By 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
The best plants for a Spanish garden
Whether you are 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 warm temperatures and lack of rain, you might find that many of the plants and flowers you
Driving in Spain after Brexit
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
7 tips to keep cool in the Spanish summer
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,
17 amazing places to visit in Spain
With the welcome news that the Spanish borders are open once again, and tourists are to be allowed back into Spain, you may be looking into new places to visit, and Spanish towns to explore. And you won’t be disappointed, there are so many amazing places to visit in Spain
What items can’t you take to Spain post-Brexit?
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
How to start planning your move to Spain
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
Common misconceptions about Spain
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
By 12 things to do in Benidorm
Benidorm on the Costa Blanca is known for being a popular tourist destination for British holidaymakers, full of Irish pubs and karaoke bars. But, there’s more to Benidorm than drunk tourists and bad singing! For example do you know much about the history of Benidorm? There’s evidence of small settlements
8 delicious dishes eaten in Spain during Semana Santa
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. Semana Santa (Holy Week) is much more about the religious aspect of Easter rather than about chocolate eggs
