What’s it like living in the city of Alicante? In this interview, Daniela tells us all about living in the city of Alicante. She covers the pros and cons of the city, talks about renting (and warns you about scams to watch out for), covers transport and gives you advice on meeting people in Alicante. […]
Nerja Or Estepona (as places to base yourself in Spain)
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 […]
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 […]
