Notes from the coast.
Orientation for international buyers making a home in Spain and along the Mediterranean - what we have learned, shared plainly.
8 November 2026
Why Barcelona remains one of Europe's most attractive cities to live in
Sea, light, connections and a city that is choosing its residents. Why Barcelona still ranks among Europe's best places to live in 2026, and what that means for anyone thinking of making a home here.
Why Barcelona remains one of Europe's most attractive cities to live in
8 November 2026
Beyond the apartment: discovering the architecture of Barcelona
In 2026, Barcelona has been World Capital of Architecture. A walk through seven centuries of building, from Santa Maria del Mar to Torre Glòries, and what to look for in the architecture of a home.
Beyond the apartment: discovering the architecture of Barcelona
8 November 2026
From Port Vell to Diagonal Mar: two ways to live by the sea in Barcelona
Barcelona has more than one seafront. The old harbour of Port Vell and the open beaches of Diagonal Mar offer two very different ways of living by the sea, and each suits a different life.
From Port Vell to Diagonal Mar: two ways to live by the sea in Barcelona
15 July 2026
Establishing a European base: what relocating buyers weigh
For those moving to Spain rather than simply buying here, the home is one decision among several - residency, tax, the shape of a life. An orientation to what changes when a house becomes a base.
Establishing a European base: what relocating buyers weigh
8 July 2026
How a home search begins in Spain: an orientation
For a first purchase in Spain, the shape of the process matters as much as the property. An orientation - the NIE, the notary, the taxes - for buyers arriving from abroad. Not advice; a map.
How a home search begins in Spain: an orientation
3 June 2026
Beyond the city: the Mediterranean coast as a second home
An hour from Barcelona, the coast changes register. A look at the Costa Brava and the Balearic Islands - their protected landscapes and quiet character - for those weighing a second home by the sea.
Beyond the city: the Mediterranean coast as a second home
12 May 2026
Reading a neighbourhood: Barcelona’s districts
Barcelona is not one city but ten districts, each with its own character. A short guide to how they differ - from the ordered grid of the Eixample to the village streets of Gràcia - for anyone deciding where to live.
Reading a neighbourhood: Barcelona’s districts