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A winter wonderland by the Sea

A winter wonderland by the Sea

In summer we spend most of our time outside, but what do residents do here in the winter, when the temperatures fall and the days are shorter? At this time of year some of my friends leave their second homes and head back to Britain to spend the festive season with their families. In the south of Spain it is often the case that the family from Britain come to spend this season in Spain with their loved ones, but up here in Catalonia expat number have dwindled and most of the buzzing seaside resorts have closed down. There are a few tourists wandering through but things remain pretty quiet unti
The Spanish love a lottery!

The Spanish love a lottery!

Find homes in Spain via our property portal. A little gamble at Christmas could get you a big fat payday. This is what the Spanish are banking on when they switch on their TVs at Christmas to watch the El Gordo lottery draw.  
Shopping in Spain

Shopping in Spain

Find homes in Spain via our property portal. If you’re one of those people who leave Christmas shopping to the last minute, you’ll feel right at home in Spain! Traditions are changing fast though, with Spain coming into line with global shopping habits  
Spain’s new austerity budget – where will it hit you?

Spain’s new austerity budget – where will it hit you?

Find homes in Spain via our property portal. The new Spanish government has finally managed to announce a budget and it’s good news if you are on the minimum wage or read books online while drinking wine. It’s bad news for almost everyone else though  

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