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How to renew your TIE as a British expat resident in Spain: Foreigner's identity card renewal instructions post-BrexitStep-by-step guide to renewing your TIE card for Brits living as permanent residents in Spain Image: Ayuntamiento de Madrid   Who needs a TIE in Spain? When can I renew my TIE? How long does it take to renew a TIE? Step-by-step guide..

Experiencing the magnificent Murcia Christmas lights with Raquel ToursThe local tour operator offers pick-up from resorts including Hacienda del Álamo, Camposol and Condado By Teresa Hicks   On Thursday December 4, we went to see the Christmas lights in Murcia with Raquel Tours. This should really.. 31/12/2025

La Palmera Bar & Grill: Your essential guide to winter entertainment and diningThe Los Urrutias bar serves up Sunday roasts, daily menus and lively events throughout December, January, February and March Christmas is in full swing at La Palmera Bar & Grill in Estrella de Mar, Los Urrutias, and the popular venue has lined.. 29/12/2025

Day trips, concerts, carnivals and more next January and February with Taquilla TicketsGet the new year off to the best start with exciting outings throughout Murcia and Alicante Once the excitement of Christmas is over, January and February can feel like they're dragging their heels a bit. But it doesn't have to be that way.. 29/12/2025

Read the January edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to 2026 and the January issue of Home & Living! So what can you find in our latest edition?   • A fresh start, without pressure. Rather than New Year Resolutions, we offer you information on a ‘Health Re-Set&rsquo.. 29/12/2025

Why your 2026 New Year's resolutions should begin with your willGet ahead in 2026 by ticking off the task that protects your family and your wishes, it’s easier than you think Image: Pexels/Arina Krasnikova The start of a new year is when many of us promise to get organised. We plan to sort paperwork.. 29/12/2025

What's new for English-language TV in Spain 2026: Changes you have to be aware of to television for expats in Murcia and SpainA look back at the history of UK TV in southern Spain, and a clear guide to the upcoming 2026 changes affecting English-language television services across Murcia and Spain, from Rainbow Satellites Spanish television access for expats is set to undergo.. 23/12/2025

Festive cheer and friendly service at TJ Electricals CamposolPop in this Christmas season and shop local for all your electrical needs If you’re spending the festive season here in Mazarrón, you’ll be pleased to know that TJ Electricals/Euronics Camposol is on hand to keep your home running smoothly.. 17/12/2025

January 15 to 18 Motorhome, caravan and camping show at the IFEPA venue in Torre PachecoAll the very latest in the world of motorhomes and caravans at one of the largest fairs of its kind in Spain! Free overnight parking for up to 100 motorhomes! Although it has been running for only sixiyears, the annual “Salón del Caravaning..

Simpa, turismofobia, smartphone... what do all the new words in Spain's official dictionary mean?The Real Academia Española (RAE) has released version 23.8.1 of the Spanish dictionary, adding 330 new words, some of which may be of particular interest to expats The Spanish Dictionary has added 330 new words, some of them you may have.. 16/12/2025

Should Brits resident in Spain still have their passports stamped at the airport? Here's the truth...Some people who shouldn't do are still getting stamps in their passports when they cross international borders as the rules around the new Entry/Exit System are not yet clear to all Confusion and consternation among British travellers about passport.. 16/12/2025

13 typical stews and casseroles in the Region of Murcia!A range of traditional one-pot dishes characterizes different areas of the Costa Cálida and Murcia Whether you want to call them stews, casseroles or hotpots, the dishes made by “throwing everything in the pot” are among the most characteristic..

The different kinds of visas to live in Spain and how to get themA guide to options for gaining residency status to live in Spain If you are not an EU citizen and want to live in Spain, you are going to need a visa. Since 2013 and up until May 2025, the ‘Golden Visa’ was a simple and popular.. 15/12/2025

No let-up in the social activities schedule over Christmas at the DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia residence for the elderly!Festive activities to promote social and emotional wellbeing for residents at DomusVI centres all over Spain Christmas means many different things to different people, but for the dedicated staff at DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia the traditional aspects and.. 14/12/2025

Where will you be this time next year? Picture-perfect beach life with MyMoveSpainSwap grey skies for golden sands: secure your Spanish visa and residency the easy way With winter creeping in and those grey skies closing over the UK, who hasn't caught themselves daydreaming of swapping it all for endless sunny beaches, warm Mediterranean.. 12/12/2025

Get 20% off a stay at Colina del Emperador boutique beach hotel in La Manga this December and JanuaryColina del Emperador has launched a juicy 20% winter discount deal!   The well-known, family-run boutique beach house in La Manga del Mar Menor, Colina del Emperador, is offering a special 20% discount throughout December and January for guests.. 09/12/2025

The definitive guide to choosing a health insurance policy for expats Are you planning to move to Spain and looking for a health insurance policy specifically designed for expats? We understand that such an abundance of information can be overwhelming, particularly when you wish to make a decision as quickly as possible.. 02/12/2025

This weekend is a puente in Spain: How many days off are there and where?The 'puente de diciembre' is a major weekend for travel in Spain, with thousands of cars hitting the roads Plaza de la Constitución in Cádiz, celebrating the landmark 1812 constitution   Every year in Spain, the weekend.. 02/12/2025

Switching to Windows 11: Useful advice for computer owners in Murcia, from Alex at FixTechThe trusted computer repairman is on call for anyone looking to upgrade their PC in the wake of Microsoft end-of-lifing Windows 10 Are you still on Windows 10 and need to upgrade your PC or laptop but nervous about going about it? Don’t know if.. 01/12/2025

Cabo de Palos favourite Café Bar Yemanjá is closing for the winter break on December 9Café Bar Yemanjá will be open again come March The customer favourite of all foodies in the know in Cabo de Palos, Café Bar Yemanjá, is once again shutting its doors for a bit of a winter break this December, to reopen in March.. 01/12/2025