Ordering Coffee in Spain Ordering coffee in Spain can be a complicated thing. Forget ordering a “coffee” like you might in some countries, in Spain you have to know some basics. *Note: when I first arrived I would ask for the standard and safe “Café con leche”. I’ve since gotten more adventurous with my coffee-ordering, […]
5 Great Value Spanish White Wines
5 Great Value Spanish White Wines We drink wine every day and in the summer that means white wine. I have to admit that I’ve often struggled finding a good Spanish white wine, especially in the lower price categories (not a problem I’ve had with Spanish reds…but with whites it’s been a challenge). But I […]
Restaurant laws in Spain (and what you can’t be charged for!)
Restaurant laws in Spain Restaurant laws in Spain are quite precise about what can and can’t be charged to the customer. Unfortunately, most people don’t know their rights. They also don’t know how to proceed if they’ve been wronged. This post covers that. Things to look out for Bread. This is the most common example […]
Our Top 5 Tapas Bars in Nerja
Our Top 5 Tapas Bars in Nerja One of the great things about Nerja is the tapas scene – Nerja has a lot of bars and many give you a free tapa with your drink (something you don’t see everywhere in Spain). Visiting different tapas bars is a fun way of discovering different restaurants, trying […]
A Review of Arte de Tapas, Antequera
A Review of Arte de Tapas (Antequera) Arte de Tapas might be different than any tapas bar you’ve ever experienced. I admit it wasn’t what we expected. Arte de Tapas is an upscale tapa experience. If you’re used to a loud, rambunctious kind of place where waiters are running around with 5 plates of tapas […]
Where to Eat in Nerja
Where to Eat in Nerja We lived 2 ½ years in Nerja and experienced many of its restaurants. Many of are good…but there are also lots of bad and overpriced restaurants in Nerja. In this post (and video) I cover some of our favorite restaurants and other food locations in Nerja. You might not agree […]
