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…
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Service & Law
Dénia: New rules for holiday lettings adopted
Dénia introduces new rules for holiday lettings
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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…
Culinary delights
The 2026 grape harvest on the Costa Blanca: Vendimia in Alicante
Costa Blanca: the vendimia is now underway
News & Politics
The Ceuta crisis: Spain, Morocco and Europe’s response
Why the mass influx from Morocco is causing concern in Europe
News & Politics
Spain’s anti-smoking law: smoke-free terraces and beaches
Anti-smoking law in Spain: terraces, beaches and swimming pools are to become smoke-free
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LocalNews, politics, information and business topics from the region.ResidentsDaily life in Spain, public services, health, transport and finding your way around.Leisure timeDay trips, beaches, events, family time and active days by the coast.Real estateBuying, renting, services & legal matters, as well as market and housing issues.Culinary delightsRestaurants, specialities, regional produce and places to enjoy good food.PlacesCities, coastal towns and regions, each with their own overview pages.
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Solar eclipse on the Costa Blanca: What to expect on 12 August
On Wednesday, 12 August 2026, shortly before sunset, the Moon will pass almost completely in front of the…
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Spain in the World Cup final: where the Costa Blanca is celebrating La Furia Roja on the big screen
Spain have reached the World Cup final after beating France 2–0. Find out where the public viewings are…
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AEMET warning for the Costa Blanca: temperatures of up to 42 degrees inland
The Costa Blanca is set to experience a spell of very hot weather. Temperatures will remain slightly lower…
News & Politics
Almería forest fire: disaster and Costa Blanca regulations
Forest fire in Almería: Disaster in the south – a warning sign for the Costa Blanca
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Emergency number 112 on the Costa Blanca: How to get help more quickly
A housing estate with three access roads, a block of flats with no clear house number, an automatic…
Business & Service
Müller is opening a new branch in Calpe on the Costa Blanca
Müller is opening its third branch on the Spanish mainland, in Calpe. 1,500 square metres, car park, opening day…
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
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
Events
April on the Costa Blanca – Events and Easter 2026
Between Semana Santa, stage programmes and town festivals, the calendar of events in April shows how differently the…
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Real estate
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…
Buy & Rent
Mallorca Real Estate – A Stable Investment in Llucmajor
Mallorca remains a stable property market. Why fully renovated townhouses such as this property in Llucmajor will be…
Buy & Rent
Premium Exterior Company Costa Blanca
Established exterior company with showroom, hall and regular customer base seeks investor or active successor. Premium segment, ready…
Places
Culinary delights
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…
Specialities & recipes
Coffee on the Costa Blanca – cortado, bombón & culture
Discover the coffee culture of the Costa Blanca - from Cortado to Bombón. Here, coffee is more than…
Specialities & recipes
Olive oil & cured meats – a tradition from the Marina Alta and Marina Baixa
Discover olive oil and embutidos from Marina Alta & Baixa - artisan specialities that combine tradition, enjoyment and…
Events
Upcoming events on the Costa Blanca
If no suitable individual event is currently selected as the lead, you can find an overview of the current events and cultural topics here.
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