Lottie Nevin
@lottienevin
English expat in Spain
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70 posts
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About me
English
Lives in Granada
Speaks English
Registration: 24 January 2012
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Home furnishings by Ndc1
Am in the process of buying an apartment in fuengirola which will be let out for holiday let's but I need to furnish it and it looks as though Spain is much more expensive than UK in this area. E.g. the same sofa bed in UK is £130 but in ...
Hello I understand your frustration at not being able to find good second hand furniture. I've had the same problem myself! We opened at Bed and Breakfast and Art retreat a year ago and like you, was keen to find some nice old pieces to ... Read More
Online shopping in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Spain? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...
Hello, we live in Jaén province. Since moving to the town of Alcalá La Real, online shopping has been a joy! Because I am so busy with our new business, online shopping is often the easiest and most convenient way to buy things that we ... Read More
Festivals in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the main festivals in Spain? Are there art, food, music, film, or other festivals expats can attend and participate in? When do the festivals take place? How long does each festival usually last? What activities go ...
Hello We have a fabulous music festival here in Alcalá La Real (Jaén province) every July. ETNOSUR attracts around 40,000 people plus. For three days, the town is alive with music and visitors from near and far. This year we had Youssou ... Read More
Anyone living in/near Jaen? by KirstieB17
Hi! I'm moving to Jaen later this year and it would be great to get to know people before I arrive! Any tips on places to visit would also be welcomed!
Hello Kirstie I live in Alcalá La Real which is at the bottom of Jaén province, about an hours drive from Jaén city. It's a much smaller town than Jaén but a very nice place to visit and we have a great market on Tuesday ... Read More
Look in a Small towns outside Malaga by stevesawyer1338
We are Steve and Dee looking for a nice small town that would be a good place to relocate to for a couple of expats from Texas by way of Panama. We are looking for information regarding nice small towns outside of Malaga at 5,000 feet or higher ...
Alcalá La Real. This Spanish town has everything including a magnificent Moorish castle. It's at the bottom tip of Jaén province. 1.45 minutes from the coast. 45 minutes from Granada and 1.30 minutes to Córdoba. There are lots of ... Read More
How has your life changed in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Spain? If so, in what way? Tell us more about all the changes in your life regarding your family, job, or friends. What about your frame of mind? How would you define your mood? ...
We moved to Spain on a whim. The decision to move here was made quite quickly after plans to move to Portugal fell through due to lack of funds. Previously we'd lived and worked in Indonesia so our umbilical cord with the UK had already been cut ... Read More
Expats, do you speak Spanish? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Spain. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language course ...
Since moving to the town, we've found a great way to learn Spanish. Through Spanish friends we've now set up a language exchange class twice a week. It's free, anyone can join and so far, so good. I'm desperate to improve my Spanish ... Read More
Moving to Estepona? by Lindsey74
Hi I'm very excited about the possibility of a job I have applied for in Marbella. They have advised me, that if I were successful, that I should I look for accommodation around Estepona. The only stumbling block is that I have three small ...
I really wish that I could give you more info on the area - hopefully someone on this forum will be able to help you better than I can. I wouldn't be put off by stories in the press or things you've heard. Everywhere has its pros and cons ... Read More
Moving to Estepona? by Lindsey74
Hi I'm very excited about the possibility of a job I have applied for in Marbella. They have advised me, that if I were successful, that I should I look for accommodation around Estepona. The only stumbling block is that I have three small ...
Hi Lindsey How exciting! and all the best of luck for your new job and move. I don't live near Estepona, I'm further inland in Alcala La Real, near Granada, so can't really give you advice on rental property but I'm sure that you ... Read More
Your new local habits in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Spain is a great way to immerse in a new culture and lifestyle. Have you embraced local customs since you've lived in Spain? If so, which one(s)? Did local customs change the way you see things, appreciate life or ...
I've taken to siestas like a duck to water! At first it used to drive me bonkers that the shops closed in the afternoon but now I relish the afternoon break. Knowing that I need to get things done in the morning, forces me to be better organised ... Read More
NIE card in Spain by samskye9
Does anyone know if you have to apply for another NIE and Health card in Spain after living on and off in Spain and Scotland? I want to move back to Spain but wonder if I need to go through the very complicated NIE process. I still have the 2 cards ...
Really informative thread and comments. Thank you! Read More
Essentials to live in Spain by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Spain, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Spain? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would recommend ...
Hi Barnie No, we are not near the coast but it is very good to hear that I can find these things at Iceland. Thanks for the tip off! :) Lottie Read More
Essentials to live in Spain by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Spain, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Spain? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would recommend ...
I'd love to know where your Indian grocery store is! This could be a life changer for me! Read More
Essentials to live in Spain by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Spain, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Spain? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would recommend ...
Hello! I think the most useful things to pack are a sense of humour, an open mind and patience. If you remember these then the rest should be plain sailing :) On a more serious note, these are the things that I beg my friends to bring over for me ... Read More
Internet and TV providers in Antequera region by mjwolfendale
Hi, I'm new to this blog, so not sure if there has been a recent thread posted about this - apologies if there has. Is anybody able to provide some recommendations for internet providers and/or English TV providers in the region around ...
Hi Matt I had a look to see if our Internet provider, Dinfotec in Alcala La Real cover your father's area and I don't think they do. I'm not sure who else to suggest as I don't know Antequera that well. However, with regards to UK ... Read More