Gardening in Spain

THE INTIMATE LIFE OF THE FIG

At this time of the year the trees silvered-grey bark glows in the moonlight. On misty, dripping days, its sheer bulk and...
Happy Feet Competa

An Interview with Ruth Lanslay, Foot Health Practitioner in Competa

Six months ago, I interviewed Ruth Lanslay of Happy Feet in Competa. She had only just moved to the area, both her...
Lieuke Loth

Goodbye and Thank-you

There will not be another Art Walk in 2020. For the past few years, the Competa Art Walk has been one of...
Fish chips competa

A Review Of The Food At Competa´s Chippy

Hot, cold, sunny or rainy, we all love a portion of fish and chips, don't we? So, I couldn't resist the opportunity...
Axarquia Solictors Large amounts of Cash

Be Careful When Moving Large Amounts Of Cash Money In Spain

If for whatever reason you have the need to move a large amount of money in cash, please note that you must...
Competa Hotel

The Hotel Balcon Competa

Recently a couple stayed at the Hotel Balcon in Competa. They were so delighted with the facilities and service they felt...
Christmas Rose

The Christmas Rose

Of all the flowers associated with Christmas, the Christmas rose is the most delicate and beautiful, as ephemeral as the fairy on...
A Will in Spain

A Will in Spain

A will is one of the most common legal needs, but less than 25% of Europeans have one. We...
Malaga Chrsitmas Lights

Christmas Information for Competa & Malaga

It's December and the busiest month for Public holidays. The 6th the 8th, and the 25th.. Starting on the 9th is 'semana...