What to See (and what to skip) in the city of Cadiz. The city of Cadiz is the oldest city in Western Europe. There’s lots to see. But I’ll be honest: some of the highlights are underwhelming and overpriced. In this post I cover the highlights of the city of Cadiz, telling you what you […]
Moving to Spain as a British Expat: Daily Life, Admin & Language Tips
Moving to Spain as a British Expat: Daily Life, Admin & Language Tips. Picture this: you’ve just landed in Málaga, keys to your new flat in hand, and you need to register at the town hall. The receptionist speaks zero English. Your phrasebook feels useless. Welcome to expat life in Spain. In 2026, post-Brexit rules […]
Is Vejer de la Frontera worth visiting?
Is Vejer de la Frontera worth visiting? Vejer de la Frontera is one of Cadiz’s Pueblos Blancos Ie. White Villages. Vejer is actually the 5th “white village” we’ve visited in Cadiz province after seeing Zahara de la Sierra, Olvera, Setenil de las Bodegas and Arcos de la Frontera. That’s in addition to Pueblos Blancos in […]
Marbella property investment guide
Marbella property investment guide. Marbella’s dynamic property market continues to evolve, drawing investor interest both for established neighbourhoods and up-and-coming areas. Understanding key trends, market dynamics, and the shifting appeal of regions such as Estepona is vital for making informed investment choices. This guide offers a detailed view of the current investment landscape in Marbella, […]
Why Tarifa is absolutely worth visiting
Why Tarifa is absolutely worth visiting. There are different reasons to visit Tarifa but really it all comes down to one thing: Nature. Few places in Spain have the wild nature that Tarifa does. Winds dominate so you’ll get lots of sports enthusiasts coming here for surfing and kitesurfing (it is the heart of surfing […]
Visiting Arcos de la Frontera
The White Village of Arcos de la Frontera. Arcos de la Frontera was always a strategic stronghold, built on a rock overlooking the Guadalete river and valley. The Romans and Moors had fortresses here, in fact Medina Ar-kosch (as Arcos de la Frontera was called under Islamic rule) was part of the boundary between Moors […]
