Barcelona: Everything you need to know before you visit!
Barcelona: whether you’re strolling down the long, elegant avenues or wandering the narrow side-streets of the Gothic quarter, in the bustling heart of the city or out along the sea…
To settle in Barcelona
Consulates in Barcelona
Here is a list of consulates in Barcelona, with some useful information about them: U. S. Consulate Opening hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-13:00. Closed: January 2, January 6, January 16, February 20,…
Obtaining an NIE: the guide
Getting an NIE is the very first administrative formality you’ll need to complete on arriving in Spain. You’ll need an NIE for almost everything else, including opening a bank account,…
Health insurance in Spain: how it works
Despite the European Union’s best efforts to harmonise social security and health insurance provisions across member states, the Spanish system still has a few specific quirks you should know about….
Moving to Barcelona: 10 things to do ASAP
Moving to Barcelona is a great idea! Before you can really make the most of life in the city, though, there are a few administrative formalities to deal with. 1.Moving…
SIM cards and phone contracts in Barcelona: prices and information
If you’re staying in Barcelona for any length of time, one of the first things to do is to buy a Spanish SIM card and get yourself a local phone…
Carnet Jove: heaps of treats for young people from 12-30 living in Barcelona
The Carnet Jove is a service provided by the Generalitat de Catalunya for young people aged between 12 and 30, providing advantages and reductions on various services. It is also…
Cost of living in Barcelona: planning your budget
Whether you’re coming to Barcelona to live, or for holidays, one of the most important steps in preparing your arrival is defining your budget for when you’re there. We have…
A Barcelona library card: discounts in more than 120 cultural sites
If you are living in the Catalan capital, you may have considered joining the library. And you certainly should, as your library card entitles you to discounts in a huge…
Driving in Spain: driving licence validity and driving laws
A lot of visitors come to Barcelona by car. The driving rules are similar to many EU countries but there a few things to bear in mind. Principles of Spanish…
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