Fried egg jellyfish

integral part of the Spanish economy, authorities are concerned about the proliferation of jellyfish. However, it is a wise move to get to know more about the ‘fried egg’ jellyfish and the area of Spain where they have arrived.

The term ‘fried egg jellyfish’ is used to describe the species Cotylorhiza tuberculata. These jellyfish are characterised by their large size and their striking similarity to a fried egg, complete with thin tentacles.

It has been reported that many bathers have been alarmed by their presence in the Mar Menor area, near Cartagena, where they are seen daily and in great quantity. The good news for locals and tourists is that they are not dangerous to humans, since unlike other species, they do not have stinging tentacles.

However, they are increasingly becoming a nuisance to bathers due to large numbers of them. Experts put this down to a combination of factors, including higher sea temperatures due to climate change and the transparency of the sea which makes them more visible.

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Spain continues to be a favourite destination for retired British expatriates and the lifestyle is very conducive to a healthy, happy retirement. Of course, like any country, there are some drawbacks and a key concern for many people is the local tax regime.

It is important to understand how being Spanish resident affects your tax position. Once you meet any of the criteria that make you tax resident here (you spend 183+ days in Spain, or your centre of economic or vital interests is here), you are liable for Spanish tax on your worldwide income, gains and wealth, and subject to the Spanish succession and gift tax regime.

Besides the income and capital gains taxes, Spain additionally imposes an annual wealth tax which generally affects individuals with net worldwide assets over €1,000,000.

We often come across people who would love to live in Spain but are too worried about how much tax they’ll pay to make the move. They are limited to spending short periods in their Spanish holiday home instead –which post Brexit is more of a minefield with the EU’s 90-day rule.

But you do not necessarily need to fear taxation in Spain – some people even find they improve their tax situation. While tax rates can look high,