The Costa Blanca without a car: How to get where you’re going by bus and train
Getting around without your own car – here’s how to reach your destination stress-free! We’ve put together all the information you need on buses, trains, taxis and car-sharing options in the region – so you can get about easily even without a car! Whether you’ve got an appointment in Alicante, are visiting friends in Jávea or simply want to spend a day without having to hunt for a parking space: anyone travelling in the […]
New traffic regulations in Spain 2026: Costa Blanca
New traffic regulations in Spain: What applies on the Costa Blanca From October 2026, Spain is tightening its road traffic regulations. This will affect e-scooters, cyclists, motorcyclists, motorists and motorhome users. On the Costa Blanca, the changes will be most noticeable on country roads, in coastal towns and on busy through-roads. Spain is overhauling key parts of its road traffic regulations. With the Real […]
Verano Joven 2026: Travel around Spain more affordably by train and bus
Verano Joven 2026: Travelling around Spain more cheaply by train and bus – what young residents need to know. Up to 90 % discount on train and bus fares: who is eligible for Verano Joven 2026, how to register, and what applies to residents on the Costa Blanca. Alicante, Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona or Andalusia: If you’re young and legally resident […]
Vehicle registration on the Costa Blanca 2026
Vehicle re-registration on the Costa Blanca - procedure, costs & DGT dates Vehicle re-registration on the Costa Blanca: ITV, registration tax, DGT Alicante and costs at a glance. Guide for residents in the province of Alicante. Anyone relocating to the Costa Blanca - whether to Dénia, Jávea, Calpe, Benidorm or La Zenia - must also register their own vehicle [...].
E-scooters: New register and compulsory insurance from 2026 in Spain
E-scooters on Mallorca: registration & insurance now mandatory E-scooters on Mallorca must be registered in the DGT register. Only then is insurance possible. Rules, deadlines & fines at a glance. With the introduction of the national register for light private vehicles (VMP), Spain is now fully implementing the legally required insurance obligation for e-scooters and similar vehicles. The Council of Ministers has [...]
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 [...]
Driving licence in Spain - Who has to exchange and how
Driving licence in Spain - Who has to exchange and how it works International residents in Spain must convert their driving licence into a Spanish document under certain conditions. We explain the deadlines, procedures and differences. Anyone who moves their main residence to Spain will sooner or later have to deal with the issue of driving licences. Whether and when an exchange is necessary [...]
Parking tickets on the Costa Blanca - What to do in the event of a „Multa“
Traffic tickets on the Costa Blanca - What to do in the event of a „multa“ Traffic tickets on the Costa Blanca are not an isolated occurrence - knowing what to do can save you a lot of trouble (and money). No sooner is the car parked in the shade than a ticket flutters under the windscreen wiper - or worse: the ticket arrives in the post weeks later. Especially in [...]
New traffic rules 2025 Costa Blanca - What drivers need to know
New traffic rules 2025: What drivers on the Costa Blanca need to know From emergency lanes to hard shoulders - navigating the new regulations with a sense of humour. The road traffic regulations in Spain are not a complete mystery for many residents and drivers on the Costa Blanca, but they are not easy reading either. From 2025, the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) will be [...]
Particulate matter and environmental badges in Marina Alta and Marina Baja
Particulate matter and environmental badges in Marina Alta and Marina Baja Benidorm introduces stricter environmental zones, other cities will follow step by step. Since 2023, the cities of the Costa Blanca have also been obliged to set up environmental zones (Zonas de Bajas Emisiones, ZBE) to improve air quality. In the Marina Alta and Marina Baja, implementation is now becoming increasingly serious. [...]