What’s it like living in El Chorro? Eva lives in a small town best known for one of Spain’s most famous adventure destinations – the Caminito del Rey. In this interview she tells us all about living in El Chorro. Name: Eva KiselovaAge: 35Country of Origin: LatviaNumber of years living in Spain: 13 Hi Eva! […]
Expat bases: Comparing Coín and Benalmadena
Expat bases: Comparing Coín and Benalmadena Jo came to Spain 7 years ago and has experienced both the coast of Spain (in Benalmadena) and now inland Spain (in Coín). In this interview Jo gives us an overview of both towns and compares life in the interior versus that on the coast. Name: Jo BattenAge: 51Country […]
Is Córdoba the most beautiful city in Spain?
A recent poll on Lonely Planet social media platforms voted Córdoba as Spain’s most beautiful city. I’ll get to that further below. I’m not sure Córdoba IS the most beautiful city in Spain…but it is definitely in the Top 5 in my opinion. First, a few images – and a video – from our recent […]
What’s it like living in Alcalá la Real?
What’s it like living in Alcalá la Real Janet and Robert live in Alcalá la Real, a lively town in the Southwest corner of Jaén province. Besides singing the virtues of Jaén as a place to visit and live, Janet shares her experience buying and renovating properties in Spain. You’ll find lots of very helpful […]
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? […]
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 […]
