SECRET INSIDER SPAINSPANISH FRICTIONThe word guiri is sometimes used by Spanish people to refer to British tourists and expats. It is usually reserved for drunk lads on stag…Jan 29Jan 29
SECRET INSIDER SPAINSPANISH PLANNING PERMISSIONOne thing that local people in Mallorca really don’t like is when foreigners buy second homes in their neighbourhood and then install…Jan 29Jan 29
SECRET INSIDER SPAINENGLISH LANGUAGE TELLY IN SPAINIf you want to watch English-language television in Spain, you’ve got a pretty good choice of streaming services. I recommend you get…Nov 13, 2023Nov 13, 2023
SECRET INSIDER SPAINTHEFT & FRAUD IN MALLORCAIn Mallorca, the crime rate is relatively low. The overwhelming majority of law breaking takes place in the most popular resorts, such as…Nov 13, 2023Nov 13, 2023
SECRET INSIDER SPAINRENT BEFORE YOU BUY IN SPAINHere’s a sad truth: We made the horrendous mistake of jumping right in with both feet and buying a decent house in an attractive…Nov 12, 2023Nov 12, 2023
SECRET INSIDER SPAININ SEARCH OF TRANQUILITY IN SPAINDon’t expect apparently sleepy little Spanish towns to be peaceful places. In my experience, even little villages can be noisy at all…Nov 12, 2023Nov 12, 2023
SECRET INSIDER SPAINCOUNCIL TAX AND OTHER LIVING COSTS IN SPAINBefore I get onto the subject of council tax, I want to remind you once again that I recommend renting for six months or so before you…Nov 12, 2023Nov 12, 2023
SECRET INSIDER SPAINWINTER IN MALLORCABeach resorts are fun in the summer but can be absolutely miserable, shabby and empty during the winter. Country towns enjoy glorious…Nov 12, 2023Nov 12, 2023