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: […]
What’s it like living in Vigo? Why this expat decided to settle in Galicia
What’s it like living in Vigo Holly lived in Vigo (in Galicia) many years ago. She left…but came back and has lived there ever since. What’s so special about Vigo that it made her want to come back? Holly tells us in this interview. Name: Holly GoddardAge: 37Country of Origin: UKNumber of years living in […]
Expat Bases: Comparing Granada to Cádiz
Expat Bases: Comparing Granada to Cádiz Choosing a base seems to be the main preoccupation of every expat moving to Spain so it’s always interesting hearing from long-term expats like Phil. He’s lived in Spain 26 years and has first hand experience living in both Granada and Cádiz. So how do the 2 cities compare? […]
Benalmádena, Almuñécar OR Estepona?
Benalmádena, Almuñécar OR Estepona? A lot of people love Benalmádena, Almuñécar and Estepona but few have actually visited all three. Andrew has and in doing so fell in love with the town that is now his home (you’ll have to read on to find out which of the above it is). Andrew’s story below. He […]
