@MaryFen
Irish looking for information about Spain
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Anyone in this group live in Cullera year-round? by aasalas
Briefly: We have yet to explore the old city (and will do so when we're back), but can someone tell us whether it, too, closes down significantly in winter time, or does the old village remain relatively open for business? Background: My ...
https://nextbiteoflife.com/thrilled-cullera-spain-disappointed/ I’d never heard of Cullera so I googled and hey presto! So sorry. Perhaps someone can dispute that link. We just bought a property in Alicante City. We have a stunning ... Read More
Moving to Alicante by Julien McCabe
Hello, my name is Julien. Nice to join you all on here. I am moving to Alicante in September. I am looking for information on a couple of things. Could anyone tell me where the office is in Alicante to get an appointment for my NIE number? I have ...
Thank you for your help Johncar. I will have a look at the link and go through the necessary process. Thanks again, have a good day.Hello Julien, Is it Alicante City you would like to live in? If so you should love the place. . Gaelic football ... Read More
Living the life in Alicante by gwyn99
Moved to Alicante 14 months ago and now living the dream, it's a beautiful cosmopolitan city, with plenty to do and see. My partner and I now own a Thai restaurant [Thai Corner} in the old town of the city which is the only authentic Thai ...
Moved to Alicante 14 months ago and now living the dream, it's a beautiful cosmopolitan city, with plenty to do and see. My partner and I now own a Thai restaurant [Thai Corner} in the old town of the city which is the only authentic Thai ... Read More
Living the life in Alicante by gwyn99
Moved to Alicante 14 months ago and now living the dream, it's a beautiful cosmopolitan city, with plenty to do and see. My partner and I now own a Thai restaurant [Thai Corner} in the old town of the city which is the only authentic Thai ...
Hi! We were living in UK and we moved a month ago! Here is absolutely amazing! We live in the centre and we are enjoying every single day! Very civilised, clean streets, friendly people, very good service at hostpitals ( we went there for an ... Read More
Health Care and Retirement by MaryFen
Hi Considering retiring to the Alicante area. What are the general public Health services like in the City? Are you entitled to an interpreter and if so do they provide one? What are your experiences of the health services? Mary
Thanks for your reply Johncar, In Ireland the NHS/HSE has to provide and pay for an interpreter. Costs a fortune!! Otherwise how can a person give informed consent for anything? For example, surgery. The doctors do not interpret but they insist ... Read More
Moving to Alicante from Melbourne Australia 2018/19 by billyjack
Thank you for allowing us to join your group. My husband and I in the process of looking for an apartment to purchase with the view to moving out to Alicante soon. I guess we are interested to hear from other expats about their experiences in ...
Thanks Carlos You've helped to clarify some stuff. Mary Read More
Moving to Alicante from Melbourne Australia 2018/19 by billyjack
Thank you for allowing us to join your group. My husband and I in the process of looking for an apartment to purchase with the view to moving out to Alicante soon. I guess we are interested to hear from other expats about their experiences in ...
Hi Mary, I think (my own personal opinion), it does not pay to move to any country, unless its imperative for any reason. My personal story, its I am 60 y.o., had my own savings, pension plans, had a future. With my late father illness, everything ... Read More
Health Care and Retirement
Hi Considering retiring to the Alicante area. What are the general public Health services like in the City? Are you entitled to an interpreter and if so do they provide one? What are your experiences of the health services? Mary Read More
Moving to Alicante from Melbourne Australia 2018/19 by billyjack
Thank you for allowing us to join your group. My husband and I in the process of looking for an apartment to purchase with the view to moving out to Alicante soon. I guess we are interested to hear from other expats about their experiences in ...
Hi again, the cost of living has been going up every month, with 2700 NZ dollars, I was paying rent (house in New Brighton), had a car, food, etc and still lived. In Spain rent alone can cost u 1000/2000e in Madrid, etc. Electricity very expensive ... Read More
From Washington DC retiring to Alicante region. by sunlover60
Hi, I just wanted to introduce myself.I 'm Mark and my wife is Vicki. We are currently living in Washington DC. We are retiring this year at the end of September. Planning on relocating to Alicante in November. We will be looking for a ...
Mark an Vicky, I've joined Internations and look forward to going along to some of the events when we get to Alicante. What a change of pace from Washington, perhaps 2017 more than ever!! It will be important to learn Spanish. Isn't the ... Read More
Irish in Alicante by Killter
DÃa dhuit! We are a young Irish family looking to meet up with other Irish people or families. We have been living in Alicante for two years and arrived from Galicia, after three years there. Thanks!!
Hi Caroline, We lived in New York for over 10 years and yes city folk are different everywhere!! We haven't moved to Spain yet. But definitely would like to live there for several months of the year when we fully retire in a few years. ... Read More
Moving to Alicante from Melbourne Australia 2018/19 by billyjack
Thank you for allowing us to join your group. My husband and I in the process of looking for an apartment to purchase with the view to moving out to Alicante soon. I guess we are interested to hear from other expats about their experiences in ...
Hi, I have lived in NZ and holiday in Aussie some years ago, cannot compare, if I could I would go back to NZ o Aussie on a permanently basis, I would not think twice. Things are much easier no bureaucracy as far a paper work, cost of living, ... Read More
Irish in Alicante by Killter
DÃa dhuit! We are a young Irish family looking to meet up with other Irish people or families. We have been living in Alicante for two years and arrived from Galicia, after three years there. Thanks!!
We saw a dozen properties. They failed to be "the one" due to location/condition. But being driven around the neighbourhoods of Alicante City was a great experience. We saw that going further out, the area was very built up, ugly in ... Read More
Moving to Alicante from Melbourne Australia 2018/19 by billyjack
Thank you for allowing us to join your group. My husband and I in the process of looking for an apartment to purchase with the view to moving out to Alicante soon. I guess we are interested to hear from other expats about their experiences in ...
Thanks Culbronchris, Nice to receive a reply!! Well hopefully the day to day bureaucracy will be straightforward. Really in any country dealing with government offices can be at best a slow process. Having looked through the blogs... many ... Read More
Irish in Alicante by Killter
DÃa dhuit! We are a young Irish family looking to meet up with other Irish people or families. We have been living in Alicante for two years and arrived from Galicia, after three years there. Thanks!!
DÃa dhuit! We are a young Irish family looking to meet up with other Irish people or families. We have been living in Alicante for two years and arrived from Galicia, after three years there. Thanks!!Hello Killter, We wish to retire to ... Read More