Living in Spain
Legal disputes on the Costa Blanca – What you need to know
Sometimes a conversation is no longer enough – that’s when lawyers and the courts step in. Anyone living on the Costa Blanca…
Everyday Life in Spain
Everyday life in Spain explained in simple terms: contracts, housing, shopping, rules, organisation and practical aspects of life there.
Living in Spain
Starting school on the Costa Blanca – deadlines, facts and forms
The start of the school year on the Costa Blanca is more than just a new timetable – for many families, it…
Living in Spain
Electricity prices on the Costa Blanca – Higher costs, smart ways to save
Anyone living on the Costa Blanca will have to brace themselves for higher electricity bills in 2025. Since 1 January, VAT on…
Living in Spain
Digital emergency responders on the Costa Blanca
Whether it’s a medical emergency, an accident in the mountains or a dangerous situation on the open road – when every second…
Info
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 make everyday life…
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Parcel delivery in Spain – How your parcels arrive safely
Parcel delivery to Spain – How to ensure your parcels arrive safely Practical tips and useful information on prices, options and delivery…
Living in Spain
Costa Blanca Family Law 2025 – More rights and support
New Family Act 2025: More rights, more support – and a touch of humour A step towards a modern family policy in Spain…
Living in Spain
Prices are rising on the Costa Blanca – time for some creative money-saving tips!
A few final thoughts: Prices are rising – time for some creative money-saving tips! What lies ahead for citizens in…
News & Politics
From 2025 on the Costa Blanca – ETIAS: New entry authorisation for non-EU travellers
The introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorisation System (ETIAS) and the Entry/Exit System (EES) is intended to improve security and efficiency…
News & Politics
Travellers beware – more red tape for holidays
Yes, but please sort out the paperwork first. The Spanish Ministry of the Interior’s new traveller register came into force on 2 December.
Living in Spain
Residents of the Costa Blanca – Between tradition and Mediterranean charm
What happens when Advent wreaths meet Spanish nativity plays? Or when Father Christmas brings presents alongside the Three Kings?
Living in Spain
Waste disposal: how to sort waste correctly
They’re always the first thing to catch your eye: untidy, overflowing and littered rubbish bin areas. Yet a clean environment is not…