Where to live – Alicante or Valencia? When we did our tour of Spain last year in search of a future base, two of the cities high on our list were Alicante and Valencia. What many people don’t realize is that the two cities are very, very different. Chances are, if Valencia appeals to you […]
What’s it like living in Valencia? Ask an Expat
What’s it like living in Valencia? Aline lives in the beautiful city of Valencia. It wasn’t a decision made lightly, she and her wife plus two kids, had travelled the world looking for the perfect place to settle down. A very interesting interview highlighting what makes Valencia so attractive to expats. People with kids will […]
What’s it like living in the Gandia region? Ask an Expat
What’s it like living in the Gandia region? Ask an Expat Dave lives in a town just outside Gandia, the largest town in the municipality of Gandia (part of autonomous community of Valencia). It’s an region popular with tourists (Gandia has beautiful sandy beaches) but also with expats looking to be close to nature. Gandia […]
Why you should visit Valencia’s Central Market
Why you should visit Valencia’s Central Market Not only is Valencia’s Central Market one of Europe’s best food markets, it’s one of the largest. Here you’ll find more than 900 stalls in a space covering 8000 square meters. Add to that the variety and color: fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, cheese, spices, nuts, and a […]
Valencia (and its highlights) in Photos
Valencia (and its highlights) in Photos Valencia is a beautiful city and after spending 10 days here in early 2020 we were convinced that it would be our future home in Spain. It is cosmopolitan and lively, a liveable city that is both bicycle and pedestrian friendly. It has one of Europe’s largest fresh markets, […]
Castillo de Santa Bárbara – the one thing worth seeing in Alicante
Castillo de Santa Bárbara – the highlight of Alicante I’ll be honest – Alicante didn’t impress us at all. The city is home to a lot of expats and is also a popular tourist destination. It’s why we decided to visit Alicante when exploring different options as a place to call home in Spain. We […]