The Metropol Parasol – Seville’s architectural highlight The Metropol Parasol is unlike other highlights in Seville. It is a modern structure (completed in 2011) that was a 2013 Finalist in the European Union prize for Contemporary Architecture. It claims to be the largest wooden structure in the world. But it is more than that – […]
What’s it like living in Madrid?
What’s it like living in Madrid? Ask an Expat Sonia lives in Madrid. It’s a large, dynamic city and we were curious about what led her there and what life is like in Spain’s capital. This interview really gave us a feel for the cosmopolitan nature of Madrid as well as an appreciation of why […]
Jaén Cathedral – one of Spain’s best Cathedrals (with Video)
Jaén Cathedral – one of Spain’s best Cathedrals (with Video) Not only is Jaén Cathedral huge, it’s considered by many to be one of Spain’s best Cathedrals. In fact it is on a tentative list to be a UNESCO world heritage site. After the reconquest of Jaén by Christian forces in 1246, a Cathedral was […]
What’s it like living in Galicia?
What’s it like living in Galicia? Ask an Expat Caroline lives in in Galicia in Northwest Spain. It’s not a place that automatically comes to mind for Expats looking to settle in Spain but those who do live there love the easy lifestyle, the variety of geography (beaches, mountains, and valleys), and – most important […]
Granada’s Albaycin (Albaicín) – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Granada’s Albaycin (Albaicín) – a UNESCO World Heritage Site Declared a UNESCO a World Heritage Site in 1984, the Albayzín (or Albaicín) is the old Moorish quarter of Granada. It is built up on a hillside facing the Alhambra and is characterized by steep steps, white-washed alleys and buildings, churches, quaint plazas, and dramatic viewpoints. […]
Opening a Spanish Bank account without an NIE (and securing private health insurance)
Opening a Spanish Bank account without an NIE How do you open up a Spanish bank account without an NIE? All the reading I did stated that you require an NIE (Número de identidad de extranjero ie. Foreigner’s identity number) before opening an account. There’s a lot of reasons why you might need a local bank account: paying various […]
