r/GoingToSpain

English: hello, this is not been to offend anyone but I’m just curious about other people’s experiences. I’m from another European country and I am fair-skinned. I was in a relationship with a guy from Murcia for about 3 years. During that time, he would constantly refer to me as “guiri” and even “immigrant,” sometimes jokingly, but it always felt a bit off to me.

We eventually broke up because he said he wanted to see other people, etc. Recently, during Semana Santa celebrations, I ran into him again. He now has a new girlfriend. I saw them together, and he came over to say hi to me.

Out of curiosity (and maybe a bit of frustration), I asked him if he calls her “guiri” or “immigrant” too. He replied: “Of course not, she’s Italian.”

That response honestly confused me especilly when I am literally from a country just above Italy lol.

esp: Hola, esto no es para ofender a nadie, solo tengo curiosidad por conocer las experiencias de otras personas. Soy de otro país europeo y tengo la piel blanca. Estuve en una relación con un chico de Murcia durante unos 3 años. Durante ese tiempo, él se refería a mí constantemente como “guiri” e incluso “inmigrante”, a veces en tono de broma, pero a mí siempre me resultaba un poco incómoda.

Al final rompimos porque dijo que quería salir con otras personas, etc. Recientemente, durante las celebraciones de Semana Santa, me lo volví a encontrar. Ahora tiene novia. Los vi juntos, y él se acercó a saludarme.

Por curiosidad (y quizá también un poco de frustración), le pregunté si a ella también la llama “guiri” o “inmigrante”. Me respondió: “Claro que no, ella es italiana”.

Esa respuesta sinceramente me confundió aún más, especialmente cuando yo soy literalmente de un país justo encima de Italia..

Hi!!! I (mexican f) got approved for my pareja de hecho with my Spanish partner in Malaga. The next step is applying for the TIE but I’ve received confusing information online and was already scammed by a lawyer.

What are the documents that I need before attending my cita previa at the police station?

From what I’ve gathered there is:

- An online form

- Updated passport pictures

- ID (passport)

- Spanish partner ID (DNI)

- Empadronamiento for both of us

However, do they ask for insurance? Do I need to update my policy to include no copay?

Any advice would be helpful! Thank you all!

Hello! My bf and I are planning to visit Spain in June. We have a flight to Girona and then we would like to stay 7 days in Costa Brava but are not sure where exactly. We are open to stay in one/two different places there and then even plan a day trip to somewhere if possible. Regarding the vibe we're looking for, we're pretty much down for anything, calm beaches and just chilling but also partying and going out. How would you recommend for us to organize this trip - where to spend the most of our time and where to maybe go for day trips? We heard a lot of recommendations for Lloret de Mar, Tossa de Mar, and Cadaqués.

Hola a todos,

Quería compartir mi situación por si alguien ha pasado por algo similar o puede orientarme.

Presenté una solicitud de Tarjeta de Residencia de Familiar de Ciudadano de la UE (EX-19) en Barcelona el 31/03/2025 para mi pareja no comunitaria.

Situación actual:

• El estado sigue siendo: “EN TRÁMITE”
• Ya han pasado más de 12 meses
• Se asignó NIE al inicio del procedimiento
• No hemos recibido ningún requerimiento de documentación
• Tampoco nos han citado a entrevista de momento.

Contexto importante:

• Yo soy ciudadana española, nacida en España, pero obtuve la nacionalidad mediante procedimiento no desde el nacimiento.
• Nos hicimos pareja de hecho y nos empadronamos juntos poco antes de presentar la solicitud.

Lo que me preocupa:

• Estoy viendo casos de personas que presentaron en finales de 2024 o incluso en 2025 y ya tienen resolución
• Mientras que mi expediente sigue sin ningún movimiento

Preguntas:

1. ¿Alguien ha tenido retrasos de más de 12 meses en EX-19 en Barcelona?
2. ¿Os han hecho entrevista policial después de tanto tiempo de espera?
3. ¿Cuánto tardó en resolverse después de ese “periodo de silencio”?
4. ¿Hay algo que realmente pueda hacer para mover el expediente o solo queda esperar?

Cualquier experiencia o consejo me ayudaría mucho. ¡Gracias de antemano!

Hello! I am hoping to move to Spain for school, to get my masters in the field of psychology. I am hoping to move for a few years with my girlfriend and our dog. I want a gay friendly city and somewhere by the water. My girlfriend already has a European passport so she can legally work and live there. We were looking at Barcelona or Valencia, but are in early stages of planning! What recommendations do you all have?

Hi everyone. we are from the US and we enjoy the culture and vibe of Spain from recent travels. we are well off and want to move to Spain so we can soak in a lot of Spanish culture. our jobs are not really an issue. we can figure everything out and we are both successful and self-employed with a decent amount of passive income. please don't recommend touristy places. we like underrated places with not a lot of tourists. that way when we move in and bring our American dollars, we can screw over the locals who have lived there for generations forcing them to move out of their towns once and for all. also please recommend some hole in the wall places, we really don't like touristy places to eat, and we really want to be like locals and absorb ourselves in traditional culture.

Hi everyone!

I’m currently planning a two-week trip through Western Europe for August 2026. San Sebastián and Bilbao are definitely on my list, and I’m planning to spend 2–3 nights in each city.

During my time in the Basque Country, I’d love to see as many matches and stadiums as possible. Since there’s no way of knowing the specific schedule this far out, I figured staying in Bilbao for the weekend would be my best bet. The transport connections to nearby towns seem solid, and if I get lucky, Athletic Club might even be playing at home!

If I had a massive budget, I’d wait until the fixtures were officially released to book everything. However, since flights and accommodation prices spike the longer I wait, I’m trying to lock things in early.

