We are celebrating World Wildlife Day by highlighting the importance of living in harmony with nature Open spaces. Terraces with sea views. Gardens. The pandemic has accelerated a long-standing demand: to live in areas that allow us to get away from our fast-paced...
When buying or renovating a home, it is important to know what types of boiler you can install. This will help you choose the one that best suits your home and your needs. After all, the good life is also about feeling good at home. Gas boilers You could compare the...
Probably there is someone around you who is always talking about their home automation system. Maybe you have even thought about installing automatic blinds or a temperature control system at some point. But it can feel daunting to take the plunge when we are not...
Home maintenance may not be the most fun thing to do, but it is very important to check the state of your home and anticipate any possible issues. Here are some tips to help you stay on top of things and keep your home looking as good as new. Because the good life is...
If you are wondering how to decorate your home, there is one thing you should bear in mind: your home is yours. The ultimate decision is yours, because you are going to design a place that will be your own temple. A unique and comfortable space. From that point on,...
Natural ventilation is becoming more and more popular as an option for controlling the temperature inside the home. Concerns about the environment and saving energy (and money) are behind this trend. Here's how you can improve natural ventilation at home and how it...
If your wish list includes living by the Mediterranean Sea and enjoying the sun all year round, you are one step closer to making it come true. Because living in Alfaz del Pi is a tribute to the sea, nature and the Mediterranean lifestyle. And living here at Icon...
When deciding what to do and see in Santa Pola, beaches, culture and gastronomy play an essential role. Santa Pola is one of the best known towns on the Costa Blanca. Its history is linked to the trading activity of the Iberians, who in the 1st century built a port...
Many of us are now used to working from home. Remote working came unexpectedly, but it has become part of our routine. Therefore, our new 'office' has to be comfortable, welcoming and designed to help us focus, be productive and efficient. Here are some tips on how to...
Introducing the most exclusive residential complex in Cancun: La Amada, a community of luxury residences where you will find your own paradise by the sea. Enjoy the heavenly beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, the good weather and the nature of this part of the...
What to do in Valencia? This question has a rather easy answer! Valencia is one of those cities that are gradually revealed by walking through its streets, stopping at any corner or looking up to discover facades and balconies that tell us about its history. Valencia...
Do you know the best museums in Spain? Surely you have already visited some of them. Painting, history, archeology, design, architecture, photography, sculpture... and we could go on. We are lucky enough to have some of the best museums in Europe (and the world), and...
Let's not fool ourselves: one of the things we like most about the Spanish Mediterranean coast is its cuisine. The Mediterranean diet is recognised as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO since 2010 due to the quality of its raw ingredients, the variety...
Living on the Spanish coast has many good things and we could dedicate many pages to them, but there is one that we especially like: outdoor sports. The good weather in areas such as the Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol, which lasts all year round, allows us to lead...
Having a sustainable home is not a utopia. We are increasingly aware of the footprint we leave on the planet. And not only the footprint that people leave, but also the one left by our homes. We bring you some easy-to-follow tips so that you can reduce the...
With 1250 metres of coastline, more than 300 days of sunshine a year and an average annual temperature of 17ºC, Canet de Berenguer is a privileged municipality just 20 kilometres from Valencia. It is an environment with an almost infinite tourist and cultural offer....
Now that we know the rules to follow when cycling, it is time to find out which are the bicycle trails in Spain that you cannot miss. There is not enough space to tell you about all the places where cycling is a delight, but here are the five trails that we like the...
There are many ways to enjoy Spain. One of them, for the more sporty ones, is to travel through its towns and coast... on wheels. Not by car, no, but by bicycle. Spain is known for its wonderful trails and, bit by bit, the bicycle is becoming more and more popular as...
Now more than ever, we know the importance of living in a home where we feel comfortable and free. That is why living on the Costa del Sol and enjoying the good weather is a luxury. Being close to the beach, taking a nap in the garden, practicing your golf drive any...
When it comes to moving to a new country, moving your car can cause more than a headache. What formalities do I have to go through? What taxes do I have to pay? Which companies can arrange transportation for my car? We will try to answer all these questions. Because...
As you know, we at Sonneil are lovers of the good life. This includes respecting the landscape and the places we live in. Waste recycling is essential to accomplish this. Today we give you the opportunity to learn how to recycle in Spain so that our seas, mountains,...
These last months have served us to value even more the nature, the outdoors and the small paradises that surround us. That is why we know that life on the coast is a luxury. Being just a stone's throw from the beach, taking morning walks along the shore, swimming in...
We all knew that Spain’s wonderful beaches have no reason to envy the Caribbean’s. But becoming the country with the most Blue Flag beaches in the world is even better! In case you are not quite sure about what this means, in this post we explain what the Blue Flag is...
Living in Altea, in the north of Alicante, is like a dream come true. There is an exclusive area in the bay of Altea where you can wake up every day with a view of the sea; where the Mediterranean light fills the rooms and the winter can be enjoyed anywhere, even on...
The return to normality is gradually happening, and we are looking forward to playing some golf again as soon as we can. Green grass, good weather, friends, the breeze from the coast... We are so eager that we want to move and live on a golf course in the Costa del...
We have already noticed the arrival of incipient heat on our coasts, and the desire to enjoy them grows over the days. Fortunately, the Mediterranean continues where we left off. We are making plans for when these strange days are over and the best thing we can think...
Find the best international schools in Spain Moving to another country is an adventure in which we hope that the new path will lead us to a better destination. If the transition is bearable, the experience will translate into growth, rather than becoming a hindrance...
In these rare times, it always helps to escape and discover other places thanks to art, literature, cinema or music. At the moment you cannot visit us, but ... how about using these days to discover Spain from the comfort of your home? At Sonneil, we have put together...
When living in another country, any small detail that reminds you of your home country is important to maintain that connection that makes the transition easier. In this sense, entertainment is an essential aspect, and many expatriates in Spain decide to connect to...
We can’t stop thinking about everything we will do once we can enjoy life outdoors again. Going to the seaside to feel the sea breeze, swimming in the sea for the first time this year, sunbathing in the hammocks and toasting from the terrace of our homes with...
Adventure through the waterways in Spain When the Romans entered the Iberian Península, they said it could be crossed without touching the ground: jumping from treetop to treetop or sailing through its rivers. Today, doing it seems somewhat more difficult, right? Even...
Smooth sailing at the best sailing clubs in Spain Travelling and adventure sports shape —and unite— the spirit of free souls. In this sense, sailing and water sports have a component of freedom and community that only the sea can offer. Sailing clubs make it possible...
There are so many choices when it comes to where to eat in Santa Pola, that we could create a blog just to talk about this. (Sure, we love talking about food). The gastronomy of Santa Pola revolves around tradition, legend and the sea. Brothy seafood rice with the...
Olive oil is becoming increasingly important for agrotourism in Spain. Knowing how an olive oil mill works, buying directly from the producer, tasting handmade liquid gold… Spain has 30 Denominations of Origin for olive oil and is the world's leading producer with...
If you are wondering what to do in Denia, there is no need to worry: it is one of the liveliest towns on the Costa Blanca, where any season is good for getting to know the place, enjoying the little paradises that surround it, taking endless walks along the...
Buying a home in Spain is more than just a financial investment. This is especially true if it’s your intention to move to Spain full-time, in which case it’s a complete change of lifestyle, and one that will only be enhanced, and made a lot easier, by the being able...
If you want to break out of the expat bubble and work on your Spanish skills at the same time then signing up for a language exchange is the way to go. These can be organised in groups through sites like Meetup or you can opt for one on one exchanges. The beauty of...
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