Why did this couple choose Alhaurin el Grande? Linda and her husband are US diplomats who’ve spent their lives living and travelling overseas. When planning their retirement, they decided on Spain…more specifically the town of Alhaurin el Grande. More about all the above in this interview. Name: Linda TallutoAge: 62Country of Origin: USANumber of years […]
La Puntilla: the best Tapas in Nerja?
La Puntilla: the best Tapas in Nerja? A few months ago we asked people on one of the Nerja expat pages “what’s the best Tapas place in Nerja?” La Puntilla received the most responses. We’ve tried to go to La Puntilla a few times but it was always jam-packed with no empty table (Note: The […]
What’s it like living in El Chorro? (one of Spain’s best adventure destinations)
What’s it like living in El Chorro? Eva lives in a small town best known for one of Spain’s most famous adventure destinations – the Caminito del Rey. In this interview she tells us all about living in El Chorro. Name: Eva KiselovaAge: 35Country of Origin: LatviaNumber of years living in Spain: 13 Hi Eva! […]
How to plan a Trip to Spain
How to plan a Trip to Spain We sometimes get emails from people asking us basic questions like “what is public transport like in Spain?” “How do I book the bus/train?”, “How do I book a hotel and how much will it cost?”. We thought we’d cover all those basics here. We also thought we’d […]
Aljafería Palace (Zaragoza)
Aljafería Palace (Zaragoza) Aljaferia is a fortified medieval palace built in Zaragoza during the second half of the 11th century (completed between 1065 and 1081) and was one of the most northerly outposts of Al-Andalus (ie. Muslim-controlled Spain). It represents the height of the Taifa (independent Muslim empires) in Spain. A UNESCO World Heritage site, […]
Expat bases: Comparing Coín and Benalmadena
Expat bases: Comparing Coín and Benalmadena Jo came to Spain 7 years ago and has experienced both the coast of Spain (in Benalmadena) and now inland Spain (in Coín). In this interview Jo gives us an overview of both towns and compares life in the interior versus that on the coast. Name: Jo BattenAge: 51Country […]
