The Lecrin Valley Jon and Karol are different than most foreigners settling in Spain – they’re young and are looking to grow a business in Spain. They decided to settle in the Lecrin Valley, a beautiful area halfway between Granada and the coast. In this interview Jon tells us all about the region and their […]
The Beaches of Nerja
The Beaches of Nerja (Spain) Nerja is the place if you love beaches. There are beaches all around this coastline and you’ll find all kinds of beaches: from long, wide and sandy beaches to small, private beaches hidden in coves. In this post I cover only beaches within easy reach of Nerja’s center – the […]
What’s it like living in La Herradura?
What’s it like living in La Herradura? Debbie lives in the pretty coastal community of La Herradura (part of the borough of Almuñécar). In this interview she tells us what led her to Spain and how she ended up in La Herradura. Interestingly, Debbie is the current holder of the “Best European Celebrant” award. If […]
24 hours in Estepona (the Garden of the Costa del Sol)
24 hours in Estepona What to do in 24 hours in Estepona? Jaume from Esteponeros.com (a local website dedicated to Estepona) offered to write his thoughts on what to see and do in Estepona. Some useful tips and resources below. If you are looking for a dream destination on the Costa del Sol, Estepona is […]
What to see in Almuñécar (and impressions…)
What to see in Almuñécar About 30 minutes by bus from Nerja, Almuñécar is a seaside community in the Costa Tropical in Granada province. We decided to come here for a daytrip, mainly to see the sights (principally the Castillo de San Miguel – the fortress sitting atop the hill overlooking the town). But we […]
What’s it like living in El Puerto de Santa Maria?
What’s it like living in El Puerto de Santa Maria? I really like this interview. It has a great story of a grandmother’s dying wish and an appearance on “A Place in the Sun”. It details leaving the humdrum 9-5 behind and making all you want out of life a reality. Daniel and John’s story […]
