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Onka's second chance
Animals & Nature

Onka's second chance - Animal welfare Costa Blanca

Onka's second chance - Animal Welfare Costa Blanca Without the help of animal welfare organisations, street cats on the Costa Blanca would probably be lost. Cat Onka has found her home, others are still looking. Warmth, the gentle purring of my mum, the closeness of my siblings - these are my earliest memories. But then the day came,

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Sun protection on the Costa Blanca: light, life - and responsibility
Health & Lifestyle

Proper sun protection Enjoy the Costa Blanca without worries

The right sun protection on the Costa Blanca Anyone who lives permanently on the Mediterranean coast should not only enjoy the sun, but also understand it. Why protection is more than a tube of cream On the Costa Blanca, the sun determines the rhythm of the day - it warms, wakes and gives life outside its

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Between island and mainland – one family, two places close to their hearts 10
Stories and voices

Cafe con leche with a family between the island and the mainland

Between the island and the mainland - one family, two hearts Manuela Rehagel and Roman Ebmeier have been living in Spain since 2007. They have their base on Mallorca with the island newspaper and the island magazine. Now they are bringing their experience and passion to the Costa Blanca - with a magazine that connects. A

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Juice cleanse: a fresh start in a glass or a nutritional trap?
Health & Lifestyle

Juice cure - a new start in a glass or a nutrient trap?

Juice cure - a new start in a glass or a nutrient trap? Whether detox ritual or diet illusion - a five-day juice diet promises a lot. But what does it really achieve? A self-test between indulgence, detox and realisation Sun-ripened oranges, crunchy cucumbers, fresh ginger - if you live on the Costa Blanca, you have the best of the best for a juice cure practically at your fingertips.

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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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Paws on the beach: With your dog on the Costa Blanca 1
Animals & Nature

Paws on the beach - with your dog on the Costa Blanca

Paws on the beach - with a dog on the Costa Blanca What's allowed, what's annoying - and where four-legged friends are allowed in the water undisturbed in Marina Alta and Marina Baixa. An overview for owners with heart and attitude. For many, dogs are more than just companions - they are

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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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Small, delicate fruit, great tradition – The níspero from Callosa d'en Sarrià 2
Animals & Nature

Costa Blanca - Níspero a small fruit, a great tradition

Costa Blanca - Níspero a small fruit, a big tradition Why the small loquat is a big deal around Callosa, Polop and La Nucía. When the níspero season begins in Callosa d'en Sarrià, Polop or La Nucía, there is a flurry of activity. The pale orange-coloured fruit has to be harvested within a few weeks,

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Electricity prices on the Costa Blanca: higher costs, smart saving tips
Living in Spain

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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