Traditions

Our journey to Luque, Cordoba

My husband and I were already living in Spain, 4 years on an urbanisation, when my husband who was unwell at the time, declared he wanted to move inland! I spoke to various friends in […]

Andalucia is magical as autumn begins

Andalusia in autumn offers the best of both worlds: it is pleasant enough to relax in the sun, yet you can also explore the countryside and the white villages and the ancient cities and not […]

La Axarquia, inland but still close to the coast.

Did you know Vinuela and Alcaucin are among the 25 most sought after towns in Spain by overseas buyers? Its location in the heart of the Axarquia and its proximity to the lake gives it […]

Luque: Unveiling the Hidden Gem of Cordoba

Luque is the quintessential mountain town in the south of the Cordoba province and known as the gateway to the Sierra Subbetica Natural Park. Although it is a smaller town with around 3,000 inhabitants, you […]

The diverse region in Malaga, La Axarquia!

The beautiful area of the Axarquia consists of mountains, valleys and the coast. The mountains are covered with orange trees, almonds and olives. The inland white villages are unspoilt and full of charm, with typical Andalucian […]

The charm of Cordoba

The inland towns of Cordoba in Andalucia offer a different type of charm than the bustling city itself. These towns, nestled in the stunning countryside are the perfect places to buy a second home or […]

The iconic red Spanish Christmas flower

The poinsettia plant rooted itself in Spanish culture 30 years ago and one of the most popular Christmas decorations. With its winter flowering leaves in a deep red colour, the plant can be found in […]

Why live inland of Andalucia?

Moving to Andalucia – 5 reasons to make Andalucia your home  Once you’ve made the life changing decision to move to Spain, the next big question is surely ‘where?!’ It’s a big country, with a […]

The Secret Language of Hand Fans

Did you know that depending on how you hold the hand fan or its opening, it means one thing or the other? The language of the hand fan is very subtle and was used in Spain to […]

Gazpachuelo Malagueno

It’s not gazpacho, it’s gazpachuelo and this is its Malaga route. The gazpachuelo malagueno is tradition, history and flavor of the south. The gazpachuelo is one of the most traditional recipes of Malaga, of which you can […]