Any recommendations/advice re good/bad banks?

Hi Guys,

I've just made an offer on a small apartment in Cambrils. I now need to open a Spanish bank account, transfer over lots of sterling, and arrange for a bankers' draft.

I just walked in off the street with my passport in my hand and thought it would be a simple matter to open a bank account. Wrong!

They were talking about income tax statements, pension letters and all sorts of things. This is sad as I will be flying back tomorrow. I will now have to schedule another trip, just to open bank account.

Unless anybody knows of a way of opening a bank account online? Has anybody any horror stories with particular banks?

Thanks in advance

Des