Even if you’ve been to Spain lots of times already, we can guarantee you haven’t done everything! As well as plenty of amazing things to do in Spain that everyone should do at least once in their lives, there are also many things that you can only do in Spain. We’re always finding new things…
We recently discovered a new place in the Alicante province – well, new to us! The Santuario de Santa María Magdalena cathedral in Novelda is reminiscent of a smaller version of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, which is one of our favourite buildings since we got engaged there many years ago! To find out more…
Whether you’ve been to Spain before, or are planning your first visit, you definitely won’t be short of things to do. We’ve lived in Spain for 5 years and are still finding new experiences and places to visit all the time. So if you’re adding things to your Spanish bucket list, read on for 20…
Just a short boat ride from Alicante is the beautiful Isla de Tabarca, the smallest permanently inhabited island in Spain. The Island of Tabarca is the perfect place for a day trip for all ages, whatever the time of year. In less than an hour you can be away from the bustling cities and towns…
When we visit a new place we love to try the local food, and the best way to do this is in bars and restaurants away from the usual tourist areas. Now we know more Spanish and have lived here for a while we don’t mind wandering away from the tourist hotspots to find a…
We’re about to approach our 5th year of living in Spain, and can’t quite believe where the time has gone! In some ways it doesn’t feel that long since we said goodbye to our families at Bournemouth Airport, but in other ways it feels like we’ve been here a lot longer. Life in Spain is…
We recently discovered a hidden gem near Elche – how we had lived in Spain for almost 5 years without knowing about it beats me! It was actually someone in my Costa Blanca Facebook Group who mentioned El Cau de Mariano Ros open air museum and we knew we had to visit. If you are…
If you prefer to spend your holidays learning about the history and experiencing the culture of a country rather than laying on the beach, then Spain is the perfect destination as there are plenty of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain to visit. While many people think that Spain is all beaches and sangria, it’s…
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to stay in a cave house in Spain? We’ve visited cave houses before as well as museums in caves, and we’d always wondered what it would be like to live in a cave house in Spain. Since we don’t want to actually buy a cave house in Spain,…
In Torrevieja is one of the most unique natural attractions that you’ll find in Europe, if not the whole world! You may have seen photos of the pink lake in Spain, and if you find yourself near Torrevieja then you’ll be pleased to know you’re not far from this remarkable place. Not only is it…
