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Spain – Recommended Social Media Accounts
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Spain and some of the social media accounts you should be…
An Expat Guide To Private Healthcare In Spain
Spain spends more money than neighboring European countries on its public health, at around 10% of its GDP. Hospitals and health services are of good quality and some offer both public and private healthcare. It is vital to state which service you…
Why Madrid May Be The Best European City For Expats
The commercial and political center of Spain, Madrid lies right in the heart of the country. Since it is centrally located, it is easy to come and go as you please. From Madrid, it becomes easy to travel to any location within…
Why Is Spain Such A Popular Destination For Expat Homebuyers?
The Spanish property market suffered a crash during the world’s economic downturn, but expats were still heading to the country to snap up a home in the sun. Today, growing numbers of expats from around the world are attracted to the Spanish…
The Pros And Cons Of Being Self-Employed In Spain
There’s no doubt that Spain’s sunny climate is a big attraction for many people, particularly those from the UK and northern Europe. As technology advances, so does the enthusiasm to become self-employed and be an entrepreneur of sorts and for many, particularly…
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Alan G, Lanzarote
I moved to Lanzarote in the Canary Islands in 2006 with my partner, Elle. We were looking for a different…