The Great ‘Expat vs. Immigrant’ Dust-Up: It’s Time to Face the Music (and the Dictionary) Right then. Put down your lukewarm cup of imported PG Tips and pull up a chair. We need to have a chat. If you’ve spent more than five minutes on any “Brits in Spain” Facebook…
Category: Living In Spain
Housing and Accommodation 
Who’s Really Buying Property in Spain
Who’s Really Buying Property in Spain – And Why Prices Keep Going Up. Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez recently criticized the housing market, specifically condemning seasonal lets as “speculation and greed“. Every time Spanish house prices come up, the same argument explodes online. “It’s the Airbnb landlords.”“It’s the banks.”“It’s the…
Expat Tips and Resources 
The Emergency V16 Beacon What You Actually Need to Know
Starting January 2026, those trusty old warning triangles that have been cluttering up Spanish car boots for decades are officially getting the boot. Enter the new kid on the block: the connected V16 emergency beacon. And before you roll your eyes at yet another bit of Spanish bureaucracy, this one…
Living In Spain 
Velolaser Speed Radar: Ultimate Guide to Spain’s Most Advanced Traffic Enforcement Technology
What is Velolaser Speed Radar Technology Right, let me tell you about the Velolaser speed radar – and trust me, I’ve got personal experience with this sneaky little device after getting nicked by one just last week on the CV-905 near Torrevieja. These portable speed radar units are revolutionising how…
Culinary Adventures 
The Ultimate Barcelona Food Guide
The Flavours of Barcelona: An Invitation to Culinary Adventure If your looking for ideas about what to eat in this wonderful city or where to go for the best Barcelona food either for great value for money small plates or prefer fine dining, let’s grab a large coffee and help…
Expat Tips and Resources 
N26 vs Wise: Complete Comparison Guide
N26 vs Wise: Which Digital Banking Solution is Right for You? Right, let’s get straight to it. If you’re trying to figure out whether N26 or Wise is the better option for your banking needs, you’ve probably spent the last hour going down a Google rabbit hole and emerged more…
Legal and Visa Information 
E Scooter Insurance In Spain: All You Need To Know
Hopefully, this will clamp down on the idiots who use these things with no regard for other road users or pedestrians. What is E Scooter Insurance and Why Does Spain Require It? If you ride an electric scooter in Spain, big changes are coming. From January 2026, all personal mobility…
Healthcare and Insurance 
Free Wine Anyone – Purely For Research
When I saw mention of people living as residents of Spain being eligible for free wine, I thought to myself, I know plenty of people who fit the bill. This is an eye-catching headline, but there is a serious message and opportunity here. Please read to the end. A major…
Expat Tips and Resources 
Are There Sharks In Spain?
Are there sharks in Spain? This is a question that’s been on the minds of more and more beachgoers as shark sightings along the Spanish coastline have increased dramatically over the past decade. The short answer is yes – Spain’s waters are home to an impressive variety of shark species,…
Popular Destinations 
Shopping The Easy Way At Gran Via Alicante
I personally don’t enjoy shopiing, but if you’re the kind of traveller who likes to mix a bit of retail therapy with your Spanish sunshine, then Gran Via Alicante might just be your new favourite stop. Tucked away on the edge of Alicante city centre, this modern, airy shopping centre…
