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?
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 […]
Visiting Maro
Visiting Maro Maro is a district of Nerja of about 800 people located about 3.5 km east of Nerja proper. It’s actually the very last urban location in Malaga province when going east. It’s not a place that gets a lot of visitors…and that’s a shame. (Ps. video below. I called Maro a town and […]
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 […]
