Category Archives: General Info

Exchange Driving Licence – Brexit -EU

Exchange Driving Licence

There is still an agreement in place to exchange your UK driving licence for a Spanish one.

Visit DGT page about Exchange of licence

You need the following documents.

  • Original English driving licence
  • Valid passport or DNI (Spanish national ID card)
  • Certificate of census registration (“empadronamiento”)
  • Recent photo on white background and passport size (32x26mm)
  • Completed official form (provided by the DGT)

Get a Spanish Driving Licence

To get a Spanish license by taking the test in Spain visit the DGT website ( Direction General de Trafico

An application should be made to the Provincial Traffic Headquarters of the applicant’s province of residence a completed application form needs to be completed. The form is issued by the Provincial Traffic Headquarters.

For further info visit the DGT . The website is available in English

Drivers who live in Spain permanently can also obtain Spanish licence by taking a new test.

To get an appointmentwith the DGT.

A medical examination is also required in order to have a Spanish licence.

For further information, and to download the form you need, visit https://wrightdrive.com/wp/exchanging-uk-licence-for-spanish/

Useful Spanish Words

Useful Spanish Words

A few useful Spanish words that may come in handy whilst on holiday in Spain.

suitcase / maleta

sportsbag / bolsa deportiva

lost luggage / equipaje perdido

car hire / alquiler coche

town hall  / ayuntamiento

shoes / zapatos

the bill   / la cuenta

garlic / ajo

beer / cervesa

wine / vino

oxtail / rabo de buey

143 English words that are actually Spanish….

 

 

Holiday Checklist

Holiday Checklist

Holiday checklist, hints and tips, here are some suggestions to start you off..

   
 
  • Holiday Spending Money, order your currency ready
 
  • Passport / Check expiry date / Visa Requirements
 
  • Medication  – (better if kept in hand luggage).  Make sure you take enough for your trip, and a few days extra just in case.

TIP :- If you take medication for a medical condition, make sure if you have travel insurance that the medical condition has been declared and accepted –  You may need to call the insurance to check this, better off doing this before travelling to be sure…  ! 

 
  • Sun Care Products
 
  • Vaccinations – depending on where you are traveling.
 
  • Book Car Hire / Transfers
 
  • If hotel does not have 24/7 reception, make sure you will be able to check in when you arrive. Contact hotel in advance to save problems upon arrival
   
 
  • EHIC Card / Please remember to take this if visiting European Country where reciprocal agreement applies, just in case you require healthcare abroad.
 
  • Print off Boarding cards  / Accom & Transfer Vouchers / Save to Airline app if applicable – (this could save you a lot of money)
 
  • Book Assistance with Airline if required
 
  • Cancel Milk / Newspapers whilst you are away, etc
 
  • Pets / Arrange dog sitter  / Kennels  / Cattery etc

 

FCDO travel advice –  Click here

 

 

 

Winter in Mallorca – Activities – Places to visit

Winter in Mallorca – Activities –  Places to visit

It DOES get cold here in the winter time , normally from end of December to end of March , and then it begins to warm up again…..thank goodness,  ready for the summer sun !

We sometimes get a bit of snow on the mountains, and when this happens, many people go to the mountains, especially at Lluc to see the cold stuff so they can touch it.

What is there to do in Mallorca during the winter months? –  Have a look at the following . ( links to most of the below on our Places of Interest page…  )

  • Palma Aquarium ( discounts for residents )
  • Cinema  ( Ocimax,  Festival Park, Fan Mallorca )
  • Ice skating ( Plaza Espana  –  near Christmas time ), and at Port Adriano
  • Sailing
  • Hiking / Walking
  • Golf
  • Palma Cathedral
  • Forestal Park ( closes end of October ) –  website
  • Markets  –  Daily / Weekly throughout the towns of Mallorca

 

 

Postal Services Mallorca

Postal Services Mallorca /  Delivery Companies / Removals

Correos Spanish Mail Service  –    www.correos.es
Easy Mail Mallorca   –  website
DHL Express
  • Phone: 902 122 424
Parcel Hero
Pharos Parcel

House Removals

Webbs Removals =  website

 

 

Pet Care and Animals in Mallorca

Pet Care and Animals in Mallorca

Information on healthcare available for your pets, and also on one of the hazards for pets in Mallorca. Also including rescue centres  /  shelters for animals.

24 Hour Vets

Processionary caterpillars

These are dangerous to pets, and must be treated with absolute caution. Please see our post on this link on this very subject.

Animal Rescue Centres

 

Son Reus

  • Tel: 971 43 86 95
  • Fax: 971 43 88 64
  • Website   –    Email:
  • Opening times: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:30. Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00
  • Adoptants must be over 18.

Llucmajor Dog Pound

  • Camí Son Gual
  • Website
  • Adoptants must be over 18, provide proof of identity and need to  pay the cost of the microchip.

Feliz Animal Andratx

  • Mobile: 676366814
  • Email   –    Website:
  • Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 9:30 to 13:00 (by appointment only)

Inca Dog Pound

  • Tel : 971 14 45 32
  • Website
  • Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 10:30 to 13:00

Asociación Animalista Llucmajor

Centro Canino Internacional

Dogs for U

SOS Animal Calvia

Pro Animales Mallorca

DOG FRIENDLY BEACHES & LOCATIONS

Beach in Can Pastilla – https://www.dogvivant.com/en/plans-with-dogs/playa-es-carnatge

Bicycle Hire and Cycling in Mallorca

Bicycle Hire and Cycling in Mallorca

Bicycletas / Bicycles / Cyclista

Whether you are in need of a bike to hire, or you need some spares, please see some of the links below, that may be of use to you.

Cycle Routes

News about proposed cycle routes from the government –  https://www.conselldemallorca.cat/media/55684/Pla_de_Vies_.pdf

Bicycle repairs

  • Punt Bike –   Bicycle repair.  C/ de Retorn 22, 07620, Llucmajor, Mallorca –   Tel : 871233168 / 646011626




Bike Rentals / Bicycle Hire

Palma Bike and Go

  • Estación Intermodal, Plaza de España, 07002 Palma
  • info@palmabikeandgo.com – Tel :  971 716 417
  • Open every day  April – Oct: 9:00 – 20:00 / Nov – March: 9:30 – 19:00
  • Also, left luggage, and storage available.
  • Rent March  –Cycle hire in Pollensa – Carrer de Joan XXIII, 89, 07470 Pollença, Illes Balears  – Tel:  +34 971 864784 – Email

Please see some our other pages and posts for further information.

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