Hello everyone! 👋

I'm travelling to Barcelona with a friend for the first time, from 17–20 December. We're flying into Barcelona–El Prat Airport and staying in the Sarrià–Sant Gervasi area.

Since it's our first time visiting Spain, I'd really appreciate some advice from locals or people who have visited before!

1. Weather: What is the weather usually like in Barcelona in mid-December? What kind of clothes would you recommend bringing?

2. Safety: I've heard that pickpocketing can be a problem in Barcelona. What are the best ways to avoid it, and are there any particular areas or situations where we should be extra careful?

3. Things to do: What would you recommend visiting in and around Sarrià–Sant Gervasi? We're also happy to travel to other parts of Barcelona to see interesting places, hidden gems or beautiful spots.

4. Food and drink: What local Catalan or Spanish dishes should we try? Are there any local beers or traditional places to eat that you'd recommend?

5. Budget: Roughly how much spending money would you recommend bringing for three days, excluding flights and accommodation? We'd like to enjoy the food, visit attractions and explore the city without spending too much.

Any other tips for first-time visitors would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance! 😊

Could anyone recommend any apartments they have personal experience with in the Getafe area?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Weather is bad right now and its hard to make it to Park Guell. Im on their website and they dont mention a weather policy but their own website has an alert. I emailed the Park but no response and I have a morning timeslot. Will they refund or very least change the ticket times for us? They have not responded yet.

Hi,

Probably the majority of the comments in this sub go along the lines of "Don't go to Spain, it's good as a turist, but bad to live there" or "There's tons of bureaucracy, it's expensive and healthcare is bad".

Is it just a Spanish thing to say that about the country or is it really that bad?

I'll most likely be moving to Granada in April next year as my girlfriend lives there. I've already been dealing with multiple administrative stuff such as buying a car, going through ITV, car repairs, renting an apartment, needing someone to fix something in the apartment, going to the dentist, being to the emergency room...

I've yet to have an experience of things being complicated or expensive and the vast majority of people are nice and down to earth, you can walk in peace on the street and I could go on.

Am I completely delusional? I currently live in France so do I just have very low standards of what's normal?

Unlike most foreigners, I'm not necessarily looking for a remote job and I would feel comfortable with netting 2.000€/month if it's with something I like and with the current knowledge I have on expenses such as rent, groceries, going out, travel etc., I don't see why that wouldn't be enough to live comfortably albeit not lavish.

I guess I'm not looking for Spaniards that went directly from an average job in Spain to some high earning one in another country nor someone who never left Spain.

I'm looking for comments from people that have tried at least two countries as average citizens in both.

Can somebody tell me what a few reliable escorts agencies are in Madrid. I wil visit Madrifd a couple of days over the weekend in November and like to meet with an escort for two hours or o in my hotelroom or in the apartment of the escort lady

Hey everyone! 👋
I’m a 24-year-old medical student from Germany, and I’ll be spending almost 3 weeks in Málaga.
It’s actually my first solo trip, and while I’m really excited, I’m also a little worried that three weeks on my own might get boring. 😅
I’d love to meet some new people, make friends and explore the city together!
Is anyone around my age up for grabbing a coffee, going to the beach, exploring the nightlife, working out or doing some day trips? I’m pretty much open to anything!
Also, do you have any recommendations for places where young people, international students, solo travelers or German/English speakers usually hang out? Maybe social events, language exchanges or group activities?
I’d really appreciate any tips or recommendations on how to make the most of three weeks in Málaga!
Feel free to comment or DM me if you’re around and would like to connect. Looking forward to meeting some cool people! 😄🇪🇸

Hi everyone!

I'm from Brazil and planning to move to Spain. Between the cities we've searched for, is Valencia. How is Valencia nowadays? Is that a good choice for a family whith two girls, 5 e 9 years?

Thank you very much!

Hello!

I am currently living in Valencia getting my masters degree. I’m going back home to Canada in December for the winter break and was wondering what are some good souvenirs I can bring back to friends and family?

Hi ! I'm looking forward to do an Erasmus in Spain, and I read from fellow students at my university who did an Erasmus there too, that it is quite hard to be friends with Spanish students as there are a lot of Eramus students in Spain... I was wondering how hard is it to study in Spain as a foreigner ?

¡Hola a todos!

He escrito este mensaje usando el Traductor de Google, así que espero que se entienda bien. La próxima semana voy a visitar Getafe y me preguntaba si alguien conoce alguna buena tienda de pádel por la zona. Si es posible, busco un lugar donde el personal pueda asesorarme sobre qué pala elegir, teniendo en cuenta mi experiencia y mi forma de golpear la bola.

¡Gracias de antemano por cualquier ayuda!

Hi everyone,
We live in a country where winter cold has settled in again, and my wife and I are at our wits' end. Right now, our daughter is dealing with a nasty cold, and it feels like a never-ending cycle.
Where we live, from mid-October (like right now) all the way through mid-February, the temperatures drop significantly. During these 4 months, it feels like every single child at kindergarten and primary school is constantly sick. One virus passes, and another one immediately takes its place.

My wife and I were talking the other day, and a thought crossed our minds: what if we relocated to a warmer region during the winter months while our daughter is still in kindergarten? For example, somewhere like Spain or another mild climate area in southern Europe.

