

Mark
@shaka1976
English looking for information about Portugal
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About me
English
Lives in Barcelona
Speaks Native English, Spanish beginner
Registration: 28 February 2010
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Exporting UK cars to SPAIN by Mrupnorth
Hello, I am really struggling to find out what it will cost me to import my cars to Spain, can anyone provide a phone number? BMW 3 series 12 plate. Co2 Band 3 CO2 emission (g/km)111-120 Annual £30.00 Ford S-Max Titanium FORD S-Max, ...

As I understand the cost vary from region to region, This may help a bit Read More


Relocating to Spain from USA by minnesota2012
Hello! I am Amber and my husband is Shawn. We live in Minnesota, USA and are moving to Barcelona Jan 1st 2013. We have never been there before but are planning a trip in Oct. It is a bit scary but we are excited about the adventure! We would love ...

Look here Kyero Read More


Relocating to Spain from USA by minnesota2012
Hello! I am Amber and my husband is Shawn. We live in Minnesota, USA and are moving to Barcelona Jan 1st 2013. We have never been there before but are planning a trip in Oct. It is a bit scary but we are excited about the adventure! We would love ...

Hello, and welcome if you have any questions pm me. I'm English but my wife is Spanish, I also have a brother and his family that live in Minnesota. Read More


CATALUNYA need base for our bus to explore and purchase property by greenwombles
hello we have sold our 7 acre smallholding in east yorkshire keeping 2.5 acres of land to park when in england. for the past 12 months we have converted a double decker bus into a motorhome for ourselves the two children (under 2yrs)and our dogs.we ...

Hi did you ever buy a place in Catalunya??? Read More


Buying a car by tulb
I am just about to move to Barcelona and am thinking of buying a cheap run around car just to travel round the city and make the odd trip out to other cities. Can anyone recommend a good website (i.e.the spanish equivalent of autotrader) so I can ...

Personally I would use public transport to get around the city and hire a car if you ever want to go further afield. I once paid more for an evening's parking than I did for a meal for two. We need a car as we live outside the city but whenever we ... Read More


meet up in Sentmenat by arrufat74
Hello Im Jaume froma town at 30 km from Barcelona and if any expact is interested in knowing more about Catalunya I could show them the mountains around my little town! there is a bus called Sagales that goes from Plaça Tetuan (Barcelona) to ...

I live in Castellar del Valles the next town along. Read More


Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...

Ok I understand what you say but you have to understand that immigrants do cause a lot of trouble here.What a load of racist nonsense.How many immigrants commit crime here? What percentage? What percentage of crimes are committed by ... Read More


seeking practical advice about getting NIE/Certificado by andyTHEO
Hello all I am a British citizen planning to move to Barcelona in a few weeks. I've read about procedures and now I'd like some practical information about residence formalities, which in my case is obtaining the NIE number and the "Certificado ...

Thanks guys. Can anyone tell me what the "Certificado" is? It can't be that useful because apparently it's not valid as ID - you still have to show your passport.It the same as a NI number in the UK. Also I went late in the afternoon to get ... Read More


seeking practical advice about getting NIE/Certificado by andyTHEO
Hello all I am a British citizen planning to move to Barcelona in a few weeks. I've read about procedures and now I'd like some practical information about residence formalities, which in my case is obtaining the NIE number and the "Certificado ...

Ok I will try to help, this is how I got my NIE. Went to the local Police Station that issues the numbers. In my case Sabadell, I was given the form which I completed giving my girlfriends address and my passport as proof of ID. Handed it back and ... Read More


Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...

Ok I understand what you say but you have to understand that immigrants do cause a lot of trouble here. I've been spending a lot of time in Barcelona for the last 4 or so years but only lived here a few months and due to my friends have met a wide ... Read More


Marcus Evans?? Anyone ever worked there? by shaka1976
Ok after settling here I now need a job. So have been applying all over the place for career related jobs and getting no where. So I have now started to look at the generic international recruiters. One name that has come up is MARCUS EVANS. It ...

Dude , This company is a well known marketing company. As my flatmate is also working at this same place so somehow i have come to know about this place. Cheers , SougataBut does your flatmate recommend it as a place to work? Read More


heyy °µÍø½ûÇøs!!!lany suggestion to do some activities together!! by ozlem
Hi I'm Ozlem. I'm living in Barcelona since september. Before, I was living in Madrid for 1.5 year. Here I'm studying acting and writing a thesis in Sociology of Fine Arts...Actually, it was easier in madrid to make friends and enjoy the activities ...

Good job I bought a thermos with me then when I moved. I usually find I get very hot anyway. So flying in cooler temps is not a problem. What kites have you got? Mine is a 4m Ozone Flow, basically a good beginners kite. Read More


heyy °µÍø½ûÇøs!!!lany suggestion to do some activities together!! by ozlem
Hi I'm Ozlem. I'm living in Barcelona since september. Before, I was living in Madrid for 1.5 year. Here I'm studying acting and writing a thesis in Sociology of Fine Arts...Actually, it was easier in madrid to make friends and enjoy the activities ...

I have a 4m Power kite which I've not used since I've been here. If anyone wants to meet at the beach one weekend we can get it out and have a play. Read More

Marcus Evans?? Anyone ever worked there?
Ok after settling here I now need a job. So have been applying all over the place for career related jobs and getting no where. So I have now started to look at the generic international recruiters. One name that has come up is MARCUS EVANS. It ... Read More


Dr. Pepper in Barcelona??? by applejacks111
Hello folks! I actually live in Madrid and I got notified I´ll be transfer to Barcelona; my question is; here in Madrid I can get american groceries & Dr. Pepper at this store called TasteofAmerica; but when I live in Barcelona is there anywhere I ...

If you are that desperate I can buy you a case when I go back to England at Christmas!!!! Read More