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 […]
Why did this couple choose Alhaurin el Grande?
Why did this couple choose Alhaurin el Grande? Linda and her husband are US diplomats who’ve spent their lives living and travelling overseas. When planning their retirement, they decided on Spain…more specifically the town of Alhaurin el Grande. More about all the above in this interview. Name: Linda TallutoAge: 62Country of Origin: USANumber of years […]
What’s it like living in El Chorro? (one of Spain’s best adventure destinations)
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 […]
