Useful Web Sites
#17
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Re: Useful Web Sites
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Re: Useful Web Sites
Have you made a full list yet Paul, if so can you let us all have a copy. Thanks
#19
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Joined: Jun 2005
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Re: Useful Web Sites
Thanks to everyone who has contributed. Here's an updated list after 1 month. Paul
SPAIN
Expatica - Living in, moving to, or working in Spain, plus Spanish news in English
http://www.expatica.com/source/site...ubchannel_id=81
The British Embassy web site for Spain
http://www.ukinspain.com/english/
Living in Spain, moving to Spain, visiting Spain, property in Spain
http://www.idealspain.com/
Providing information to expats moving to, or already living in Spain
http://www.spainexpat.com/index.php
Articles on living abroad and in-depth advice about moving to Spain
www.othercountries.com
Packed with general information, tips, helpful resources and surprising facts about Spain.
http://www.spain-uk-united.com/index.asp
A good synopsis of Spanish coverage of their property markets.
http://www.spanishpropertyinsight.com
The thinking tourist's guide to Spain and Portugal
http://spainforvisitors.com/
The Expatriate Cafe - Teach English in Spain
http://expatriatecafe.com/
News and discussion for the holidaymaker abroad on trips or holidays to Spain.
www.spanishpropertyforums.com,
Information, products and services to make survival in a new country easier, cheaper and generally more enjoyable
www.justlanded.com,
Constructed to give people thinking of retiring to Spain more information.
www.retiretospain.com,
Aimed mainly at people wishing to retire, (or just to improve their lifestyle), in Spain, but also useful information & links for British expats
www.spainforyou.net,
Intended to provide information about moving to Spain including the important stuff with some more general light-hearted information
www.thespanishlife.com,
REGIONS
In Madrid's Online Adventure
http://www.in-madrid.com/default2.htm
Information across all the Costas
www.hotcosta.com,
A web site based in Gandia Valencia with lots of tips
http://www.practicalspain.com/SiteMap.htm
The ever-changing online magazine for English speakers in the Valencia region of Spain.
http://www.valenciatrader.com/
A new board aimed at the expat community on the Costa Blanca and la Comunidad Valenciana.
http://www.valencia-expats.com/
El Valencia Post is a free paper, published fortnightly, with English and Spanish sections, distributed across the Valencia region
http://www.valencia-post.com/
Advertising rentals, local business and property for sale in Torrevieja and Costa Blanca area.
www.torrevieja.co.uk
Torrevieja.com ...a whole city in a few clicks!
www.torrevieja.com,
A whole host of informative pages for those considering expatriation to Spain and, in particular, the Costa Blanca region.
www.costablancalive.info
Everything you need to know about the Costa Blanca coast of Spain.
http://www.costablancauncovered.com
Female Focus - the first magazine on the Costa Blanca for women
http://www.female-focus.com/
Costa Blanca Expats
http://costablancaexpats.net/
Costa Blanca Live
http://www.costablancalive.info/index.html
SPANISH PROPERTIES, FABULOUS Costa Blanca North. Gandia/Valencia.:
http://www.costablanca-buyers-agent....age/814292.htm
VINALOPO NEWS - News about Sax nr Alicante
http://spaces.msn.com/members/vinaloponews/
Spanish property off plan - Photo updates of Spanish investment property on the Costa del Sol
http://www.eyeonspain.com/
Information about Andalucia, for those interested in this region of Southern Spain
http://www.andalucia.com/
Flamenco Tourism Guide Andalusia Spain
http://www.flamencoshop.com/
THE web site for Nerja and the surrounding area
http://www.nerjanow.com/
nerjaessential · The Guide - including Maro, Torrox & Frigiliana
http://www.nerjaessential.com/
The SUR Newspaper in English
http://www.surinenglish.com/index.php
Information for living, visiting or studying in Sevilla
http://www.exploreseville.com/index.htm
Costa de la Luz Information
http://www.mycadiz.biz/
Information about the COSTA DE LA LUZ, based at EL PUERTO de SANTA MARIA on the Bay of Cadiz
http://www.spaincostaluz.com/index.htm
Costa de la Luz holiday accommodation plus useful local tourist info
http://www.costa-luz-holiday.com/
La luz magazine - the magazine for the Costa de la Luz and its towns
http://www.laluzmag.com/index.htm
Isla Canela - Property on the Costa de la Luz, Spain
http://eyeonislacanela.com/eoc/index.htm
Lanzarote tourist guide - (plus lots of general Spanish info)
http://www.graysworld.co.uk/
SPAIN
Expatica - Living in, moving to, or working in Spain, plus Spanish news in English
http://www.expatica.com/source/site...ubchannel_id=81
The British Embassy web site for Spain
http://www.ukinspain.com/english/
Living in Spain, moving to Spain, visiting Spain, property in Spain
http://www.idealspain.com/
Providing information to expats moving to, or already living in Spain
http://www.spainexpat.com/index.php
Articles on living abroad and in-depth advice about moving to Spain
www.othercountries.com
Packed with general information, tips, helpful resources and surprising facts about Spain.
