Living in Galicia

27 articles

Living in Galicia 25 April 2025 3 min

Water and wells in rural homes in Galicia: complete guide

Complete guide to water supply and private wells in rural homes in Galicia. Comparison between public network and private wells, drilling process, permits from the Miño-Sil and Galicia-Costa Hydrographic Confederations, water quality testing, treatment and purification systems, drilling costs (€3,000-8,000), annual maintenance, legal requirements, rainwater harvesting, common problems (drought, contamination), rural municipal providers and what to check when buying a property with an existing well.

Read guide →

Living in Galicia 25 April 2025 4 min

Setting Up Utilities in Galicia: Electricity, Water, Gas, and Internet

After buying your home in Galicia, setting up utilities is the essential next step. This practical guide explains how to contract electricity with Naturgy, Endesa, or Iberdrola, request water from your local council, choose between butane or natural gas, and set up fiber optic internet with Movistar, Orange, Vodafone, or Digi, with real costs and estimated timelines.

Read guide →

Living in Galicia 25 April 2025 3 min

Festivals and traditions of Galicia: cultural calendar for foreign residents

Complete calendar of Galicia's main festivals and traditions for foreign residents. Romería Vikinga in Catoira, Festa do Marisco in O Grove, Arde Lucus in Lugo, Festa da Dorna in Ribeira, San Juan bonfires on all beaches, Romaría da Barca in Muxía, local Costa da Morte festivals (Corcubión, Cee, Fisterra), gastronomy festivals, music festivals, religious traditions, what to expect at each celebration, participation tips and cultural etiquette for integrating into Galician community life.

Read guide →

Living in Galicia 25 April 2025 2 min

Eco-Friendly Renovation in Galicia: Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Materials

Complete guide to eco-friendly renovation in Galicia: natural insulation, solar panels, heat pumps, local sustainable materials, and available subsidies to make your home more efficient and environmentally friendly.

Read guide →

Living in Galicia 17 April 2025 5 min

Retiring in Galicia: The Complete Guide for Foreign Pensioners

Galicia is one of the most affordable and attractive retirement destinations in Europe. With a cost of living 40% lower than the UK, access to European public healthcare, and dreamy coastal towns like Corcubión and Cee, discover everything you need to know about pensions, residency, healthcare, and the best places to enjoy your retirement in northwestern Spain.

Read guide →

Living in Galicia 16 April 2025 5 min

Accessibility Renovation Grants in Galicia: Complete Guide 2025

Complete guide to available grants for accessibility renovations in Galician homes, including Xunta de Galicia aid of up to 12,000 euros, ICO loans, IBI tax deductions, modifications for elderly residents, current building regulations, step-by-step application process, and EU funds allocated to rehabilitation in municipalities like Corcubión, Cee, Fisterra, and the Costa da Morte.

Read guide →

Living in Galicia 12 April 2025 5 min

Learning Galician: A Guide for Foreigners Living in Galicia

Complete guide for foreigners wishing to learn Galician during their stay in Galicia. Discover the differences between Galician and Spanish, everyday basic phrases, free and paid resources, language schools in A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela, the official Celga exams and the importance of bilingualism in everyday Galician life, from Corcubión to Fisterra.

Read guide →

Living in Galicia 5 April 2025 6 min

Driving Licence in Galicia for Foreigners: Complete Guide 2025

Everything you need to know about driving in Galicia as a foreign resident: EU licence exchange procedures, non-EU six-month grace period rules, post-Brexit UK licence requirements, DGT offices in A Coruña and Santiago, mandatory car insurance, ITV inspections and current fuel prices across Galician roads.

Read guide →

Living in Galicia 5 April 2025 8 min

Climate of Costa da Morte: Weather, Seasons and Life on the Galician Atlantic

Everything you need to know about the climate of Costa da Morte: temperatures by season, rainfall, best time to visit, and how the weather shapes the lifestyle in Corcubión, Cee and Fisterra.

Read guide →

Living in Galicia 1 April 2025 6 min

Gastronomy of Costa da Morte: Flavours of the Atlantic in Galicia

Discover the rich gastronomy of Costa da Morte: goose barnacles, Galician octopus, fresh seafood, empanada, Albariño wines and the best restaurants in Corcubión, Cee and Fisterra.

Read guide →

Living in Galicia 22 March 2025 4 min

Bringing your pets to Galicia: complete guide to importing animals from abroad

Complete guide to bringing your pets to Galicia from the EU and third countries. EU pet passport, non-EU requirements (microchip, rabies vaccine, health certificate), airlines flying to A Coruña and Santiago, quarantine rules, pet-friendly housing, veterinary clinics on the Costa da Morte (Cee, Muxía, Fisterra), pet insurance, dog beaches in Galicia and importing from the UK post-Brexit.

Read guide →

Living in Galicia 20 March 2025 3 min

Renovating a stone house in Galicia: Costs, permits and traditional techniques

Complete guide to renovating a stone house in Galicia: real cost breakdown, required permits, traditional building techniques, finding local craftsmen, energy efficiency, and heritage preservation requirements.

Read guide →

Other categories

Buying Legal & Tax Investment Zones