Living in Spain

[dummkopf]

Does anyone know where I can get info from expats living in Spain. I'd like to know possible pitfalls of moving there as a single person, but not looking for a partner (honest)

[Ethel]

You might find useful info on this forum:

http://spain.othercountries.com/forums/pages/v iewForum.asp?FID=3

All I would say is be careful where you live. If you live in a mainly holiday resort you could be very lonely as your neighbours will not be permanent.
If you don't speak Spanish start learning now - there is a lot of red tape you will need to understand. It will help you make Spanish friends.

Be aware too that there is a back lash - some Spaniards are fed up that their towns and villages have changed character with the huge influx of foreigners - not just Brits, but Germans, Dutch and many others.

Good luck!

[Amara]

I live in Spain and there is a good website called

www.britishexpats.com

Always loads of people asking similar things and loads of good info from people who already live here.

Where are you thinking of moving to?

[nickmo]

Ola, dummkopf - and if its the south you are looking at, go to the message boards and info on http://andalucia.com

There is a 'living in the region' section with details about residency, permits, accommodation, employment, etc.

But as above - learn the language if you do not already speak Spanish........

[Amara]

Tut tut nickmo - Hola - your Spanish not that great then?

[nickmo]

The Spanish - can get by with a lot of shouting and pointing - the typing - lets see now, there are soooooo many buttons . . . . . .and sometimes the little darlings get all tissy and won't play nice . . . . . .

Au revoir then . . .

[dummkopf]

Hi everyone thanks for your comments. I was looking at Almeria.......I have a friend who moved there, he says they have a good social life - but they are all couples ! I just wondered how single/divorced women fitted in !!