Giving away your furniture in Spain A few months ago we moved from Nerja to Antequera. Besides finding an apartment, our biggest issue was what to do with our furniture. Our 3-bedroom duplex in Nerja had come unfurnished and we had had plenty of room for our things…but we were moving to a furnished and […]
30 Photos that will make you want to visit Vélez-Málaga
30 Photos that will make you want to visit Vélez-Málaga Vélez-Málaga doesn’t get much recognition as a tourist destination. It’s a shame because the city has lots of sites of interest: the remains of a fortress looming over the city, old city walls, lots of churches as well as some spectacular viewpoints. Vélez-Málaga is worth […]
Iglesia del Carmen in Antequera
Iglesia del Carmen in Antequera. It’s one of Antequera’s most beautiful churches. Iglesia del Carmen is at the end of town on an escarpment looking over the valley and river below (there are a few miradors next to the church with wonderful views). Belonging to the “Calzados Carmelites”, a mendicant order where members assume a […]
What’s it like living in Montefrio? (home of “one of the best views in the world”)
What’s it like living in Montefrio? Sabina lives in Montefrio, a town that National Geographic has claimed as having one of “the best views in the world”. In this post Sabina tells us all about Montefrio…but also tells us all about the different hats she’s worn making a life for herself in Spain (English teacher, […]
Our experience renting an apartment in Spain
Renting an apartment in Spain I’ve read how bad renting an apartment is in Spain. So I was prepared. But it still blows my mind how frustrating the experience can be. This post is about renting in Antequera. But it doesn’t matter the city, the experience seems to be similar almost everywhere you go in […]
Why you should visit the Museum of Nerja
Why you should visit the Museum of Nerja We were impressed by the museum of Nerja. The first thing you should know is that if you’ve visited the Nerja Caves (which is a must-see in Nerja) then your ticket to the museum is free within 10 days of your visit to the Caves. See our […]
