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Forum: Spain
Mar 2nd 2026, 3:18 am
Replies: 3
Views: 543
Posted By Loafing Along

Re: For anyone interested in Spanish history

Thank you for publishing those links - interesting stuff particularly as the documents were released the same day that Tejero died.
Forum: Portugal
Feb 25th 2026, 12:54 am
Replies: 4
Views: 485
Posted By Loafing Along

Re: Travel Insurance for Portugese residents

We travelled last summer and arranged insurance through IATI . https://www.iatiglobal.com/en/
Not too expensive and easy to arrange online.. Have used them several times fortunately not had to...
Forum: Spain
Jan 6th 2026, 12:07 am
Replies: 2
Views: 487
Posted By Loafing Along

Vivess - Spanish pensioner resident outside of Spain

Anyone out there using Vivess for their Proof of Life and Fiscal Residence certificates this year ?
Just done my proof of life ( got a text message confirmation ) and thought I have uploaded Fiscal...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 24th 2025, 2:22 am
Replies: 20
Views: 4,823
Posted By Loafing Along

Re: Electricity prices for 2026

Probably because at the moment they are adjusting all accounts (my comments in previous post )
It is similar to the UK concept of a day/night tariff - peak / off peak .
Signed up about 10 years...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 24th 2025, 2:03 am
Replies: 20
Views: 4,823
Posted By Loafing Along

Re: Electricity prices for 2026

You can start here : https://www.galp.com/pt/casa/
or a bit deeper in : https://www.galp.com/pt/particulares/contratar-eletricidade-gas/contratacao
but at the moment there web and App seem to be a...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 24th 2025, 12:26 am
Replies: 20
Views: 4,823
Posted By Loafing Along

Re: Electricity prices for 2026

Bi-Horario
Forum: Portugal
Dec 23rd 2025, 10:15 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 4,823
Posted By Loafing Along

Re: Electricity prices for 2026

Galp

Sobre os termos de comercializador a seguir indicados, incidirão os descontos associados ao seu contrato.



Tarifa de comercialização de Eletricidade

Potência Contratada (kVA) -...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 16th 2025, 12:54 am
Replies: 9
Views: 650
Posted By Loafing Along

Re: 2 months Waiting times to see Family Doctor?

Tavira Centro de Saude operates a "Consulta do Dia" - you turn up wait, get to see a nurse who takes the decision on whether or not your situation requires a doctor's attention . If authorised...
Forum: Portugal
Nov 30th 2025, 12:18 am
Replies: 11
Views: 788
Posted By Loafing Along

Re: EES booth - residency option

Interesting document issued by Portuguese Police.
I wonder if anyone at Border Control has read it
Forum: Spain
Nov 7th 2025, 1:07 am
Replies: 5
Views: 801
Posted By Loafing Along

Re: Leaky toilet flush mechanism (Roca) - any experience?

YouTube a great source of information for this type of problem.
One example from a quick look : https://www.youtube.com/shorts/umlUzxCIvrg
Forum: Spain
Nov 6th 2025, 4:54 am
Replies: 7
Views: 613
Posted By Loafing Along

Re: Which uk gov department do I consult regarding pensions from Spain

Anything to do with payment of Spanish pensions you need to start with Spanish Social Security. Doubt if UK can help
Forum: Portugal
Nov 3rd 2025, 12:18 am
Replies: 9
EES
Views: 881
Posted By Loafing Along

Re: EES

This is the summary of the procedure as issued by the Portuguese police.
The EE$S does not apply for schengen residents or long duration Visa holders. You can use the European Control Booths
Forum: Spain
Oct 22nd 2025, 9:03 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 540
Posted By Loafing Along

Re: Spanish Traditions

Pop in from Portugal.
Yes we still have the knife sharpeners withn a whistle but also very often a guy with a bucket selling clams. You can hear him from afar crying out " Coquilhass, Coquilhass" ....
Forum: Portugal
Sep 28th 2025, 1:00 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,126
Posted By Loafing Along

Re: Skype replacement

Surprised by your charge. I loaded Euro 10,- some time ago . as Skype disappeared, have made several calls and still sit on a balance of Euro 5,50. No request for subscription.
Forum: Spain
Sep 23rd 2025, 12:22 am
Replies: 36
Views: 3,370
Posted By Loafing Along

Re: Ayuntiamento local tax.

The IBI - Impuesto Sobre Bienes Inmuebles - annual Municipal tax is calculated based on the Catastral value of the property which you should be able to get from your local Ayuntamiento, assuming you...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 16th 2025, 8:00 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,176
Posted By Loafing Along

Re: Via Verde

I used the email : [email protected] to start the chat . This is the email I received back If you have any questions or would like to find out more about the Via Verde service, please visit the...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 16th 2025, 5:55 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,176
Posted By Loafing Along

Re: Via Verde

Pre-book on ANA web
Forum: Portugal
Sep 16th 2025, 5:31 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,176
Posted By Loafing Along

Re: Via Verde

It is more expensive than the ANA pre.booked charge
Forum: Portugal
Sep 16th 2025, 3:36 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,176
Posted By Loafing Along

Re: Via Verde

I had a similar experience last year when my Via verde transponder read by parking entrance before I could show the QR code from ANA. I protested via Email to Via Verde attaching the ANA charge....
Forum: Portugal
Aug 12th 2025, 5:46 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,996
Posted By Loafing Along

Re: Soda Water - Does it Exist in the Algarve?

It seems you can buy an original Soda Stream ( my parents used to have one ) https://www.worten.pt/sodastream-portugal. Not sure your consumption will justify the cost :thumbsup:
Forum: Portugal
Aug 11th 2025, 11:46 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,996
Posted By Loafing Along

Re: Soda Water - Does it Exist in the Algarve?

If you have a shandy in Portugal - Pananche - it will have Gaseoso.
Casera for a long time was the dominant brand in Spain and had some wonderful TV commercials.
Forum: Portugal
Aug 11th 2025, 11:12 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,996
Posted By Loafing Along

Re: Soda Water - Does it Exist in the Algarve?

Interesting- had not seen the "technical" analysis before
Forum: Portugal
Aug 11th 2025, 8:51 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,996
Posted By Loafing Along

Re: Soda Water - Does it Exist in the Algarve?

That's sweet lemonade...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 6th 2025, 8:24 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,771
Posted By Loafing Along

Re: Expat golf communities in Portugal

Almost anywhere along the Algarve will put you close to a golf course with extensive Expat membership. East of Faro they tend to be slightly less expensive . A good example Benamor Golf at...
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