Stories from the Coast
Guides, market analysis and insider perspectives on life across the Costa Blanca.
Why Expats Are Flocking to Albir in 2026
A walkable promenade, Scandinavian healthcare clinics and the largest Norwegian school in mainland Europe — Albir is the soft-landing capital of the Costa Blanca.
Buying Property in Moraira: A 2026 Buyer's Guide
Moraira is one of the Costa Blanca's most carefully protected coastal towns — no high-rises, no big resorts, and a market dominated by quality villas. Here's how to actually buy one.
Spain's Digital Nomad Visa — Everything That's Changed for 2026
Three years in, the DNV is the most popular non-EU route into Spain. New 2026 rules clarify Beckham Law overlap, family applications and renewal evidence — here's the current state of play.
Top 10 Beach Clubs on the Costa Blanca
From the Ibiza-style hedonism of La Cala in Finestrat to family-friendly chiringuitos in Dénia — ten beach clubs worth the detour this summer.
The Retirement Maths: Costa Blanca vs the UK in 2026
A like-for-like budget comparison for a retired British couple. The headline: a comfortable Costa Blanca lifestyle costs roughly 32% less than the same lifestyle in the UK's south-east.
How to Register as Autónomo in Spain — The 2026 Walkthrough
Spain's self-employment system is famously bureaucratic but the 2023 flat-rate reforms made the first year cheap. Here's the step-by-step for foreign freelancers in 2026.