The Spainfully Honest podcast is your friendly guide to moving to Spain, living in Spain, and actually feeling at home once you arrive. We talk openly about Spanish visas, paperwork, working in Spain, relationships, and everyday life in Spain. No hype, no horror stories for clicks, just real conversations, honest advice, and the things we wish we’d known earlier. Hosted by two friends and long-term residents of Spain, Catherine and Paul, the podcast is based on their real experience of relocating to Spain, settling in, and building a life here.
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The Spainfully Honest podcast is your friendly guide to moving to Spain, living in Spain, and actually feeling at home once you arrive. We talk openly about Spanish visas, paperwork, working in Spain, relationships, and everyday life in Spain. No hype, no horror stories for clicks, just real conversations, honest advice, and the things we wish we’d known earlier. Hosted by two friends and long-term residents of Spain, Catherine and Paul, the podcast is based on their real experience of relocating to Spain, settling in, and building a life here.
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June 16, 2026
Episode 51: Interview-Moving from Colorado to the Costa Blanca
<p>What is it like to retire, pack up your life in Colorado, and move to the <strong>Alicante Province</strong> during a pandemic?</p><p>This week in <strong>Spainfully Honest</strong>, we talk with Patrick and Carol, an American couple who did exactly that four years ago. Now living in Finestrat, they share what it has really been like to adapt to life on the <strong>Costa Blanca</strong>.</p><p>They talk about the practical side of their move, from the difficulties of getting a Spanish driving license to how the healthcare system compares to the US. </p><p>They also share what they have learned about everyday life here, including how local pharmacies work, Spanish banking hours, and how they built a community.</p><p>If you are planning a move to Spain, Patrick and Carol offer great practical advice from their last four years here.</p><p><strong>As always thanks for listening! </strong></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, make sure you hit subscribe and follow us on socials so you don’t miss what’s coming next.</p><p>And if you want to keep the conversation going, come and join our Discord community here: <a href="https://discord.gg/wTGrjpVQh">https://discord.gg/wTGrjpVQh</a> — it’s where we all hang out, swap stories, and chat all things Spain.</p><p>Or if you’ve got a story to share, a guest suggestion, or just want to say hi, you can always email us at <a href="">hello@spainfullyhonest.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p></p><p></p>
June 9, 2026
Episode 50: Why Spain? Expats Share Their Honest Answers
<p>Over the past few months, we've been asking expats/immigrants across Spain a range of questions about their lives here, from why they decided to move and where they chose to settle, to what they miss most about home.</p><p><strong>In this special episode of Spainfully Honest</strong>, we're sharing their answers.</p><p>We hear from people living in different parts of Spain, all with their own reasons for making the move. </p><p>Of course, we couldn't resist asking a few fun questions too. From favourite tapas and Spanish dishes to the wines they keep coming back to, our listeners share some of the things they love most about living here.</p><p>The result is an honest and interesting snapshot of expat life in Spain today, told by the people living it every day. </p><p>Whether you've already made the move, are planning your own Spanish adventure, or simply enjoy hearing other people's stories, there's plenty to discover in this episode.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Some episodes we discussed during this one:</strong></p><p><strong>Cartagena: </strong>https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xmHizlj6R82drqQ5kYOnY?si=ylG9Qee3R9iTrBpn2c-ovg</p><p><strong>Santander:</strong></p><p>https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Bri6YKiwkI6o0vvuOMYsE?si=6iaPBQhGQE--SC04a8T0wg</p><p><strong>Zaragoza</strong></p><p>https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ffnfobK7MObgmBLwJ01R2?si=mdxDN-4jR0-eqIPXQFN_pg</p><p><strong>Barcelona: </strong></p><p>https://open.spotify.com/episode/2iAjMuVeANkLcYq1LzUqbk?si=T_HfDsBqSquhctscImR1bA</p><p><strong>Malaga</strong></p><p>https://open.spotify.com/episode/1w9T7oEgCYOZZmGWfHuNFi?si=qmhtldk4TRCU9sd2qegWkA</p><p></p><p><strong>As always thanks for listening! </strong></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, make sure you hit subscribe and follow us on socials so you don’t miss what’s coming next.</p><p>And if you want to keep the conversation going, come and join our Discord community here: <a href="https://discord.gg/wTGrjpVQh">https://discord.gg/wTGrjpVQh</a> — it’s where we all hang out, swap stories, and chat all things Spain.</p><p>Or if you’ve got a story to share, a guest suggestion, or just want to say hi, you can always email us at <a href="">hello@spainfullyhonest.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p></p>
June 2, 2026
Episode 49: What Summer in Spain Is Really Like
<p><strong>Summer in Spain</strong> is often pictured as endless sunshine, beach days and long, relaxed evenings — but what’s it actually like when you live here day to day?</p><p>In this episode of Spainfully Honest, hosts Paul and Catherine take a practical and personal look at Spanish summer life, from <strong>school routines</strong> and changing daily schedules to beach culture, food, and how people adapt to the intense heat.</p><p>This is an honest conversation about the realities behind the postcard version of summer in Spain — what works beautifully, what takes some getting used to, and the small differences that shape everyday life during the hottest months of the year.</p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><ul><li>How school schedules change from June to September (including early finish times)</li><li>What summer holidays look like in Spain and how routines shift</li><li>Beach life, chiringuitos, and coastal living</li><li>Traditional Spanish summer food and light dishes for hot weather</li><li>How restaurants, meal times and daily habits adapt to the heat</li><li>What it’s really like dining out in summer</li><li>Life at the beach: setups, culture and social habits</li><li>Drinks and refreshment culture (including Catherine's favourites like clara con limón)</li><li>How people adapt homes and daily routines to extreme heat</li><li>Cooling techniques and coping strategies during heatwaves</li><li>The challenges of sleeping and living comfortably in high temperatures</li><li>Personal reflections on loving (and sometimes struggling with) Spanish summers</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>As always thanks for listening! </strong></p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, make sure you hit subscribe and follow us on socials so you don’t miss what’s coming next.</p><p>And if you want to keep the conversation going, come and join our Discord community here: <a href="https://discord.gg/wTGrjpVQh">https://discord.gg/wTGrjpVQh</a> — it’s where we all hang out, swap stories, and chat all things Spain.</p><p>Or if you’ve got a story to share, a guest suggestion, or just want to say hi, you can always email us at <a href="">hello@spainfullyhonest.com</a></p><p></p><p></p>
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