andyTHEO
English expat in Spain
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19
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About me
English
Lives in Barcelona, Catalonia
Speaks English, French, Greek, Spanish, Catalan
Registration: 19 November 2010
Hi guys, long time lurker by Alwyn8157
Hi everyone, I am currently preparing to live and work out in Catalonia for a few months, possibly in later 2015. For the past year or so I have been learning Catalan and I am progressing somewhat. I have been taking private lessons, well I was, ...
Hi Alwyn Nice to virtually meet you! I see you're motivated about learning Catalan so I've copied and pasted some links that I gave to a friend of mine when he was learning the language. Hope they're useful! Try Lingo Bongo for langauge ... Read More
Im English..how do I get my residency?
you will need an NIE - do a search and you'll find out how to go about it Read More
Find a descent apartment in Barcelona by vagelis_gr
Hello all, I may get a new job in barcelona next week and if i get it i must be there December 1st! so little time to search for a place to rent! Can anyone recommend me any agencies or web sites to look for a descent apartment or a studio in ...
If you're looking for something in central bcn or nearby 300-400 eu/m is what most people pay for a decent room in shared accommodation. For a flat or studio look a bit further out. Kouragio! Read More
Any Greeks in Barcelona??? by grgpoulou
Hi, Are existing any greeks living in Barcelona. I would like to meet if any.. G.
egine! sou esteila minima. koritsia? Read More
Any Greeks in Barcelona??? by grgpoulou
Hi, Are existing any greeks living in Barcelona. I would like to meet if any.. G.
well now i'm in barcelona and settled, and just rediscovered this post. any of you want to meet up tomorrow (tuesday 21.6) evening for a drink and chat (greek/english), somewhere central. ti lete? Read More
Late Forties move to Spain
Apparently Catalunya has a good reputation for its healthcare services - or perhaps it's just the climate your wife needs. And also Barcelona has a large expat community and easy access to UK. Read More
Sports activities (Squash and snooker) by gerbear
Hi all, I'm from Ireland and when I was there I used to like to play snooker. I'm about average at best but really enjoy it. I'm thinking it would be difficult to find a snooker table here, but maybe some expat Brits have found one (presuming that ...
The town hall website provides a list of facilities by sport w3.bcn.es/V25/Home/V25HomeLinkPl/0,2976,5004038_5184187_3,00.html Read More
Sports activities (Squash and snooker) by gerbear
Hi all, I'm from Ireland and when I was there I used to like to play snooker. I'm about average at best but really enjoy it. I'm thinking it would be difficult to find a snooker table here, but maybe some expat Brits have found one (presuming that ...
Yellow pages is your friend! paginasamarillas.es/ Type the following in the search box billares barcelona There's a few hits, some for manufactures but others for clubs. Good luck! Read More
walking in evening in Barcelona
i've just moved here so not an expert but maybe somewhere like passeig de gracia, which has lots of boutiques (mainly designer) and also restaurants/bars Read More
seeking practical advice about getting NIE/Certificado by andyTHEO
Hello all I am a British citizen planning to move to Barcelona in a few weeks. I've read about procedures and now I'd like some practical information about residence formalities, which in my case is obtaining the NIE number and the "Certificado ...
I've got the bit of paper (Certificado) with my NIE. This is how I did it (may be useful for anyone else reading this in the future) I went to the Office in Balmes 192, filled in a form, waited, was asked some questions then given a ... Read More
Any Greeks in Barcelona??? by grgpoulou
Hi, Are existing any greeks living in Barcelona. I would like to meet if any.. G.
I think that martafiord's comments could apply to any foreigners because as far as I know Barcelona has the same cool party image in most countries. But then again everyone is entitled to try their luck and the outcome depends on the individual ... Read More
seeking practical advice about getting NIE/Certificado by andyTHEO
Hello all I am a British citizen planning to move to Barcelona in a few weeks. I've read about procedures and now I'd like some practical information about residence formalities, which in my case is obtaining the NIE number and the "Certificado ...
Thanks guys. Can anyone tell me what the "Certificado" is? It can't be that useful because apparently it's not valid as ID - you still have to show your passport. Read More
seeking practical advice about getting NIE/Certificado
Hello all I am a British citizen planning to move to Barcelona in a few weeks. I've read about procedures and now I'd like some practical information about residence formalities, which in my case is obtaining the NIE number and the "Certificado ... Read More