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Clubbing In Mallorca Ultimate Guide
Hello, Emma here, coming at you from my sunny terrace in Javea. Churro is currently destroying what I…
- Festivals and Traditions
Semana Santa 2027 Dates And Events
Every year, without fail, Spain stops. Not in a quiet, understated way — in the way that only…
- Living In Spain
Biting Insects In Spain To Watch Out For
Want to know which of the Biting Insects In Spain can cause you pain or infection? Read on...
- Legal and Visa Information
Electric Bikes In Spain & The Law
Love them or loathe them, electric bikes in Spain are everywhere. I was with friends in Catral having…
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The Best Curry In The Vega Baja
First, this is my opinion on the best curry in the Vega Baja, as with any food recommendation,…
- Living In Spain
We Bought Our House From Swingers In Spain – WOW
We Bought Our Cave House From A Couple Of Swingers In Spain Yes you read that correct, we…
- Tapas Bars
Ruta De La Tapa 2026 In Catral
Ruta de la Tapa 2026 Catral – Two Days of Tapas, Drinks and Plenty of Fun If there…
- Living In Spain
New DGT Traffic Laws From October 1, 2026
October 1st 2026 Sees updated And New DGT Traffic Laws We are going to look at the New…
- Popular Destinations
Córdoba Patios: A Guide to San Basilio’s Flower-Filled Courtyards
The Córdoba Patios: How to Visit San Basilio’s Flower-Filled Courtyards, During and Beyond the May Festival There are…
- Culinary Adventures
International Tapas Day Torrevieja 2026
International Tapas Day Torrevieja 2026 – €3.50 Tapas & Drinks Fancy spending a Saturday wandering around Torrevieja eating…
Living in Spain
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We Bought Our House From Swingers In Spain – WOW
We Bought Our Cave House From A Couple Of Swingers In Spain Yes you read that correct, we…
- Living In Spain
New DGT Traffic Laws From October 1, 2026
October 1st 2026 Sees updated And New DGT Traffic Laws We are going to look at the New…
- Legal and Visa Information
Lost Your TIE Card in Spain? Here’s Exactly What to Do
How To Replace Your Lost Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero Losing your TIE card in Spain (Tarjeta de…
Food & tapas
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The Best Curry In The Vega Baja
First, this is my opinion on the best curry in the Vega Baja, as with any food recommendation,…
- Tapas Bars
Ruta De La Tapa 2026 In Catral
Ruta de la Tapa 2026 Catral – Two Days of Tapas, Drinks and Plenty of Fun If there…
- Culinary Adventures
International Tapas Day Torrevieja 2026
International Tapas Day Torrevieja 2026 – €3.50 Tapas & Drinks Fancy spending a Saturday wandering around Torrevieja eating…
Culture & lifestyle
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Valle de Cuelgamuros The Amazing History
Valle de Cuelgamuros: The History Behind Spain’s Most Controversial Monument Roughly 50 kilometres northwest of Madrid, carved into…
- Culture and Lifestyle
The Carro de la Compra: Why Spain’s Humble Shopping Trolley Became a Cultural Icon
Spend any amount of time walking through a Spanish town in the late morning, and you’ll spot them…
- Living In Spain
The Great Grocery Divide: Comparing UK and Spanish Supermarkets
I’m comparing UK and Spanish supermarkets here and adding a bit of an insight on how shopping differs…
Travel in Spain
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Córdoba Patios: A Guide to San Basilio’s Flower-Filled Courtyards
The Córdoba Patios: How to Visit San Basilio’s Flower-Filled Courtyards, During and Beyond the May Festival There are…
- Culture and Lifestyle
Valle de Cuelgamuros The Amazing History
Valle de Cuelgamuros: The History Behind Spain’s Most Controversial Monument Roughly 50 kilometres northwest of Madrid, carved into…
- Travel and Exploration
Beautiful Sitges Spain Beaches You Can’t Miss
Ask any local where the cool kids go to the beach near Barcelona, and they’ll say one word…
I'm Dave, a Brit who has lived in Spain for over a decade, in Murcia, Valencia and Andalusia, and now calls Catral on the Costa Blanca home. I write honest, practical guides to living, eating and travelling in Spain, based on what actually happens here rather than what the brochures say.
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