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 […]
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 […]
Where to live – Alicante or Valencia?
Where to live – Alicante or Valencia? When we did our tour of Spain 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 then you […]
What’s it like living in Valencia?
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?
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 […]
