This is not something I had ever thought I would be blogging about on our legal and tax webpage, but why not? When you find a quality product or service, just like our own, I believe you want to use it, In fact, if that company has got their customer right, it goes beyond that, it is that your customers… Read more »
The difference between Pulpo, Calamari and Chipirones…
When Talk Turns to cephalopods…. A few days ago we had our company annual Xmas do, and talk turned to cephalopods. Of course no one actually used that word, but it sort of started with what the devil is the difference between all that Spanish stuff; “calamar”, “pulpo”, “chipirones” and all that. So I promised to write a blog on… Read more »
December and Christmas Holidays
24th December – Christmas Eve is called Nochebuena in Spanish (Goodnight) and it is the most important family gathering of the year. In the evening people often meet early for a few drinks with friends then return home to enjoy a meal with the family. Most bars and restaurants close in the evening. Prawn starters followed by roast lamb would… Read more »
Spanish Surnames – What is the story?
Sitting at lunch on Sunday a friend said to me, so what is the situation with Spanish women keeping their own surname when marrying, and also what happens with their children? Spanish women always keep their own birth name; it never changes. So if they marry Alberto Molina Sanchez and their name is Ana Macia Perez, then they keep that… Read more »
Online Grocery Shopping
For those of you who are super organised (not me), and like the idea of planning ahead and having a delivery organized for the morning after you arrived, or don´t have a car, did you know… some supermarkets do online shopping and delivery? Mercadona have an online shopping site (it’s in English too). You are charged but there is no… Read more »
How To Revert to Your Maiden Name in Spain
One of our clients, Robyn, recently asked how do I revert to using my maiden name in Spain, after my husband died? The same could apply had she have divorced. We all know how awkward paperwork in Spain can be and when you think of all the places that a name is included, such as on the padron at the… Read more »
Why “Liking” Facebook Virals makes Scammers Rich
I have found something interesting information that if you are a facebook user you will have seen at times viral links such as “Click this if you hate Cancer” or “Click this picture and see what happens”. This does nothing but make cyber-scammers (love that word, sounds straight out of James Bond) rich. Once the pages have collected a huge… Read more »
Building Licences for Extensions & Home Alterations.
Before you alter your property in any way at all you should first check if anything is written on the subject in your Title Deeds (Escritura). Depending on the alterations or improvements you intend to make, you may have to discuss your plans with your Community of Owners and obtain their permission as 100% of the owners need to agree… Read more »
Torrevieja.com
A website that we wish to recommend if you are unaware of it is http://www.torrevieja.com. Please take a look, it is full of useful information and if you subscribe to their weekly newsletter you have the opportunity to win a meal out for two. They also send details of the weekly English cinema programme at the cinema in Torrevieja. http://www.torrevieja.com/eng/ Until… Read more »
Solar UV radiation and the UV Index
Always wear suitable clothing, hat, sunglasses and apply sunscreen to exposed skin when outdoors especially during summer. Also look for or provide some form of shade as it is an effective form of sun protection. In 1995 the reporting of UV radiation levels to the public was standardised by a UV Index, which is a number relating to how much… Read more »
