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Photos by Wim Wenders and partner in Madrid

The exhibition includes scenes from many of the famous director's movies and his wife's work as his photography director.

How restaurant service in Spain has evolved

Gwendolyn Alston wonders if good and personalised service in Spanish restaurants is a thing of the past.

Spain starts exhuming grave of poet Garcia Lorca

Any bones found in the mass grave in Alfaca will be sent for analysis to enable families to identify their ancestors.

Visiting a Spanish dentist

Blogger Chris Showers experienced a cultural shock upon his first visit to an outspoken and talkative Spanish dentist.

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03/03/2009 Where to live in Madrid

Moving to Madrid and not sure where to live? Read this simplified guide by Kids In Madrid to learn more about the charming city dwellings.

25/01/2009 Dutch architect to design new Barcelona district

An international jury has asked the Dutch architect Kees Kaan to design a new neighbourhood on the outskirts of Barcelona.

06/01/2009 Notes for country movers

For those of you planning to relocate this year, whether you are single, a single parent or a couple, here are some tips for you to mull over.

18/11/2008 10 things to know before buying a house in Spain

House-hunting in Spain can be complex. Sandra Piddock points out 10 traps you could possibly fall into.

28/10/2008 When owning a property in Spain goes awry

The gradual application of a 20-year-old legislation sees an increasing number of property owners, many of them foreigners, stuck with a seafront...

15/08/2008 An expat view of housing in Europe

Seventy-one percent of expats in Europe surveyed by Expatica.com are happy with their housing in their country of residence, according to an...

11/04/2008 Elderly people fall prey to real estate companies

Throughout Spain, property developers are intimidating the old into moving out of their houses.

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Checklist for expats moving to Spain

Checklist for expats moving to Spain

Before you head out to explore the new city, make sure your paperwork's all done by referring to our guide.

Job hunting in Spain

Job hunting in Spain

Looking for a job just got harder with the global recession. Here’s a guide to make things a tad easier.

How to open a bank account in Spain

How to open a bank account in Spain

Expatica's guide to opening a bank account in Spain.

Spain country factbook

Spain country factbook

This in-depth profile of Spain includes geography, people, government, economy and transnational issues.