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Raising Children in Spain: What Every Foreign Family Should Know Before Moving

When a foreign family decides to move to Spain, one of the first questions is often: Where will our children go to school? Spain Expat Press Editorial Team The good news is…

26 de August de 2026

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Lost in translation: What Spaniards say – and what Expats make of it

To understand Spain properly, it is therefore not enough to know its food, fiestas, cities and traditions. You also need to understand the expressions Spaniards use in everyday conversation – many of…

16 de August de 2026

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Spain Expat Press recommends: Where Spain’s middle and upper classes have spent their summers for generations

Elegant mansions, students from around the world, sweeping Atlantic beaches and summer evenings that seem to last forever: there is a small town on Spain’s northern coast that, despite its popularity, has…

16 de August de 2026

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Beach holidays with your dog in Spain: Where four-legged visitors are welcome in summer 2026

Taking your dog to the beach may sound straightforward, but in Spain it is far from universally permitted. There is no single nationwide rule governing dogs on beaches. Instead, access is largely…

15 de August de 2026

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Understanding Spain: A Guide to Its Regions, Climate, Languages, Food and Culture

Spain is far more than sunshine, beaches and tapas. To understand the country properly, one must look at its regions, history, languages, climates and local traditions. Spain is not a single cultural…

5 de July de 2026

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Police in Spain Explained: Guardia Civil, National Police, UCO, SEPRONA and Mossos d’Esquadra – Who Does What?

Anyone moving to Spain will quickly notice that the country has several police forces, each with different responsibilities. Add to that a range of specialised units whose names regularly appear in the…

8 de June de 2026

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How Spain Really Works: A Practical Guide to Spain’s Regions, Politics and Everyday Life

For many foreigners, Spain appears to be one country filled with sunshine, tapas and beach life. However, anyone who spends time living here quickly discovers that the reality is far more complex.…

30 de May de 2026

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Spain Health Guide 2026

What Foreigners Really Need to Know Before Moving to Spain Spain Expat Press Editorial Team INTRODUCTION Spain has one of the most respected healthcare systems in Europe — and for many foreigners,…

27 de May de 2026

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