Bill & Eddy, Welcome.
re asthma. If you go down the topics to Healthcare you will see a lot of questions answered for you.
1. Are you taking up residency in Spain? If so, you will get free healthcare in the Valencia region. Depending on your age, your repeat prescriptions will be free if you're over 65 or up to 85% off if you are not.
2. Inhalers can be bought over the counter at pharmacies in Spain. They will allow you two at a time but you should show either your UK prescription or an old inhaler to ensure you get the right one. I think they cost €4.50 each (cheaper than on prescription in UK). Spanish doctors will not automatically renew your rx for 6 months like they do in UK as they insist on seeing you every 3 months (no matter what the medication).
3. If you are moving permanently, make sure you have your E121 or E106 from the Prescriptions Authority in Newcastle. This, along with your residency, entitles you to register with a GP in Spain and get free or reduced prescriptions.
4. The climate in the Torrevieja region is particularly good for asthmatics and has been rated as one of the healthiest climates in the world. Most of the Mediterranean coastal regions improve the way of life for asthmatics (my son-in-law has it and always feels much better when he visits even though the daft beggar still smokes...idiot).
5. Hope you have a great time in Spain. We are moving over permanently either next year or the year after and just visit our flat for holidays at the moment. My wife's arthritis clears up tremendously no matter what time of year. Mind you, in UK at the moment, we are all growing webbed feet so any bit of sun will be an improvement.