Barnie
English expat in Spain
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Lives in Gandia
Registration: 03 October 2012
Health insurance - pre-existing conditions by CooleyCasa
Hi everyone! My husband and I just had our visas approved and will be moving to Spain on Sept. 17. We currently have travel insurance to satisfy our visa requirements, but we would like to find more comprehensive coverage. Can anyone recommend ...
Mike, just wondered whereabouts you are in Spain but my partner and I are not married although we have been together for 20 odd years When we came here permanently he went down to the valencian health offices and there was a curt no he ... Read More
Best usages and practices in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Spain means learning new ways of doing things and incorporating to your daily life unique practices. We invite you to share unique practices, tools or methods that could also make a difference in other countries. Here ...
Don't go to the bakers every day. Don't go for missa every day Don't invite all the family for paella on Sundays. Life would be so easy for you. There is nothing that the Spanish do that we copy except in summer I do take a nap in ... 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 can only say this, that the Health System is very good = not sure about the comparison to the UK as its nearly 7 years since we left. Anyone coming here to live I would definitely say, downsize in the UK and then buy a property in spain. You ... Read More
Legality of taking photos of people by Culebronchris
I'm trying to find out about the legal position in Spain as to taking photos of people in public places such as streets, festivals, fiestas and events in general. Yesterday I was taking some nighttime pictures of fairground rides. A parent ...
I have had no problems with photographing anything inclluding Moros y Christianos. I think its because you are a man...sorry. The Spanish can come on a bit stupid sometimes in more ways than one although I don't think that photographing kids is ... Read More
Health insurance - pre-existing conditions by CooleyCasa
Hi everyone! My husband and I just had our visas approved and will be moving to Spain on Sept. 17. We currently have travel insurance to satisfy our visa requirements, but we would like to find more comprehensive coverage. Can anyone recommend ...
Can't think of any. I get free health care via Valencia and via the uk gov. I have 3 prolapsed discs. There would be no way an insurance co would cover me but Valencia health care would. My partner has had to take out private health ... Read More
Insurance coverage in Spain by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Spain: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance options ...
Well now is the time for reflection. We finally not coche back. We were telephoned at 7 in the morning by the police to say our coche was in a compound in Alicante (there are 2) the compound was packed with vehicles. Despite most of the contents ... Read More
Insurance coverage in Spain by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Spain: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance options ...
Well now is the time for reflection. We finally not coche back. We were telephoned at 7 in the morning by the police to say our coche was in a compound in Alicante (there are 2) the compound was packed with vehicles. Despite most of the contents ... Read More
Insurance coverage in Spain by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Spain: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance options ...
Car Insurances are vetted as being the same all over, NOT SO ! they like you to think that so that you go for the cheapest, therefore it is the majority of cheap policies that flood the market and hence the cover you get is Rubbish. When you buy a ... Read More
Insurance coverage in Spain by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Spain: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance options ...
I have never known a forum where you can't see what someone has written!! Please note expat! Insurance... 1. Health insurance - haven't a clue as I am a pensioner I am looked after by uk & Spain. I have a sip card which you have to ... Read More
Best area to buy an apartment in Valencia + getting there from Dublin? by Terry109
Hi My name is terry and I live in Dublin. I am considering buying an apartment and recently stayed in Javea and Albir to see if I could find one. Both towns are really very nice however I now think I would prefer to be in a city. Valencia looks ...
whats the word "agny" - hope you are not teaching English, your message doesnt make sense and how do we know whether he is in Dublin or Valencia, the date of the message is 2014!!!! Read More
Best area to buy an apartment in Valencia + getting there from Dublin? by Terry109
Hi My name is terry and I live in Dublin. I am considering buying an apartment and recently stayed in Javea and Albir to see if I could find one. Both towns are really very nice however I now think I would prefer to be in a city. Valencia looks ...
