10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE MOVING TO ROTA, SPAIN | Military spouse info before your PCS
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- 10 things you should know before you move to Rota, Spain!! These are just a few things that I learned after I moved here as a military spouse! If you’re planning on moving to Rota, Spain I hope this gives a glimpse into the process!
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The Spaniards are patient with people who can’t speak Spanish, they are not like the British, who have zero patience with people who can’t speak English visiting the UK,. Unfortunately, only young people in Spain speak English, in general. In every city there are food centers and they don’t close until 2100 o 2130.
Well Taylor, I say you did pretty good! I'm a Retired Chief that has been here for almost 40 years, so If you need to pick my brain (not infected with Alzheimer's yet), fell free to ask. Siestas, by the way are from 15:00-17:00 daily even though the stores close earlier. Overall, very informative and you did a great job! Enjoy your time here!
Thank you so much for the support!😊
hey man, thinking about moving back there....hit me up
Hi sir! Do you know of any marines stationed in Rota? We are a military family and would love to get stationed there but would need to swap out with another E7-E8 Marine 🙏🏽
Thanks for doing your show. We hope to be moving there soon. I’ve worked down there numerous times and Spain is an amazing place. We’d love to come back and actually live there this time.
Aw I hope it works out for you!❤️
Thank you so much and we loved your video
Thank you John!
Great video. We’ll be arriving soon to Rota! I can teach you Spanish haha Spanish is my first language.
Thanks for the video!
Deal!! Haha. Hit me up when you get here and we can grab lunch or something!! :)
Very helpful thanks
Thanks! We just got orders to Rota for July 2024. Your video was really helpful! You’re probably back in the states now- but I hope you loved your experience in Spain
I hope you have the best time!!!
My wife and I visited Spain for 2 weeks in 2015 as my son was stationed in rota it was a wonderful experience we want to go back my son was in rota for nearly 2 years and loved it as well
Thanks for the info! There's a big change the hubby and I will be moving to Spain (fingers crossed!) and we'll know officially in the upcoming months. I was wondering though, what's it like among the military community? Do people look out for one another and hang out together, as in is it more of a closer community vibe since it's a smaller port? Just hoping I can find some adventure buddies when the ships go underway!
Yay hope you guys make it over! I think the sense of community just depends on which ship you get attached to! Ours does not have an FRG and none of the families ever plan anything, sadly. But I know some other ships here are better! I’d say as a whole, the community is pretty helpful! Especially in that Facebook group!
In this same boat, we may be slated for a year from now so starting to do my research. We already did overseas once but some things were new and good to know.
Welcome to Spain 💪 🇪🇸🤝🇺🇸
Thank you for making these videos for all of us! Can I ask if you know of any Marines stationed there? We are a military family and would love to get stationed there but would likely need to swap with a Marine that’s leaving (I think). Thank you SO much
Thank you so much!! I don’t know of any marines I’m sorry! I hope you find someone♥️
I fly out to rota in a week and I’m super excited. Your videos been a huge help. Is there anyway you can refer someone to your runner?
Aw thank you!! Yeah! Message me on Instagram and I’ll be happy to give you his number!
@@taylormitchell2130 what’s your Instagram?
@@thecolbsters @realhousewifeofspain
Thank you for the video! I have three questions for you. 1. My family is PCSing to Rota in Sept/Oct. We usually PCS in the summer, will PCSing in the fall really limit our housing choices? 2. Do you know anything about the hospital community? Maybe there is an Oakleaf chapter there? 3. What do you think about Chipionia? I would love to get the name of your runner. It is too early to contact anyone, but you know how it is when you are planning everything out in your head. Thanks again for the info.
Hello!!
1. I didn’t live on base so I can’t really answer to that
2. I’ve never heard of Oakleaf but I can tell you that under tricare you pretty much have to go on base. I had terrible experiences with the naval hospital there. Their corpsman can’t do basic things like take your BP and are rude. The doctors would tell me to basically just ignore my health issues and it’ll go away. So just want to get your expectations in place! I actually did do my dental out in town because it was like $50 and they actually had customer service and cared to help me.
3. Chipiona is fine, we initially wanted to live there but decided on Rota because there’s just not many Americans in Chip. One one hand, that’s nice because you have more privacy. On the other, there’s less English speakers and it’s harder to make friends. Parking is terrible in the summers so it makes it harder to see friends or have friends over. The population literally triples in summers.
Yes you can have my runner! Just message me on Instagram and I’ll send you his number. I’d message about a month out to schedule a day with him. We scheduled ours the day after we arrived. Hope that helps!
Thanks Taylor this was very informative. I would also like the name of your runner but don’t know how to find you on Instagram? We are moving there in a few weeks.
how long did it take to get your visa for moving to Spain, and how long did it take to get your apartment?
Hi! How do you find a runner?
I retired in San Diego and my wife retired also in San Diego
Thank you both for your service!
Will you suggest a runner or two?
Names and number. Any real estate agent you suggest or will the runner know the best agents? We are staying at Hovel Deques de Najera (May 3 to June 4 2022)
Thank you
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What about buying a house in rota?
I am retired department or Navy and we are entertaining moving to Rhoda, any helpful hints?
It’s a great place to live!!! Lots of military retire here so you’ll fit right in!
ROTA. Rhoda is an island in the Mediterranean.
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Great video, what is the sponsor thing for? Will I need it there if the hubs isn’t there ?
Thank you!! So the spouse sponsor will be incredibly helpful. It’s a spouse that lives here already and has gone through the transition into Spain and gone through training as well. She will help make sure you have your paperwork in order. Mine picked me up from the airport when I landed, made my hotel accommodations, gave me tons of helpful info on how things work in Spain, got me a mailbox set up, held some of my belongings for me that I mailed her before the move, etc. So she’s basically there to support you through the transition!! I think she’ll be especially helpful if your husband isn’t accompanying you on the move! Your husband can ask his command about getting you a sponsor!
What about moving with pets? We have 2 dogs and a cat.
Would your spouse happen to be a CS?🤔
John3:16For God loves the world he sent his son for whoever believe in him shall not perish but live everlasting life!!
Is it hard for military spouses to find jobs in Rota?
I don’t know anybody that has one. If you want one on base it’s super competitive. They have laws there that say for every American they hire on base they have to hire like 5 Spaniards or something like that. So there’s not very many on base at all. If you want one out in town you’d definitely have to be fluent in Spanish. But if you are it may be possible! I’m not sure how you go about it at that point.
Contact for your runner? 🙏🏾
Of course! Shoot me a message on Instagram so I can keep his info private 😊 @realhousewifeofspain
Rota is on our list... possibly getting an assignment! Can we please connect via FB or Instagram? I have questions about schools.
Of course! I’m @tayloralexmitchell on Instagram!
Are you willing to answer a couple questions. My husband is retired military and my son has orders to Rota. Contact me via email if your okay with it.