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New traffic regulations in Spain in 2026: Costa Blanca
New traffic rules in Spain: What you need to know on the Costa Blanca
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Mobility & Transport
Verano Joven 2026: Travel around Spain more affordably by train and bus
Travelling around Spain more cheaply by train and bus – what young residents need to know
Animals & Nature
Animal welfare in Spain: Rules for dogs and cats
A dog outside the supermarket? What pet owners in Spain need to know
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Care on the Costa Blanca – benefits, applications and support
When care suddenly becomes an issue on the Costa Blanca
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Pregnancy on the Costa Blanca: Prevention and maternity protection
Rights, prevention, childbirth and financial benefits on the Costa Blanca
Mobility & Transport
Vehicle registration on the Costa Blanca in 2026
Registering your vehicle on the Costa Blanca: MOT, road tax, DGT Alicante and costs at a glance. A guide for residents in…
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Consumer rights on the Costa Blanca – How to make a complaint
What should you do in the event of a dispute with tradespeople or online retailers? Rights, complaint forms and procedures on the…
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Burglary on the Costa Blanca – Police, reporting and insurance
file a complaint, inform the police and the insurance company
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Correos 2026 Costa Blanca – New letter and parcel prices
on the Costa Blanca – New letter and parcel rates
Mobility & Transport
E-scooters: New registration and compulsory insurance from 2026 in Spain
With the introduction of the national register for light private vehicles (VMP), Spain is now fully implementing the statutory…
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Top shopping centres on the Costa Blanca
Which shopping centres on the Costa Blanca really make a difference in everyday life: from Portal de la Marina to Alicante to Zenia…
Health & Lifestyle
Costa Blanca Spas – The best wellness centres in winter
The top spas on the Costa Blanca: day passes, indoor pools, saunas and winter wellness for residents. The best places to visit from…
Stories and voices
Euroclub Dénia – 39 years of community spirit and joie de vivre
celebrates its 39th anniversary: activities, talks, sports and social evenings for residents and friends of the Costa Blanca.
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Dealing with water damage caused by neighbours
From preserving evidence to insurance – this is how property owners on the Costa Blanca should proceed when faced with a leak…
Health & Lifestyle
Sustainable mobility on the Costa Blanca
Between Dénia and Villajoyosa, transport is becoming quieter, cleaner and more community-based – with a focus on electric mobility…
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Sustainability on the Costa Blanca – change for the future
Between Dénia and Villajoyosa, the Costa Blanca demonstrates how organic farming, renewable energy and regional responsibility…
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Spain 2026 – Important legislative changes for residents
Taxes, property, transport and digital invoices: 2026 brings significant changes for residents in Spain and the Valencian Community.
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Sustainable markets and manufacturers on the Costa Blanca
From Jesús Pobre to Altea: local markets, zero-waste shops and online cooperatives are changing shopping habits between…
Health & Lifestyle
Health Costa Blanca – why humidity makes you ill
Health on the Costa Blanca – why humidity makes you ill
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Paws on the beach – with your dog on the Costa Blanca
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Café con leche Volker Dietz – A new beginning with heart and scissors
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Costa Blanca - Níspero a small fruit, a great tradition
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Electricity prices on the Costa Blanca – higher costs, smart saving tips
Those living on the Costa Blanca must prepare for higher electricity costs in 2025. Since 1 January, VAT on electricity has…
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