Hello Terry I am doing a reply this way as it is difficult to remember what your message is I think you need to ask (by the looks of your message) whether you want to be with English people or real Spanish people !!!My name is terry and I live in ... Read More
Why does no-one want to come and live in Costa de Valencia? by Barnie
I hear lots of properties being sold or people looking for properties in the mucia/and north Costa Blanca areas (Javea, Calpe etc.) Can someone tell me whether Valencia is not thought of as a place to live? why don't people look for properties ...
Did see this some time or other and thought that I don't have a business as such. But if its OK i will do. Thanks a lot. Read More
Why does no-one want to come and live in Costa de Valencia? by Barnie
I hear lots of properties being sold or people looking for properties in the mucia/and north Costa Blanca areas (Javea, Calpe etc.) Can someone tell me whether Valencia is not thought of as a place to live? why don't people look for properties ...
Yes tried all sorts of web sites - in fact have probably a 100 websites and gave up in the end and just keep updating the most important ones that tell me to update. I've done the website so can't figure out what else to do..... but it will ... Read More
Question About Spanish Taxes - Do they tax U.S pensions? by jsn123
I have a question for the group about Spanish taxes on pensions. My apologies in advance if it’s already been asked and responded to. I am getting ready to retire from the U.S. military and will have a post military pension which equals ...
Just like to say we went to a abagardo - think that's what is called an accountant - my partner has a police pension from uk. First bill was 60euros by the third yr he could do it himself. The accountant tasked usual questions filled out the ... 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 ...
Never seen that will look now.... Might be something 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 ...
on line for Indian spices or el corte ingles 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 saw loads of maple syrup in el cortes yesterday in Valencia so suspects its in most of those stores Read More
Question About Spanish Taxes - Do they tax U.S pensions? by jsn123
I have a question for the group about Spanish taxes on pensions. My apologies in advance if it’s already been asked and responded to. I am getting ready to retire from the U.S. military and will have a post military pension which equals ...
Or go to an IFA in Spain ! 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 ...
Our Iceland is 30 KLM from gandia where we live. Valencia- I haven't found any English food but lots of herbs and spices can be found lots of interesting veg in the market we are trying and rhubarb and Jerusalem artichokes - my partner does ... Read More
Question About Spanish Taxes - Do they tax U.S pensions? by jsn123
I have a question for the group about Spanish taxes on pensions. My apologies in advance if it’s already been asked and responded to. I am getting ready to retire from the U.S. military and will have a post military pension which equals ...
Got a feeling that you have to declare it anyway - my partner was a policeman in the UK and he has to declare his police pension to both Spain and English tax authorities (but its taxed at source anyway) - hope this is what you mean. Its just ... 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 lottienevin - I guess you are not near an Iceland. Sorry to make you jelous but we have everything we ever need and there are lots of curry houses on the coast near Denia, even saw one in Valencia the other day. I grow a few herbs in pots in ... Read More
Why does no-one want to come and live in Costa de Valencia? by Barnie
I hear lots of properties being sold or people looking for properties in the mucia/and north Costa Blanca areas (Javea, Calpe etc.) Can someone tell me whether Valencia is not thought of as a place to live? why don't people look for properties ...
Sorry you didn't didn't really answer my question - you don't know is the answer. I am aware that there are lots of new properties but I don't know of lots of new properties in Valencia that are empty. I'm talking about ... Read More
Why does no-one want to come and live in Costa de Valencia? by Barnie
I hear lots of properties being sold or people looking for properties in the mucia/and north Costa Blanca areas (Javea, Calpe etc.) Can someone tell me whether Valencia is not thought of as a place to live? why don't people look for properties ...
Are you saying that Valencia is very expensive? Read More
Hello all - where to buy a 2 bedroom place?? by ukgary
I currently live in Buckinghamshire although originally I'm from Lancashire. I am looking to buy a place in Valencia as it appears to have excellent transport links from the airport. I visited Valencia a few weeks ago in order to 'dip my ...
Hello Gary, I am astounded that you found Xativa!!! Its a super place to live and we go there most Fridays to the market!!! Why astounded, well it is a bit out of the way except for the castle. we have had a place just down the road from Xativa ... Read More
Why does no-one want to come and live in Costa de Valencia?
