June 2025 saw Revolut Spain announcing changes that can only make people happier. If you’ve been using an ATM in Spain lately, you’ll know it can feel like stepping back in time — fiddly buttons, awful exchange rates, and sneaky fees that show up after you’ve taken your cash. But…
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Sightseeing and Landmarks
Granada How Many Days? Here’s The Honest Truth
You can go swimming in the sea and then ski hours later. But how long do you need to explore this region? Granada How Many Days – The Quick Answer Right, let’s not faff about. You’re probably here because you’re planning a trip to Granada and you want to know…
Sightseeing and Landmarks
Spanish Unesco Sites Unveiled: 13 World Heritage Wonders You Must Visit
As a young kid back in the UK, I visited dozens and dozens of castles and loved the history. This is why the Spanish Unesco sites are getting talked about today, the wonderful blend of history in this country is often unnoticed by Brits living here or visiting. After all,…
Expat Tips and Resources
The Day the Lights Went Out: Spain Power Outage
Wow, what a day it was yesterday with the Spain power outage really causing havoc. It meant for us we had more time in the pool, thinking it was just a local power trip or essential work going on. How wrong we were. I’ve since seen people talking about how…
Popular Destinations
From Malaga To Barcelona By Train
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…
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…
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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…