COSTA BLANCA NEWS, ESSENTIALS, AND EXPAT LIFE IN SPAIN
News, insight, and tips about relocation, business, real estate, investment, and retirement. Discover life in the various Costas and Cities of Spain, and which locations match your ideal lifestyle.
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Tips, Help, and Advice on Spain’s Coastal Real Estate Market
Learn more about Spain’s real estate market. Gain more insight into local property market trends, and discover some of the best locations in Spain to invest in Real Estate.
Work and Business Opportunities in Spain
Learn more about Spain’s business culture, profitable ventures for entrepreneurs, and in which niches expats find the most success.

Maps of Live Music & Entertainment Venues for the Costa Blanca
The Costa Blanca has a diverse music scene, but with many places offering live music on different days, at different times, and infrequently, it can be difficult making the most of what is on offer. These live music maps, with schedules, and links to event calendars, makes it easier for you to keep track of entertainment options nearby.
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Best Places to Live and Visit in Coastal Spain
Our location guides examine Coastal towns to either relocate or invest in. We offer insight into what it’s like to live in these areas, the work culture, starting a business, social life, important services and amenities, raising children, and retiring.
coastal spain LIFESTYLE – WHAT’S IT REALLY LIKE TO LIVE HERE
Here you will find lifestyle and relocation advice for Retirees, Singles, Couples, and Families. We discuss work, starting a business, the nicest areas, climate, activities, buying real estate, renting, managing your holiday home, and more.
Relocating to Spain? Your TOP 6 Hurdles To Overcome
Changing countries and even continents can come with serious concerns and considerations. There is the language barrier, cultural differences, schooling for chi[...]
Spain Schooling: Best Regions? Local vs International Schools?
Before we discuss local versus international schooling, education system challenges, the Spanish curriculum, where to find the top international schools, and ex[...]
Best Places to Live Costa Blanca: Top Areas for Retirees, Singles, Couples, and Families.
The most popular areas people choose to live on the Costa Blanca are Alicante, Torrevieja, and Benidorm, but are these areas the epitome of the lifestyle? Will [...]
Essential Tips For Driving In Spain
Spanish road etiquette. Regardless of the region, Spanish driving customs usually include a respectful adherence to road rules, although driving styles might va[...]
Is Costa Blanca The Ultimate Lifestyle? Key Areas, Costs & Climate
If you are considering the Costa Blanca for your holidays, or you are wondering if it's a good place to live, then you have chosen well. In our recent article a[...]
Spain Cost of Living Tool – Ideal Locations for Your Budget
Low Cost of LivingThese are the regions, towns, and cities in Spain that offer 1) affordable real estate and 2) lower daily expenses (food, utilities, transpo[...]
Best Places to Retire in Spain
The coast of Spain is where most internationals prefer to relocate. There are several compelling reasons for this. Firstly, the pleasant Mediterranean climate, [...]
Best Cities to Live in Spain
Speaking generally, it's easier to relocate to, integrate, and thrive in the regions of Spain where Spanish is the single official language. These areas offer a[...]
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