Heading from Malaga to Barcelona by train? Smart move. You’re skipping the cattle call at the airport and choosing the scenic, stress-free option — and trust me, when you’re dealing with two of Spain’s hottest destinations, you want the ride to be part of the adventure, not just a grotty…
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Travel and Exploration
The Spain Dangerous Animals List
We have put together our Spain dangerous animals list, for those of you who do actually venture away from the bars, sunbeds and restaurants. Spain’s wildlife can turn a peaceful stroll into a thrilling adventure. Beware of Asp Vipers hidden in rocky terrains and the Mediterranean Black Widow lurking in…
Festivals and Traditions
Semana Santa 2025 In Spain Ultimate Guide
If you’re planning a spring trip to Spain in 2025, you may find yourself in the middle of something quite extraordinary. Semana Santa 2025, or Holy Week, takes place from 13th to 20th April, and it’s one of the most culturally rich and emotionally powerful times to visit the country….
Popular Destinations
How Much Is Taxi From Alicante Airport To Benidorm
How Much Is Taxi From Alicante Airport To Benidorm? (And Which Ride Isn’t a Complete Faff) Ah, Benidorm. Land of sunburnt Brits, suspiciously cheap sangria, and beach towels marking sun loungers at dawn like it’s some sort of Mediterranean Hunger Games. But before you can wade into that glorious madness,…
Popular Destinations
City Sightseeing Seville By Bus
Right, it’s knowledge that Soph and I love to explore by hop on hop off buses. We’ve done it in places like Vegas in August, Singapore and numerous other cities, so I decided to go city sightseeing Seville during our May escapade to Andalusia. And blimey, what a treat! May…
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 a coffee at one of the many coffee shops, when a group of 14 came riding past, down the main road. Sat there upright and 2 abreast, ignoring the 15 cars, vans…
Casual Eateries and Cafés
Tapas In Dolores
A kind of impromptu decision to try some new places for tapas in Dolores We were going to be passing through the town of Dolores while out on our travels, and as we often do, we said instead of a menu del dia, we’d have some various tapas dishes instead….
Casual Eateries and Cafés
Cafe Velacho Guardamar For Lunch
There’s nothing better in February, to be sat outdoors at Cafe Velacho Guardamar De Segura, in a teeshirt, enjoying a bite to eat in the sun, overlooking the beach, as we did last week. We started off with me ordering a cafe con leche, while Soph had a black tea….
Spanish Cuisine and Recipes
Facts About Spanish Pork
The Spanish pork industry is a cornerstone of the nation’s agricultural sector, representing over 40% of final livestock production. It encompasses approximately 86,500 farms and 2,600 processors, with production primarily concentrated in Catalonia, Aragon, and Castile & Leon. This is a staple meat here in Spain and is actually very…
Expat Tips and Resources
Best VPN For Spain
When we first moved across to Murcia, one of our aims was to find a great vpn for Spain usage. We used Nord in the UK and also when we travelled abroad. We also like their NordPass security range too. Using a VPN in Spain is a wise decision if…