Essential Information I Madrid and Barcelona – complete city guides

Essential Information

Do you need to open a bank account, obtain a residence permit or find a school for your children ? We have the answers in our Essential Information webpages.

You will have automatic access to all of this information as well as a complete Guide to Madrid and Barcelona if you contract a Complete Relocation Programme.

Here is a list of the main topics covered under Essential Information.

• Banks
  Do you need to open a bank account ?
  Do you pay commission if you change euros into pesetas ?
  
  
• Communications
  How much does a stamp for the USA cost ?
  What is the cheapest way to call Germany ?
  
  
• Health and Medical Care
  Can I use the Spanish State Health Service
  (Insalud) ?
  Should I get a private health insurance?
  
  
• Schools
  What should I consider when looking for a school ?
  Can I find a school that offers bi-lingual (Spanish / English) tuition in Madrid ?
  
  
• Transport
  What is the best way to get from the airport to the centre of Barcelona ?
  Can I get a bus in Madrid at 2 a.m. ?
  
  
• Visas and Residence Permits
  I´m Swiss – do I need a work permit to work in Spain ?
  I´m American and I want to study in Spain for a year – can I get a visa in Spain ?
  
  

  Banks Communications Crime and the Police Driving in Spain Health and Medical Care Local Currency Property Religious services Schools Taxes Transport Useful Telephone Numbers Visas and Residence Permits Weather

Madrid and Barcelona – complete city guides

Do you want to order a meal in Catalan, take the kids to the Railway Museum or buy a painting by a young Spanish artist ?

We have all the necessary information in our Madrid and Barcelona web pages.

You will have automatic access to all of this information as well as Essential Information for Living in Spain if you contract a Complete Relocation Programme.

Here is a list of the main topics covered under Madrid and Barcelona

• Madrid – an introduction
  Our visitors are only in Madrid for 2 days – where should we take them ?
  
  
• Art Galleries
  When is ARCO (the International Contemporary Art Fair) held ?
  
  
• Children
  Until what time is the Parc d’Atraccions on Tibidabo in Barcelona open in August ?
  
  
• Entertainment
  Why was 11 October 1997 a memorable day for opera fans ?
  
  
• Fiestas
  When is Catalan National Day ?
  
  
• Language Schools
  I would like to do an intensive business Spanish course – which school should I choose ?
  
  
• Museums
  Which 3 art museums make up the ‘Golden Triangle’ ?
  
  
• Outside Madrid
  Which king built the monastery of San Lorenzo in El Escorial ?
  
  
• Restaurants
  What is escalivada ?
  
  
• Shopping
  Where can I buy a good quality fan in Madrid ?
  
  
• Traditions
  What is the best place to see a performance of the zarzuela – Spanish light opera ?
  
  

  Madrid / Barcelona – an introduction to the city Art Galleries Children Entertainment:music, theatre, clubs etc Essential language - Phrase Book Fiestas, Exhibitions and Public Holidays Language Schools Museums Outside Madrid/Barcelona – short trips for the weekend Restaurants and essential language for food Sightseeing Shopping Traditions

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