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: […]
Teteria Zaidin – a Moroccan style teahouse in Nerja
Teteria Zaidin – a Moroccan style teahouse in Nerja We always like visiting different cafés, bars and restaurants in Nerja. We especially like a place with a different twist on things. Teteria Zaidin is one of those places. And it’s located on a quiet street just around the corner from Plaza Balcón de Europa, just […]
What’s it like living in Vigo? Why this expat decided to settle in Galicia
What’s it like living in Vigo Holly lived in Vigo (in Galicia) many years ago. She left…but came back and has lived there ever since. What’s so special about Vigo that it made her want to come back? Holly tells us in this interview. Name: Holly GoddardAge: 37Country of Origin: UKNumber of years living in […]
What to see in Toledo (and how to save money)
What to see in Toledo (and how to save money) Toledo is one of Spain’s most famous cities. It dates back to the Romans (circa 192 BC) and was under Visigoth and Moorish rule before falling back into Christian hands during the reconquesta in 1085 AD. Subsequently, it was the capital of the Spanish Empire […]
Nerja’s Ruta de la Tapa
Nerja’s Ruta de la Tapa Every year in late May/early June, Nerja holds a degustation tour/restaurant competition called the “Ruta de la Tapa” (Route of the Tapa). For 2 Euros for a beer and tapa, it’s both a fun and inexpensive way to sample food from restaurants that you might not be familiar with. This […]
Expat Bases: Comparing Granada to Cádiz
Expat Bases: Comparing Granada to Cádiz Choosing a base seems to be the main preoccupation of every expat moving to Spain so it’s always interesting hearing from long-term expats like Phil. He’s lived in Spain 26 years and has first hand experience living in both Granada and Cádiz. So how do the 2 cities compare? […]
