10 Jun 2010 9:07 PM:

Hi Victoria,

Telefonica is currently operating onder marketing name Movistar (mobile phones). Telefonica clients now receive bills under that name. They have improved themselves somewhat over the years. Before they were sole providers but not anymore. They have competition now.  Like other providers it might take a long time before they provide you with a landline or very quick, can't say. The staff at the department "atencion al cliente" or the client helpline like other providers as Ya(dot) com are mostly  from South America and although they sound friendly, they are not very bright and do not really solve problems. They keep you on the phone as long as possible. When they say they get back to you they almost never do......You need to be persistent and ask for someone who speaks English .

Good luck!

 

Forum thread: Telefonica - Love 'em or hate 'em?

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07 Jun 2010 1:05 PM:

Apparently the Costa del Sol is still an attractive country for the British, despite everything (we wonder why?) However, when the retired people come to Spain they might find that it has become as expensive as their home country. And it is true, we see them less and less.....

Forum thread: again to Spain?

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06 Jun 2010 8:08 PM:

We adopted our dog through a charity organisation. We really admire the people there because they are going through very difficult times and have to survive only by donations. Every day is a struggle but they do it out of love for the animals and each time a dog is adopted, another life is saved.... . 

Forum thread: Do you want to adopt a dog? Los Infiernos dog Refuge needs you.

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06 Jun 2010 8:02 PM:

Roberto is right, just take this all into account. The car being a RHD, it might be difficult at first to use the car on Spanish roads, specially when going on the autovia or autopista because in that case your views are limited.

Although second hand cars in Spain are expensive, it might be worth it to make some enquiries amongst your Spanish friends/neighbours to buy a good one. Another option would be to hire the car from a private person. Whatever your decision, good luck and drive safe!

Forum thread: bringing a car to spain

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06 Jun 2010 12:00 AM:

Two weeks ago we went to visit and check out several schools in Marbella and to ask for info re. summer school for our 2 little children. Since there are so many schools to choose from we firstly visited a new one, the British School of Marbella. Upon arrival there was no one there and after waiting for 10 minutes a bald man in a suit showed up. To make a long story short, he barely answered our questions and came across as having a very boring job and a big ego. Not the best first impression.....

Luckily my husband and I found another school where we felt very welcome and all our questions were properly answered. Good luck to you all finding the best school for your kids, we know it is difficult but they do exist!

Mercedes & Carlos

 

Forum thread: Schools in Marbella

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