2 Days in Granada There are 3 “must see” destinations in Andalusia (in our opinion): Seville, Cordoba…and Granada. Of those Granada has what is disputably the most famous attraction in Spain: The Alhambra. But there’s more to see in Granada than the Alhambra and I’ll cover that in this post. As the title suggests, give […]
What’s it like living in Olvera? (Cádiz)
What’s it like living in Olvera? Olvera is one of the white villages of Cádiz, a town considered one of the prettiest in Andalucia. After many years on the coast, Karen and her husband Andrew wanted to live in the “real” Spain. They fell in love with Olvera. All about that in this interview – […]
A Visit to Frigiliana (and what to see)
A Visit to Frigiliana. Frigiliana is known as one of the prettiest Pueblos Blancos (White Villages) in Andalusia. Located inland along the foothills of the mountains (the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park), it is a charming – and touristy – town of about 3000 people. Getting to Frigiliana: if you don’t have […]
Living in Cómpeta…and Tips for people moving to Spain
What’s it like living in Cómpeta? Andrew (or “Skatz”) is a well-recognized Youtuber here in Spain. In this interview he tells us about how he ended up in Spain (it’s an interesting story) and why he and his wife Liz chose Cómpeta as a base. He also gives useful tips for anyone thinking of moving […]
What’s it like living in Benalmádena?
What’s it like living in Benalmádena? Kevin and his wife left Canada to live in the seaside town of Benalmádena. In this interview, Kevin tells us about Benalmádena and all the reasons they’ve made it their home in Spain. Name: Kevin ClarkeAge: 66Country of Origin: CanadaNumber of years living in Spain: 4 Hi Kevin! Please […]
Why we chose Nerja as our new home in Spain (and why it’s perfect for the times)
Updated August, 2024 Why we chose Nerja as our new home in Spain It’s funny how things aligned to bring us to Nerja. It was early 2020 and we were on a scouting trip through Spain, looking for the place to make home. If everything had gone to plan, we would have been travelling around […]
