14/05/2026
That moment when you turn a corner and a cathedral stops you in your tracks. 🇪🇸
Six weeks in and I’m finally taking the steps to make this official! Next week I head to get my empadronamiento (padrón), which is essentially registering your address with your local municipality.
If you’re planning a move to Spain, this little piece of paper is everything. It’s required for:
→ Your TIE (foreigner identity card)
→ Proving residency for just about anything official
Pro tip: don’t wait on a traditional Spanish bank account to sort your finances, a European digital bank like N26 can bridge the gap early on. I already had mine set up before leaving the US, which meant I could actually pay rent, set up utilities, and other necessities from day one. 💡
It sounds simple but finding the right office, booking the appointment, and knowing exactly what documents to bring is its own mini adventure…classic Spain bureaucracy. 😅
After weeks of apartment hunting, viewings, rejections, and finally landing a place, walking these streets with purpose feels different. This isn’t just exploring anymore. This is home.
📍 Málaga / Costa del Sol
🐾 (Henri approved the route, obviously)
