The Costa Blanca hosts the largest concentration of foreign residents in Spain — British, Dutch, Belgian, German, Norwegian, French and Americans.
- Typical budget
- Varies by location
- Top area
- Albir (Scandinavian)
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Community
- Strong
Overview
The Costa Blanca hosts the largest concentration of foreign residents in Spain — British, Dutch, Belgian, German, Norwegian, French and Americans.
Advantages
What makes this lifestyle especially good on the Costa Blanca:
- • English widely spoken
- • Cultural clubs and meetups
- • International schools and clinics
- • Newspapers in your language
- • Easy social integration
Typical costs
Budget: Varies by location. Costs vary by town, lifestyle and family size.
Best areas
Top areas to consider:
- • Albir (Scandinavian)
- • Jávea (British)
- • Moraira (Dutch/German)
- • Torrevieja (British)
Pros & cons
Pros
- English widely spoken
- Cultural clubs and meetups
- International schools and clinics
- Newspapers in your language
- Easy social integration
Cons
- Bureaucracy is slow
- Spanish skills help
- Summer crowds in popular towns