Journal
Guides written for anyone considering relocating to or investing in southern Spain. We add new pieces gradually — check back often.
8 May 2026 · Karolina Pszczółkowska
A complete guide to Costa del Sol summer fiestas — Marbella's Feria de San Bernabé, the magical Night of San Juan, Virgen del Carmen and Feria de Málaga. Dates, places, customs and practical tips for new residents in 2026.
12 May 2026 · Karolina Pszczółkowska
British, IB and bilingual schools on the Costa del Sol — Aloha College, Swans, EIC, Laude San Pedro, Sotogrande International. Fees, admission timelines, how to choose and how school choice shapes the home search.
16 May 2026 · Artur Pszczółkowski
A full guide to shopping on the Costa del Sol — supermarkets, weekly mercadillos, malls, Puerto Banús boutiques and where to find Polish and international products. With opening hours and local habits.
20 May 2026 · Karolina Pszczółkowska
An introduction to Andalusia's culture — flamenco, tapas, espeto, siesta and sobremesa, fiesta, language. What to know and how to settle in when moving to the Costa del Sol.
25 May 2026 · Artur Pszczółkowski
A practical guide to daily life on the Costa del Sol — meal times, siesta, August slowdown, NIE and empadronamiento, cita previa, beach the Spanish way. How to settle in faster after relocating.
8 June 2026 · Artur Pszczółkowski
What does buying a home in Andalusia actually cost? ITP, IVA, AJD, notary, lawyer, gestoría and recurring fees — a complete overview with the Luumare Estate cost calculator.
12 June 2026 · Karolina Pszczółkowska
How healthcare works in Andalusia — the SAS public system, private insurance, costs, hospitals around Marbella and Polish-speaking doctors. What relocating families usually choose.
15 June 2026 · Artur Pszczółkowski
The 'Costa del Golf' has nearly 70 courses and year-round play. A guide to the best: Valderrama, Finca Cortesín, La Reserva, Aloha, Villa Padierna and more — with green fees and the impact on property values.
17 June 2026 · Karolina Pszczółkowska
What to do beyond golf? Padel, tennis, sailing, kitesurfing in Tarifa, La Concha hike, cycling, iconic beach clubs and wellness — a full guide to active life on the Costa del Sol.
19 June 2026 · Artur Pszczółkowski
Málaga airport (AGP), direct flights from Poland, the drive to Marbella, alternative airports (Gibraltar, Seville, Jerez) and getting around the coast. A practical transport guide with drive times and costs.
22 June 2026 · Karolina Pszczółkowska
What's on in summer 2026 on the Costa del Sol — Starlite Occident in Marbella, Marenostrum in Fuengirola, cultural Málaga, open-air cinema and jazz festivals. A complete guide with dates, headliners and tickets.
21 August 2026 · Karolina Pszczółkowska · EN
The sea at its warmest, 25°C days, and a coastline back to its own rhythm. Why autumn is the best time on the Costa del Sol — and the best time to view property properly.
Read article7 September 2026 · Artur Pszczółkowski · EN
If you hold a passport from outside the European Union — a British one, most likely, if you are reading this after Brexit — the short answer is…
Read article10 September 2026 · Artur Pszczółkowski · EN
If you take one precaution when buying in Spain, make it this one: before you send a single euro, call your lawyer or agent on a phone number you…
Read article13 September 2026 · Artur Pszczółkowski · EN
No. You cannot legally keep working your US remote job on a Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV). This is the single most expensive misunderstanding…
Read article16 September 2026 · Artur Pszczółkowski · EN
Yes, you can complete a Spanish property purchase without repeatedly flying across the Atlantic. The tool that makes it possible is a power of attorney…
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