Diane's 3 Dogs Decide: Almería Villas Under €215k + Paella vs Curry

Sun, sea… and a house hunt ruled by three very important dogs. Can Spain deliver the dream without burning the budget? Sharon and Steve in Almería race to find retired teacher Diane Davis a dog-friendly villa with shade, space and a pool for under €200k. From a cool €189k marble-floored stunner to a two-storey home with an “extra” pool idea and a countryside retreat complete with kennel, every viewing becomes a “definite maybe.” Meanwhile in Alicante, Sophie and Manuel guide Derek and Jane through premium Casada… until a larger Bigastro villa stirs unexpected emotions and a bold offer leads to an even bigger twist. Between haggling and house tours, a family cook-off erupts: England’s quick curry vs Spain’s slow-cooked paella, judged by Tamara and Jesús. Who wins, and which home truly fits the life they want? Watch to see which boxes get ticked, which hearts get won, and what real Spanish property value looks like right now.