The Alcázar of Segovia – one of Spain’s most beautiful castles The Alcázar of Segovia (ie. Fortress of Segovia) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the highlights of Segovia. It is one of Spain’s most impressive castles and, interestingly enough, it is also one of the castles* that inspired the design of Cinderella’s Castle […]
Benalmádena, Almuñécar OR Estepona?
Benalmádena, Almuñécar OR Estepona? A lot of people love Benalmádena, Almuñécar and Estepona but few have actually visited all three. Andrew has and in doing so fell in love with the town that is now his home (you’ll have to read on to find out which of the above it is). Andrew’s story below. He […]
Why did this couple choose Cádiz?
Why did this couple choose Cádiz? Toni and Roberto are a bit different – they have a base in Northern Italy but also wanted a Spanish base where they could spend the winter months. Why did they chose Cádiz? All about that in this post. Name: Toni HiltonCountry of Origin: USA / ItalyNumber of years […]
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza)
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza) The Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza is considered both one of the top Cathedrals as well as one of the most famous religious buildings in Spain. The Basilica worships the Virgin Mary, under her title Our Lady of the Pillar, as the Mother of […]
Visiting the beautiful city of Burgos
Visiting the beautiful city of Burgos Burgos is a historic city, having been the capital of the unified kingdom of Castile and León for five centuries. It has one of Spain’s Top 10 Cathedrals and is also an important stop on the Camino de Santiago (the Way of Saint James in English), the pilgrimage trail […]
What’s it like living in Tarifa? (and why this couple is ready to move on…)
What’s it like living in Tarifa? Enrique (from Mexico) and Sophie (from Germany) recently moved to Tarifa after many years in Berlin. Enrique tells us why they chose Tarifa… and explains the reasons why they are ready to move somewhere else. Name: Enrique G de la GAge: 42Country of Origin: MexicoNumber of years living in […]
