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Costa Blanca - Between Lent and sweet temptations How history, faith and indulgence come together in the region's Easter specialities. When Holy Week begins on the Costa Blanca, special recipes take centre stage in many households. Fish replaces meat, sweet pastries herald the end of Lent, and
Easter vocabulary The Easter period on the Costa Blanca is not only characterised by impressive processions and religious celebrations, but also by a multitude of specific Spanish terms that are closely linked to local traditions. Here is a selection of typical words that will help you to better understand the Easter customs of the region... SEMANA
Language choice in Alicante - majority of families opt for Spanish in the classroom Regional differences in Valencia: parent survey reveals controversial results. In the province of Alicante, the majority of families opted for Spanish as the language of instruction. Six out of ten parents favoured Castilian, which corresponds to 65.89% of the votes cast (83,569 votes).
Costa Cocinas exhibition - kitchen meets art Wonderful news since Valentine's Day: Artist Angi Weidner is now exhibiting a selection of her paintings at the renowned Costa Cocinas kitchen studio in Ondara! For several weeks, visitors can marvel at her works - with regularly changing exhibits that always bring new
Delivery heroes and sofa shoppers - the new convenience From groceries to pet food, from sushi to shampoo - how delivery services in the Marina Alta and Marina Baixa are making everyday life easier. Shopping used to be an experience: writing lists, browsing the shelves, making small talk at the checkout - and returning to the supermarket with what felt like 17 bags.
Parcel shipping Spain - How your shipments arrive safely Parcel shipping Spain - How your shipments arrive safely Practical tips and useful information on prices, options and shipping conditions at Correos. Whether it's personal gifts, important documents or goods deliveries - for residents and expats on the Costa Blanca, sending parcels abroad is the best option.
The big three in the police force - who does what? Uniforms, responsibilities and some surprising details: who does what and why it's important to keep an overview. The Costa Blanca enchants with its relaxed atmosphere, but even in paradise there are rules - and the people responsible for enforcing them.
New immigration law from May 2025 - What the reform means on the Costa Blanca Less bureaucracy, more legal certainty - Spain opens doors for foreign skilled workers. On 20 May 2025, the reformed Spanish immigration law, the new „Aliens Act“, will come into force. The innovations are aimed at reducing bureaucratic
Valencia Fitur 2025 - New tourism guide and strategic perspectives The Fitur 2025 international tourism fair in Madrid has begun and the Region of Valencia is using the stage to present its strategic vision and perspectives for the coming years. With an expanded main stand and the participation of over 300 companies, the
From 2025 - New entry permit for Brits on the Costa Blanca ETIAS and EES are changing travel - what residents and visitors need to know. From 2025, entry to the Costa Blanca will become more complicated for non-EU citizens, including British travellers, due to new EU rules. The introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETIAS) and
Müller conquers the peninsula - expansion with foresight From Mallorca to Valencia: How the cult brand finds its place on the mainland For many people, the Müller brand is synonymous with variety, quality and a special shopping experience. After 30 years of successful presence on Mallorca, the company is now taking the leap
Record year for Alicante's hotels - season extension ensures top figures Hotels in the Alicante region outperform 2023 and almost reach 2019 figures Hotels in Alicante end 2024 with impressive figures: Between January and November, they achieved an average occupancy rate of 80.68 %, an increase of 2.26%
2025 - A year of change on the Costa Blanca New rules and laws characterise everyday life - what you need to know. The new year has begun and it brings not only new opportunities, but also a number of significant changes to life on the Costa Blanca. From entry permits to
Benidorm industrial estate: an endless construction site costing millions 30 years of planning, exploding budgets and endless bureaucracy. The Benidorm industrial estate was supposed to be a milestone in urban development. Planned as the home of the first shopping centre and numerous commercial areas, however, it seems to be turning into a multi-million euro grave. Since the 1990s on the
Tourism boom: Spain reaches 3 million employees in the sector for the first time Record figures in the third quarter of 2024 reinforce the key role of tourism for the Spanish economy The Spanish tourism sector reached a historic milestone in the third quarter of 2024: with 3,019,064 employees, the industry surpassed the 3 million mark for the first time, as Turespaña reports. This corresponds to a