A new environmental rule (El Distintivo Ambiental DGT in Spanish) is coming into effect for drivers in Spain but it doesn’t seem to have been publicised much until the last minute, so if this is news to you read on… From 1st January 2023 all Spanish registered vehicles must have an eco-sticker classifying it’s emission…
This year will be our fourth Christmas in Spain and we have definitely noticed some differences in how the holiday is celebrated. It’s been really interesting to see the different things that other nationalities do during the festive season, and we now have a mixture of Christmas traditions from both the UK and Spain. Whether…
With the Christmas season approaching we thought we’d share some information about the delicious foods that are eaten in Spain during the festive season so you can add some of these into your Christmas plans. Christmas in Spain is much less commercialised than in the UK, and features a lot of big family celebrations. As…
There are definitely some big differences between Christmas in the UK and Spain, and when the sun is shining and you’re missing your usual traditions it can sometimes not feel evey Christmassy. So if you’re a Brit spending Christmas in Spain, and are missing some of your favourite Christmas home comforts, here’s some tips on…
Christmas in Spain is definitely different to in the UK, but that doesn’t mean its not still lots of fun! There is plenty to do, both the traditional festive things you’re used to as well as new traditions and celebrations. All with the added benefit of sun! If you’re spending Christmas in Spain and are…
We get a lot of people messaging us on social media asking about Non-Lucrative Visas (NLVs). While we know the details and have produced a guide to help Brits apply for the non lucrative visa, we don’t have personal experience of applying for an NLV as we moved to Spain before Brexit. For that reason…
We’ve been living in Spain for almost 4 years now and while we absolutely love our lives here, we won’t pretend that it’s all been a bed of roses. As with any big changes, there are both pros and cons when it comes to living in Spain and it’s important to consider both sides when…
Sometimes we decide to get away from the Costa Blanca and explore other areas in Spain, and the region of Andalucía is a beautiful part of Spain. One of the best places in Andalucía to visit is the beach town of Mojácar. We’ve visited Mojácar in Andalucía a couple of times now, it’s only a…
Beach days and exploring villages are great ways to enjoy time on the Costa Blanca, but there’s also plenty more unusual activities to pass the time. If you have teenagers to try and entertain, or just fancy something a bit different, we’ve put together a list of some of the more unusual things to do…
We’re getting on for 3.5 years of living in Spain, and have only been back to the UK for a few days in that time. We try to embrace everything about our new Spanish life as much as possible, but while a life full of sunshine and paella is amazing, there are of course plenty…
