El Menú del Día in Spain:
Essential Guide in 7 Steps
Ever wondered why ordering from “the menu” in Spain gets you something else? It’s all about the menú del día – and it’s easier than you think!
Whether you live here, spend part of the year here or just holiday here, it helps to know about the practicalities of life on La Costa Brava. From the simple stuff, like how to order in a bar or restaurant, all the way up to the trickier things like getting all your paperwork in order if you live here or have a property here, we can help you find what you need.
Ever wondered why ordering from “the menu” in Spain gets you something else? It’s all about the menú del día – and it’s easier than you think!
Ever wondered why ordering from “the menu” in Spain gets you something else? It’s all about the menú del día – and it’s easier than you think!
La siesta is a famous Spanish tradition that some foreigners living in Spain get used to quite quickly, but that others struggle to adapt to
Can’t stand dubbed movies? Want to watch V.O.S.E.? In Spanish cinemas most movies are dubbed, but some cinemas do show original version films
What’re the 4 seasons like on La Costa Brava? When’s the best time to come? And what about the famous Tramuntana, Garbi and the other winds?
Thinking about buying or adopting a cat or a dog? There are a number of factors worth considering before making any decisions regarding pets
Before you came to Spain you’d probably already heard of tapas. And maybe pintxos too? So, what exactly are they, and what’s the difference?
Ordered a café and got something totally different? Don’t worry! Here’s your guide to ordering the right coffee in Catalunya – with local style!
If you’re unfamiliar with the coloured beach flag system used to indicate swimming conditions on Spanish playas, here’s a quick recap.
What’s the best way to travel between La Costa Brava and Barcelona Airport? Drive & park, or use public transport? Let’s look at the options
Recycling on the Costa Brava has been made easy for us all with a simple colour-coded system telling us where to deposit each type of trash.
Girona-Costa Brava Airport links northern Catalunya with 26 destinations in 10 European countries from mid-March through the end of October.
Are there any Catalan creatures that are dangerous to us humans? Wild boar can be a danger on the roads, but what about the creepy crawlies?
Unlike many other countries, Spanish public holidays are not standard across the country. Some holidays vary by region or even municipality.
Wild boar are nowadays seen as a pest, especially as their numbers are on the rise in Girona in the absence of their main predator, the wolf
Catalan is the first language spoken on the Costa Brava, not Spanish. Spanish is spoken too, of course, but very much as the second language
Spring cleaning your Costa Brava home? Here are some DIY tips if you’re doing the job yourself, or just callCarlos and we’ll do it for you!
Importing your foreign car to Spain? Need a Spanish driving licence? Looking for insurance? callCarlos are your go-to-guys on La Costa Brava
High-speed train travel from Catalunya to Spain and Europe is ever-developing, but did you know La Costa Brava had a rail service years ago?
Switching to solar energy in the country with the most sun hours in Europe really is a no-brainer with so many savings to be made.
“Last call for alcohol!” Closing time in Spain can vary by region, day of the week, the season, or whether you’re in a city or a small town.
Ordering beer in a bar in Catalunya isn’t too complicated once you know how, but don’t expect things to be the same in every bar you go into
Spain has one of the best healthcare systems in Europe and it’s mostly free for residents. How does one avail of the Catalan health service?
Foreigners in Spain often ask “Can I drink the tap water?” The answer is yes – but water filters are definitely a good idea for many reasons
In the 1980s, squatters in Spain started an organized social movement called Okupas (from ocupación) that is especially strong in Catalunya.
This easy-to-follow seafood paella recipe with prawns, mussels, clams & squid will have you producing delicious paella in your own home in no time.
One of the most common dishes to be found all over Spain is the tortilla, a thick omelette containing sliced potatoes sautéed in olive oil.
Did you know the name “Empordà” comes from the ancient Greek “Emprion”? It meant the “place of trade” at St Martí d’Empúries, near L’Escala
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