The Lecrin Valley Jon and Karol are different than most foreigners settling in Spain – they’re young and are looking to grow a business in Spain. They decided to settle in the Lecrin Valley, a beautiful area halfway between Granada and the coast. In this interview Jon tells us all about the region and their […]
2 Days in Granada
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 a Cave House?
What’s it like living in a Cave House? What kind of people live in Cave Houses? What are Cave Houses like? There aren’t many places on earth where people live in caves so we were very curious when we heard that there’s such a thing as “Cave Houses” in Spain. Most are in Andalusia and […]
The Best Moorish Sites in Spain
The Best Moorish Sites in Spain Some of the most impressive highlights of Spain include fortresses and mosques built by the Islamic Empires (known collectively as the Moors) that ruled much of Spain from the 8th to 15th centuries*. The most famous sites are located in Andalusia, in Southern Spain, where the Moors had the strongest foothold […]
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? […]
A Travel Agent’s guide to the Best of Spain
Our friend Anne has been a travel agent specializing in travel to Spain for the last 21 years. The first 7 of those 21 years she travelled between her native Holland and Spain for travel. The last 14 years she’s actually lived in Spain, exploring the country from top to bottom. We decided to […]
