The Spanish National Character : Live and Let Live
Spain has a particular fascination for the Northern European and has done for centuries? It’s not just because Spain is colourful and fun which it is in buckets. It’s also because of the stark contradictions apparent in everyday behaviour. Why do they litter the streets but clean the pavement outside they’re own home? Why areContinue reading
How to Get a Building Licence (Planning Permission) in Spain, Malaga Province, and Marbella?
This is a summary of the basic information and questions that many foreigners ask when they first encounter the system. In this article I discuss licences for a new build (obra mayor). Licences for renovations and interior work are not covered here. Call me if you have a specific project and want more detail. FirstContinue reading
Marbella is the best place in the word to live: 10 compelling reasons
Do not expect an even handed article. My opinions are post-judiced as opposed to prejudiced in other words they are biased after having acquired the facts. I have been all around the world and I am living in southern Spain (24 years now) because it has everything……. and I mean everything! 1. Climate: yep theContinue reading