What’s it like living in Oliva (Valencia)? Having lived many years in London, Susan and her husband wanted a quiet town with lots of beaches. A scouting trip brought them to Oliva, a place they immediately fell in love with. In this interview Susan tells us why they fell in love with Oliva, details their […]
Reviewing Casual del Mar Malaga (a.k.a in search of the perfect airport hotel in Malaga)
Where to stay in Malaga when you have an early morning flight the next day? My criteria: clean, good value, good wifi, access to food, AND, most importantly, easy access to the airport. If it’s centrally located even better. Last year I had stayed at the Holiday Inn Express at Malaga Airport. I had thought […]
The Best Moorish Sites in Spain
The Best Moorish Sites in Spain Some of the most impressive highlights of Spain include fortresses and mosques built by the Islamic Empires (known collectively as the Moors) that ruled much of Spain from the 8th to 15th centuries*. The most famous sites are located in Andalusia, in Southern Spain, where the Moors had the strongest foothold […]
Café Bar las Cuatro Esquinas : the Best Churros in Nerja?
Café Bar las Cuatro Esquinas: the Best Churros in Nerja? Does Café Bar las Cuatro Esquinas have the best churros in Nerja? I can’t say for sure but they’re the best ones we’ve had. And the place is always full of locals ordering churros which says a lot – I assume the Spanish know their […]
Living in Cómpeta…and Tips for people moving to Spain
What’s it like living in Cómpeta? Andrew (or “Skatz”) is a well-recognized Youtuber here in Spain. In this interview he tells us about how he ended up in Spain (it’s an interesting story) and why he and his wife Liz chose Cómpeta as a base. He also gives useful tips for anyone thinking of moving […]
The Old and New Cathedrals of Salamanca
The Old and New Cathedrals of Salamanca Salamanca has a rarity: two cathedrals. And the two sit side-by-side, allowing you to visit both with one ticket (they’re actually interconnected so you just walk out of one into the other). You can even explore the roofs of the two Cathedrals. I cover all the above in […]
