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I currently live in the UK but have a holiday home on the Costa Blanca. Usually we visit Spain for 4 or 5 months of the year. Trying to learn Spanish and hope to visit as many place in Spain as possible ..

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Robbed ... Manchester United - Real Madrid Posted on 06/03/2013

Well the football match of the year took place last night - the score Manchester United 1 Real Madrid 2.The sending off of Nani in the 56th minute caused an uproar and there are a lot of... Read more

Snow.. Posted on 14/01/2013

Yes anyone sitting on the beach in sunny Spain may be interested to know that yes it is snowing in the UK.. Read more

Real Madrid v Manchester United Posted on 20/12/2012

Old rivals Manchester United and Real Madrid have been drawn to play in the last 16 of the European Champions League.This will mean the first return of Cristiano Ronaldo to Old Trafford... Read more

Ventana de foto Posted on 11/12/2012

Just added a new addition to my list of Spanish Blogs - Ventana De FotoThis Blog has some very good photographs and is based around southern Spain - Sevilla / Segovia and other places in... Read more

Benidorm 2009 Posted on 08/12/2012

No current photos of Spain / this year we've had to remain in the UK - however here is a picture of Benidorm taken in 2009.I doubt if much has changed in the last 4 or 5 years.. Read more

Catalonia Posted on 25/11/2012

Today important regional elections will be held in Catalonia.Polls indicate that the nationalist parties will do very well - the election is focused again on the question of independence... Read more

Real Madrid Posted on 17/09/2012

Not a very good start to the La Liga season for Real Madrid this year.A defeat 1-0 to Sevilla yesterday sees them 11th in the league with one win, one draw and two games we will not mention... Read more

Hot !!! Posted on 11/08/2012

I see from the weather forecast that tomorrow will have a high of 97F. in Guardamar.Somewhat a little hot for me - I'm finding it hot here in the UK and we are 20 degrees... Read more

New residency requirements Posted on 03/08/2012

As from the 9th July new rules apply with regard to nationals of the European Union who wish to reside more than 3 months in Spain - Order 1490.Residents must prove they have sufficient... Read more

Guardamar fiesta Posted on 23/07/2012

For full details of this weeks fun and games in Guardamar see guardamardelsegura.es/recursos/fiestas-2012.pdfHave fun. Read more

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Am looking for a small apartment in the old quarter to 'get the feel' of Alicante with the idea of a semi permanant move. I would like to make a small network of friends before I make the 'big move' and would love to hear from you! Maureen x
By alassiolady 2010-03-02, 21h20
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Hi, im spanish and i live in alicante, i am 28 years old. I have been living in uk 3 years... but now im back home. I will be very glad to help you here in alicante, legal, work...(free, then i keep talking sometimes your language! ; ) you know... all the problems you find when you move to other country... Thanks!
By Sergio 2009-06-27, 12h21
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Great blog - well done! Good photos.
By Spainrico 2008-12-28, 13h58
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hi, i am moving to spain (alcoy) and am hoping to work the spanish markets. ive got all the stands and thousands of dvd's (english). do i need any special licences and do you think there is a market for english dvd,s ?. i also have a popcorn machine that i hope to use.
thanks. mark.
By mark stephens 2008-11-11, 14h19
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my girlfriend and i are moving out to alicante on monday with no idea what we are doing if anyone has any spare rooms or spare job vacancies going we would do anything we just want to make a better life for ourselves, hopefully some one will help us
By jack and becky 2008-10-22, 20h56
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