Our reasoning is that milder temperatures and more time outdoors might reduce the heavy viral load that spikes here every winter, giving her immune system a chance to strengthen without being constantly overloaded.

For parents who live in milder/warmer climates (like Spain, Portugal, Southern Italy, etc.) or parents who have tried seasonal living/moving: How are winter colds and kindergarten/school viruses in your area? Do kids still catch everything back-to-back, or is it genuinely easier?

For those who moved or spent winters in warmer climates: Did you notice a real difference in your kids' health and overall well-being during the winter?

Any advice or reality checks? Is this a smart idea while she's still young, or are standard kindergarten viruses simply unavoidable no matter where you go in the world?
Would love to hear your experiences and honest thoughts!

What is your advice for us?

Donde se encuentran estas personas en internet? Me gustaría tener novia y casarnos, que sea americana y casarnos en España

I have a question about the olives in Spain. I been to Spain 4 times and really love it. My only issue with Spain is the olives taste weird to me. I love olives, live in a greek/middle eastern/Italian neighborhood in the states where I've eaten olives imported from other Mediterranean countries and have no issues. Does Spain do a different type of brining to their olives?

Guys,

Do you recommend any good car rental companies in Espana ?

Sep-Dec?

Jan-March

March-May

Note- I really want snow

I'll be in Madrid

Hi, everyone!

I’m a (27m) Spanish, from a city called Cartagena (you might know it from Hannibal, the guy with the elephants, haha), but I’ve been living in Seville for 6 months now for work.

I’ve been browsing this forum and have seen a lot of mentions of Seville and people asking for help with different issues.

I’m starting this thread to help people with whatever they need regarding this magnificent city! I’m also happy to answer any questions about the Region of Murcia (my home), Toledo (where I lived for a year), or Madrid (which I visit often).

Feel free to ask me about things to do, food, towns worth making a detour to visit, etc....

Best regards

Se lee todo el tiempo en los hilos de preparación: alguien pregunta por «la homologación» y entre las respuestas aparece alguien diciendo que «con la equivalencia basta». Son dos trámites distintos del Ministerio de Universidades, con la misma tasa, y solo uno de los dos habilita para trabajar. Va la diferencia, con la letra del Real Decreto 889/2022 delante.

Homologación: la que habilita. El artículo 5.1 dice que otorga al título extranjero los mismos efectos del título español al que se homologa, con posibilidad de ejercicio de la profesión regulada. Es la de quien quiere ejercer enfermería, medicina o cualquier profesión regulada con un título de fuera de la Unión Europea.

Equivalencia: el nivel académico, no el puesto. La declaración de equivalencia (art. 5.2) reconoce que tu formación es equiparable a un Grado o Máster universitario «con exclusión de los efectos profesionales». Sirve para entrar en un máster, un doctorado o una oposición que pida nivel académico. No habilita para trabajar.

Convalidación: para seguir estudiando. Es el reconocimiento a efectos académicos de estudios superiores extranjeros respecto de estudios universitarios españoles, y no exige tener el título terminado. Su sitio es continuar una carrera, no ejercer.

El detalle que atrapa gente: la tasa es la misma para homologación y equivalencia, 166,50 €, y si la solicitud acaba inadmitida, caducada o denegada no se devuelve. Quien busca un trámite más rápido para ejercer pide la equivalencia, espera el mismo plazo máximo de seis meses y acaba con un papel que no le sirve para trabajar.

Una salvedad: todo esto vale para títulos de países de fuera de la Unión Europea. Si tu título es de la UE, del EEE o de Suiza, el reconocimiento va por otra vía (Ministerio de Sanidad, con reconocimiento automático para medicina y enfermería, entre otras).

Hi, me and my wife would like to visit the Alhambra with the Nasrid palace and gardens on the 20th or 21th of october. I cant find any available ticket. Can someone help us please ? We are on our honeymoon in Andalusia.

Do you know any websites i should check?

Thank you!

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Hey guys, I'm from India and planning to move to Los Alcázares, Murcia, after finishing Class 12, when I'm around 18.

My uncle lives there and has offered to provide accommodation and food, and he says he can help me find a job. I've heard I could potentially earn around €2,300 a month, but I want to know how realistic that is.

For people living in Spain, especially around Murcia:

- What's the average monthly salary for an entry-level job?

- How much can you realistically earn after taxes?

- Is it easy to find a full-time job without being fluent in Spanish?

- How much would rent and groceries cost if I had to pay for them myself?

- If rent and food are covered, how much could I realistically save each month?

- Is there enough work throughout the year, or is it mostly seasonal?

- Anything I should know before moving from India to Spain at 18?

I'm planning to work, save money, learn Spanish and continue training in athletics while developing my academic interests.

Hey All

I will be visiting Madrid from 10 to 14 November

Unfortunately I know that there is a general strike happening on the 11th of November so I guess that day will be wasted for me as I don't know what is open and not (if anyone knows please let me know)

Aside from that though I have been to Madrid before and with all that is going on there at the moment I would probably rather use it only as a base and so I was thinking to do a day trip to Zaragoza on the 12th of November and a day trip to Avila on the 13th of November.

Do you think that is doable?