Category: Living in Spain

LOOKING FOR THE WHITE INSPIRATION… Dotted around the Andalucian hills, merely a short distance from the hustle and bustle of[…]

The Gardens of the Alcazar palace (Palace of the Christian Kings) in Cordoba are really beautiful. Every night at 10pm,[…]

Madinat Al Zahra is located 8km to the west of Cordoba, about a 20 minute drive away from the city[…]

Another Friday lunchtime and another chiringuito to visit…… This time it was Almijara Chiringuito Duquesa.  It is located on the “unbuilt”[…]

On our Friday lunchtime tour of the Chiringuitos, we have taken to drinking Agua con gas (fizzy water) with a[…]

Every year we buy a 3.6 meter plastic blowup pool from Carrefour. It is absolutely great fun, it takes up[…]

It was my wedding anniversary (a special one) this month so hubby and I decided to go away for a few days[…]

The first weekend in September is the time that Manilva celebrates its annual grape harvest, known as Vendimia, it’s yet[…]

This is a luxury urbanisation of 30 villas, of 5 different designs situated next to the 11th hole of Duquesa[…]

We have recently discovered Tinto de Verano sin Alcohol and I have to say it’s delicious. You really cannot tell[…]

Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow!!! Definitely my favourite restaurant in the area. This restaurant is situated on the road up to Casares, opposite the junction[…]

It’s official…… Billy’s fish n chips has now officially been re-named Tim’s fish & Chips.  Away with the old name[…]

The other office junior really did not get the hang of the filing system………..!!!!! DF

The sales are on big time in Spain. Normally, the summer sales run just for the month of July but,[…]

La Vizcarronda is situated behind the Duquesa golf course. A 15 minute walk in one direction, brings you into the[…]