Jubilarse en Costa Blanca
Descubra por qué miles de jubilados de toda Europa y el mundo eligen la Costa Blanca por su sol, sanidad, asequibilidad, estilo de vida y acogedoras comunidades internacionales.
La Costa Blanca es la capital tranquila de la jubilación en Europa — más de 300 días de sol, sanidad de primer nivel, pueblos mediterráneos paseables y comunidades internacionales que hacen que instalarse sea sencillo. Esta es la guía definitiva para jubilarse aquí: dónde vivir, qué cuesta, cómo funciona la sanidad, residencia, impuestos, propiedades, opciones de cuidado y todo lo demás.
Por qué jubilarse en la Costa Blanca
Mild winters and warm dry summers.
World-class public and private hospitals.
Stretch your pension 30–40% further.
200+ km of Blue Flag coastline.
British, Dutch, German, Belgian, Scandinavian.
Fresh food, wine, long lunches and siestas.
Pedestrianised centres, promenades and plazas.
Play year-round on championship courses.
Alicante & Valencia — direct flights everywhere.
Low crime, family-friendly and secure.
Home care, accessibility and senior support.
Consistently ranked among Europe's best.
El centro completo de jubilación
From Albir to Moraira — the towns retirees love.
ExplorePublic, private, insurance, pharmacies and emergencies.
ExploreHousing, food, utilities, healthcare and budgets.
ExplorePensions, wealth, inheritance and double-taxation.
ExploreNon-lucrative visa, EU residency, permanent status.
ExploreApartments, villas, golf, beachfront, low-maintenance.
Explore55+ villages, active and international communities.
ExploreNursing homes, memory care and home support.
ExploreCaregivers, day centres and mobility assistance.
ExploreClubs, golf, walking, cycling, culture and travel.
ExploreCommunities, resorts, memberships and green fees.
ExploreHealth, home, travel, life and long-term care.
ExploreSpanish wills, POA, succession and trusts.
ExploreHome assistance, day centres, respite and support.
ExplorePacking, shipping, utilities and registration.
ExploreAccounts, transfers, exchange and pension payments.
ExploreMejores lugares para jubilarse en la Costa Blanca
Desde el ambiente costero apreciado por los nórdicos en Albir hasta el encanto gastronómico de Dénia y las comunidades de golf cerradas de Orihuela Costa — cada municipio tiene su propia personalidad para la jubilación.
Pedestrianised seaside village, huge Nordic community, flat and walkable.
Guía completaWhitewashed old town, art galleries, café culture, scenic seafront.
Guía completaQuiet residential town next to Albir — strong international community.
Guía completaYear-round amenities, healthcare, restaurants and entertainment.
Guía completaBeachfront living, Peñón de Ifach views and excellent infrastructure.
Guía completaGastronomic capital, port, beaches and direct ferry to Balearics.
Guía completaSheltered bay, microclimate, expat heaven with three distinct zones.
Guía completaLow-rise luxury village, marina, vineyards and premium villas.
Guía completaInland hills, sports facilities and outstanding municipal services.
Guía completaColourful fishing town, authentic Spain with a long sandy beach.
Guía completaWorking port, salt flats and family-friendly beaches.
Guía completaAffordable, huge international community, healthcare and amenities.
Guía completaGolf, beaches and gated urbanisations — value for money.
Guía completaSanidad para jubilados
Public healthcare
How the SNS works, registering, GP appointments and access.
Read guidePrivate healthcare
Hospitals, specialists, costs and English-speaking doctors.
Read guideHealth insurance
Best providers for retirees, costs by age, what's covered.
Read guidePrescriptions
Subsidies, pharmacy access and chronic medication.
Read guideEmergencies
Calling 112, ER, ambulances and travel coverage.
Read guideDental & vision
Routine and major dental, opticians and eye care.
Read guideLo que realmente cuesta vivir aquí
Housing
Rent and ownership costs by town and property type.
Read guideGroceries & dining
Supermarkets, markets and Menu del Día prices.
Read guideUtilities & internet
Electricity, water, gas and fibre internet.
Read guideTransportation
Cars, fuel, public transport and senior travel discounts.
Read guideAnnual budgets
Couple, single and luxury annual budget breakdowns.
Read guideCountry comparison
Spain vs UK, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Scandinavia.
Read guideVisados de jubilación y residencia
Non-lucrative visa
The main retirement visa — income, insurance and process.
Read guideEU citizens
Registering as an EU resident — straightforward and fast.
Read guideNon-EU citizens
UK, US, Canadian and other third-country retirees.
Read guidePermanent residency
After 5 years — rights, renewals and citizenship route.
Read guidePropiedades para jubilados
Apartments
Lock-up-and-leave coastal apartments with sea views.
Read guideVillas
Detached homes with pool and garden — privacy and space.
