The availability of heavily discounted Spanish property in and around prime locations like Marbella and Puerto Banús is opening up these exclusive areas to a wider range of buyers. Leading estate agency Connells and CAM Mediterranean, the property arm of Spanish bank CAM, discuss how repossessed Spanish homes are giving access to Mediterranean lifestyles of [...]
Plans for Alicante’s long awaited Line 2 tram service have been halted for at least a further month due to delays in finalising contracts with the company who will manage the service. So far, only one company, the Vectalia group, have applied for the position. Mario Flores, the regional councillor for infrastructure made the announcement [...]
Tapas are one of Spain’s most famous and best loved foods, even making its mark in the UK with specialist restaurants which only serve tapas. They come in many forms, with many fillings, from pastries and cheeses to seafood, meat, vegetables and salads. Fresh, cooked, fried, hot or cold, you will never tire of the [...]
One of the things that a lot of people look forward to when planning a move to Spain is having their very own swimming pool in the garden. If you are planning on renting out your property however, there are some important things you need to know when it comes to your property. It is [...]
Do you have an idea of what kind of overseas property you want, know where you want to buy and have finance arranged, but don’t have the time to look through the listings on the site? We have launched a new service that could be the answer to your problem! If you are serious about [...]
It is known as Spain’s most ageing village, but Olmeda de la Cuesta, is hoping to revive itself by selling plots of land for just €2000. All 32 residents are retired, except for the exception of the mayor, José Luis Regacho, and it has been more than 40 years since a birth was registered in [...]
If you are planning a move to Spain, ensure that you have all the necessary documents in writing, with specific dates, laws and rights in detail. Whilst many UK buyers successfully purchase a home in Spain every year, a lot experience problems. By ensuring that the whole process is legal, you can avoid the pitfalls [...]
Spain is a wonderful place to live if you want to immerse yourself in culture, and have lots of sunshine too! Art is an important part of Spain’s heritage and it would be impossible not to notice the impact it has had worldwide. Artists such as Gaudi and Dali are world famous, and their work [...]
Spanish people are warm, friendly, and know how to have a good time. As one of the most popular destinations for British people moving abroad, it is vital that the Spanish culture is learned and embraced. Fiestas and celebrations play a big part in Spanish culture and are a brilliant way to embrace the Spanish [...]
Years ago now, I passed through the lovely town of Girona (or Gerona as the Spanish would have it – and, after all, they should know!) with barely a backward glance. But, since then, a couple of things have caused me to have a rethink about this lovely town. Firstly, it is very near [...]