British Embassy, Madrid
6 September at 10:01 ·
From November 2024, the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) will start for all non-EU nationals, including British nationals, travelling in or out of the Schengen area. The Schengen area comprises of 29 European countries, 25 of which are EU Member States. The EES is a digital border system which registers non-EU visitors travelling into the Schengen area instead of stamping their passports.
You will need to have your fingerprints and your photo taken when entering the Schengen area. If you enter the Schengen area through Dover, Eurotunnel at Folkestone or St Pancras International, your fingerprints and photo will be taken before you leave the UK. You will also need to provide either your fingerprint or photo on exit.
You may experience longer queues at borders when the new system starts.
Read more information on the EU Entry/Exit System.
With the Orange Grove Apartment beginning to receive reservations, it was time to get quotes for the Old Stables renovation. It soon became clear that the project was more extensive than we had anticipated. The electric supply was simply an extension lead running from our house, and with only a 3kW connection, that was another issue to address. The water supply was also just a connection from the house.
Demolition of the Old Stables
Demolition of the Old Stables at Finca Arboleda
Demolition of the Old Stables.
Demolition of the Old Stables at Finca Arboleda
Preparation for the new Old Stables at Finca Arboleda
Preparation for the new Old Stables at Finca Arboleda
Preparation for the new Old Stables at Finca Arboleda
Preparation for the new Old Stables at Finca Arboleda
Preparation for the new Old Stables at Finca Arboleda
Preparation for the new Old Stables at Finca Arboleda
Preparation for the new Old Stables at Finca Arboleda
Preparation for the new Old Stables at Finca Arboleda
Then, the biggest problem was discovered: parts of the building had no foundations. Thus, a renovation project turned into a new build. We knew Miguel, a local builder, through our neighbors and hired him to arrange the necessary licenses and start demolishing the existing building.
The opening of a new dog beach in the Levante region of Almería is a great addition for those looking for destinations where they can enjoy the summer with their pets. La Cala de la Invencible sounds like an idyllic place, with its combination of crystal-clear waters, fine sands and the beautiful Sierra Almagrera as a backdrop.
Cala-Invencible.
The possibility of taking dogs to such a picturesque setting is, without a doubt, another attraction for visiting this region and staying at Finca Arboleda. In addition, the viewing point and proximity to a car park make the visit comfortable and accessible. Of course, it is important to remember the need to comply with the established rules to guarantee the coexistence and well-being of all beach users, both human and canine.
This new space promises to be a great place to enjoy the summer in a relaxed way and in the company of our four-legged friends.
¡Qué emocionante noticia para los amantes de los perros!
La apertura de una nueva playa canina en la comarca del Levante almeriense es una gran adición para quienes buscan destinos donde puedan disfrutar del verano junto a sus mascotas. La Cala de la Invencible suena como un lugar idílico, con su combinación de aguas cristalinas, arenas finas y la hermosa Sierra Almagrera como telón de fondo.
Cuevas del Almanzora (Almería) inaugura su playa canina en la cala del Invencible, la tercera de la provincia
La posibilidad de llevar a los perros a un entorno tan pintoresco es, sin duda, un atractivo más para visitar esta región. Además, el mirador y la proximidad a un aparcamiento hacen que la visita sea cómoda y accesible. Eso sí, es importante recordar la necesidad de cumplir con las normas establecidas para garantizar la convivencia y el bienestar de todos los usuarios de la playa, tanto humanos como caninos.
Este nuevo espacio promete ser un gran lugar para disfrutar del verano de forma relajada y en compañía de nuestros amigos de cuatro patas.
When we first got there, the place was pretty messy, and what we now call “the Old Stables” used to be, well, old stables. In March 2004, we experienced our first storm, which made us realise we would need to make some much-needed improvements to the road and accessibility.
We started by cleaning up the gardens, getting rid of the old pool, and spreading gravel around the beautiful citrus trees. We also began working on the “Orange Grove Apartment” by building a wall in our garage and creating a doorway by the fireplace in the sitting room we had a new bedroom. We didn’t take many pictures back then, but the memories are still fresh in our minds.
Our first guests stayed with us in February 2004, and even though we were still building, we became fast friends.
Back in 2003, we decided to shake things up and move to Spain for a fresh start.
After just three visits, we found our dream home: the lovely Finca Arboleda. We bought the place in December and moved in on January 7th. The story continues here.
Finca Arboleda is a safe retreat for a change of scenery.
Drone view
If you live here, are on holiday or staying with friends in Andalucia this is the perfect time to discover Almeria.
Finca Arboleda is the perfect retreat for you. Set in 5000 square metres of mature gardens in the countryside but only 5 minutes to Vera town and 10 mins to the coast.
We live here but the one bedroom apartment and the two bedroom villa are well equipped and totally self contained. Both have heating, TV and their own internet connection.
www.fincaarboleda.com will give you loads of information but just get in touch if you are interested.
You can even bring a dog if you like, we are fully fenced.
Easyjet puts autumn and winter flights on sale early
Gwyn Topham
EasyJet has put all its flights for autumn and next winter on sale early – for a flat fare of £29.99, even during Christmas and school holiday peaks, writes the Guardian’s transport correspondent Gwyn Topham.
The airline said the move will give more scope to passengers who had booked flights for the next couple of months to find alternatives, without any charges to change existing bookings (or to rebook should the crisis persist).
The extraordinary step could provide particularly good deals for people booking in the next week for peak season – and perhaps a glimmer of optimism for some normality ahead.
EasyJet will hope it generates some revenues and forward bookings at a time when demand has vanished and airlines await details of the chancellor’s promised package of help, with the industry warning that most airlines worldwide could go bankrupt by the end of May.
Well we’ve waited two years with Pirkko prodding the town hall and now it’s happening TARMAC!!
They aren’t doing directly outside our gates today as apparently they need a smaller machine, but from the water crossing all the way down to the existing tarmac is being done as I write this. The water crossing will be concreted later and the last few metres up to our gates will then be tarmacked.
No more sleepless nights when we get our occasional storms, worrying if the road will be damaged, we hope!
New Dogs on the block. Our dear Stiggy died last year and now these two have moved in. Mum, Mincy, and four pups were living rough in the area for quite a time apparently. They turned up in the field outside Finca Arboleda and we managed to coax them into our garden. They were all understandably very nervous and it took a while to gain their confidence but eventually we managed to get hold of three of them and they have gone for check ups before being offered for adoption.
We have kept Mincy and one of the pups, Brindle, who we guess is about six months old. They are eating well, look healthy and are slowly starting to trust us. Mincy is a pure Galgo, Spanish Greyhound and we think Brindle is a Galgo, Podenco cross. They seem to spend 90% of their time sleeping and the rest of the time eating or charging around the garden.
Next step is to get them to the vet for a thorough check up, jabs and tagging. That will be interesting. They are very gentle, enjoy a cuddle on the sofa and are looking forward to meeting you all at Finca Arboleda.
