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 […]
What’s it like living in La Mata – and how this Expat navigated Brexit
What’s it like living in La Mata Caroline thought she had it figured out. Then Brexit came around and complicated her plans. All about Caroline’s Brexit story…and why she chose La Mata (right next to Torrevieja) as her base in Spain. Name: Caroline GreenAge: 57Country of Origin: UKNumber of years living in Spain: 18 months […]
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 […]
In the foothills of the Sierra Nevada – what’s it like living in Orgiva?
Griet is inspiring. After many years of living in Africa, she decided to make the small town of Orgiva (near Granada and in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada) her home. There she lives in a farmhouse with her dogs. All about Griet and her story in this interview. Name: Griet OnseaAge: 49Country of Origin: […]
