5 White Villages to Visit from Ronda Ronda is the largest of Andalusia’s famous white villages. It a place that gets a lot of day trippers due to its proximity to Seville and Malaga. But Ronda also makes for a great base to explore the region due to its proximity to some of Spain’s most […]
What’s it like living in the city of Alicante?
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 […]
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. […]
