A Visit to El Torcal de Antequera This was a return trip to El Torcal. A few years ago I (as part of a hiking group) had come here in winter and had hiked from the bottom of El Torcal up to the Visitors Center. From there we had done the yellow trail around the […]
The Best Region to live in Galicia
The Best Region to live in Galicia Caroline Harris has spent more than 25 years living in Galicia. Now she helps expats thinking of moving to this corner of Spain. We specifically asked her “what is the best region to live in Galicia?”. She tells us here…and breaks down the region for you. My name […]
Lanzarote: Spain’s Tropical Iceland
Lanzarote: Spain’s Tropical Iceland Imagine the fiery drama of a volcanic landscape. Now put it in a tropical setting. The result is Lanzarote, Spain’s answer to the icy appeal of Iceland. While an Iceland hotel might nestle you amidst glacial beauty, Lanzarote’s warm embrace invites you to explore its volcanic wonders in shorts and sandals. […]
The best Viewpoints in Antequera
The best Viewpoints in Antequera. Antequera is a stunning city. We’ve lived here a year and we’re always discovering different spots with great views. The city has a lot of official miradors, but there are other spots around the city where you’ll get unexpected views that will give you a new perspective on the city. […]
A Visit to Segovia Cathedral
A Visit to Segovia Cathedral The cathedral of Segovia is one of three major highlights in the incredible city of Segovia (the others are the Aqueduct and the Alcázar). It is a magnificent Cathedral and is the last Gothic Cathedral to have been built in Spain as well as one of the last in all of […]
Is Mijas Pueblo worth visiting?
Is Mijas Pueblo worth visiting? We’ve seen our share of “white villages” and honestly wondered out loud if Mijas Pueblo was worth visiting. We were in Benalmádena Pueblo when contemplating it. But we were only 20 minutes away and figured that since we were so close we had to see it. We’re glad we did. Note: […]