http://www.spain-uk-united.com/index.asp
A good synopsis of Spanish coverage of their property markets.
http://www.spanishpropertyinsight.com
The thinking tourist's guide to Spain and Portugal
http://spainforvisitors.com/
The Expatriate Cafe - Teach English in Spain
http://expatriatecafe.com/
News and discussion for the holidaymaker abroad on trips or holidays to Spain.
www.spanishpropertyforums.com,
Information, products and services to make survival in a new country easier, cheaper and generally more enjoyable
www.justlanded.com,
Constructed to give people thinking of retiring to Spain more information.
www.retiretospain.com,
Aimed mainly at people wishing to retire, (or just to improve their lifestyle), in Spain, but also useful information & links for British expats
www.spainforyou.net,
Intended to provide information about moving to Spain including the important stuff with some more general light-hearted information
www.thespanishlife.com,
REGIONS
In Madrid's Online Adventure
http://www.in-madrid.com/default2.htm
Information across all the Costas
www.hotcosta.com,
A web site based in Gandia Valencia with lots of tips
http://www.practicalspain.com/SiteMap.htm
The ever-changing online magazine for English speakers in the Valencia region of Spain.
http://www.valenciatrader.com/
A new board aimed at the expat community on the Costa Blanca and la Comunidad Valenciana.
http://www.valencia-expats.com/
El Valencia Post is a free paper, published fortnightly, with English and Spanish sections, distributed across the Valencia region
http://www.valencia-post.com/
Advertising rentals, local business and property for sale in Torrevieja and Costa Blanca area.
www.torrevieja.co.uk
Torrevieja.com ...a whole city in a few clicks!
www.torrevieja.com,
A whole host of informative pages for those considering expatriation to Spain and, in particular, the Costa Blanca region.
www.costablancalive.info
Everything you need to know about the Costa Blanca coast of Spain.
http://www.costablancauncovered.com
Female Focus - the first magazine on the Costa Blanca for women
http://www.female-focus.com/
Costa Blanca Expats
http://costablancaexpats.net/
Costa Blanca Live
http://www.costablancalive.info/index.html
SPANISH PROPERTIES, FABULOUS Costa Blanca North. Gandia/Valencia.:
http://www.costablanca-buyers-agent....age/814292.htm
VINALOPO NEWS - News about Sax nr Alicante
http://spaces.msn.com/members/vinaloponews/
Spanish property off plan - Photo updates of Spanish investment property on the Costa del Sol
http://www.eyeonspain.com/
Information about Andalucia, for those interested in this region of Southern Spain
http://www.andalucia.com/
Flamenco Tourism Guide Andalusia Spain
http://www.flamencoshop.com/
THE web site for Nerja and the surrounding area
http://www.nerjanow.com/
nerjaessential · The Guide - including Maro, Torrox & Frigiliana
http://www.nerjaessential.com/
The SUR Newspaper in English
http://www.surinenglish.com/index.php
Information for living, visiting or studying in Sevilla
http://www.exploreseville.com/index.htm
Costa de la Luz Information
http://www.mycadiz.biz/
Information about the COSTA DE LA LUZ, based at EL PUERTO de SANTA MARIA on the Bay of Cadiz
http://www.spaincostaluz.com/index.htm
Costa de la Luz holiday accommodation plus useful local tourist info
http://www.costa-luz-holiday.com/
La luz magazine - the magazine for the Costa de la Luz and its towns
http://www.laluzmag.com/index.htm
Isla Canela - Property on the Costa de la Luz, Spain
http://eyeonislacanela.com/eoc/index.htm
Lanzarote tourist guide - (plus lots of general Spanish info)
http://www.graysworld.co.uk/
#21
Crouching Tiger
Joined: Oct 2005
Location: Chiclana de la Frontera
Posts: 9
Re: Useful Web Sites
I also run an Online Business and Services Directory for the Costa de la Luz. It's not be going long but the database is growing at a fast rate. I hope that you find it useful.
