Like everywhere also in Andalusia all kinds of interesting things happen every day, such as fiestas and festivals, culinary gatherings, processions, special exhibitions, but there's also news on the housing market or changed regulations. To make it easy for you, we bundle some interesting articles in this section so that you have everything at a glance.

 

Photo by Martin and Aletta de Vries of De Vries Property Services with the landscape of the Axarquia in the background

After you have bought a house in the sunny south of Spain through Second Home Andalusia, there are always things that need to be arranged.  
  
If it's a house you're going to live in permanently, you can of course do all sorts of things yourself but if you need help and advice with that, it's good to know that we, Martin and Aletta de Vries of De Vries Property Services, are happy to help you improve your house or give it your own touch. We have been working in the Canillas de Aceituno area for eight years and in those years we have built up a solid network of reliable contractors, electricians, plumbers and gardeners, among others.

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Photo of Caroline, team member at SHA on aBalkom with the Mediterranean Sea in the background

This month we would like to introduce 'our' Caroline a truly valuable team member of Second Home Andalusia. Her days are filled with various tasks and last minute things to ensure clients receive the best service when buying or selling their second home in Andalucia. She is happy to introduce herself.

How did you end up in Andalusia? 
In 2001 myself and my husband Malcolm (co-owner of Second Home Andalusia) made the exciting decision to make a complete lifestyle change and relocate to Andalusia, from Suffolk in the UK, to start a new adventure in our lives. 

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A statue of Jesus is carried through the city at night during Samana Santa under Palma

Next week starts a very special period for many people; Semana Santa or Holy Week, the week before Easter. In other European countries, Easter is only 'celebrated' in a few days, in Spain (but also in other Spanish-speaking countries) they set aside a whole week for it. Therefore, it is also a very important week for religious Spaniards and famous for the elaborate processions and traditions during this period.

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Marita is relaxing in her garden
We announced it yet in the January newsletter: some changes are afoot within Second Home Andalusia; the business partnership between Marita and Malcolm continues but Marita will withdraw more and more from the day-to-day organization in the coming months and will be handing the baton to Caroline, Martin and Sanne. Below, she explains the how and why.  

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Flag of Andalusia with a piece of paper - Día de Andalucía, 28 febrero - on a wooden table
On 28 February, the autonomous region of Andalusia celebrates 'their' day for the 43rd time. On 28 February 1980, independence of the autonomous region was proclaimed by referendum and this fact should of course be celebrated grandly every year by the inhabitants to show how proud they are of 'their country'. On the day itself, but certainly also in the run-up to it, Andalusia's green and white flags are flying all over the region. 

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