Autumn taxes on the Costa Blanca - deadlines and tips
Autumn tax season in the Marina Alta and Baixa Property tax, rubbish, vehicle & vado: What taxes are due in the Marina Alta and Baixa now - and how owners can safely avoid surcharges. Between Dénia and Villajoyosa, autumn is traditionally the start of the council tax season. Many taxes are bundled together, deadlines are tight and surcharges come quickly. Anyone who owns property or [...]
Digital detox - less screen, more peace and quiet in everyday life
Digital detox - fewer screens, more peace and quiet in everyday life How conscious breaks from smartphones & co. reduce stress, improve sleep and bring real relaxation - for more balance and quality of life. After the summer holiday, the calendar is quickly full again: work, appointments, family WhatsApp groups and the constant flood of messages. Whether at the beach café, on the [...]
Italian restaurant in Altea la Vella - Il Giardino
Italian restaurant in Altea la Vella - Il Giardino Il Giardino Nova Bussola in Altea la Vella: Italian cuisine, homemade pasta, elegant ambience and authentic service under lemon trees. Between lemon and orange trees, at the end of a small cul-de-sac in Altea la Vella, lies a culinary gem: the Il Giardino Nova Bussola restaurant. Housed in a charming [...]
Costa Blanca car breakdown - rules, risks & help
Costa Blanca car breakdown - rules, risks & help Car breakdown in Spain? How to react correctly: From warning lights to towing service - an overview of important regulations on the Costa Blanca. A car breakdown is always inconvenient. But if you break down on the Costa Blanca, you soon realise that it can be expensive or dangerous if you don't know the rules. The most important rules [...]
Avoid damp and mould on the Costa Blanca
Avoiding damp & mould on the Costa Blanca Mould on the Costa Blanca is often caused by damp. Find out the causes, immediate measures and how to protect your home effectively. When the days get shorter in autumn and the first damp nights set in, the tricky time begins for many house and flat owners on the Costa Blanca: mould and [...]
Okupas on the Costa Blanca - New laws, old problems
Okupas on the Costa Blanca - new laws, old problems Squatting remains Spain's coastal problem. Despite new anti-occupancy laws, owners continue to struggle with lengthy procedures and legal hurdles. It remains an ongoing issue on Spain's coasts: the squatting of houses by so-called okupas. It is a nightmare for owners - especially when they return weeks later and are suddenly [...]
Costa Blanca - diversity between the mountains and the sea
Costa Blanca - diversity between mountains and sea Discover the culture, landscape and specialities of the Costa Blanca. From vineyards and olives to chocolate and nísperos - unique between mountains & sea. With the September issue, we start a journey through the two regions that characterise the north of the Costa Blanca: Marina Alta and Marina [...]
Travelling with dogs and cats - tips for stress-free trips
Travelling with your dog and cat - tips for stress-free trips How to get your dog and cat safely to their destination: car, plane or ferry - plan your EU pet passport, transport box and breaks correctly. A change of scenery, a trip to an island or a visit to the family back home - for many people, a pet is a natural part of their luggage. But the journey [...]
September & October Events on the Costa Blanca 2025
September & October events on the Costa Blanca 2025 Discover the best events on the Costa Blanca in autumn 2025: festivals, zombie rallies, beer festivals & children's activities for endless fun! More events than grains of sand on the beach - and at least as much fun! No such thing here! Whether it's a zombie rally in La Nucía, a beer rush in Moraira or children's laughter at [...]
Dénia - the city between sea, Montgó and history
Dénia - the city between the sea, Montgó and history History, harbour life and everyday Mediterranean life - why Dénia is more than just a destination for beach days When you stroll through the small streets around the Castillo de Moraira in the morning and the boats slowly come to life in the harbour, you immediately sense that the [...]