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10 tips to thrive in spain
if you are planning to stay a while
Living it up Axarquía
Are you totally ready for Spain long term, or should you book a holiday first to get your feet wet?
Either way, here are some tips to make your stay so much nicer:
Practical everyday tips:
Learn basic Spanish – and use it often!
Even if you only master “¿Cuánto cuesta?” and “Una cerveza, por favor,” locals will appreciate the effort — and you’ll get better service everywhere.
Don’t rush anything.
Time moves differently in Spain. Bureaucracy, buses, and even dinners run on mañana time. Breathe. It’s part of the charm.
Prepare for extreme weather contrasts.
Spain isn’t just sun and sangría — winters can be cold (especially inland), and summers melt-your-flip-flops hot. Layer wisely.
Customs & Culture
Siesta is not a myth.
Shops and offices really do close between 2 pm and 5 pm. Plan around it — and embrace it. A nap and a coffee at 5 pm can change your life.
Buy local — markets beat supermarkets.
You’ll find fresher produce, lower prices, and great conversations with your new favorite abuela at the vegetable stand.
Find your favorite “menu del día.”
Two courses, dessert, bread, and wine for under €15? It’s Spain’s best-kept secret — and your new lunch routine.
Embrace the social rhythm.
Dinner at 10 pm, chatting until midnight, and weekends that start on Thursday — don’t fight it, join it.
Say yes to random fiestas.
Every town has a festival for something — tomatoes, goats, even ham. Go. Dance. Eat. You’ll remember those nights forever.
Legal sh*t, oh so important
Get your NIE early.
This “Número de Identidad de Extranjero” is your golden key for almost everything: renting, banking, internet, and sometimes even buying a SIM card
Understand your taxes (boring but vital).
If you stay under 183 days, you’re not a tax resident — but you might still owe non-resident property tax. Ask a gestor (local admin pro) to guide you.
If you are a NON-EU resident, rules are completely different
Visa's apply, please consult a gestor or other specialist beforehand.
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