Are you considering a big move to Spain in 2024? If so, there’s a lot you need to consider and research before you and your family begin a new life in the sun. But what things do you need to know about moving to Spain in 2024? If you’re moving to Spain from the UK,…
Spain is well known for its many fun and diverse fiestas, if you have spent any time in Spain you’ll no doubt have attended a fiesta or two. We love a Spanish fiesta and attend as many of our local ones as possible! You’ve probably heard of the famous Spanish fiestas like La Tomatina and…
Typically most people will come on holiday to Spain during the summer months, to take advantage of the weather and also to get away during the school summer holidays. But, if you don’t want to stick to the school holidays, is it worth visiting Spain in the Winter? Yes! Spain is an amazing destination all…
As the Christmas season approaches, you’re sure to come across one of the most beloved festive traditions in Spain – the Belén. These popular nativity scenes can be found in most towns and villages and are one of our favourite parts of Christmas in Spain. If you’ve never visited a Belén before, or would just…
I have to start by saying that Spain obviously isn’t the most Christmassy destination you could head to! While there are certainly some cold areas in the north of Spain and plenty of places to find snow in Spain, the Costas are much less festive. The average December temperate in Alicante on the Costa Blanca…
The Costa Blanca’s Torrevieja is a really popular destination for tourists, both international and Spanish. While the town is a great place to visit all year round, it really comes alive during the summer months when people are eating, drinking, and walking the promenade late into the night. If you visit Torrevieja, you can be…
Earlier this year Spain introduced the Digital Nomad Visa, aimed at non-EU citizens wanting to move to Spain and work remotely. This was very welcome news for those under retirement age and/or without a large amount of savings as the other option of a Non-Lucrative Visa just isn’t a viable solution for many people. We…
Spain’s Orihuela Costa is a very popular region for both those visiting on holiday as well as expats looking for a place to settle permanently – you may have seen the area featured many times on Channel 4’s A Place In The Sun! Although it’s located in the Alicante Province on the Costa Blanca, Orihuela…
We recently visited the city of Murcia for the first time, despite only living around 45 minutes away! It’s a lovely city, with beautiful architecture, pretty plazas, and a wonderful pedestrianised centre with plenty of attractions, museums, shops and bars. We really enjoyed our day out in Murcia and will definitely be visiting again soon….
The kids are now back at school in Spain after a long 3 month summer holiday, and I thought I would talk about some of the costs involved in attending school in Spain for those of you considering a move with children. Our daughter has been attending a Spanish state funded primary school for the…
