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New tenancy law in Spain 2026: What tenants and landlords need to know now
Spain has once again amended its tenancy law. Since 8 October, stricter regulations have been in force for…
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Health & Lifestyle
The HCB clinics in Dénia and Benidorm have a new owner
The Spanish healthcare group Ribera has completed the takeover of the private HCB Group. This affects the hospitals…
News & Politics
Spain is heading for a general election: Sánchez sets the date for 29 November
Following the rejection of two housing bills in the Congreso, Pedro Sánchez has drawn the political conclusion: Spain…
News & Politics
In force for just one day: Spain’s new tenancy law fails in the Congreso
Decided on Tuesday, published in the BOE on Wednesday, brought into force on Thursday – and blocked by…
Service & Law
New tenancy law in Spain: These rules now apply on the Costa Blanca
New rental rules in Spain: What’s changing on the Costa Blanca
News & Politics
Heavy rain in the Valencia region: What lies ahead for the Costa Blanca
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are currently causing problems in parts of the Comunitat Valenciana. The heaviest rainfall has…
News & Politics
Severe weather on the Costa Blanca: Schools closed – orange alert remains in force
Heavy downpours have already caused flooding and disruption to traffic in Valencia. On the Costa Blanca, the impact has…
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News & Politics
Ceuta crisis: First resignation following row over CNI warning
The Spanish secret service was aware of planned actions in Ceuta prior to the mass border crossing and…
News & Politics
Valencia could receive an additional 3.67 billion euros
Spain’s regional funding is to be reorganised
News & Politics
Ceuta protests: Pressure on Sánchez mounts
Thousands on the Costa Blanca too – pressure on Sánchez mounts
Business & Service
Day trips from Dénia: From Xàtiva to Formentera
Xàtiva, the Canelobre Caves, Villajoyosa or Formentera: SonnenZeit organises day trips from Dénia by coach, with a fixed…
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Costa Blanca: Heat, risk of wildfires and road closures
Extreme heat on the Costa Blanca: these nature reserves are closed
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Alicante-Elche Airport: Expansion plans approved
More gates, a new area for non-Schengen flights and significantly more terminal space: Aena has awarded the contract…
Residents
Mobility & Transport
New traffic regulations in Spain in 2026: Costa Blanca
New traffic rules in Spain: What you need to know on the Costa Blanca
Mobility & Transport
Verano Joven 2026: Travel around Spain more affordably by train and bus
Travelling around Spain more cheaply by train and bus – what young residents need to know
Animals & Nature
Animal welfare in Spain: Rules for dogs and cats
A dog outside the supermarket? What pet owners in Spain need to know
Living in Spain
Care on the Costa Blanca – benefits, applications and support
When care suddenly becomes an issue on the Costa Blanca
Living in Spain
Pregnancy on the Costa Blanca: Prevention and maternity protection
Rights, prevention, childbirth and financial benefits on the Costa Blanca
Mobility & Transport
Vehicle registration on the Costa Blanca in 2026
Register your vehicle on the Costa Blanca: ITV, registration tax, DGT Alicante and costs at a glance. Guide…
Leisure time
Events
Costa Blanca: Events in September 2026
Local festivals, the Moors and Christians, concerts, theatre, food and culture: the calendar of events for September 2026,…
Activities and excursions
Water parks on the Costa Blanca: cooling off with the kids
A refreshing dip with the kids: water parks on the Costa Blanca
Events
Moros y Cristianos, Costa Blanca 2026 – Dates and festivities
Why these fiestas are more than just colourful parades
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Real estate
Service & Law
Renting out a holiday home: licence or seasonal let?
Owning a holiday home, registering it with Turismo and then letting it out to holidaymakers – the situation…
Service & Law
Dénia: New rules for holiday lettings adopted
Dénia introduces new rules for holiday lettings
Real estate
Property prices on the Costa Blanca in 2026: from Dénia to Torrevieja
Asking prices continue to rise from Dénia to Torrevieja. Benidorm, La Vila Joiosa and Torrevieja stand out in…
Service & Law
Costa Blanca property: Prices rise despite fewer sales
The market in the province of Alicante remains strong – but the dynamics are changing
Buy & Rent
NRUA 2026 Costa Blanca: Registration and tax obligations for landlords
Short-term rentals on the Costa Blanca in 2026: NRUA reporting obligations, IRNR tax rules and the risks of missing the deadline -…
Service & Law
Taxes for non-residents on the Costa Blanca 2025/26
New obligations for property owners: submission of Form 210, registration of holiday homes and EU inspections to ensure…
Places
Culinary delights
Restaurant
Nilah in Altea: Being spoilt for choice can be rather delightful
Fish and seafood, meat, pasta and an exciting selection of startersThe Nilah, opposite the Club Náutico in Altea,…
Culinary delights
The 2026 grape harvest on the Costa Blanca: Vendimia in Alicante
Costa Blanca: the vendimia is now underway
Specialities & recipes
Tapas and pintxos on the Costa Blanca – Benidorm’s small plates
People like to eat well between Dénia and Torrevieja. But hardly any other place on the Costa Blanca…
Specialities & recipes
Christmas dishes from the Costa Blanca – Tradition & Turrón
Typical Christmas dishes on the Costa Blanca: Caldo con Pelotas, Puchero, fish dishes, Turrón from Xixona. Regional tips…
Restaurant
Kathmandu Albir – Nepalese-Indian cuisine on the Costa Blanca
Since 2017, Kathmandu Albir has been enriching the culinary scene of Marina Baixa with flavours that are otherwise…
Restaurant
Ca Aleix Xàbia – Mediterranean cuisine, art and hospitality
Ca Aleix in Xàbia: Mediterranean cuisine with regional products, open kitchen and personalised service in the middle of…
Events
Upcoming events on the Costa Blanca
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