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Back to School 2025/2026: What Parents in Andalusia Need to Know

Families in Andalusia are preparing for the new school year with staggered return dates, updated costs, and support measures including free textbooks, meal aid, and subsidies. With climate adaptations in schools and a focus on smaller class sizes, parents can expect both challenges and improvements as la vuelta al cole begins.Continue reading

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El Madroñal: Marbella’s Rising Luxury Real Estate Destination

Discover why El Madroñal is fast becoming the Costa del Sol’s most exclusive address, offering breathtaking views, unrivalled privacy, and world-class luxury living just minutes from Marbella. With soaring demand, limited supply, and a rich pedigree of celebrity allure, this gated enclave is the rising star of Spain’s high-end property market.Continue reading

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Community Insurance Policies

Community Insurance in Spain Understanding what your community policy protects — and where your own home insurance should begin — is an important part of owning an apartment or living within an urbanisation in Spain. What Community Insurance Actually Covers Community insurance in Spain, usually referred to as seguro de comunidad, is designed to protect the shared parts of a...

Pueblo Blanco

Andalucia’s most beautiful villages and towns

Benahavis is a beautiful pueblo blanco, set in stunning mountains and cliffs, with offering great local cuisine, artisan crafts and a respite from the busy coast… but what if you want to try someone else for a few days? Andalucía is home to some of Spain’s most enchanting villages and towns. From picturesque hillside whitewashed hamlets to dramatic gorge‑spanning cities,...Continue reading