Beyond the tourist trail: could your dream home be in Castile-La Mancha?
For those that aren’t convinced the glittering beaches of the Costa del Sol or the bustling streets of Barcelona are for them, we like to suggest areas that are not often on the top of every international buyer’s list. Today, we zone in on the landlocked region of Castile-La Mancha. The area boasts of a curious literary history, beautiful nature, and affordable property options.A guide to picking olives on your Italian property
Picking olives from the trees on your Italian property certainly offers a good physical workout in the fresh air. It can also be a great bonding experience for family and friends. Plus, you can share the proud moment you see the first golden oil pour from the press, and taste it on a thick slice of hearty Italian bread.With the rise in olive oil prices, maybe it’s time to grow your own olive trees?
If you’ve visited Italy, you’ll know that olive trees are in abundance and many countryside properties for sale have them. Some of these trees are thousands of years old, yet those twisted old trunks and branches still produce superb extra virgin olive oil.Home hunting in Spain’s most beautiful wine regions
Spain is of course the land of sun, sea and….wine! As it happens, grapes tend to thrive in the most beautiful regions. So, we thought we’d take some advice from Spain’s most beloved grapes on areas to buy in.