Culture vulture from London with a passion for all things foodie, I’ve spent over six years living in Spain, exploring the country’s diverse regions and cities. I studied literature at university in the eclectic city of Brighton, and since then, I’ve been hooked on keeping up with what to do, see, and, of course, eat. I’m a firm believer in appreciating and learning from local cultures, travelling responsibly, and giving new things a go with an open mind and a healthy dose of curiosity. I try to share useful tips, local insights and a bit of honest know-how, so you can make the most of wherever you find yourself.
Food is practically a way of life in Spain, with a culinary heritage that goes back centuries. The country's gastronomy is incredibly varied, and you'll find that so much of the local culture is best understood through what's cooking in the kitchen.
This city in north-east Spain often flies under the radar, which is a big part of what makes retirement in Zaragoza so appealing. It's tucked away in Aragon, halfway between Madrid and Barcelona, but it offers a completely different pace of life to both.
For anyone considering living in Moclín, it’s a small mountain village in Granada, Andalusia, that has recently popped up on the radar for many English speakers.
In September, the city of Barcelona throws its biggest party of the year, La Mercè. It’s the local festa major, or main festival, and is essentially a massive, city-wide send-off to summer.
September in Spain has a special feel to it. As the intense heat of summer begins to fade and the crowds start to thin, the country comes alive with some of its most interesting celebrations.
Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Família feels like part of Barcelona's DNA. It's been slowly reaching for the sky for generations, a piece of living history that seems to change every time you look at it.
Whilst Spain's modern skyline is increasingly defined by the glass and steel towers of Madrid and Benidorm, the country's race for the clouds is a relatively recent story. For much of the 20th century, the iconic Telefónica Building on Madrid's Gran Vía held the crown.
More remote professionals are embracing the 'workcation', a travel style that merges workdays with exploration by swapping a home office for a new city. Tokyo has been named the best city for a workcation, securing the top position in the global list.
According to a new report by idealista in August 2025, Spain's most expensive street to buy property is located in the Costa del Sol, with an average property price exceeding €12 million.