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The Padrón, Step by Step
A small piece of paper everything else depends on. Here’s exactly how to get one without going in circles.
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Here's what I'd point you towards right now — a few things to do, and a few things to read.
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A small piece of paper everything else depends on. Here’s exactly how to get one without going in circles.
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Lonely
Something to do that puts you near friendly faces this week.
2 practical guides
Overwhelmed
Something doable when the to-do list is already too long.
5 practical guides
Ready to meet people
Places to meet other newcomers and the people who’ve been here a while.
1 practical guide
Need practical help
Step-by-step guides on the paperwork, schools, healthcare and the rest.
10 practical guides
Want to move my body
Yoga, dance, surf, padel — ways to move with other people, not alone.
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Looking for family activities
Real things to do with kids in tow — outdoor, friendly, English-aware.
1 practical guide
Want calm
When the city feels loud and you want somewhere slow.
1 practical guide
Want inspiration
Workshops, music, the kind of evening that leaves you with an idea.
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The three kinds of professional you’ll meet in Spain. What each does, what they cost, and how to find one you trust.
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What it costs to be self-employed in Spain, how taxes work for newcomers, and the rules that will surprise you.
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A calm, week-by-week sequence of what to do and when. Don’t try to do everything in week one.
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How the rental market actually works, what to expect by neighbourhood, and the small things that catch newcomers out.
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The Digital Nomad Visa, the autónomo route, and the simple test for which you need.