I hear lots of properties being sold or people looking for properties in the mucia/and north Costa Blanca areas (Javea, Calpe etc.) Can someone tell me whether Valencia is not thought of as a place to live? why don't people look for properties ... Read More
Safety in Spain by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Spain? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there is ...
Absolutely safe where i live in Gandia and yes all the robberies are by Eastern Europeans or English but then I live in a little village and everyone knows everyone else even when someone comes into town, there are always the nosey neighbours and ... Read More
Cullera, Valencia by YvonneBil
Hello I was wondering if there is anyone here living in Cullera, or who knows it well? We are UK expats currently living in Porto, Portugal but planning to move to Valencia later in the year. We visited Cullera for the first time on a trip last ...
I live in a village nearby and go to Cullera for a nice walk in the winter along the promenade and most thursdays to the market, other than that I don't know the people or the area. However, in the summer it is unbelievably busy - the promenade ... Read More
Healthcare in Spain by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Spain ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Spain? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Hi, healthcare is my greatest concern if I decide to live in Spain. I understand when an expat reaches retirement age - me there are less options to choose because private health insurance becomes too expensive to afford. Are there any tips that ... Read More
Healthcare in Spain by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Spain ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Spain? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Just got a tablet and in the end thought i would use the pc, it was driving me mad. All my pea seeds have died but just looked and a long white thing with lots of legs is in the tub so thats why I have no peas. The beans are climbing now, but the ... Read More
expected expanses in valencia by jabeen456
Hello every one! I am planning to move to valencia. I just want to get information what is cost of life in spain. are 1000 euros enough for family of four (husband, wife and 2 children of age 2.5 and 1 year )? are 1000 euros enough for family of 2 ...
we pay double taxation in spain and uk sorry just checked with the boss and We now pay tax only in spain but we did at first. At the moment the £ v Euro is excellent so we get a little more money per month. Having said that we came with money ... Read More
Second hand cars by caldrin
Hi Will be moving to Spain towards the end of the year down to the Costa Del Sol. I just wanted to check on the process buying a second hand car over there. I have looked on the Spanish Ebay site but there are not many cars there so i guess there ...
I like the "do it right" - there are still people here where i live driving English cars -and they have been here a fair view years !!! Read More
expected expanses in valencia by jabeen456
Hello every one! I am planning to move to valencia. I just want to get information what is cost of life in spain. are 1000 euros enough for family of four (husband, wife and 2 children of age 2.5 and 1 year )? are 1000 euros enough for family of 2 ...
sorry not a clue, we pay double taxation in spain and uk. I honestly think you should give up and I am not going to answer any more questions. You will NOT be able to live well and not earn enough and you will NOT be able to run a veg and fruit ... Read More
Healthcare in Spain by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Spain ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Spain? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
sorry didn;t see your note about fruit trees Campo girl. I have one of both. You have lots of land where you won't brush past them and I find at the moment the little fruits are falling off. We have an exceptionally stupid man who lives ... Read More
Healthcare in Spain by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Spain ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Spain? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
I have heard of cannibis being used for pain, but is it addictive/bad for you - I don't know, there are always the odd "cures" that you hear about and quite frankly the botox is being awaited with a question mark. Not long ago, well ... Read More
golf in Valencia? by Steph Cargill
We are moving to. Valencia in August and my husband is a keen golfer. was wondering if any one had advise about playing in Valencia and meeting any expats to play with? thanks for any advise
There is a golf course at La Saler which is a tiny bit south of Valencia. There must be others but don't know of them. There are one or two in my town but then it would take you 40 minutes to get here. Hope you find some courses Read More
expected expanses in valencia by jabeen456
Hello every one! I am planning to move to valencia. I just want to get information what is cost of life in spain. are 1000 euros enough for family of four (husband, wife and 2 children of age 2.5 and 1 year )? are 1000 euros enough for family of 2 ...
