Spain: don’t eat the Oranges! On our first trip to Spain we were amazed by the streets lined with oranges. Each tree seemed to produce hundreds of them. They added colour, a fragrant smell, and a bit of exoticness to the city. We were curious. “Why aren’t people eating them off the tree? And why […]
Cordoba’s Mezquita – the most impressive religious building in the World?
Cordoba’s Mezquita – the most impressive religious building in the World? We’ve been to many of the world’s most beautiful religious buildings and temples: the Vatican, Hagia Sofia, Angkor Wat. They’re all special. But if I had to chose the one that blew us away the most it would be the Mezquita in Cordoba, Spain. […]
Santa Bárbara Castle (Alicante)
Santa Bárbara Castle (Alicante) There is one attraction in Alicante that really stands out: that’s the Castillo de Santa Bárbara (ie. Santa Bárbara Castle). The castle was built by the Moors in the 9th century. Moorish rule in the region lasted 500 years until December 4 of 1248 when the Christians, led by Alfonso […]
How to Get a Spanish Non-Lucrative Residence Visa (a step-by-step guide)
When we started looking into living long-term in Spain we really didn’t know anything about the process. When we did some research it all seemed a bit intimidating. Having done it by ourselves, I can tell you that the process wasn’t as complicated as we thought. Yes, it takes organization getting all your paperwork together. That’s what […]
Casa de Pilatos (Seville) – the Palace you have to visit for tiles (azulejos)
Casa de Pilatos (Seville) – the Palace you have to visit for tiles (azulejos) One of the things I love about Andalusia are its tiles (or azulejos). Azulejo: a glazed, often blue, ceramic tile found in Spain and Portugal originating with the Moors who brought Islamic mosaic and tile to the Iberian peninsula in the […]
The Basilica of San Juan de Dios – Granada’s best kept secret
The Basilica of San Juan de Dios – Granada’s best kept secret It’s easy for sights to be overlooked in Granada, a city overwhelmed by the Alhambra and the Albayzin. After seeing these two UNESCO sites, most people wander the Old Town and usually visit the Granada Cathedral. But walk 10 minutes and you’ll find […]
