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Costa Brava road trip – Coves, Bikinis & Dalí



Join us for all the sights and sounds on a road trip along Spain’s rugged Costa Brava. Discover the beautiful seaside towns and villages of Tossa de Mar, Calella de Palafrugell, Platja Fonda, Roses and of course Cadaqués, home to Salvador Dalí’s former house, now a wonderful, eccentric museum. We explore the coves of turquoise … Continue reading Costa Brava road trip – Coves, Bikinis & Dalí


The Walking Museum of The Spanish Civil War with Nick Lloyd



Writer, historian and guide, Nick Lloyd walks us through Barcelona to explore the history of the Spanish Civil War and the city’s relationship with this dark chapter from Spain’s past. Nick guides around the key locations in the Catalan capital which hold historical significance and reveals some chilling stories of death and destruction. He also … Continue reading The Walking Museum of The Spanish Civil War with Nick Lloyd


Speaking Andaluz & life in Andalucía with Adam Harrison from El Inglés Andaluz



Think you can speak Spanish? Think again if you move to Andalucía! Adam Harrison moved to Huelva province seven years ago and realised that the local dialect was very different to the Spanish he had learnt. So on a quest to share is observations and frustrations learning Andaluz Adam set up InglesAndaluz on TikTok and … Continue reading Speaking Andaluz & life in Andalucía with Adam Harrison from El Inglés Andaluz


Loco for locos! Slow trains around Spain with travel writer Tom Chesshyre



Travel journalist and writer Tom Chesshyre joins me to talk about his slow train adventure all around Spain. As research for his latest book Slow Trains around Spain: A 3,000-Mile Adventure on 52 Rides, Tom spent 35 days on the tracks and clocked-up 95 hours and 20 minutes onboard all manner of different types of … Continue reading Loco for locos! Slow trains around Spain with travel writer Tom Chesshyre


Wandering Madrid and talking Cost of Living in Spain



Hola Spain fans! This is a kind of hybrid episode. Lots of sounds of Madrid as I wander its squares, shops and markets and stop off in a few cafes and bars. Along the way I talk all about the cost of living in Spain. I look at renting and buying property, utility bills, groceries, … Continue reading Wandering Madrid and talking Cost of Living in Spain


Spain’s liquid gold: olive oil adventures with Lucas Soler



We transport ourselves to the majestic olive groves of Jaén to talk all about Spanish olive oil with special guest and olive oil aficionado, Lucas Soler. Lucas was born in Barcelona but even though he has spent nearly all of his life in the US, olive oil has always remained in his blood. Since a … Continue reading Spain’s liquid gold: olive oil adventures with Lucas Soler


Mallorca with Gina Vasquez – Miró, Michael Douglas & Missionaries



In this episode of the When in Spain podcast I explore the Balearic island of Mallorca. Joining me to scratch beneath the surface of the island is guide and long-time Mallorca resident, Gina Vasquez who runs Visit My Mallorca https://www.visitmymallorca.com/ Gina talks us through the ancient history of Mallorca and recommends things to see in … Continue reading Mallorca with Gina Vasquez – Miró, Michael Douglas & Missionaries


Sketches of Menorca – deep water, mayonnaise, horses’ private parts, gin & Georgian palaces



In this episode we delve into the curious history, culture and untouched landscape of the balearic island of Menorca. Joining us to guide us around this lesser-discovered island is Lorraine Ure. For Lorraine, Menorca was love at first sight when the cruise ship she was working on docked in the port of Mahón. She has … Continue reading Sketches of Menorca – deep water, mayonnaise, horses’ private parts, gin & Georgian palaces


Spain’s secret beaches, rivers, waterfalls, canyons & caves with Lola Culsán & John Weller



Let’s banish the winter blues with a trip around some of Spain’s most beautiful and secret swimming locations. Forget the packed beaches of the stereotypical ‘costas’ and let’s transport ourselves to secluded coves, white sand beaches, emerald pools, craggy canyons, wild waterfalls and relaxing rivers… Guiding us around these of the beaten track slices of … Continue reading Spain’s secret beaches, rivers, waterfalls, canyons & caves with Lola Culsán & John Weller


How to buy property in Spain



Planning to buy a property in Spain? Maybe it’s a future ambition to own your dream Spanish home. Whatever the case, this episode will give you a detailed insight into buying a house or apartment in Spain and is packed with practical advice on buying in Spain. It’s a meaty subject so I decided to … Continue reading How to buy property in Spain