The Best Day Trips from Nerja We lived 2 ½ years in Nerja and during that time got to know much of the region. Although Nerja is known as “the crown jewel” of the eastern Costa del Sol there are other towns and cities that are lesser known and just as interesting as Nerja. In […]
Iglesia del Carmen in Antequera
Iglesia del Carmen in Antequera. It’s one of Antequera’s most beautiful churches. Iglesia del Carmen is at the end of town on an escarpment looking over the valley and river below (there are a few miradors next to the church with wonderful views). Belonging to the “Calzados Carmelites”, a mendicant order where members assume a […]
Our experience renting an apartment in Spain
Renting an apartment in Spain I’ve read how bad renting an apartment is in Spain. So I was prepared. But it still blows my mind how frustrating the experience can be. This post is about renting in Antequera. But it doesn’t matter the city, the experience seems to be similar almost everywhere you go in […]
The Lecrin Valley – Why it’s where this couple chose to invest
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 […]
