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Spain Your Guide To A New Life

 

[ Buy this book ] S pain – so many things to do and so many places to see. There is the cordiality of the people, the incomparable scenery, the beaches of fine sand, the days of sunshine, the high mountains, the vast plains, the nightlife, the evenings, the magnificent cuisine, the restaurants ... [ Read More ]

1.Preface

2.Modern Spain
Reino De Espana – The Kingdom Of Spain; Birth Of A Nation; Migration;

3.International Affairs
Gibraltar; Morocco; Portugal; Basques;

4.Internal Affairs
The Economic Miracle Goes On; Overdevelopment; Madrid V. Barcelona; Changing Face Of Agriculture; ...And Fishing Too; Water; Corruption;

5.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;

6.Diverse Cultures, Diverse Languages
Castilian Or...; Why Learn The Language?; Which Regional Language?; Saying Hello;

7.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;

8.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;

9.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;

10.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;

11.50 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;

12.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;

13.Buying A Property
People Involved In Buying; Understanding Legal Documents; Money Matters; Inheritance;

14.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;

15.Traditional Culture Of Old Spain
Flamenco; Fiestas; Fireworks; Bullfighting; Bull Running; Pelota(Ball); Siesta; Social Structure;

16.Culture Of New Spain
Religion; Football; Nightlife; Gambling And Lottery; Personality; Interacting With Others; Museums; Toilets; Scooters; Americanisation Of Culture;

17.Getting Out And About
Be Positive; Learn About The Country; Visit Premier Cities; Go North; Enjoy Sporting Activities; Mixing Socially; Relaxing;

18.Arts, Literature, Music And Architecture
Artists – More Than Just Dali; Writers – More Than Just Lorca; Music – Domingo To Iglesias; Zarzuela; Architecture;

19.Shopping Experience
Consumer Choice; Best Buys; Shopping Abroad;

20.Travel
Travelling By Train; Travelling By Road; Getting There By Air; Getting There By Ferry; Additional Websites;

21.Communications
Post; Television; Radio; Computer And Internet; Telephone; Newspapers;

22.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;