There are destinations where prices are "what they are" and you have little influence over them. Costa Blanca is not one of them. Here, you'll quickly notice one thing: it's not the country that determines prices, but the specific place you happen to be in. You can have a coffee for €1.50 and a few minutes later pay €3 in the same neighborhood. You can have a good lunch for €12... or for €25, which...
If you own an apartment or house on the Costa Blanca or elsewhere in Spain and are planning a holiday rental, sooner or later one key question will arise: do you need a tourism license, and how do you obtain one? In recent years, regulations in many autonomous communities have become significantly more stringent. In 2025 and 2026, additional regulations regarding...
Spain can be wonderful... but it can be demanding when it comes to formalities. Documents, taxes, insurance, car, office visits – it can be overwhelming, especially at first. Fortunately, most of these matters can be handled from your phone these days. No rushing to offices, no waiting in lines, and no tons of paperwork. If you live in Spain, are in the process of moving, or...