I am now back in spain after a lovely weekend in England, blowing a terrible wind and v cold. I wll agree with paper detective on one point but not on others = firstly Renting a property in Valencia so long as you are not in the centre is not ... Read More
expected expanses in valencia by jabeen456
Hello every one! I am planning to move to valencia. I just want to get information what is cost of life in spain. are 1000 euros enough for family of four (husband, wife and 2 children of age 2.5 and 1 year )? are 1000 euros enough for family of 2 ...
i will come back to you next week. In the uk but mark your message unread. Please don't come. I wouldn't advise my daughter. I think your boyfriend has this thing in his mind but it isn't a bad thing. Its not England where you will be ... Read More
Healthcare in Spain by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Spain ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Spain? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
here you are: Osteoarthritis sufferers and rumatic arthritis suffers - Sharron is the - can't think of the name but you know looks after the group - think she has as quite a few people - have the same as your husband. Where are you in ... Read More
Healthcare in Spain by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Spain ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Spain? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
I belong to the arthritis Osteoarthritis forum on facebook, if you are interested I can tell you more. I couldn't take 100% tramadol and that was years ago. I am on Pazital now - my dr will only give me a certain amount, I think she thinks I ... Read More
expected expanses in valencia by jabeen456
Hello every one! I am planning to move to valencia. I just want to get information what is cost of life in spain. are 1000 euros enough for family of four (husband, wife and 2 children of age 2.5 and 1 year )? are 1000 euros enough for family of 2 ...
My computer went down half way through the message. Thats another thing. Kids now have computer homework - our computer is nothing like england and we pay 65€ for 10 Megs and even then its not really 10. Then there is your bill on top of ... Read More
Healthcare in Spain by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Spain ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Spain? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
I think that if you have an emergency all will be well. If you have private insurance, they won't cover an existing illness - and its a good idea to have both social and private and dental. Since my last post, I visited the hospital as an ... Read More
golf in Valencia? by Steph Cargill
We are moving to. Valencia in August and my husband is a keen golfer. was wondering if any one had advise about playing in Valencia and meeting any expats to play with? thanks for any advise
Do you mean Valencia city or Valencia Province? Read More
expected expanses in valencia by jabeen456
Hello every one! I am planning to move to valencia. I just want to get information what is cost of life in spain. are 1000 euros enough for family of four (husband, wife and 2 children of age 2.5 and 1 year )? are 1000 euros enough for family of 2 ...
Don't think even 2,000€ is enough. Childrens schooling, transport to school, school dinners. Transport costs for yourselves wherever you are going (although there is a metro and buses in Valencia - metro also goes out of Valencia to ... Read More
Healthcare in Spain by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Spain ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Spain? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
This is a good website: gov.uk/healthcare-in-spain If you are on holiday, got travel insurance/or the European Health Card, I don't think you can worry, I live in the Valencian Province and I seem to remember that without any insurance the ... Read More
Moving to Valencia - anybody to give me advice about Barx? by Sunnyjuliet
Hi I currently live in Gran Canaria and am looking to relocate to Valencia as we will be able to afford a much better property and look forward to enjoying a new adventure. We have retired and are looking for a semi rural location. Barx and the ...
Hi, I live near Gandia which is near Barx - same sort of distance. Barx is up a mountain and the temperatures are a little lower in the winter than down on the campo. There are a lot of English people there, but personally I prefer to mix with ... Read More
English speaking doctors in Gandia
I need to find an English speaking doctor in Gandia who can refer me to Valencia. I would not be a private doctor but one who deals with the social security side of the health system. Grateful for any help. Read More
Moving to Valencia Spain by vhr1975
Hello All, I am thinking of moving myself and my family to Valencia Spain. We are an American family and looking for a great family friendly district / neighborhood in Valencia Spain. Any and all suggestions are welcomed. We would love to live ...
Do not trust any Estate Agent here (English or Spanish). They have their own interests in mind and if you remember that, you should be OK You only have to look at bank repossessed properties and how they are proposing to get rid of those makes you ... Read More