svrocha
Spanish citizen
Forum posts
15
About me
Spanish
Speaks English, French, Spanish
Registration: 04 February 2021
Activity
Newbie here wonders about Living Spain. by Timo Fischer
Hi, I have several questions:Will I be fined if my wife keeps the baby in the hands but not in the baby car chair.Am I allowed to smoke anywhere outside, or there are any restrictions?How long can I drive with my driving licence if I am not from a ...
@Timo Fischer, my replies to some of your questions below:Will I be fined if my wife keeps the baby in the hands but not in the baby car chair. Yes, that is not legal in Spain. And additionally, it is not safe for the baby.Am I allowed to smoke ... Read More
Moving to Madrid from NYC by markeisenberg15
Hey everyone! I am an American living in NYC and potentially moving to Madrid next February and have a bunch of questions. I've been to Madrid a bunch of times as my girlfriend is from there so I have a good feel for Madrid and the culture. I have ...
Hello Mark, I have lived in Madrid for most of my life and also lived in California and Uk.To your questions:To 1 and 2. I am sure you can get a good job in finance in Madrid. I do not work in that field, but a salary of 50-60k seems too ... Read More
Asbestos disposal by compel
Hi looking to dispose of 20 sheets of couragatted asbestos roofing. It's off the roof. Is there any disposal places in Gandia regi贸n that anyone knows of please.
@compel Try 鈥漃unto Limpio鈥� Search in Google i am sure there must be some in the Gandia region Read More
New-ish to Madrid by dramallo
While I was born in Madrid, I left many, many moons ago after finishing college to marry my lovely bride in the USA. I spent over 25 years in Minnesota working as a software engineer and business analyst at a med-tech multinational. A couple of ...
@dramallo Hi! Welcome back to Madrid! I can relate to what you say! I only spent 8 years abroad and coming back to Madrid has been a shock :) My husband is also a software engineer, by the way. Let me know if you鈥檇 like to meet Read More
Playdates with native English speakers in Madrid by pcantwell2377
Hi,We recently moved to Madrid from Ireland and are still learning the language. My 8 year old daughter would love a playdate with a native English speaker. She's very sociable and loves making up games to play.If anyone is interested we could meet ...
@pcantwell2377 Hi Paul and Irene! Welcome to Madrid! We鈥檇 love to meet. I sent you a private message. Read More
Relocating to Madrid Alone by wordsfromafoy
Hello Everyone, In a few weeks, I will be moving from the states to Madrid by myself. If anyone has any suggestions for me on where to find an apartment that is affordable/ in a safe area/ in an area with a good night life/ near a metro station/ ...
Hi wordsfromafoy! Welcome to Madrid. I sent you a private message. I live in Madrid and can help you ! Read More
Where to live in Madrid? Pueblo Nuevo? by lenaengelhart
Hi,聽can anybody tell me if Pueblo Nuevo is a good barrio to live in Madrid?I'll be moving next month but I am unsure in which part of Madrid I shall search for a flat.聽It is just that I have found there a lot of apartments.聽I have ...
@optimist55116 and lenaengelhartRegarding the neighborhoods in Madrid, if you have kids, the best neighborhoods to live in are the newish areas of Las Tablas and Sanchinarro. These areas are also located in the north part of Madrid and close to many ... Read More
Where to live in Madrid? Pueblo Nuevo? by lenaengelhart
Hi,聽can anybody tell me if Pueblo Nuevo is a good barrio to live in Madrid?I'll be moving next month but I am unsure in which part of Madrid I shall search for a flat.聽It is just that I have found there a lot of apartments.聽I have ...
@lenaengelhart. I moved to Madrid last year and I can help you. There are basically several factors you have to consider: do you have kids?, where will your job be based or will you be working from home? Do you want to be close to a park or nature? ... Read More
Moving to spain by samkirans
Dear All, Am Kiran from India. Currently working in Netherlands. I got proposal to move to Madrid Spain. Need your help to decide. 1. We are family with wife and 2 kids ( 7 years and 5 years) . what would be general expenditure ? What would be ...
Hi Am Kiran, I just moved from US to Madrid a few months ago. I am a Spanish national. With regards to your questions: - A salary of about 50k Euro should be enough for a family of 4. - You can find an apartment in Madrid to rent in a nice area ... Read More
Make new friends with children
Hi, My name is Susana (Spanish national) and I have just moved from Santa Clara, California to Madrid, together with my husband and my 4-year old kid. We lived in California for 4 years. We have also lived 4 years in London. I would like to meet ... Read More