http://www.CostaLuzSpain.com
Thanks
http://www.CostaLuzSpain.com
Thanks
#22
Mortgage Wizard
Joined: Jan 2005
Location: Staffs UK/Daya Vieja
Posts: 115
Re: Useful Web Sites
Here are some other websites -
www.lamarinaforum.com for people living in Torrevieja, Guardarmar, Alicante, La Marina areas.
www.spain-uk-united.com
www.aboutspain.net
www.abirdseyeviewof.com/spain
www.spanishvida.com
www.nwinspain.com (neighbourhood watch in torreviaje area)
www.costapages.biz
there are also a couple of websites for shops in spain which we have found useful for checking prices:-
www.carrefour.es
www.elcorteinglis.es
www.pccity.es
www.leyroymerlin.es
Also www.devwatch.com has lots of new developments on that have current problems.
www.fipe.org has helpful info on.
The various newspapers in the Costa Blanca all have websites too -
look at www.onlinenewspapers.com for a full list of all regions.
Apologies if any of these have been repeated.
www.lamarinaforum.com for people living in Torrevieja, Guardarmar, Alicante, La Marina areas.
www.spain-uk-united.com
www.aboutspain.net
www.abirdseyeviewof.com/spain
www.spanishvida.com
www.nwinspain.com (neighbourhood watch in torreviaje area)
www.costapages.biz
there are also a couple of websites for shops in spain which we have found useful for checking prices:-
www.carrefour.es
www.elcorteinglis.es
www.pccity.es
www.leyroymerlin.es
Also www.devwatch.com has lots of new developments on that have current problems.
www.fipe.org has helpful info on.
The various newspapers in the Costa Blanca all have websites too -
look at www.onlinenewspapers.com for a full list of all regions.
Apologies if any of these have been repeated.
#23
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Thread Starter
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 27
Re: Useful Web Sites
Thanks to YMF, David & Gill, here is the latest list with a few updated URLs.
Paul
ACROSS SPAIN
The British Embassy web site for Spain
http://www.ukinspain.com/english/
Living in Spain, moving to Spain, visiting Spain, property in Spain
http://www.idealspain.com/
Articles on living abroad and in-depth advice about moving to Spain
http://spain.othercountries.com/
Packed with general information, tips, helpful resources and surprising facts about Spain.
http://www.spain-uk-united.com/index.asp
Life in Spain
http://www.spanishvida.com/
Information, products and services to make survival in a new country easier, cheaper and generally more enjoyable
http://www.justlanded.com/english/spain
Constructed to give people thinking of retiring to Spain more information.
www.retiretospain.com,
Aimed mainly at people wishing to retire in Spain, with useful information & links for British expats
www.spainforyou.net,
Intended to provide information about moving to Spain
http://spanishlife.info/
Your Travel Guide to Spain
http://www.aboutspain.net/
The thinking tourist's guide to Spain
http://spainforvisitors.com/
News and discussion forums for the holidaymaker abroad on trips or holidays to Spain.
www.spanishpropertyforums.com,
Information on Property & Accommodation across Spain
www.hotcosta.com,
Insight for buyers and owners of Spanish property.
http://www.spanishpropertyinsight.com
The Spanish Property Directory - property for sale in Spain
http://www.property-net-spain.com/
Buying Property and Living in Spain
http://www.thebigproject.co.uk/spain/index.htm
Spain’s Premier Expat Business Directory
http://www.costapages.com/
100 Webcams all over Spain
http://www.abirdseyeviewof.com/Spain.html
The Expatriate Cafe - Teach English in Spain
http://expatriatecafe.com/
Vecinos Cooperando - Neighbourhood Watch in Spain
http://www.nhwinspain.com/
Devwatch is a consumer orientated property consultancy firm determined to expose developers not complying with Spanish Consumer Protection regulations
http://www.devwatch.com/
Ciudadanos Europeos sets out to protect the interests of the European citizens in Spain.
http://www.c-euro.org/
A summary of all Spanish Online Newspapers
http://www.onlinenewspapers.com/spain.htm
REGIONS
MADRID
In Madrid – Madrid’s No 1 English Language Publication
http://www.in-madrid.com/default2.htm
COSTA BLANCA
A web site based in Gandia Valencia with lots of tips
http://www.practicalspain.com/SiteMap.htm
The ever-changing online magazine for English speakers in the Valencia region of Spain.
