The Post Office – Correos
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The Spanish Post Office is quite unlike the UK equivalent. There are no sub-post offices as such. Big cities in Spain have a main Correos and maybe a few others dotted around. Ronda (pop: 34,000) now has two.
Photo courtesy of Correos
You don’t have to go there to buy stamps however, as these are on sale in estancos (tobacconists) and also in tourist shops.
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Correos is a state-owned company. It is one of the largest postal services in the world.
Correos
Correos is a normal business with a profit motive. You can do all sorts at the Correos, pay traffic fines, pay your IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles - Council Tax), pay your electricity bill, your water bill, your gas bill and your annual road tax.You can also use Correos as a bank, to pay in money and withdraw cash. Indeed, they will even deliver cash to you at home. But Correos will charge you. If you’re “knocking on a bit” and don’t have a car, these services are worth their weight in gold.
The post lady (la cartera) has just left a leaflet from Correos in my buzón detailing all their services, mentioned above.
Photo courtesy of FCCCOO
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I’m impressed. This is a great service.
I heard today that The Post Office in the UK is planning to close over 100 crown post offices with the loss of thousands of jobs. It’s another reason why I shall never again live in the country of my birth!
Just need to get around to applying for Spanish nationality.
© Pablo de Ronda
Acknowledgements:
Correos
FCCCOO
Paul Whitelock
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