Steve Brown
@steve.brown
English expat in Spain
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11
Contacts
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About me
English
Lives in Girona
Speaks English, Spanish, French
Registration: 28 June 2012
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Hi there! by Loopyloo57
Hi to everyone that enjoys using this site! My husband, myself and our two dogs are soon (hopefully) going to be making a base for ourselves near Girona and are very much looking forward to it. We own a house across the boarder in France (not far ...
I like it here too! I get away with speaking Spanish only because I'm retired and also because I'm extranjero. I also speak French because I am near to the border. I've visited Carcassonne several times, it is so easy on the train! I ... Read More
Hi there! by Loopyloo57
Hi to everyone that enjoys using this site! My husband, myself and our two dogs are soon (hopefully) going to be making a base for ourselves near Girona and are very much looking forward to it. We own a house across the boarder in France (not far ...
Hello Sharon! I have lived close to Girona for about 14 years so I am sure I can give you some tips. Did you receive any useful replies to your post? Steve Read More
Relocation to Girona for pro athlete by richw87
Hi, I'm a pro athlete in the sport of triathlon and I'm looking to relocate to Girona in October/ November this year. I'm looking for a basic, cheap apartment for just myself, in the city which ideally is close to swimming pools and ...
Hi, I just saw your message. A good start would be Geieg: https://www.geieg.cat/index.php/sant-ponc I am a swimming member there. As I'm sure you know, Girona is a big cycling mecca, so I can give you contacts there. Look up Bike Breaks: ... Read More
Anyone have experience of living near Girona? by lindavan
Hi. I'm currently living near Aberdeen, Scotland. My husband and I retired a wee while ago and are considering a move to Spain. We do not plan to move to the south of Spain and therefore we have looked at a few other areas - both west and north ...
Hello, I just saw this thread, so may I add a few notes about Girona. I love it, it is a beautiful city, there are lots of things going on and there is absolutely no problem communicating if you don't speak Catalan, Spanish is fine. Both are ... Read More
Anyone in Besalu, near Girona? by Wendy369
Hi, we are moving to Besalu soon. We are looking for some land to create a horticultural nursery/smallholding and public garden. Would love to hear from anyone in the Besalu area! Also interested in connecting with people further afield, who enjoy ...
Hello Wendy, I was just browsing the Forum and came across your post. I run a social group - Girona Grapevine - and you're welcome to join us. We have a wide range of nationalities including Catalans and many members run their own businesses or ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Girona by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Girona 禁漫天堂 members in real life? Organizing an 禁漫天堂 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 禁漫天堂 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Hello Christine, Actually I wrote a link to Girona Grapevine with all the information you suggest including a Google map to find the location but it has been moderated. I will write here the time etc: La Farinera Bar and Restaurant, C/ Sta ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Girona by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Girona 禁漫天堂 members in real life? Organizing an 禁漫天堂 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 禁漫天堂 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Hello there! I hope you can make it to one of our coffee mornings, here's a link to the page on our website where you can see a Google map of the location: [link moderated] If you'd like to get in touch directly then send me an e-mail .. Hope to ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Girona by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Girona 禁漫天堂 members in real life? Organizing an 禁漫天堂 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 禁漫天堂 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
[moderated: off topic here + pls post in the classifieds section] Read More