Why you should visit Cordoba’s Medina Azahara. Medina Azahara (or Madinat al-Zahra) is a UNESCO World Heritage site located just outside Córdoba. It’s a place you have to see when visiting Córdoba (and getting there is quite easy as I’ll describe in the post). What is Medina Azahara? Medina Azahara was the new capital of […]
Living in Spain: Why I would never move back to…………..
Living in Spain: Why I would never move back to………….. There are many reasons why we live in Spain and why we wouldn’t move back to Canada. My original idea for this post was to write solely on the reasons why we would never move back “home”. But after asking for feedback on Facebook (where […]
The 5 Best Daytrips from Madrid
The 5 Best Daytrips from Madrid One of the best things about Madrid is its proximity to some of Spain’s most beautiful and historic towns. In fact, some of them are at the top of my list of favorite towns/cities in ALL of Spain. Below I list 5 great day trips from Madrid. All 5 […]
Is Nerja Overrated?
Is Nerja Overrated? Not a week goes by without me getting an email from someone thinking of settling in Nerja. They ask me what it’s like and if we can meet for drinks so they can pick my mind. Unfortunately I always have to tell them that we no longer live in Nerja. We moved […]
Expat Health Insurance: An Affordable Insurance Alternative in Spain
Expat Health Insurance in Spain Spain is a great destination for expats looking for great weather and new adventures. But for many people, healthcare can be an issue. An alternative to both comprehensive Private Insurance and the (public) Spanish Healthcare system is Expat health insurance. This post covers that. Understanding the Spanish Healthcare System: Spain’s […]
The Alcazaba of Antequera
The Alcazaba of Antequera The Alcazaba of Antequera is the most arresting feature of the city – a large Moorish fortress sitting on a hill above the city. Construction started in the 11th century when Antequera was becoming an important outpost of the Caliphate. But it was in the 14th century, with the Moors feeling […]
