Business & Services
Supermarkets on the Costa Blanca at Easter 2026: Opening hours at a glance
Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays – many shops will be closed. Easter Sunday is not a public holiday, but…
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 increases in Spain capped at 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.…
News & Politics
Value-added tax on energy in Spain is to be reduced
Update (21 March): The measures announced are now officially in force.
Living in Spain
Consumer rights on the Costa Blanca – How to make a complaint
Renovations are delayed, the final bill is significantly higher than the quote, or an online parcel never arrives – disputes over…
Living in Spain
Correos 2026 Costa Blanca – New letter and parcel prices
Parcel delivery within Spain or abroad Flexible contract terms Starting price from around 50 euros This is a practical solution, particularly when moving…
Living in Spain
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 and Zenia Boulevard…
Stories and voices
Euroclub Dénia – 39 years of community spirit and joie de vivre
There are places where community is not just a word, but a living reality.
Living in Spain
Dealing with water damage caused by neighbours
A quiet drip, a dark patch on the ceiling – and suddenly it’s clear: water is coming from above. Hardly any other…
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Smart 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 but vital…
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 on the Costa Blanca: dates & shopping tips
The Black Friday weekend marks the start of a period on the Costa Blanca when many retailers run a series of promotions: discounts start…
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Holidays 2026 on the Costa Blanca – bridges & time out
2026 is set to be a great year for anyone who likes to plan a long weekend – or simply get away for a…