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 Vejer by blint
Expect to work 25-27 hours a week. A good wage would be 900-1000 euros a month on a contract. What ever you do don't agree to work for 20-27hours for around 600-800 euros!! IF YOU DO YOU ARE BEING RIPPED OFF!!!!!!!!BIG TIME!!!!!!!!!!! Also make sure it is not paid by the hour as adult classes can be small or individual so if they cancel (and they will) you won't get paid! So although it looks better to take a by the hour wage as it is usually a little more per hour, it ends up being a bad deal. Especially around Christmas or June. Many people don't come in December because they don't want to pay for a month where there are loads of Holidays. Summer begins in June and Motivation is low (and again they don't want to pay for a full month because usually classes end around the 20th).
Another point to remember that schools are usually closed in July, August and September so be prepared to find work somewhere else or be VERY poor! If you are young (18-22) summer camps are a good idea.
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 Save the elephants. by blint
My heart nearly broke when I saw some little monkeys down a well and one of them held up a small branch to me; like he was saying 'help me help me, pull me out'. But alas the branch didn't reach and I couldn't pull him out. The memory still haunts me today.
The elephant was trapped in a small square with barely enough room to turn around.
PLEASE PLEASE DON'T SUPPORT THIS HORRIFIC PLACE! Thank you. Leave a Comment
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 where's you helmet, love? by blint
You really have to hear it to believe it. I’ll never understand why they do it? If you are one of these people or know someone, please let me know the purpose!
The other thing is, even though it is law to wear a helmet whilst on a moto; here it is a rare sight! Instead you will see two people with a kid sandwiched in between and a big dog tucked between their feet. We call these people 'kinkys' (no relation to the English meaning!!). Leave a Comment
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 Stone erosion on the
seafront. by Beach_dog
The stone pillars in the photo are on Cadizs seafront, I was amazed at the scale of erosion on them, guessing that they have probably only been there 80 years at most. The wind and sea had scoured away the soft limestone pillars. Leave a Comment
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 Cadiz rooftops by blint
We were going to the 'piojito'(flea market) and I noticed she had ALL her money with her, her passport and all other documentation. When I told her she shouldn't carry all those things with her here, because although Cadiz is safe there is a danger or pickpockets especially at the market.
She told me that where she lives in fuertaventura there is a higher risk of your house being broken into and people carry around wads of money.
In Cadiz this is the opposite, as there is not much risk of your house being broken into.
I know they tell tourists to always carry there passports with them, but make sure it is safe. Try not to carry all your money in one place and if you have a safe place to stay, like a good hotel or flat, I think it is best not to take all your money with you. Leave a Comment
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 Nochebuena flower by blint
You don't want to be having bread and butter knowing everyone else is stuffing their faces with king prawns and the such like! Leave a Comment
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 Los Caños de Meca by blint
Levante is a strong warm wind that blows from the South East. It can last several days and although doesn't chill the air it does mean that going to beach can be unpleasant as the sand whips across you sandblasting you and manages to get everywhere including your ears and eyes. On these days head into the Centre of Cadiz where it isn't as strong to see the Cathedral and other sights. Or even head off to see some of the amazing white towns these days although they will still be windy.
Poniente is a cold wind that comes off the Atlantic. It is often less strong than Levante but can chill the air especially in the evening. It is good for surfing.
Tarifa is especially affected by these winds as it is closer to the Gibralter straights. Leave a Comment
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 my spare room by blint
1) QUALITY: The quality of flats is often low although the prices are high. Don't expect an oven as a functioning oven in a rented flat is a rare treasure. Expect the windows to let in a lot of air so take this into account if coming for the colder months. Door too for that matter. Don't throw paper down the toilet unless it is really necessary as the pipes can't cope with it especially in older flats. Windows often don't lock as burglary is uncommon.
2) TIME: If you are coming in July and August and want to rent a flat then you'll have the pick of the crop if you don't mind paying though the nose for a beach front flat. If you are arriving at any other time of the year with the intention of staying at least a year, good luck. Although flat prices are lower than in the summer, flats are still over valued especially when you can only rent until the end of June in the majority of cases. Lots of people rent out flats September/October until the end of June to Students and then rent them out in summer for extortionate prices to holiday makers from Madrid and Sevilla.
The best time too look for a flat is September/October. If you are lucky enough to find someone to rent you a flat for an entire year you will a) pay more money each month to compensate for summer or b) have to pay a higher rent in summer.
A flat From September until June can cost 450-650 euros a month
A flat all year can cost 900-1000 euros a month
A flat for one month in summer can cost you 1000 a week or 1500 a month. It is more expensive in August than July. If you come for a month in September it is less than July and August but still more expensive than winter prices. If you rent until June from September the price is normal.
3) CONTRACTS: Most people who rent flats do not declare their flats for tax purposes which excludes you from benefits and from putting yourself of the voting list among other things. It also means that a computer printed contract not seen by anyone remotely connected with the law is common.
You normally have to pay a months rent in advance.
Flat owners don't like making legal contacts for one year as it gives the person who rents it the right to stay for 5 years.
NOTE: Finding a room in a shared flat is also an option especially if you are a single person who wants to come here in summer. Leave a Comment
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 by blint
Tap water is safe to drink although it is hard so has flavour to to it which many find disagreeable. All you have to do is let it run a few seconds before filling your glass up. This gets rid of the water which has been trapped in the pipes all day and cools it too. I usually buy mineral water as it is cheap (23 cents a bottle), but when I run out I will have tap water though I usually put ice cubes and a bit of lemon in it which makes a very refreshing drink.
About ten years ago people talked about that during the summer the water would be cut off for a few hours due to a lack of supplies, this has been solved and hasn't happened for years, so if you have heard rumours of this don't worry, it won't happen.
Saying this water isn't used very wisely here and of course a lot of water is used cleaning the streets as there isn't enough rain to do this .
When it does rain the drains cannot take the sudden influx of water as when it rains here, it really rains. This results in flooded gutters and massive puddles along the road side, it some areas plazas and patios get flooded too.
As I mentioned in my accommodation tips it is very common to rent a flat here in the summer instead of staying in a hotel, or if you are coming here to study or work, take note that the water bills are very high here; Cadiz has some the highest tariffs in Andalucia. So check and see if your bill is included in the rent or if you are on a meter as you may want to be cafeful with your consumption as you may get landed with a very high bill indeed. The bills here are the double of other provinces such as Malaga. Leave a Comment
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 by SirRichard
When you are at the beach, mostly in summer, take good care of your things. Thare have been cases of pickpockets. Keep an eye on the stuff, is better to prevent... Leave a Comment
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