Does this plan sound solid? Also, I'd love any tips or recommendations for "must-see" smaller clubs in the region or advice on navigating matchday travel!

Hi are there buses from Reus airport to salou? What taxi services are available? Thanks

Hi! I’ve heard that there are two types of student visas: One that allows for part-time jobs, and one that doesn’t. Do I choose this, or does it depend on what degree I’m going for? What determines whether a student’s visa allows for work or not? Or is it all fake news and every single student visas isn’t allowed for work? Thank you :)

Hey all. I’m from the US currently staying in Barcelona. I’m here until Saturday morning. I need some advice on what you think I should do. Monday and Tuesday I have some attractions scheduled to do. I also have some Friday. As for Tuesday night-Thursday, I have nothing planned. If you were coming here or live here, would you go to Madrid for those few days? Or would you go do things such as the Parc de Montjuic and stay in this area? When answering please don’t take into account where the Friday activity is as that will be no problem to get back for if need be. I also am willing to get a second hotel room in Madrid if I do end up going there for a few days as well. So please help. Should I stay in Barcelona this entire time or is it worth the trip to Madrid for a few days? Thanks!

Hi everyone!

I’ll be spending 5 full days in Valencia (+ 1 additional day before my flight at 20) at the end of April / beginning of May, and I’m trying to plan my itinerary. Besides the city itself, I would like to explore the surroundings, as I always like towns/villages/natural sites more than big cities. As a premise, my travel style is naturally and spontaneously fast-paced, so I wouldn't mind not having too much time to "relax".

So far I have:

• Day 1: Valencia city center
• Day 2: City of Arts and Sciences (including aquarium + museum)
• Day 3: Montanejos (I’ve already booked a guided tour, but I can still cancel it)

That leaves me with 2 more days - excluding the 6th one, which I'd prefer to spend in Valencia, since I wouldn't like to be far from the airport - and I’m considering these options for day trips:

• Cuenca
• ​Peñíscola + Sagunto (same direction, thought about combining them)
• Xàtiva
• ​Cala del Moraig (guided hiking excursion)

The problem is I have 4 options but only 2 days, so I need to cut one.

So my questions:

Which of these day trips would you consider must-see / most spectacular?

Which ones are more “skippable” or similar to each other?

Is Montanejos worth keeping, or would you swap it for one of the others?

Does it make sense to combine Peñíscola and Sagunto in one day, or is that too rushed?

Would love to hear your experiences and what you’d prioritize! Please note that I can only rely on public transport or guided tours.

Thanks a lot in advance 🙏

Hi all! Is there any job seeker visa currently available for those who want to find job in spain?

I’ll try to keep this simple

Our schegen days expire April 25th

We have applied for our TIE

we are waiting for the approval

My wife is Swedish I am American.

We have a very important family gathering in American end of May.

Most likely our TIE won’t be approved.

How can we leave and re-enter legally ? Our lawyers say the re-entry application is ONLY for once we are approved FOR the TIE.

Our Schengen days start to return back to normal June 20th -

Can someone please tell me how to find place to rent for long term online where landlord will also provide empadramiento? And what are the documents the landlord asks for?

I will be going to Spain next month and will be unemployed, so trying to find place online before I go.

Looking for a cheap place to rent.

Is it possible - and does it make sense - to purchase a vacation home in Spain, if we are American citizens? Thinking of eventually retiring to Costa Brava region but wanting a getaway that we can possibly rent out when we are not using it. Is this do-able and does it make sense the way taxes are?

Hi all,

I’d love some advice. We’re planning a road trip from Amsterdam to Lisbon, driving through beautiful Spain along the way.

The region we’re not familiar with is the stretch between San Sebastián and the Picos de Europa. We’ll be traveling as a group of seven: me and my wife, our three kids (9, 12, 15), and my parents (around 70).

We’re planning to spend about a day in the Picos de Europa and are looking for recommendations on where to stay during this part of the trip. We’d also love tips on must-see spots along the way. ( we are planning to take 3 days around this part) We enjoy nature, scenic drives, and charming villages. The kids are up for some adventure and fun activities, but we’re also traveling with grandparents, so nothing too extreme.

Any suggestions for hidden gems, beautiful villages, viewpoints, or family-friendly activities would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Hasta la vista!

I will be traveling from New York City to visit my friends that live in Spain. They want to go to Ibiza for their birthday. I am think the best idea is to go straight from New York to Ibiza, and then after go to a city to explore. Or potentially Mallorca? I love the beach and medditerean.
But since I’m going to Ibiza, should I just go to Barcalona or Madrid after?

Moving to Madrid in a few weeks and looking to start a small writing group.

I run an arts and culture publication out of Dubai, and alongside that I write more personal and academic pieces across philosophy, sociopolitics, and lately, alchemy. I’m interested in building a space with people who take writing seriously but are open in what that looks like.

The idea is simple: weekly meetups, bring your work, read, discuss, challenge each other, and actually develop ideas over time. Not a class, not overly structured, just a consistent group of people committed to writing and thinking.

Open to anyone working in or around:
fiction, essays, theory, poetry, experimental writing, or anything in between.

If you’re in Madrid and this sounds like something you’d want to be part of, send me a message with what you’re working on or interested in exploring.

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to work in Málaga / Costa del Sol for about 3–4 months this summer and wanted to ask how difficult it is to find a job there.

A bit about me: I’m 18 years old, have B1 Spanish, and previous experience working as a waiter in Germany. I’m also fluent in German, Turkish, and English.

Do you have any recommendations or tips on how to find a job for the summer there? I appreciate any help!

Hello, I’m planning to move to Spain on a work visa, but my main goal is to take the MIR exam. If I pass the exam, would I be allowed to quit my job and switch to a student visa, even if my contract with the hospital states that I must work for a minimum of 12 months? thanks :)