Posts

June 20, 2023
What are Embassies and Consulates?
Should you look for Embassies or Consulates to get your Visa to Spain? And which ones? In this post, we...

June 18, 2023
(The fun) Romería de San Juan 2023
The Romería de San Juan (St. John’s procession) is the yearly event that opens the Feria de Benalmádena. In 2023...

June 13, 2023
International and bilingual schools in the Costa del Sol
There are many international and bilingual schools in the Costa del Sol. Most of the international ones are British, but...

June 10, 2023
A foolproof method to find a good gestor
In this foolproof method to find a good gestor I will address a topic that keeps many a mover-to-be awake...

June 4, 2023
The ultimate pocket guide to the street markets of the Costa del Sol
The street markets of the Costa del Sol are amazing. If you like street markets, you’ll be in heaven in...

May 31, 2023
The best way to go about money transfers & banking in Spain for non-residents
Opening a bank account in Spain while one is still not a resident can be a bit hard, but we...

May 26, 2023
Sports in Spain and in Benalmadena
You may think of sports in Spain as just soccer and tennis, but they are so much more. Even in...

May 15, 2023
I’ve realized this site needs a place to share useful things to know when in Spain. These are actionable tips...

May 15, 2023
Malaga Public Holidays 2025 – The province of Malaga has published their holidays calendar for 2025, and the cities of...

May 13, 2023
How is the weather in the Costa del Sol? (month by month)
I often see people asking how is the weather in the Costa del Sol in May… and April, October, January,...

May 13, 2023
What is calima? Have you ever heard about calima? It is a not-so-talked-about weather phenomenon that is almost unique to...