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5

Are there seasonal jobs and when is the season?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Jonas · no answers yet — be first

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What is worth doing on a rainy day on the Costa del Sol?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Gary_B · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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Can I work remotely for a UK company while living in Spain?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Sarah & Tom · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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Where can I find clubs and societies?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Chloe B. · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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How do I meet locals, not just expats?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Liam K. · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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Why does Andalusian Spanish sound so different?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Katarina · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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What is the school calendar like?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Gary_B · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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What is there for teenagers to do?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Beatriz · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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Are there English-language nurseries?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Chloe B. · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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When does school enrolment open?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Sarah & Tom · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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How do I deal with ants and cockroaches?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Liam K. · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

15

What should I know about pool maintenance and pool rules?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Katarina · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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How do I keep a holiday home safe while I am away?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Gary_B · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

16

What permits do I need for a reform?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Sarah & Tom · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

15

Can I find work here without much Spanish?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Beatriz · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

11

Can I build on rústico land?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Jonas · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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How do I find a trustworthy electrician, plumber or builder?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Sarah & Tom · 3 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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Is air conditioning or aerothermal better for running costs?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Katarina · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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How do I get reliable fibre internet in an urbanisation?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Liam K. · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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Are utilities usually included in the rent?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Ruth_Fuengirola · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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My landlord won't return my deposit. What can I do?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Chloe B. · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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Are there rules about renting out a flat in a community building?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Gary_B · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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How does the tourist licence work for holiday lets?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Sarah & Tom · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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What's the difference between a 12-month rental and a temporada contract?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Liam K. · 3 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

14

Can my landlord let themselves in without asking?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Katarina · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

17

What deposit can a landlord legally ask for?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Chloe B. · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

9

Which beaches allow dogs?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Jonas · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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How do I register a pet and get a pet passport?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Liam K. · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

7

What are the levante and poniente winds?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Katarina · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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How bad is the heat in July and August?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Sarah & Tom · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

10

Is the tap water safe to drink?

Marbella · Asked by Chloe B. · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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What is the menú del día and where do you find good ones?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Jonas · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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How much cheaper is shopping in Spain, and where do locals shop?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Sarah & Tom · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

9

Where can I find British groceries?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Liam K. · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

12

What closes in the afternoon, and what is the siesta really?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Gary_B · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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Are speed cameras and fines strict in Spain?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Katarina · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

8

Does the train from Málaga help if you're staying in Marbella?

Fuengirola · Asked by Jonas · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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How do the buses work between Marbella, Málaga and Estepona?

Marbella · Asked by Gary_B · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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What is the S1 form, and is it still useful for UK pensioners?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Ruth_Fuengirola · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen

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What do I do in a medical emergency?

Costa del Sol (general) · Asked by Gary_B · 2 answers · ✓ best answer chosen