If you’re moving to Sevilla, then the Feria de Abril is going to be the highlight of the spring social calendar. Held two weeks after Sevilla wraps up its famous and passionate Semana Santa celebrations, you’re going to be in for an amazing six days of flamenco dresses,…
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Kate
I'm a native New Yorker and complete hispanophile who fell in love with Spain at first sight at the age of sixteen. A semester in Madrid and a summer internship later, I moved to Madrid right after f
#SpottyHousesoftheWeek 3-9 April
Vacation may have come and gone, but we were still hard at work giving you another round of houses. We definitely had some great ones this week, so let’s get started! [](https://db82kmzzne7f2.cloudfront.net/ghost-blog/…
#SpottyHousesoftheWeek 27 March-2 April
Happy Vacation, #Spotters (or at least for most of you!) We haven’t been resting here at #SpottyHQ and it’s time for our latest round-up of #SpottyHousesoftheWeek. [](https://db82kmzzne7f2.cloudfront.net/ghost-blog/2015/04/image.png)…
#SpottyHousesoftheWeek 20-26 March
Happy Spring and Happy almost-Vacation for our Spotters in Spain!You may have seen that we’ve tweaked our posts a little bit, meaning RIP #SpottyHouseoftheDay on our social feed, but it is still alive and well on our blog. That doesn’t mean that we won’t give you…
#SpottyHousesoftheWeek 13-19 March
Greetings, Spotters. We’re at our last round-up of #SpottyHousesoftheWeek before the Vernal Equinox. Let’s get [started](# "Click to Continue > by macshop"), shall we?[…
#SpottyHousesoftheWeek 6-12 March
Spring is finally here at #SpottyHQ and it’s sprung with not only our one-year anniversary, but also another bouquet of seven #SpottyHouses for you. Here’s the round-up:[](https://db82kmzzne7f2.cloudfront.net/ghost-blog/2015/03/image-8.…
StudentJob Spain’s Tips for Enjoying Spain!
StudentJob Spain is a proud partner of Spotahome. They wanted to take the time to share some tips about how to best enjoy your time in Spain without compromising your health. We hope you enjoy and take some of their advice! StudentJob Spain’s Tips for Enjoying Spain a tope…
#SpottyHousesoftheWeek 27 February- 5 March 2015
Happy Thursday, Spotters! Are you ready for the latest round-up of #SpottyHousesoftheWeek? [](https://db82kmzzne7f2.cloudfront.net/ghost-blog/2015/02/image1.png)#SpottyHouseoftheDay 27 February 2015**Friday 27 February 2015**We [started…
#SpottyHousesoftheWeek 13-19 February
Love was in the air this past week, and we were definitely in love with our #SpottyHousesoftheWeek. Let’s fall back in love with them again in this week’s round-up:[](https://db82kmzzne7f2.cloudfront.net/ghost-blog/2015/…
#SpottyHousesoftheWeek 6-12 February 2015
It’s Thursday afternoon, and you know what that means! This week’s round-up of all of this week’s selection of Spotty Houses on our #SpottyHouseoftheDay feature. 6 February 2015 [](https://db82kmzzne7f2.cloudfront.net/ghost-blog/2015/…
Spotty Houses of the Week 30 January-5 February
It’s Thursday afternoon, and that means it’s time for round-up of the #SpottyHousesoftheWeek, in case you missed any on our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest feeds. [](https://db82kmzzne7f2.cloudfront.net/ghost-blog/2015/01/image.png)…
Spotty Houses of the Week 23-29 January
Have you seen what comes out on our Facebook and Twitter feeds every day at 12 PM? It’s our latest #SpottyHouseoftheDay which we also post up on our Instagram [http://instagram.com/spotahome] and on our #SpottyHouseoftheDay [http://www.pinterest.com/spotahome/spottyhouseoftheday/] board on Pinterest [http://www.pinterest.…
My Madrid: Artacho
Alejandro Artacho, our founder, CEO, and fearless leader Name: Alejandro Artacho Location of residence in Madrid/Barcelona: Madrid Occupation: CEO How long have you lived in Madrid/Barcelona: 7 years Name activities around the area that you reside: I currently live in the area of Rios Rosas/Cuatro Caminos, which…
Christmas Shopping in Madrid: Mercado de Motores
When it first came on the scene in September of 2013 in the Museo del Ferrocarril, the Mercado de Motores turned heads. Ever since, on the second weekend of the month, flocks of people who would normally be parading the streets of Malasaña or Chueca make the pilgrimage to Delicias…
Christmas Shopping in Madrid: The Hovse
A selection of items you’ll find inside **The Hovse** It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Madrid. The city sidewalks are dressed in holiday style, the big Christmas tree is up in…
Rent a Moped in Madrid & Barcelona with Cooltra Motos
While it’s true that Madrid and Barcelona boast fantastic public transport networks, there’s nothing like seeing Madrid and Barcelona while driving (or riding on the back of) a moped. Not interested in buying your own? That’s no problem because our friends at Cooltra Motos make it super…
How to get your public health insurance card in Madrid
<class="wp-caption alignright" id="attachment_371" style="width: 310px"> This is what your Tarjeta Sanitaria in Madrid will looks like. If you’re here in Madrid working and are dado/a de alta(registered in the social security system), you’re entitled…
Madrid Neighborhoods and Housing for IE Business School Students
Since Spotahome was founded by alumni of IE Business School, we’ve been meaning to make a special guide for incoming students and we’re proud to announce that it’s finally here! Here’s a list of the most popular neighborhoods and housing for IE Business School students with…
BiciMAD Madrid: One Expat's Road to Public Bike Rental in Madrid
Now, don’t get me wrong; I love bikes and I love riding them. In spite of that, as a native New Yorker, the idea of urban biking has always been kind of daunting to me. Watching people ride their Citibikes along New York’s not-so-pedestrian-friendly streets scared me and…
3 Best Costa Dorada Beaches Close to Barcelona!
While it’s true there are beaches within the Barcelona city limits, many locals actually leave the city proper to hit the beach. While some people may venture far from Barcelona, to the Costa Brava to the north or to any of the Balearic Islands (some of my friends go…