What to See and Do in Nerja. For most people, Nerja is all about the beaches. But there’s a lot more to Nerja: among other things, it has one of the most scenic viewpoints on the Costa del Sol, contains one of Spain’s geological highlights, and has incredibly hiking in the nearby Sierras de Tejeda, […]
What’s it like living in Casares? (and why you may not want to…)
What’s it like living in Casares? Tracey is a very interesting character. She’s a horse expert specializing in horse care in Spain. She’s also run for local government, which has given her strong views on the authorities in Casares. Lots of interesting topics are covered in this interview. Name: Tracey ParkerAge: 61Country of Origin: UKNumber […]
What’s it like living in Bilbao?
What’s it like living in Bilbao? I love a story about someone leaving their country and, many years later, coming back to their roots. Maider has lived in a lot of places including Germany, Chile, India, China and Costa Rica. In this interview she tells us about the reasons why she and her husband decided […]
What’s it like living in Huelva?
What’s it like living in Huelva? Huelva is little know among foreigners looking to find a base in Spain. But it is increasingly becoming popular, mostly because of its relaxed pace of life and its beautiful beaches. In this interview, Arbora tells us all about Huelva and what brought her there. She gives us tips, […]
The “Tipping Protocol” in Spain
The ¨Tipping Protocol¨ in Spain ¨Don’t be bringing your dirty tipping habits to Spain!¨ The above was from one of our favorite Facebook members setting a Spain-newbie straight. People get angry when it comes to tipping. I get why people want to be overly generous when coming to Spain. They don’t want to appear cheap. […]
Mapping Spain Monthly Recap: October 2024 (the Iberia/Barajas edition)
Mapping Spain Monthly Recap: October 2024 I’ve previously written about my adventures with Iberia: well, if you ever want to know what happens when you miss your connecting flight with them, I have lots of info and tips in this post. And if you’re curious on how I was delayed by 36 hours and spent […]
