Practical Hints to Living in Spain - Site Map

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http://www.practicalspain.com

General
Overview A brief introduction to this site and to the city of Gandia.
General Information Emergency services, natural hazards & daily life.
	Emergencies Banking Consumer Advice Clothing Insurance Passport Loss & Renewal Importing Household Goods Gandia ASC Wills
Shopping in Spain From street stalls to department stores, opening hours & markets.
	Variety and Value Spanish Markets - Times and Places
Dangerous Wildlife Natural hazards to beware
NIE & NIF numbers What are they and how to register
Health Care A&E, Medical Registration and other medical matters.
	Accident & Emergency Elderly or Disabled Medical Phrase Book Blood Donors Prescriptions Medical Registration Doctors Appointments Hospital Admission Dentists Pensioners
Bilingual SOS Form Carry at all times in case of emergency.
Language While Castilian Spanish is spoken by the majority, there are 7 other official languages.
	Castilian Valencian and other languages Learning Spanish Private Tuition Residential Courses
Education An overview of the Spanish education system
	Location issues Language issues State schools Registration Private schools Contacts
Cars & Driving Information about motor vehicle useage and ownership in Spain.
	Driving License Cars & the Law Car Importation Car Purchase Car Insurance Motorway Travel Parking
Crime Prevention Crime & Criminals along the Costas. Situations which may catch out the unwary.
	Situations to Beware Neighbourhood Watch Useful Phrases

Property, Work & Money
Buying, Renting or Selling Advice on buying, renting or selling property.
	Looking for the Right Property Where to Buy Climate Caution Working in Spain Who to Buy From Money Transfer Property Purchase Assistance
Property Questionnaire Request assistance locating property
Property, Residency & Law Information about property purchase and Spanish residency
	Property Purchase Law Buying Off-Plan Paying for Property Professional Fees Finance - Equity Loans Vendor's Tax Liability Real Estate Law Property Check-List Notary Residencia Residencia Application
Property Purchase Pitfalls Issues, including Land Grab, which could affect your property purchase.
	Telephone Availability Valencia Land Grab Water Supply Removal Firms
Property for Sale By direct negotiation with the owners
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Money Transfer Using foreign exchange service companies to transfer large sums abroad at a better rate.
Utilities Compatibility with foreign devices, availability and service issues.
	Electricity Gas Water Telecomms Cheaper Calls ADSL Telephony ADSL Video ADSL Television
Working in Spain For those wishing to work or run a small business in Spain.
	Full-Time or Permanent Job Opportunities Self-Employment Opportunities Permit Application EU Regulations Job Seekers & Work Permits Self Employment - Cuenta Propia Non-EU Work Permits Working Hours Documentation State Benefits
Spanish Taxation Introduction to the Spanish tax system and where to get help.
	Overview of the main taxes Inheritance Tax Property Purchase Taxes Tax Consultants

Contacts & Leisure
General Contacts Consular, travel, service and recreational contacts for the region
	Consular Offices Airport Enquiries Construction & Renovation Services Entertainers & Musicians Restaurants Charitable Organisations Service Associations Solicitors & Legal Advisors Translation & Interpretation Services
Hospitals, Surgeries, Clinics & Ambulances Contact numbers for the Valencia region.
	Public Hospitals Health Centres Red Cross Emergency Ambulance Private or Contracted Ambulances Private Clinics
Medical Contacts English speaking general, specialist, complimentary and veterinary practitioners in Valencia.
	Acupuncture Chiropody Chiropractic Dentistry Ear Nose & Throat General Practice Gynaecology Heart & Lung Homeopathy Opthalmology Orthopaedics Osteopathy Physiotherapy Psychology Veterinarians
Sports & Leisure Sports, leisure & tourist information
	Cimbing & Hill Walking Fishing Flying Golf Hunting Sailing America's Cup Valencia 2007 Rowing,Boating & Canoeing Diving Winter Sports Jet Skiing Surfing
Sports, leisure & tourist information contact pages.
	Golf clubs of the Costa del Sol & Valencia Aero clubs, flying schools & aerodromes Tennis clubs Sailing clubs & marinas Tourist Information Offices in Spain Tourist Information Offices abroad
The Fallas The major annual festival of Valencia
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