Useful information about Spain

Spain covers a large area of land and is blessed with sunny weather for most of the year which makes it a particular favourite with expatriates from other EU countries.

Leisure Activities/Sports

As you would imagine the climate in Spain is ideal for outdoor pursuits. All sports are available with golf, tennis, football, sailing and swimming being the prime examples.

Spain also has excellent (and cheap) skiing in the Sierra Nevada mountains.(Granada)

The Mediterranean offers a wealth of options to the scuba diver, with Mazarron having two very good diving schools.

Eating out

Due to the close proximity to the sea, seafood is always a favourite option. One of Spain's traditional dishes is of course Paella and this comes in many guises depending on the region.

In the winter months Andalucia produces wonderful game, such as wild boar, venison and partridge. Olives and olive oil are a must as are the abundant and very cheap oranges and other citrus fruit. Both Murcia and Andalucia are well known for their "peasant food". This normally comes in the form of hearty stew, with Gabanzas (chickpeas) or rice as a base. Served with fresh crusty bread, drizzled with local olive oil and washed down with a robust red wine.

Living Costs in Spain

Spain enjoys a good quality of life with general consumer goods and property being favourably priced compared to incomes, which reflects in its popularity for retirement homes.

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Flights

www.costablancabars.com: Looking for bars and restaurants on the Costa Blanca? This is a great site, using fun and interactive maps, to find out more about where to go for a drink or meal, or even organise a great stag or hen party.

www.spanish-airport-guide.com: All flights, car hire, transfers, weather, facilities and services for the main tourist and business airports in Spain.

Spanish Directory: A brilliant Spanish Web based resource!

Learn Spanish in Spain: don Quijote Spanish courses.

www.choosespain.com: Holiday villas on the Costa Brava and throughout Spain, direct from the owner.

Car Rental Spain: Choose your holiday car rentals and vehicle hire in Europe, Spain, Italy and Worldwide destinations with instant confirmation of your car rental booking.

Costa del Sol and Mallorca Boat Charter: Costa del Sol boat charters, luxury motor yachts and catamarans for hire, excursions and private trips. Boat charters in Mallorca and Worldwide, also private jet charters and much more.

www.spanish-bookworld.com: Spanish books, free lessons, cds, dvds, travel, directories, etc. 1000s of Spanish books, cds and dvds, together with free lessons, forums, travel agency, information, and directories of Spanish courses, teachers and property services worldwide.

Almeria Weather: We provide weather reports for Almeria.