... POPULAR EXCURSIONS STARTING FROM MADRID
One of the best things about Madrid is that it is a perfect “jumping off” point for a multitude of excursions into the Spanish countryside. Most of these are easy day trips, allowing you to see something different every day while still...

Pamplona, the Wild Investment Bulls
You remember (they show it on TV every year) the running of the wild bulls in Pamplona, Spain. Some of the nuttier people get out their capes and stand in their path as they come roaring down the street. Our would-be matadors wave their home made cloaks.

Spanish Recipes - Tempting Tapas Dishes
Spain is famous for its tapas and, whichever Spanish bar you frequent, in whichever area of the country, you are sure to find them. So, what exactly are "tapas" and where did the name come from? Tapas are, essentially, snacks and the word literally...

Finding and Financing the Perfect Property in Spain
Owning a home is not only an American Dream. Increasingly, owning a home in some country other than the homeland is an important dream for those who are able to afford the luxury. For those who only vacation occasionally, owning your own property may...

How To Buy Property in Spain Safely
Buying property abroad is not an undertaking one should embark upon lightly! It is not wise to assume that the entire purchase process will follow the rules we’re used to ‘back home’ and generally speaking there are usually a whole new set of rules and...

The Mediterranean Diet - Oh So Tasty
Yes, there is more to the Mediterranean than sun, beach and wine... there is the Mediterranean Diet... For many years now the inhabitants of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea - (such as southern Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Syria,...