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Summer on the Costa Blanca – we take it in our stride
Living in Spain

Summer on the Costa Blanca - tips for hot days & nights

Summer on the Costa Blanca - tips for hot days & nights This is how we enjoy summer. Four ideas on how to enjoy hot days and long nights. From favourite places to summer cuisine, family adventures and music under the stars. Summer is here - you can't miss it, you can't miss it and you can't miss it at all.

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Starting school on the Costa Blanca: deadlines, facts, forms
Living in Spain

Starting school on the Costa Blanca - deadlines, facts & forms

Starting school on the Costa Blanca - deadlines, facts, forms What parents need to consider when entering the Spanish school system Starting school on the Costa Blanca is more than just a new timetable - for many families it means entering an unfamiliar education system with different languages, structures and administrative channels. The

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How to make a new start on the Costa Blanca
Living in Spain

How to make a new start on the Costa Blanca

How to make a new start on the Costa Blanca Emigrating to the Costa Blanca: what you need to know before you take the plunge. Moving to Spain is often ridiculed as „emigration light“. But if you want to settle on the Costa Blanca long-term or gain a foothold professionally, you need to familiarise yourself with the

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Your guide to living and working on the Costa Blanca
Living in Spain

Your guide to living and working on the Costa Blanca

Your guide to living and working on the Costa Blanca Important steps for anyone wishing to settle in the Marina Alta or Marina Baixa. If you want to live or work on the Costa Blanca for most of the year, you need to familiarise yourself with the necessary administrative and legal requirements.

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Well advised for a new life – expert tips for immigrating to the Costa Blanca
Living in Spain

Richter Consultants Costa Blanca - Immigration tips

Richter Consultants - Expert tips on emigrating to the Costa Blanca Stephan Richter explains what new residents should look out for. The dream of living on the Costa Blanca is within reach for many emigrants - but the bureaucratic hurdles are often higher than expected. Residencia, taxes, health insurance, self-employment or vehicle registration - anyone who wants to

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Electricity prices on the Costa Blanca: higher costs, smart saving tips
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Electricity prices Costa Blanca - Higher costs, clever savings tips

Electricity prices on the Costa Blanca: higher costs, clever savings tips VAT rise and choice of tariff affect household budgets Anyone living on the Costa Blanca will have to prepare for higher electricity costs in 2025. Since 1 January, VAT on electricity has risen again from 10% to 21%, which will have a significant impact on household bills. In

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Digital emergency helpers on the Costa Blanca: which apps really help
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Digital emergency helpers on the Costa Blanca

The best emergency apps for the Costa Blanca From quick emergency calls to safety warnings - these digital helpers can be crucial in an emergency Whether it's a medical emergency, an accident in the mountains or a dangerous situation on the open road - when every second counts, quick help is crucial. But especially in

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Easter on the Costa Blanca: the hidden customs of an ancient tradition
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Easter on the Costa Blanca - customs of an old tradition

Easter on the Costa Blanca - The hidden customs of an ancient tradition How processions, brotherhoods and rituals make Holy Week a unique experience. While in many countries Easter is often reduced to chocolate eggs and family dinners, a large part of Spain and the Costa Blanca is transformed every year into a unique experience.

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No one likes to think about emergencies, but that is precisely what advance healthcare directives are all about.
Living in Spain

Living will Costa Blanca - Deciding in emergencies

Living wills on the Costa Blanca: making decisions for emergencies How to define your medical wishes in good time and with legal certainty. Nobody likes to think about the worst-case scenario, but that's exactly what a living will is all about: you specify in advance which medical measures you want - and which you don't want - in the event of an emergency.

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New Family Law 2025: More rights, more support – and a touch of humour
Living in Spain

Costa Blanca Family Law 2025 - More rights and support

Family Law Costa Blanca 2025 - More rights and support New Family Law 2025: More rights, more support - and a little humour A step towards modern family policy in Spain This year, the new Spanish Family Law (Ley de Familias) comes into force - and it could change family policy in the country for the long term.

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Start the new year safely: Important emergency numbers in case of emergencies
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Safely into the new year:Important emergency numbers in emergencies

Safely into the new year: Important emergency numbers in emergencies In emergencies, every second counts. Here are the most important emergency numbers for Marina Baixa and Marina Alta. 112: General emergency number - The Europe-wide emergency number 112 connects you directly to the relevant emergency services such as the police, fire brigade and ambulance service. This service is available around the clock.

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Small worlds, big stories: the magic of nativity scenes on the Costa Blanca 2
Living in Spain

Twinkling lights, cot dreams and sweet kings

Twinkling lights, cot dreams and sweet kings The Marina Alta and Marina Baixa celebrate Christmas with unique traditions and a touch of magic The Christmas season in the Marina Alta and Marina Baixa regions is a feast for the senses. Between splendid parades, elaborate nativity scenes and delicious Roscón de Reyes, traditions are celebrated that

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Where diversity meets tradition: Christmas in Marina Alta and Marina Baja
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Where diversity meets tradition - Christmas in the Marina Alta and Marina Baja

Where diversity meets tradition - Christmas in the Marina Alta and Marina Baja How international influences and Spanish festive traditions create a unique Christmas feeling on the Costa Blanca While the scent of mulled wine and gingerbread wafts through snow-covered Christmas markets in Germany, festive Christmas carols echo through the streets in the UK and the Christmas carols in the UK echo through the streets in the UK.

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Between tradition and Mediterranean flair
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Residents Costa Blanca - Between tradition and Mediterranean flair

Between tradition and Mediterranean flair How residents in the Marina Alta and Marina Baixa celebrate Christmas What happens when Advent wreaths meet Spanish nativity scenes? Or when Father Christmas brings presents alongside the Three Wise Men? In the Marina Alta and Marina Baixa, a very special mix of Christmas and Christmas traditions is created at Christmas time.

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