A recent poll on Lonely Planet social media platforms voted Córdoba as Spain’s most beautiful city. I’ll get to that further below. I’m not sure Córdoba IS the most beautiful city in Spain…but it is definitely in the Top 5 in my opinion. First, a few images – and a video – from our recent […]
The Alcazaba of Malaga
The Alcazaba of Malaga Built between 1057 and 1063 by the Moors, the Alcazaba of Malaga was, at its height, comparable to Granada’s Alhambra in terms of its splendour and the impressiveness of its fortifications. The Alcazaba is located at the foot of Mount Gibralfaro and overlooks the city of Malaga. A huge citadel, it […]
What’s it like living in La Mata – and how this Expat navigated Brexit
What’s it like living in La Mata Caroline thought she had it figured out. Then Brexit came around and complicated her plans. All about Caroline’s Brexit story…and why she chose La Mata (right next to Torrevieja) as her base in Spain. Name: Caroline GreenAge: 57Country of Origin: UKNumber of years living in Spain: 18 months […]
Nerja’s Ruta de Tapa: summarizing the good and the bad…
I wrote about Nerja’s Ruta de Tapa a couple of weeks ago. It had just started and we were excited to have our first “Ruta de Tapa” experience. The final day was last Sunday (June 12). With it being finished I thought I’d reflect on the experience and also tell you the restaurant most deserving […]
What’s it like living in Alcalá la Real?
What’s it like living in Alcalá la Real Janet and Robert live in Alcalá la Real, a lively town in the Southwest corner of Jaén province. Besides singing the virtues of Jaén as a place to visit and live, Janet shares her experience buying and renovating properties in Spain. You’ll find lots of very helpful […]
In the foothills of the Sierra Nevada – what’s it like living in Orgiva?
Griet is inspiring. After many years of living in Africa, she decided to make the small town of Orgiva (near Granada and in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada) her home. There she lives in a farmhouse with her dogs. All about Griet and her story in this interview. Name: Griet OnseaAge: 49Country of Origin: […]
