La Sagrada Familia Construction officially started on this basílica in 1883 originally design by Francisco de Paula de Villar. At just 31 years old Antoni Gaudi was entrusted to takeover the project. This building became his most well known work, marking his artistic style and gaining him the title master of modern architecture. Construction still […]
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España con Erin: The Central Market
This is the largest market with fresh produce in Europe in a beautiful modernist building that you can’t miss. There are more than 1200 stalls with fresh fruit, meat, seafood, produce, and even live eels. There is a slogan among the market traders, “if you do not find it here, it may not exist.” This […]
España con Erin: Snacking in Spain
Hello! My name is Erin and I just started working at Gidea Gestion. My goal here is to help people adjust to Spanish culture more smoothly. I will have blog posts here describing things I’ve found interesting or different than back in The United States and share my experiences with you! A large part of Spain’s […]
DKV Health Insurance
DKV health insurance is highly regarded by its customers and often takes top spots of customer satisfaction surveys in Spain. DKV is present in Spain since 1998. However, it is a German insurance company, with a history of more than 130 years. DKV offers insurance in the fields of Health, Dental, Accident, Life, Home and […]
Getting the environmental badge for your car in Spain
The year had some important innovations regarding mobility in Spain. Although some Spanish cities such as Madrid or Barcelona already have their own Low Emission Zones, now in 2023 all cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants are required to have an anti-pollution plan, a project that arrives hand in hand with the new Climate change […]
The health benefits of Olive Oil
Olive oil is a very common ingredient for the Mediterranean diet, and it is known for its delicious flavor and its versatility since it can be used in all kinds of savory and sweet preparations. Olive oil is also famous for its health benefits as it is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and also high […]
