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Castillo Colomares

Castillo Colomares – two inspiring stories

The Castillo Colomares (Colomares Castle), in Benalmadena Pueblo, is a walk-through monument in honour of the Spanish role on Cristopher...

Visiting Nerja – a very visual guide

Nerja is a gem of the Costa del Sol, located less than 60 km from Malaga and about 90 km...

Holy Week in Benalmadena 2025

Holy Week in Benalmadena 2025

Holy Week in Benalmadena 2025 will be celebrated from April 13 to 20 with several religious processions in both Benalmadena...

Nerja Cave – tours, tickets, times, tips and traps!

I recently visited the Nerja Cave (Cueva de Nerja) and – wow – it was fascinating! It is much bigger...

Public school zones and points in Andalusia

In this post, we’ll take a closer look at how the public-school zones and the points system work in Andalusia....

neighbor's communities in Spain

The powerful neighbor’s communities in Spain

If you are thinking about buying real state in Spain, or if you have just bought, you have to read...

what to know before traveling to Spain

What to know before traveling to Spain

Traveling to Spain is a delightful adventure. However, it's important to be aware of some unique cultural aspects of Spanish life.

Spanish movies and series on Netflix

Spanish movies and series on Netflix – March is the month of the Festival de Málaga, which focus on movies...

Solar panels in the Costa del Sol

Our positive experience with Solar Panels in the Costa del Sol

Installing solar panels in the Costa del Sol was a no-brainer: energy in Spain costs a lot and then some,...

Malaga - Moving from the US to Spain

Moving from the US to Spain – lessons learned

Every now and then we hear stories of people moving from the US to Spain. Most of them are happy...

Marbella Carnival 2025

Marbella Carnival 2025

Marbella Carnival 2025 will happen between February 15 and March 9. As usual, Marbella has issued a program with activities...

Benalmadena Carnival 2025

Benalmadena Carnival 2025

Benalmadena carnival 2025 is about to start, with celebrations spreading across Benalmadena Pueblo, Arroyo and Benalmadena Costa, where the fun...