Nerja Or Estepona as places to base yourself in Spain We know Nerja well having lived there for 2 ½ years. During that time, a few people we knew decided to move from Nerja to Estepona. Estepona seemed like the new ¨hot spot¨. Even now, almost 2 years later, Estepona is a place that regularly […]
Visiting the Royal Chapel of Granada (what you should know)
Visiting the Royal Chapel of Granada (what you should know) The Royal Chapel is one of those highlights that´s so historically significant that it has to be visited. I´ll admit however that it isn´t our favorite of Granada´s highlights. I´ll write about that below. Thankfully you can visit it for free if you plan ahead. […]
Mapping Spain Monthly Recap: August 2024
Mapping Spain Monthly Recap July 2024. Summer is tough here in Spain and I’ll admit it gets us down sometimes. August was a rough month and we didn’t do much (as reflected in this shorter than usual recap). We’re hoping September will be the start of cooler weather and us being more active. I touch […]
Where to live as a retiree in Spain? Places…and comparing Theory vs Reality
Where to live as a retiree in Spain? Updated in August 2024 after our most recent move. There’s a reason why “where to live in Spain” is the biggest dilemma for foreigners coming here. I’m hoping that this time, now on our 3rd base in Spain (in less than 4 years), we have it right. […]
The Best Hotels in Antequera
The Best Hotels in Antequera We lived a year in Antequera and are often asked “what hotel would you recommend?”. In truth, Antequera is a city that’s lacking in good hotel options. In this post I tell you what I tell people when asked where they should stay. Because while there aren’t many options, the […]
Private Insurance in Spain (and why you need it)
Private Insurance in Spain (and why you need it) If you’re a foreigner coming to Spain from a non-EU country, you’ll need to get private Insurance as part of your Visa Requirements. Spain requires you to be self-sufficient for healthcare, thus the need for private health insurance. So if you’re applying for the Spanish non-lucrative […]
