Valencia (and its highlights) in Photos Valencia is a beautiful city and after spending 10 days here in early 2020 we were convinced that it would be our future home in Spain. It is cosmopolitan and lively, a liveable city that is both bicycle and pedestrian friendly. It has one of Europe’s largest fresh markets, […]
Malaga or Seville – which to visit?
They’re the two largest cities in Andalusia. So which to visit? For me it’s not even close. It’s Seville. I’ll go through the different reasons why Seville should be your choice (if you have to choose). Tourist Attractions – Malaga or Seville? Seville has the Real Alcázar (one of the top 3 highlights of Spain), […]
Getting Your Spanish Residency Card (and getting that TIE appointment)
Getting Your Spanish Residency Card I’ve previously written about getting a Spanish non-lucrative residence Visa. The application is done from your home country and is officially the 1st step in obtaining your Spanish Residency Card. The Visa that your local consulate puts in your passport is only good for 90 days from your stated arrival […]
Spain: don’t eat the Oranges!
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 […]
