Hello All
Happy New Year.
I moved to Gran Canaria yesterday. I would like to know if there are any expat groups that help people such as myself to find our way round initially - advice on where to live, how to buy a car here and registering as resident here etc.
I am here on my own so it is somewhat daunting and though I started a Spanish course before I came here - I only understand a tiny amount of Spanish so far. Apart from that I want to make friends here in my new home.
Thank you and look forward to hearing from you.
Bernice
Hi Bernice,
Congratulations on moving to the Canary Islands!
You've probably found this yourself, but here's a link to some blogs about the Canary Islands
Blog Canary Islands, expat Canary Islands
Also a good way to make contacts is to get to your nearest Irish bar, but as I see you are in fact Irish, you've probably already done that too!!
Also search this forum for info about residency, renting property, learning Spanish, driving etc. There is loads of info here already. Then, please tell us if the info is good, helpful or lacking.
Good Luck!
