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 […]
Visiting Maro
Visiting Maro Updated May 29, 2023 after a 2nd visit to Maro (where we explored Maro beach) Maro is a village of about 800 people located about 3.5 km east of Nerja. It’s actually the very last village in Malaga province when going east. It’s not a place that gets a lot of visitors…and that’s […]
Where to Eat in Nerja
Where to Eat in Nerja We lived 2 ½ years in Nerja and experienced many of its restaurants. In this post (and video) I cover some of our favorite restaurants and other food locations in Nerja. You might not agree with some, you might consider other restaurants better than some I recommend. That’s ok, taste […]
Torre del Mar – the most beautiful beach on the Costa del Sol?
Torre del Mar – the most beautiful beach on the Costa del Sol? I have to admit we were surprised by Torre del Mar. Torre del Mar is a town and seaside resort about 45 minutes (by bus) east of Malaga. It’s part of the municipality of Vélez-Málaga. What people should know: Torre del Mar […]
What makes Valencia a great place to live in Spain?
What makes Valencia a great place to live in Spain? A few years ago when we were looking for a base in Spain, one of our readers (Glenn, who I had previously met in Mexico) wrote us an impassioned email about his new base in Spain: Valencia. Glenn was so enamoured by Valencia that we […]
