More challenging but more rewarding for some, is finding your dream home away from overcrowded beaches and high-rise apartments. Spain is a big country with a varied geography, and numerous places to find your home in Spain with genuine local culture and peace and quiet.
If you buy a home in Spain based on easy access in the summer, you may have a nasty shock when the winter flight schedules are released. Spain is still about the most accessible country in Europe, however, so this week we’re looking at your options for off-season travel.
The blistering heat has gone, but we can still sit outside a café feeling warm sunshine on our back. A delightful time of year, gentle autumn in Spain allows us to prepare for the colder months with a multi-coloured canvas of hues, sunny days, cool nights and many festivals.
What kind of schools are there in Spain? Are lessons always taught in Spanish? Can my child take GCSEs and A level? We take an in-depth look at what is on offer, including five of the best international schools.