Business & Service
Supermarkets Costa Blanca Easter 2026: Opening hours at a glance
Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays - many markets remain closed. Easter Sunday is not a public holiday, but is also restricted.
Everyday Life in Spain
Everyday life in Spain explained in simple terms: contracts, housing, shopping, rules, organisation and practical aspects of life there.
News & Politics
New BOE decree: Rent increase in Spain limited to 2 % by 2027
The Spanish government is once again intervening in the rental market – with direct implications for residents on the Costa Blanca as well. A measure introduced on…
News & Politics
Value-added tax on energy in Spain to be reduced
Update (21 March): The announced measures are now officially in force. Following today’s publication in the Spanish Official Gazette (BOE), the reduction in VAT applies…
Living in Spain
Consumer rights on the Costa Blanca - Making the right complaint
Renovations are delayed, the final bill is significantly higher than the quote, or an online package never turns up – disputes over consumer rights are…
Living in Spain
Correos 2026 Costa Blanca - New letter and parcel prices
Call forwarding within Spain or abroad; flexible contract terms; starting price from around 50 euros. This is particularly useful when moving house, for second homes or during longer stays abroad…
Living in Spain
Top shopping centres on the Costa Blanca
Which shopping centres on the Costa Blanca really matter in everyday life: from Portal de la Marina to Alicante and Zenia Boulevard –…
Stories and voices
Euroclub Dénia – 39 years of community and joie de vivre
There are places where community is not just a word, but a living reality. One of these is the Euroclub Dénia (ECD) –…
Living in Spain
Dealing with water damage caused by neighbours
A soft dripping sound, a dark stain on the ceiling – and suddenly it’s clear: water is coming from above. Hardly any damage causes…
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Intelligent water management on the Costa Blanca
Water is no longer something to be taken for granted on the Costa Blanca. Between Dénia and Villajoyosa, a quiet…
Living in Spain
Sustainability on the Costa Blanca - change for the future
Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword, but part of everyday life – here on the Costa Blanca too.
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Black Friday 2025 Costa Blanca: dates & shopping tips
The Black Friday weekend marks the start of a period on the Costa Blanca when many retailers bundle their special offers: discounts start earlier and run for longer…
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Holidays 2026 on the Costa Blanca - bridges & time out
2026 will be a good year for anyone who fancies planning a long weekend – or just getting away for a bit. Between New Year’s Day and…