Semana Santa 2027 Dates And Events

Every year, without fail, Spain stops. Not in a quiet, understated way — in the way that only a country with this particular relationship to religion, spectacle, and collective emotion can manage. Streets that are normally choked with traffic become slow rivers of candlelight. The smell of incense hangs over...

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Spain to Cut Fuel Discounts as Economy Continues to Grow

Spain to Cut Fuel Discounts If you’ve been enjoying the discount every time you fill up your car in Spain, there’s a bit of bad news on the horizon. The Spanish Government has confirmed that fuel subsidies introduced to soften the economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East...

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The Pines Menu De La Noche – WOW!

What better way to spend Saturday night than enjoying the The Pines menu de la noche? It’s been a while since we ate at The Pines, and I have no idea why we haven’t been back sooner. We have always loved the food here, and I happened to be on...

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Luma Brunch For Breakfast

As we were going to be in Benijofar, Soph suggested we tick Luma Brunch off our list of places to try. This was a great idea as we would be there far too early for lunch, so we decided to have breakfast. This is a lovely little place, there are...

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Braseria Saoko: Excellent Menu Del Dia

In an unplanned trip out we called in at Braseria Saoko in Albatera for a lunch. We were actually going to call in during the evening, but as there is a football game on, we opted for what would hopefully be a quieter environment for lunch.One thing that made us...

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Royal Decree 253 2025: The Important One For Residents

Royal Decree 253 2025: The Quiet Shift Every Spain‑Based Resident Should Have on Their Radar There’s a particular kind of law that doesn’t make headlines but still manages to rearrange the furniture of everyday life. Royal Decree 253 2025 is one of those. It slipped into the Boletín Oficial del...

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Tipping Attitudes

Tipping. So good old Facebook had a group with a debate about tipping and how much. This is something we do, almost evry time we go out. I’ve previously done an article here on this subject. If we’re having say just a drink, we’ll leave the change if it’s coins...

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