Writers in Spain

Not Quite Glastonbury

About a month ago, the local council in Sober informed us of a forthcoming concert. The outdoor performance would take place in the Praza do …

Do you like Mysteries?! It’s 1973 and we’re in Rota, Cadiz

I always find late afternoon a mysterious time. To start with, there’s usually nobody else out and about, except for me, and maybe a donkey …

Fittest Corpse in the Cemetery

An excursion to Lugo, our provincial capital, usually spells trouble. As the administrative centre of the province of Lugo, most official undertakings are resolved there. …

The day I played the Cello – Interactive Museum of Music (MIMMA) – Málaga

What is not to love about getting your hands on an instrument? A bit of an attention grabber of a first sentence for sure but …

Boat Trips and Broomsticks

Last week, my mother-in-law came to stay. She flew in to Santiago on Ryanair, apparently her broomstick was in for a service. Only joking; she’s …

Weighing up the Options

On Saturday morning Melanie wandered out of the dressing room carrying a pile of dirty washing. ‘I’ll just pop these in the washer before I …

Beer, Butties, and Breathtaking Scenery

The opening of Bar Terraza heralds the start of another Galician summer. To celebrate this momentous event the owners, Alex and Keka invited patrons; past …

Greeting from Galicia

How does one squeeze a lifetime into 250 words – oh well, here goes. I left fulltime education aged eighteen and began a career in retail. …

How much influence did the Moors have on Spanish life?

One of the advantages of writing books about Spain is that you have a great excuse to trot about the countryside investigating things. During the …

RENTING YOUR HOME LONG TERM IN SPAIN Pt 3 – Landlords have rights – so do tenants…

How do I know the property I’m renting won’t be repossessed or sold? This seems to be a growing problem. I’ve known several people & …

RENTING YOUR HOME LONG TERM IN SPAIN Pt 2 – Who Pays for the new Washing Machine?

Who pays for the new washing machine? If the property is rented furnished, then all ‘white goods’ will be supplied & must be in …

A short guide to the amazing Semana Santa Processions in Málaga

I have been attending the Processions in Malaga for over 20 years and although I am not a religious person I still find myself in …

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Franco, a Playboy, and a Cat with a Bowl of Cream – Cadiz, 1973

It’s 1973. That’s me been in Spain for one year now. The funny thing is, that if you were to ask me about the politics …

It’s all in the Garlic and Olive Oil

I grew up in Scotland before moving to Spain where I lived for many years during the seventies and eighties. I’m writing my ‘memoirs’ of this time …

A Málaga Expert?

Well, possibly a Malaga expert! Lived here for over 20 years and absolutely adore my adopted city! Run three companies based in Malaga – www.tapasinmalaga.com …