Hi everyone!

I'm from Brazil and planning to move to Spain. Between the cities we've searched for, is Valencia. How is Valencia nowadays? Is that a good choice for a family whith two girls, 5 e 9 years?

Thank you very much!

i will be traveling to Spain from 18 dec to 5 jan. can y’all please suggest me some good spots to visit in Barcelona, Valencia, and Madrid

Hello everyone! 👋

I'm travelling to Barcelona with a friend for the first time, from 17–20 December. We're flying into Barcelona–El Prat Airport and staying in the Sarrià–Sant Gervasi area.

Since it's our first time visiting Spain, I'd really appreciate some advice from locals or people who have visited before!

1. Weather: What is the weather usually like in Barcelona in mid-December? What kind of clothes would you recommend bringing?

2. Safety: I've heard that pickpocketing can be a problem in Barcelona. What are the best ways to avoid it, and are there any particular areas or situations where we should be extra careful?

3. Things to do: What would you recommend visiting in and around Sarrià–Sant Gervasi? We're also happy to travel to other parts of Barcelona to see interesting places, hidden gems or beautiful spots.

4. Food and drink: What local Catalan or Spanish dishes should we try? Are there any local beers or traditional places to eat that you'd recommend?

5. Budget: Roughly how much spending money would you recommend bringing for three days, excluding flights and accommodation? We'd like to enjoy the food, visit attractions and explore the city without spending too much.

Any other tips for first-time visitors would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance! 😊

Family of 3. Myself Galician, Japanese wife and a 1 year old. Late (very) 30s. Living in London for over 10 years and roughly £5.7k left monthly (joint income) after mortgage is paid. Ok life, not too stressful jobs, nothing fancy but not struggling, can save an small amount, etc. Always had a love/hate relationship with London. Since the baby was born, a bit more inclined to move to Spain for the long run, being closer to family, etc.

Job offer where I could choose either Madrid or Barcelona. About €2300. Wife is below conversational level and accountancy background. Maybe employable in a year or so unless a job where she doesn't need Spanish.

We are lucky enough to have a good amount of equity in our London property. Selling, we should be able to buy something outright in the region of €450k. I have seen places around Clot in Barcelona that I would be happy with and like that area. Don't know Madrid that much, but have also seen places that don't seem too bad in that price range (Ventas, Latina?)

Quite like Barcelona, but obviously only as a tourist and honestly don't know Madrid that much. The attractiveness of the latter is that it would be easier to go to Galicia every now and again. Unsure where it would be easier for my partner to find work.

Does it seem like a risk to leave our somehow stable life given our circumstances? If so, does Madrid or Barcelona seem a better choice?

Thanks in advance!

Weather is bad right now and its hard to make it to Park Guell. Im on their website and they dont mention a weather policy but their own website has an alert. I emailed the Park but no response and I have a morning timeslot. Will they refund or very least change the ticket times for us? They have not responded yet.

Hi everyone,
We live in a country where winter cold has settled in again, and my wife and I are at our wits' end. Right now, our daughter is dealing with a nasty cold, and it feels like a never-ending cycle.
Where we live, from mid-October (like right now) all the way through mid-February, the temperatures drop significantly. During these 4 months, it feels like every single child at kindergarten and primary school is constantly sick. One virus passes, and another one immediately takes its place.

My wife and I were talking the other day, and a thought crossed our minds: what if we relocated to a warmer region during the winter months while our daughter is still in kindergarten? For example, somewhere like Spain or another mild climate area in southern Europe.

Our reasoning is that milder temperatures and more time outdoors might reduce the heavy viral load that spikes here every winter, giving her immune system a chance to strengthen without being constantly overloaded.

For parents who live in milder/warmer climates (like Spain, Portugal, Southern Italy, etc.) or parents who have tried seasonal living/moving: How are winter colds and kindergarten/school viruses in your area? Do kids still catch everything back-to-back, or is it genuinely easier?

For those who moved or spent winters in warmer climates: Did you notice a real difference in your kids' health and overall well-being during the winter?

Any advice or reality checks? Is this a smart idea while she's still young, or are standard kindergarten viruses simply unavoidable no matter where you go in the world?
Would love to hear your experiences and honest thoughts!

What is your advice for us?

If you are or know any Spanish accountant who is based in the country, text me, need to ask some questions regarding the real rules about the tax for digital nomads.

Hello, me and my friend are looking to go to Spain in December from roughly 18 Dec to 30?Dec (not confirmed yet) to escape the cold and go for our final hikes before we go back to our home country, do you guys have any recommendations?

We love difficult hikes, the ones where we have to lock in or die, but also not too intense where we actually die. We also love nature, like nature parks, nature reserves, anything with nice views, animals etc.

We have our eyes on Malaga, which has Calminito del ray and El torcal de antequera for now. We plan to rent a car so accessibility is less of a problem.

If any other parts of spain is better for these kind of activites we wiould apperciate the recommendation, or what to avoid. Thanks in advance!

edit: I have checked out Canary islands but it seems too touristy and crowded, so any other options would be nice if possible

For people who moved to Spain with income from overseas clients rather than a Spanish employer: what actually helped you get a long-term rental?

Were foreign bank statements, tax returns and a service contract enough, or did rental-insurance checks keep blocking applications? Was dealing directly with landlords noticeably easier than using agencies?

Also, how long did you need in temporary accommodation before finding somewhere suitable? Looking for practical experiences rather than the standard “show proof of income” advice.

Donde se encuentran estas personas en internet? Me gustaría tener novia y casarnos, que sea americana y casarnos en España

Could anyone recommend any apartments they have personal experience with in the Getafe area?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!