Pros and cons of working in Barcelona
Living and working in Barcelona is great, but we would like to give you some ideas on how to make the final move to come here for work. For sure, you can think about many pros of working in the … Continued
Bike routes around barcelona
Biking around Barcelona will help you get to know the city and your surroundings from a different point of view. Biking is a different way to explore Barcelona and Costa Brava, but it´s true that the city is really crowded … Continued
From Kindergarden to Highschool
Here in Barcelona, there are many good Spanish and International kindergartens and high schools to choose from. If you decide to send your children to a Spanish school, they will integrate with local children and will pick up the new … Continued
Paperwork – Social Security Number
A Social Security number (número de seguridad social) is necessary to be able to work or be self-employed in Spain. The Spanish social security number is what you need to be able to stay legal in Spain if you´re staying for more … Continued
La Mercè festival in Barcelona
La Mercè is the annual festival (or how the locals call it: Festa major) of the city of Barcelona that takes place at the end of September. If you are living in Gaudí’s city or just planning to spend your … Continued
How to Write a Spanish CV
In this article you will find how to prepare a Spanish-style CV and how to act in an interview in Spain, so to give you the best chance of finding work here.Before finding a job in Spain, you should prepare … Continued
El mercado de la Boquería: origin and traditions
If you come to visit Barcelona, even if you spend only one weekend, one of the places you can’t miss is the El Mercado de la Boqueria. La Boqueria opens every day from 6am to 8pm and has free admission. The market is … Continued
How to get your driving license in Spain
Being a historical mark and a must of places to visit in Europe, Barcelona is also home for a variety of different cultures and individuals who elected it as their permanent city. But with so many people living in one … Continued
La Diada – the National Day of Catalonia
It´s the end of the summer, but in Catalonia September is a month full of holidays. The Catalans are celebrating the National Day of Catalonia, aka La Diada Nacional de Catalunya, on 11th September and then, on 24th of September, La Mercé … Continued
How to ship your belongings to Spain
If you’re planning to come and live in Barcelona, you’ll probably have plenty of stuff to package and send to your new home. So to take the stress out of moving, try to prepare your documentation and pack your goods beforehand but be aware … Continued