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5 Tips on Using ATMs in Spain

How do you travel? Credit / debit card or local currency? Lots of people think it’s better to take cash out of local ATMs when you arrive at your destination, in order to save on exchange fees and credit card fees. Others prefer using a credit card while traveling...

ATM Travel Cards

Travel cards offer good options for avoiding fees when withdrawing cash from ATMs. The three types of travel cards are prepaid travel cards, debit travel cards, and credit travel cards. Tip: Spread your travel money across a couple of accounts so you won’t be caught...

Eye on Benidorm

We have had our eye on Benidorm for some time now. After living in Spain for the past 9 years, we finally got there and we were surprised! We have only seen Benidorm from the highway, while travelling by BlaBlaCar. Recently, Alicante offered free Tram service on...

Vuelta a España 2022 in Alicante

On August 30, the Stage 10 of La Vuelta a España 2022 finishes in Alicante City. The three Grand Tours in bicycle racing are Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España. Lucky for those in Alicante City on August 30, you will be able to watch Stage 10...

Savoring Spain: Exploring the Culture and Cuisine of Mealtimes and Siesta

Ah, mealtimes in Spain! Let me tell you, it’s a whole different world out here. First of all, forget about the usual breakfast, lunch, and dinner routine. Spanish people have their own unique mealtimes that will make your head spin (but in a good way). 5 meals a...