Notes on land and property in Galicia.
Practical writing on wildfire prevention, holiday-home care and rural ownership — straight from on-the-ground work by a Chartered Environmentalist.
Buying in GaliciaBuying property in Galicia, Spain: what to check on the land before you sign
A guide for American, British and other overseas buyers. The house gets a survey — the land usually doesn't. Boundaries, firebreak obligations, eucalyptus, drainage, water and access: what to look for before you commit.
8 October 20267 min readRead
Garden maintenancePreparing your garden for autumn in Galicia: a practical guide
The six weeks between late September and early November decide how your garden survives the Galician winter. What to do about lawns, leaves, drainage, trees and tender plants — before the first Atlantic storms arrive.
24 September 20266 min readRead
Garden transformationFrom overgrown to outstanding: a garden transformation
Two years ago this garden was hemmed in by a dead hedge and more than 1.5 metres of unchecked ivy. Here's how we took it back — and turned it into a favourite outdoor space.
11 July 20265 min readRead
Our storyThe Story Behind Atlantic Land Management
From the mountains of León to the UK and back to Galicia — how José Jiménez-García's career in forestry, arboriculture and environmental management led to founding Atlantic Land Management.
3 July 20267 min readRead
Buying in GaliciaBuying a holiday home in Galicia: what ongoing care actually costs
Beyond the purchase price: the realistic annual cost of keeping a coastal or rural Galician property in good shape — gardens, pool, perimeter clearance, off-season checks and emergency response.
18 June 20266 min readRead
Holiday property careStorm-season checklist for Rías Baixas holiday homes
What to check on a coastal Galician property between October and March — drains, roof, salt exposure, exterior fittings and the things insurers will ask about.
2 June 20265 min readRead
Wildfire preventionLei 3/2007: the firebreak rules every rural owner in Galicia should know
A plain-English (and Spanish) guide to the 50-metre rule, what counts as a pyrophytic species, and the owner's actual obligations — written for second-home and absentee owners.
14 May 20267 min readRead