Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2022 9:16pm
Hi David and Jen,
Congratulations, I hope everything proceeds smoothly for you.
Friends of mine pick their olives and take them to Elche for processing - they typically get paid a small sum, along with a few bottles of their own oil, as they only have 7 trees. We also have friends near Almeria who have about 30 trees and they were pleasantly surprised at how much they receive for relatively low maintenance costs. It's quite time-consuming to pick (shake!) them from the trees, but very rewarding.
Are you moving over with a Non-Lucrative Visa? If so, you'll know that you have 1 month from arrival in Spain to apply for your TIE (residency) card, so don't hesitate to ask if you need recommendations for a gestor to help you (lawyers also offer this service, but are typically much more expensive).
Best wishes,
Kim