The Journal

Notes from the south of Spain.

Personal writing on buying, moving and living slowly in Andalucía.

Why we still fall for the pueblos blancos at dusk
Field notes·12 May 2026

Why we still fall for the pueblos blancos at dusk

The last light in an Andalusian village is unlike anything else — a slow orange that turns whitewash to gold.

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A morning in Genalguacil, coffee in hand
Slow living·28 April 2026

A morning in Genalguacil, coffee in hand

There's a rhythm to village life that no city can replicate. Here's what a Tuesday actually looks like.

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The keys we hand over — and what happens next
Buyer guide·10 April 2026

The keys we hand over — and what happens next

Buying is only chapter one. Utilities, NIE, neighbours, contractors — the real work starts on move-in day.

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