When you think of Spanish villages you probably think of narrow streets and white washed buildings. Most of these white villages, known as Pueblos Blancos, are located in the Andalusia region but you can also find them in other parts of Spain. Situated on hilltops, these villages are known for their white washed buildings in…
Whether you’re a green-fingered gardening expert, or a complete novice when it comes to plants, having a garden in Spain is very different from the UK or elsewhere in Europe! With such hot temperatures and a distinct lack of rain, you might find that many of the plants and flowers you’re used to growing just…
As with most things Brexit, since January 2021 if you decide to become a resident in Spain then driving legally has suddenly become more difficult! Below we explain what the current situation is regarding driving licenses and what you need to do if you are moving from the UK to Spain. If you moved to…
Having now lived in Spain for 2 years where pretty much every day is hotter than the British summer, we’ve picked up some good tips and tricks to help you survive the Spanish heat if you’re not used to it yet. Hot weather is great fun until you’re sweating, sunburnt, and the kids start getting…
Spain is a wonderfully diverse country with so many amazing places to visit! Spain is the second largest country the EU, with 5000 miles of coastline. Whether you like beaches or cities, old or new, tourist attractions or non-touristy places to visit in Spain, you won’t bet disappointed! You’re only problem might be choosing where…
Brexit has brought a lot of changes to both people wanting to move to Spain permanently and to those wanting to visit on holiday. Some of the changes create some serious issues such as now having to get visas to live in Spain on a permanent basis, while other changes aren’t quite as important but…
We’ve written a few posts about doing research before moving to Spain, and have produced a paperwork checklist for those making the move, but one question we get asked a lot is HOW and WHERE to begin with finding out all the information you need. Moving to another country is a huge step and there’s…
Is Spain somewhere you have visited before, or somewhere you long to visit? Whether you’ve been to Spain before or not, you’ll probably have some ideas of what you think it will be like. This might be from previous visits, books about Spain, movies, or from things others have told you about the country. From…
Looking for the best things to do in Benidorm, Spain? Located on the Costa Blanca, Benidorm is one of Spain’s most popular beach destinations for British tourists. Known for its golden sands, buzzing nightlife, and family-friendly attractions, Benidorm has something for every type of traveler. You might already know that Benidorm is full of Irish…
Easter, or Semana Santa, in Spain is quite a different celebration than in the UK. We noticed that Christmas is so much less commercialised here, and Easter seems to be the same. Though of course there is certain food eaten during Semana Santa. Semana Santa (Holy Week) is much more about the religious aspect of…