http://www.valenciatrader.com/
A new board aimed at the expat community on the Costa Blanca and la Comunidad Valenciana.
http://www.valencia-expats.com/
El Valencia Post is a free paper, published fortnightly, with English and Spanish sections, distributed across the Valencia region
http://www.valencia-post.com/
Advertising rentals, local business and property for sale in Torrevieja and Costa Blanca area.
www.torrevieja.co.uk
Torrevieja.com ...a whole city in a few clicks!
http://www.torrevieja.com/eng/
Pages for those considering expatriation to Spain and, in particular, the Costa Blanca region.
www.costablancalive.info
Practical and Useful Information on the Costa Blanca, Spain.
http://www.costablancauncovered.com
Female Focus - the first magazine on the Costa Blanca for women
http://www.female-focus.com/
Resources to assist British expatriates on The Costa Blanca
http://costablancaexpats.net/
Spanish properties acroos Costa Blanca north & Gandia/Valencia
http://www.costablanca-buyers-agent....age/814292.htm
Vinalopo News - News about Sax nr Alicante
http://www.vinalopotrader.co.nr/
Costa Blanca Forums including La Marina, Santa Pola, Gran Alicant, Alicante, Torrevieja, Guardamar and others
http://www.lamarinaforum.com/
ANDALUCIA
Information about Andalucia
http://www.andalucia.com/
Flamenco Tourism Guide Andalucia Spain
http://www.flamencoshop.com/
COSTA DEL SOL
Spanish property off plan - Photo updates of Spanish investment property on the Costa del Sol
http://www.eyeonspain.com/
THE web site for Nerja and the surrounding area
http://www.nerjanow.com/
Nerjaessential - The Guide - including Maro, Torrox & Frigiliana
http://www.nerjaessential.com/
The SUR Newspaper in English
http://www.surinenglish.com/index.php
SEVILLE
Information for living, visiting or studying in Seville
http://www.exploreseville.com/index.htm
COSTA DE LA LUZ
Information on living in Costa de la Luz and available services and products
http://www.mycadiz.biz/
Online Business and Services Directory for the Costa de la Luz
http://www.costaluzspain.com/index.cgi
Information about Costa de la Luz, based at El Puerto de Santa Maria on the Bay of Cadiz
http://www.spaincostaluz.com/index.htm
Costa de la Luz holiday accommodation plus useful local tourist info
http://www.costa-luz-holiday.com/
La Luz magazine - the magazine for the Costa de la Luz and its towns
http://www.laluzmag.com/index.htm
Isla Canela - Property on the Costa de la Luz, Spain
http://eyeonislacanela.com/eoc/index.htm
CANARIES
Lanzarote tourist guide - (plus lots of general Spanish info)
http://www.graysworld.co.uk/
And A Few Useful Shops, (Though Not In English)
Carrefour
http://www.carrefour.es/index.html
El Corte Ingles
http://www.elcorteingles.es/
PC City (equiv to PC World)
http://www.pccity.es/index.htm
Leroy Merlin
http://www.leroymerlin.es/
Paul
ACROSS SPAIN
The British Embassy web site for Spain
http://www.ukinspain.com/english/
Living in Spain, moving to Spain, visiting Spain, property in Spain
http://www.idealspain.com/
Articles on living abroad and in-depth advice about moving to Spain
http://spain.othercountries.com/
Packed with general information, tips, helpful resources and surprising facts about Spain.
http://www.spain-uk-united.com/index.asp
Life in Spain
http://www.spanishvida.com/
Information, products and services to make survival in a new country easier, cheaper and generally more enjoyable
http://www.justlanded.com/english/spain
Constructed to give people thinking of retiring to Spain more information.
www.retiretospain.com,
Aimed mainly at people wishing to retire in Spain, with useful information & links for British expats
www.spainforyou.net,
Intended to provide information about moving to Spain
http://spanishlife.info/
Your Travel Guide to Spain
http://www.aboutspain.net/
The thinking tourist's guide to Spain
http://spainforvisitors.com/
News and discussion forums for the holidaymaker abroad on trips or holidays to Spain.
www.spanishpropertyforums.com,
Information on Property & Accommodation across Spain
www.hotcosta.com,
Insight for buyers and owners of Spanish property.
