Buying A Property With An Outstanding Loan

The Madraza of Granada: Spain's First University

Founded in 1349 by the Nasrid ruler Yusuf I, the same enlightened monarch responsible for many of the finest additions to the Alhambra, the new madrasa was created to teach theology, law, mathematics, astronomy, medicine and philosophy.

Spain's Reservoirs: From Drought to Plenty

Following successive periods of heavy rainfall, Spain's reservoirs have undergone one of the most dramatic recoveries in living memory. Across much of the country, water reserves have returned to levels that would have seemed wildly optimistic only a few years ago, easing concerns for agriculture, hydroelectric generation and domestic water supplies.

Spain's Most Beautiful District - The Albayzin

The travel magazine Viajar presented Spain's fifteen most beautiful districts. Granada's Albayzin topped the list.

Spanish Wealth Tax

We explain to what extent are individuals in Spain are liable to pay tax based on their assets, whether fiscally resident or not.

Sun, Wind And Independence

Spain's energy revolution is replacing imported fuels in a very significant way with locally generated green energy, both wind and solar.

Escape To The Country

Tired of the commute? Dreaming of a radically better way of life? Come to Spain and enjoy Another Way Of Life!

Spain - Catholicism On The Wane

Spain is moving away from religion faster than almost any other European country.

Buying a Bed and Breakfast or Small Hotel

Running a small hotel or bed and breakfast operation is a dream for many people and there are thousands of individuals and couples for whom it has provided a wonderful lifestyle. There are, however, a number of elements to take into account before purchasing.

Jobs For Life To End?

There is a tremendous desire amongst Spanish people to succeed in oposiciones, notionally merit based exams, which can guarantee a job for life.

Back To Nature?

The raging storms of early 2026 revealed the advantage of having a concrete river channel running through the city of Granada but should a once in a lifetime event shape the river Genil's natural course?

Granada's Albayzin - From Poverty To Riches

A short history of the Albayzin