Tag: Letter from the Atlantic

Chick Peas or Coco Pops for Breakfast?

I have rarely given chickpeas much thought. I know that I like them and, as vegetarians, we have regularly used them in our meals...

Sunbeds R Us

I am often told that Brits on holiday like nothing better than to get out of bed long before their all-inclusive breakfast has even...

The Cost of Expats Dying

With the exception of articles about receiving British television in Spain, the most popular article on my ‘Living in Spain and the Canary Islands’...

Just Nuts About Almonds

We know that Spring has arrived in the Canary Islands when we see the first flush of flowers on the many magnificent almond trees...

“Do You Speak English?”

I wonder if anyone has made a New Year’s resolution to learn a new language? I admire any expats who make a determined effort...

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Tuesday is a Local Holiday – Virgin of Carmen

Tuesday 16 July is one of the most popular...

You can’t be Serious

‘He is on about food again ...’ We all like...

Small Towns Get Help for Citizen Participation and Transparency Projects

This year, the Alicante Provincial Council will subsidise a...

Torrevieja Hopes for Green Flag

Torrevieja City Council and 168 local hospitality establishments will...