Read guideGolf communities
Las Colinas, Villamartín, La Sella and Altea Hills.
Read guideBeachfront
First-line property on the Mediterranean.
Read guideNew-build
Energy-efficient turnkey homes and developer warranties.
Read guideLow-maintenance
Communities with elevators, gardens and concierge.
Read guideComunidades de jubilados
Desde comunidades activas para mayores de 55 años hasta urbanizaciones internacionales con servicios compartidos, la Costa Blanca ofrece más variedad en comunidades de retiro que cualquier otra parte de España.
Vida asistida y cuidados a largo plazo
Nursing homes
Residencias — public, private and concertadas.
Read guideMemory care
Specialised units for cognitive decline.
Read guideAlzheimer's care
Centres, day care and family support.
Read guideHome care
Daily caregivers, nursing visits and live-in support.
Read guideLong-term care
Home assistance, day centres and respite care.
Read guideAging in place
Home modifications, alerts and home automation.
Read guideSeguros para jubilados
Health insurance
Sanitas, Adeslas, DKV — best providers by age and need.
Read guideHome insurance
Building and contents — what Spanish policies cover.
Read guideTravel insurance
Annual multi-trip and senior-friendly providers.
Read guideLife insurance
Term and whole-of-life options in Spain.
Read guideFuneral insurance
Decesos — almost universal in Spain, here's why.
Read guideLong-term care insurance
Cover for in-home care or residential care needs.
Read guideImpuestos para jubilados
Tax residency
The 183-day rule and what it means for your finances.
Read guideForeign pensions
How UK, US, Dutch, German and other pensions are taxed.
Read guideDouble-tax treaties
Avoiding paying twice — country by country.
Read guideWealth tax
Patrimonio — thresholds, exemptions and planning.
Read guideInheritance tax
Regional rates, exemptions and beneficiary planning.
Read guideCapital gains
On property sale, investments and primary residence rollover.
Read guideHerencias y planificación patrimonial
Spanish wills
Why every foreign owner needs a Spanish will.
Read guidePower of attorney
Healthcare and financial POA — Spanish and foreign.
Read guideSuccession law
EU regulation 650/2012 — choose your national law.
Read guideCross-border estates
Multiple jurisdictions, currencies and beneficiaries.
Read guideActividades y estilo de vida
25+ courses, year-round play and golf communities.
ExploreCoastal paths, sierras and easy guided groups.
ExplorePadel, cycling, swimming, yoga and pickleball.
ExploreBridge, art, choir, language exchange and Rotary.
ExploreWine, gastronomy, fiestas, music and theatre.
ExploreVet care, dog beaches, walking routes and pet insurance.
ExploreDriving, licences, public transport and airport links.
ExploreCrime, scams, heat safety and emergency numbers.
ExplorePacking, shipping, registration and getting set up.
ExploreJubilarse por nacionalidad
Los impuestos, la sanidad, las pensiones y la residencia varían drásticamente según el lugar de origen. Guías personalizadas para cada una de las principales nacionalidades de jubilados.
Post-Brexit residency, NHS to SNS, pension transfers and tax.
Leer guíaAOW pension, healthcare transfer and Dutch community hubs.
Leer guíaPensions, S1 form, residency and tax treaty benefits.
Leer guíaRente abroad, Krankenversicherung and double-taxation.
Leer guíaRetraite française, healthcare and inheritance planning.
Leer guíaFolkpension, healthcare reciprocity and tax residency.
Leer guíaSocial Security, Medicare gaps, FATCA and the non-lucrative visa.
Leer guíaCPP/OAS, provincial healthcare and tax treaty.
Leer guíaJubilarse por presupuesto
Affordable inland towns, rental apartments, frugal Mediterranean living.
Ver estilo de vidaComfortable couple's budget in most Costa Blanca towns.
Ver estilo de vidaCoastal apartment, dining out, golf and travel.
Ver estilo de vidaVilla with pool, private healthcare, frequent travel.
Ver estilo de vidaPremium villa, staff, concierge healthcare and lifestyle.
Ver estilo de vidaVivienda, sanidad, finanzas conjuntas y planificación patrimonial.
Comunidad, seguridad, vida social y conocer gente.
Independencia financiera, ingresos por inversión y visados antes de los 65 años.
Calculadoras y herramientas
Cost of Living Calculator
Estimate your monthly budget by town and lifestyle.
Read guideRetirement Budget Calculator
Build a complete monthly and annual budget.
Read guideHealthcare Cost Calculator
Compare public vs private vs insurance costs.
Read guidePension Calculator
Net pension income after Spanish tax.
Read guideCurrency Conversion
GBP, USD, CAD, NOK, SEK, DKK to EUR.
Read guideTax Calculator
Estimate IRPF on pensions and savings income.
Read guidePreguntas frecuentes
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