Vernon Pearce

Postcard from Spain

Society EN ↓ 11 episodes

A monthly magazine programme I've been recording for HRB about life in Spain to where I retired 18 years ago, covering many interesting facts about my adopted country and aspects of day-to-day life for a non-Spaniard. If you are planning to buy a holiday home or retire there, you will find lots of useful background information but I will not be covering the complex visa or residency rules.

Author

Vernon Pearce

Category

Society

Podcast website

soundcloud.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

A July Postcard 07.07.2026

Some current news items which you may find useful if you are planning to move to Spain or buy property here. Amongst other things, I cover the new measures the Spanish government are taking to resolve the country’s housing shortage, issuing some warnings to British holidaymakers in particular about how to avoid falling foul of some of the laws in Spain, warning of an increase in Barcelona’s touris...

The Costa Blanca North 30.06.2026

Spain is a huge country and it's always difficult to know where to move to. Here is my description of the north of the Costa Blanca and why we chose to retire here You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

Some interesting Postcard 'snippets' 30.06.2026

Geographical facts about Spain, the results of a recent cost of living, should I bring my r/h drive car with me if I move to Spain and the driving and road tax differences, Spanish surnames and the origin of the Spanish black bull symbol. You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postca...

Muslims in Spain 24.06.2026

The fascinating, true story behind the Moors and Christians parades celebrated in many parts of Spain, as written by journalist Samantha Kett You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

Retiring to Spain 23.06.2026

Retirement isn’t just an ending of a career - it’s a new beginning! Spain is a great country in which to spend the last years of your life but you need to plan the best ways to do it. You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

Mistakes and how to avoid them 23.06.2026

In this podcast I explain some of the common mistakes which people make in moving to Spain and how to avoid them You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

Spanish Fiestas 21.06.2026

An episode describing popular and colourful but sometimes crazy Spanish fiestas such as fallas, moros y cristianos, tomatina and more! You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

Food and drink 20.06.2026

In this episode I'll be talking about Spanish wine, how the country is now no. 8 in the league table of beer drinkers, the famous Iberico ham and finally the affordable 'menu del dia'. You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

A happy 'expat' 20.06.2026

A view of Spain from the perspective of a Brit who has lived here very happily for 18 years You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

Buying property in Spain 20.06.2026

Some advice that your Real Estate Agent may not give you - from someone who has been there! You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

Introduction 20.06.2026

Why Spain is best and advice on buying a property! You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

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