We Bought Our Cave House From A Couple Of Swingers In Spain Yes you read that correct, we bought out house from a couple of swingers in Spain who were moving back to the UK. This was our lovely little cave house in the back of beyond, in the small…
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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 the granite slopes of the Sierra de Guadarrama, sits a monument unlike anything else in Spain. Most visitors still know it by its older name, the Valle de los Caídos — the…
Living In Spain
Don’t Just Research The House – Research August
Research August And Research Winter Too Buying a property in Spain is exciting. I’ve always suggested to people they need to rent before buying, once they’ve found an area they have fallen in love with. Ideally a 6 month rental so you experience the summer and also winter. You’ve spent…
Local Transportation
Bolt vs Uber in Spain: Which App Should You Actually Have on Your Phone?
Here’s a question I get from people visiting Spain with some regularity, and one I’ve asked myself more than once while standing outside somewhere at night trying to get home: is Bolt or Uber actually better here? The honest answer is that it depends where you are and what you’re…
Local Transportation
Bolt Spain: What It Is And Where It Works
The first time I used Bolt in Spain I was in Madrid, it was late, and I’d already been waiting twenty minutes for a taxi that didn’t materialise. A friend suggested I try the app. Four minutes later a car arrived, the price was half what a taxi would have…
Living In Spain
Costa Blanca Markets: A Weekly Tradition Worth Getting Up Early For
The Costa Blanca markets are one of those things that people discover on their first week here and then quietly build the rest of their week around. I know people who’ve lived on the Costa Blanca for twenty years and still won’t miss their local market day. It’s not just…
Popular Destinations
Responsible Tourism Or Party Poopers?
The New Rules of the Game: A Tourist’s Guide to Being Responsible in Spain Let’s be honest. how many understand responsible tourism as a concept? For decades, “holiday mode” in Spain meant sunglasses and beer at 10 AM, a cocktail at noon, and the vague promise to “sleep when you…
Living In Spain
Daylight Savings Time In Spain 2026
One thing easily forgotten each year is the Daylight Savings Time In Spain, I.E. don’t forget to change your clocks. But could 2026 be the last time this happens? Tick Tock, ¡Qué Horror! Spain’s 2026 Clock Change & The Franco Legacy If there is one thing that unites every expat,…
Travel and Exploration
Portsmouth To Santander Ferry Ultimate Guide
You’ve watched the film, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, but ever considered the Portsmouth to Santander ferry as an option? It really can be plain sailing, but see my final thoughts below. 🚢 Portsmouth to Santander Ferry: The Surprisingly Brilliant Way to Sail into Spain If you’ve ever boarded a Ryanair…
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…