When selling a property in Spain, there is a tax retention that is available. You must be a Non-Fiscal Resident and you could receive up to 3% back. Keep on reading to see if this would apply to you.
Monument to Shipwrecked Sailors
As you enter the town of La Herradura, you will notice a large bronze sculpture along the beach. This is the Monument to Shipwrecked Sailors. The deep bay of La Herradura hides the remains of 25 ships of the Spanish Navy, and more than five thousand sailors. The La Herradura naval disaster occurred on October 19, 1562, due to a very large storm.
Favorites in Almuñécar!
We know we aren’t supposed to play favorites, but we can’t help it! This is an amazing place to live and we have our favorites in Almuñécar. These are places we feel have the best customer service, food, or care about their clients. They also provide products we would tell our friends use.
Ask A Spanish Lawyer – FAQ’s & Tips
We all ask questions in groups and forums regarding residency in Spain, buying and selling a Spanish property, making a will in Spain, how to handle taxes, and more. These are questions sometimes best answered by a Spanish lawyer, to be sure you are getting the right answer. Below we have several frequently asked questions, with links to the detailed answers from a local Spanish solicitor. Please bookmark this page, as we will continue to add more as time goes by.
Almuñécar Post Office (Oficina de Correos) What do they have to offer?
There is one Almuñécar post office located in the P4 section of town, near the stadium. It is called the Oficina de Correos and they are very nice. When you arrive, there will likely be a line of people. Thankfully there is now a ticketed number system and it is located on the pole, to the right, as you walk in. There is also one La Herradura post office, located on the side of the municipal market building.
Holiday Rental Tourist License Andalucia
Our local lawyer helps answer some of the most common questions we have as foreigners in Spain. This topic is going to cover the Holiday Rental Tourist License Andalucia! Keep in mind, that many municipalities are no longer going to issue NEW tourist licenses. They have stopped in the city of Granada and Malaga. Each municipality can make their decision.
Best Mosquito Trap & Prevention
If there is one thing we noticed immediately when we moved to Spain, it was the lack of screens on the windows and doors. It seems like a simple resolution to the problem of combating insects entering the home, but for some reason they just aren’t common. Yes, there are mosquitoes in Spain. That leaves us with searching for the best mosquito trap or mosquito repellent, as well as coming up with means to screen our windows and doors.
Electricity in Almuñécar
If you are wondering about the electricity in Almuñécar and/or Spain. We have some information for you. 
Favorite Vegetarian Friendly Restaurants Almuñécar (Some Vegan Too!)
While we aren’t aware of any dedicated vegetarian restaurants, there are plenty of vegetarian friendly restaurants in Almuñécar. We have compiled a list of favorites of ours and our readers. Typically, if you don’t see something on the menu that meets your needs, you can ask for something special or ask to alter their menu items. For example, even when you order a salad, you need to make sure you say no meat or fish, as many automatically come with ham or tuna. Just be clear when you place your order.
What To Do With A Jellyfish Sting – Look Out For Medusas!
Large numbers of jellyfish (Medusas in Spanish) have been a problem from time to time in some Mediterranean beaches during recent years. They tend to arrive in large groups once or twice a season and you need to be prepared in case of a jellyfish sting. On popular beaches a red flag will fly if there are many jellyfish present.
