del Sol we had a relatively low number...
Airlines announce when they will resume flights
Earlier this week in the news it was announced that some aspects of the lockdown would be relaxed here in Spain which was mainly in the manufacturing area to aid the economy. As we are seeing the health benefits of the lockdown possibly affecting numbers of those...
Cultural entertainment on lockdown
As we are part way through the lockdown now some people may be missing seeing art and cultural performances. Others may want to start to experience some of the beautiful performances that are being offered online. So, for one night or a whole weekend why not switch...
4 reasons lockdown in Spain isn’t so bad
The world hasn’t seen anything like what is happening with the Corona virus pandemic, or in fact, operations of this scale happen in many of our lifetimes. What is currently occurring around the world in each country is different, and here in Spain we are on at least...
House prices in Spain increasing year on year
We are almost at the start of Spring when temperatures here in Spain are rising to enable lovely beach days and great days on the golf course. A few days ago, at the start of a new month there is a new report on Spanish residential property prices by the valuations...
4 of the top European golf courses in Spain’s Costa del Sol
Spain has long been in the hearts of golfers from around the world. The fabulous climate and the even more stunning courses bring golfers to the Costa del Sol year-round. It is no surprise to know that 4 of the top 100 European golf courses are in the Costa del Sol...
