Feb
10 things they do better in Spain than anywhere else
Of course, they can't match our fries from the fryer. They are still docking over the cobblestones somewhere halfway between Paris and Roubaix by the time Greg Van Avermaet has already showered and changed. And we bet they don't have Tintin or Manneke Pis. But aside from that...
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The 6 best spots on the Costa Blanca, chosen by locals
Granted, there are places on the Costa Blanca where English and German are more likely to be the language of communication than Spanish. The white beaches entice so many tourists that sometimes it is drumming. Of course you know Benidorm, the former fishing village that now...
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A second residence in Spain or Italy: the definitive comparative study
At first glance, Spain and Italy have quite a bit in common. Both are countries rich in history, countries where romance, culture and culinary delights reign supreme. But remove the superficial scratch layer and the differences are exposed. This is all the more...
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4 testimonials from Flemings who moved to Spain last year
You want to move to sunny Spain? You are far from being the only one! We spoke with four Flemish couples who took the plunge in 2017. Four generations, from young to old: Brenda and Roel are young freelance translators living in Alicante For Brenda and Roel (both 34),...
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Living on Costa Blanca or Costa del Sol? A comparison
Spain's east and south coast has no fewer than eleven Costa's - from the Costa Brava on the border with France to the Costa de la Luz near Portugal, eleven strips of sun, sea, beach and big glasses of sangria that seemingly never run out. Of those 11, Costa Blanca and...
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Why investing in Spain is a GOLD business
During the first 10 months of 2017, foreigners bought on the upside 66,190 homes in Spain. Especially the British, the French and the Germans invest in Spain and come to live or stay there en masse, but after those three European great nations come the Belgians. And there are...
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Buying a house, apartment or villa in Spain: what to look out for
A home of your own, a place under the Spanish sun? Yes, admittedly, it sounds like music to the ears . But it is not a purchase you tread lightly over. You are about to spend a lot of money, so the necessary homework is necessary. At the risk of kicking in a wide open door,...
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Give me sunshine every day: living in Spain is heavenly and for these 8 reasons
"I love dancing and music / Eviva España." Who can't croak along with Samantha's legendary cracker? The Antwerp nightingale didn't even have to live in Spain to see the red-and-yellow Spanish light in 1971. We wholeheartedly agree with her. Because even if you haven't danced...
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