Bee Eater
English expat in Spain
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24
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About me
English
Speaks Spanish (badly)
Registration: 11 March 2018
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Hip/knee joint replacement by Bee Eater
Hello everyoneI am looking for advice about accessing hip/knee replacements through private clinics/hospitals.I had a knee replacement through the Spanish Health Service a few years ago and the care and expertise were first class; however, the ...
gwynj Thank you again for valuable input. Have found a radiologica clinic which is well reviewed and I will make an appointment with them as a starting point. Read More
Hip/knee joint replacement by Bee Eater
Hello everyoneI am looking for advice about accessing hip/knee replacements through private clinics/hospitals.I had a knee replacement through the Spanish Health Service a few years ago and the care and expertise were first class; however, the ...
Hello gwynjThank you so much for your thoughtful and comprehensive response to my post.In my circumstances, I think your suggestion to source a private (most likely x-ray) is a good starting point. I will explore the options Dr Google has to offer ... Read More
Train Derailment 18/01/26 by SimCityAT
Our deepest sympathies are with all those affected by the tragic high-speed train collision that occurred on Sunday evening, January 18, 2026, near Adamuz, in Spain's southern Córdoba province. Emergency and Family HotlinesAdif & Renfe ...
@SimCityAT Thank you for such an empathic and sensitive post. Read More
Hip/knee joint replacement
Hello everyoneI am looking for advice about accessing hip/knee replacements through private clinics/hospitals.I had a knee replacement through the Spanish Health Service a few years ago and the care and expertise were first class; however, the ... Read More
UK Civil Service Pension in Spain by tiquismiquis
Hi. I'm a British expat with permanent residency in Valencia, Spain.I will shortly be receiving my UK Civil Service pension which consists of a lump sum and then monthly payments.From what I've read on the internet, UK pensions get taxed in Spain ...
@tiquismiquis Happy to pass on the details of my tax adviser in Spain and will ask them if they are happy for me to do so; however, I note that you are in Valencia and I live in Andalucia (Costa Tropical) so perhaps you may think this is too great a ... Read More
UK Civil Service Pension in Spain by tiquismiquis
Hi. I'm a British expat with permanent residency in Valencia, Spain.I will shortly be receiving my UK Civil Service pension which consists of a lump sum and then monthly payments.From what I've read on the internet, UK pensions get taxed in Spain ...
I am in receipt of pensions as an ex Civil Servant in the UK. I submit my UK and Spanish tax returns every year through my tax adviser and whilst I pay tax in the UK, I do not pay tax in Spain. Civil Service pensions do not get taxed in Spain. It ... Read More
Health care. Joint replacement by Bee Eater
HiI live in a village approximately 15 minutes from Salobreña and Motril on the Costa Tropical.About three years ago I had a very successful knee replacement and received excellent pre and post operative care with the local hospital for which ...
@gwynjThank you for your insightful and helpful comments and recommendations.Regarding my recent experience; our health centre is very small and often over subscribed. I had had two appointments cancelled and when I saw a doctor two weeks ago, he ... Read More
Health care. Joint replacement
HiI live in a village approximately 15 minutes from Salobreña and Motril on the Costa Tropical.About three years ago I had a very successful knee replacement and received excellent pre and post operative care with the local hospital for which ... Read More
New UK Passport by jporteruk2023
Hi GuysI'm probably going to sound a bit disorganised and stupid but here goes, hope someone can advise -I got residency in spain (a TIE card) in March '21. Now I just realised my UK passport expires this April. On going online to apply for my new ...
@jporteruk2023 Hi JamesYour enquiry is not stupid at all. I am resident in Spain and have my TIE. I had to apply to renew my British passport last year. Very straightforward. Go to the UK Gov website and follow their instructions including digitally ... Read More
What are you missing in Spain? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in Spain, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in Spain. Do you miss any aspects of your home culture? If ...
Try https://www.marksandspencer.com/en-es Read More
Van hire Spain to the UK and back by jdfish
Does anybody know a van hire firm (national or Local) near Barcelona Airport that allows you to go to the UK and back? Many don't eg Enterprise, Avis John
This many not meet your criteria, but you may wish to consider this as an option: Two companies who advertise as (1) Fully legal, Spanish registered who run two vans twice per month to and from the UK/Europe and (2) Reliable, regular trips to and ... Read More
Clearing your belongings through customs in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, During ones big move abroad, shipping personal belongings to the host country can be stressful. Customs regulations differ from one country to another and you never quite know what to expect when trying to recover your belongings ...
We used an international removal company who were happy to accept a part load (prices based on cubic meters). They collected our belongings from our address in the UK and they were delivered within a week. They were unable to deliver to our door as ... Read More
Health Insurance for cancer survivor - in remission by Jules Binding
Hi all, Hoping someone can help me. We moved to Spain in December 2018 to live here full time, we have just started our residencia process and have to supply proof of healthcare as I am sure you all know. However we my husband was diagnosed with ...
No doubt, along with many other ex-pats, my partner and I are concerned about healthcare after Brexit. The following appeared on the BBC web page and may be of interest. A no-deal Brexit would affect different groups of UK citizens in Spain ... Read More
Introducing myself by Patricia36
Hi everyone, my name is patricia originally from Ireland. Myself and my husband have recently relocated to an area close to Comares. It is a very beautiful spot, we are just renting, I am wondering if there are any English speaking people in this ...
Hi Patricia Whilst we live near Salobreña, some distance from Comares, I hope the following information from our experience may be helpful. Initially, we lived near Jete (a small village about 9km from Almuñecar and our casa was about ... Read More
Cooking like a local in Spain by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Spain. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy to ...
We love to cook Spanish dishes. We often eat out in local restaurants, along the coast and inland, and copy the dishes we enjoy the most. One of our favourites is habas con jamon. Finely chopped onion and garlic sauteed in olive oil; the broad beans ... Read More