http://www.spanishpropertyinsight.com
The Spanish Property Directory - property for sale in Spain
http://www.property-net-spain.com/
Buying Property and Living in Spain
http://www.thebigproject.co.uk/spain/index.htm
Spain’s Premier Expat Business Directory
http://www.costapages.com/
100 Webcams all over Spain
http://www.abirdseyeviewof.com/Spain.html
The Expatriate Cafe - Teach English in Spain
http://expatriatecafe.com/
Vecinos Cooperando - Neighbourhood Watch in Spain
http://www.nhwinspain.com/
Devwatch is a consumer orientated property consultancy firm determined to expose developers not complying with Spanish Consumer Protection regulations
http://www.devwatch.com/
Ciudadanos Europeos sets out to protect the interests of the European citizens in Spain.
http://www.c-euro.org/
A summary of all Spanish Online Newspapers
http://www.onlinenewspapers.com/spain.htm
REGIONS
MADRID
In Madrid – Madrid’s No 1 English Language Publication
http://www.in-madrid.com/default2.htm
COSTA BLANCA
A web site based in Gandia Valencia with lots of tips
http://www.practicalspain.com/SiteMap.htm
The ever-changing online magazine for English speakers in the Valencia region of Spain.
http://www.valenciatrader.com/
A new board aimed at the expat community on the Costa Blanca and la Comunidad Valenciana.
http://www.valencia-expats.com/
El Valencia Post is a free paper, published fortnightly, with English and Spanish sections, distributed across the Valencia region
http://www.valencia-post.com/
Advertising rentals, local business and property for sale in Torrevieja and Costa Blanca area.
www.torrevieja.co.uk
Torrevieja.com ...a whole city in a few clicks!
http://www.torrevieja.com/eng/
Pages for those considering expatriation to Spain and, in particular, the Costa Blanca region.
www.costablancalive.info
Practical and Useful Information on the Costa Blanca, Spain.
http://www.costablancauncovered.com
Female Focus - the first magazine on the Costa Blanca for women
http://www.female-focus.com/
Resources to assist British expatriates on The Costa Blanca
http://costablancaexpats.net/
Spanish properties acroos Costa Blanca north & Gandia/Valencia
http://www.costablanca-buyers-agent....age/814292.htm
Vinalopo News - News about Sax nr Alicante
http://www.vinalopotrader.co.nr/
Costa Blanca Forums including La Marina, Santa Pola, Gran Alicant, Alicante, Torrevieja, Guardamar and others
http://www.lamarinaforum.com/
ANDALUCIA
Information about Andalucia
http://www.andalucia.com/
Flamenco Tourism Guide Andalucia Spain
http://www.flamencoshop.com/
COSTA DEL SOL
Spanish property off plan - Photo updates of Spanish investment property on the Costa del Sol
http://www.eyeonspain.com/
THE web site for Nerja and the surrounding area
http://www.nerjanow.com/
Nerjaessential - The Guide - including Maro, Torrox & Frigiliana
http://www.nerjaessential.com/
The SUR Newspaper in English
http://www.surinenglish.com/index.php
SEVILLE
Information for living, visiting or studying in Seville
http://www.exploreseville.com/index.htm
COSTA DE LA LUZ
Information on living in Costa de la Luz and available services and products
http://www.mycadiz.biz/
Online Business and Services Directory for the Costa de la Luz
http://www.costaluzspain.com/index.cgi
Information about Costa de la Luz, based at El Puerto de Santa Maria on the Bay of Cadiz
http://www.spaincostaluz.com/index.htm
Costa de la Luz holiday accommodation plus useful local tourist info
http://www.costa-luz-holiday.com/
La Luz magazine - the magazine for the Costa de la Luz and its towns
http://www.laluzmag.com/index.htm
Isla Canela - Property on the Costa de la Luz, Spain
http://eyeonislacanela.com/eoc/index.htm
CANARIES
Lanzarote tourist guide - (plus lots of general Spanish info)
http://www.graysworld.co.uk/
And A Few Useful Shops, (Though Not In English)
Carrefour
http://www.carrefour.es/index.html
El Corte Ingles
http://www.elcorteingles.es/
PC City (equiv to PC World)
http://www.pccity.es/index.htm
Leroy Merlin
http://www.leroymerlin.es/
#25
Re: Useful Web Sites
Hi,
Many thanks also to Paul, and the many contributors. I update my file each time.
Regards,
Carol
Many thanks also to Paul, and the many contributors. I update my file each time.
Regards,
Carol
#26
Just Joined
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 26
Re: Useful Web Sites
Hi Paul
Here's one more really good site, comes out every thursday www.costadelaluznews.com
Here's one more really good site, comes out every thursday www.costadelaluznews.com