Spain Your Guide To A New Life

Living in Spain: Culture, Life, Education and Employment

About this Site

Welcome to the online version of "Spain Your Guide To A New Life". On this site, you can read the full text of "Spain: Your Guide to a New Life" online. This guide will help you to understand Spanish culture, Spanish heritage and the languages in Spain. It also covers living in Spain, employment in Spain, education in Spain and buying property in Spain. You can sign up for our newsletter, or download the PDF version of the ebook from the online store.

About the Author

Harry King retired from corporate life in Britain to live in Spain. He would do so all over again if faced with the same decision and now lives near Alicante. He is the author of a number of books on Spain.

Chapter List

Preface
Modern Spain Reino De Espana – The Kingdom Of Spain; Birth Of A Nation; Migration;
International Affairs Gibraltar; Morocco; Portugal; Basques;
Internal Affairs The Economic Miracle Goes On; Overdevelopment; Madrid V. Barcelona; Changing Face Of Agriculture; ...And Fishing Too; Water; Corruption;
Looking Back Heritage Of The Moors; Conquering The World; The Spanish Inquisition; Spain V. Usa; Morocco Again; Franco Era; Olive Oil Scandal; Tenerife Air Disaster; Madrid Train Bombings;
Diverse Cultures, Diverse Languages Castilian Or...; Why Learn The Language?; Which Regional Language?; Saying Hello;
Why Go To Spain? A New Age Of Discovery; Holidays From Northern Europe; A University View Of Retirement; A Building Society View; Pros And Cons Of Life In Spain;
A Roof Over Your Head Where Tourists Stay; Where Prospective Employees Stay; Where Spain’s New Residents Stay; Selecting The Correct Location; Selecting The Type Of Accommodation;
Employment Making A Start; Work Permit; Which Job?; Contract Of Employment; Black Economy; Having Your Own Business; Popular Businesses; Working On Your Own; Buying An Existing Business; Leasehold Or Freehold?; Starting A New Business; Legal Requirements;
Getting The Facts On Retirement Planning Your Income; Keeping Healthy; New Lifestyle; Frequency Of Moving House; International Passenger Survey; Statistics From Newcastle; More Than Pleasant Amenities;
50 Million Visitors Each Year Two Great Men; Tourist Information; Visit Stunning National Parks; Attractions Of A Traditional Family Holiday; Spanish Cities; Green Spain; Rutas; World Heritage Sites; 55 Places To Go;
Knowing The Essentials For A New Life Immigration; British Embassy And Consulate; Ayuntamiento; Education; Health System; Beginning...And The End; Keeping Within The Law; Consumer Protection;
Buying A Property People Involved In Buying; Understanding Legal Documents; Money Matters; Inheritance;
Food And Drink Keeping It Simple; Classic Food; Regional Choice; Eating Well; Eating Out; Tapas; Bar Or Café?; Where To Drink; Introducing Wine; Classifying Wine; Sangria, Sherry, Brandy And Others; Visiting A Bodega; Cork;
Traditional Culture Of Old Spain Flamenco; Fiestas; Fireworks; Bullfighting; Bull Running; Pelota(Ball); Siesta; Social Structure;
Culture Of New Spain Religion; Football; Nightlife; Gambling And Lottery; Personality; Interacting With Others; Museums; Toilets; Scooters; Americanisation Of Culture;
Getting Out And About Be Positive; Learn About The Country; Visit Premier Cities; Go North; Enjoy Sporting Activities; Mixing Socially; Relaxing;
Arts, Literature, Music And Architecture Artists – More Than Just Dali; Writers – More Than Just Lorca; Music – Domingo To Iglesias; Zarzuela; Architecture;
Shopping Experience Consumer Choice; Best Buys; Shopping Abroad;
Travel Travelling By Train; Travelling By Road; Getting There By Air; Getting There By Ferry; Additional Websites;
Communications Post; Television; Radio; Computer And Internet; Telephone; Newspapers;
What They Don’t Tell You In The Guide Books The Basics Repeated; Climate; Relaxed Lifestyle; Food And Drink; Costa Del Sol; Integration; Inefficency; Employment; Behaviour; Old Country;