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What you can do in Spain over the holidays, whatever the weather!

For the moment, life continues to be fairly “normal” but with some mandatory rules such as wearing of masks both inside and outside, vaccine passports to enter certain events and in some regions, to enjoy a meal inside a restaurant or a drink inside a bar.

The best of the Costa Blanca South for every type of buyer

The Costa Blanca South extends from Alicante to the border with Murcia. Bursting with historic towns and cities, beautiful marinas, Blue Flag beaches and exciting landscapes, the area has a lot to offer property buyers. Whatever your property plans are, there is an area of the ‘white coast’ to suit you…

The pros and cons of living in Spain

The only way to really know what it is like to live in a different country is by experiencing it yourself, or asking someone who already lives there. Local expat of 15 years, Sally, tells us the truth about living in Spain, including what she loves and what has taken her a little while to get used to.

3 great retirement options on the Costa Tropical

The Costa Tropical is a picturesque stretch of coastline nestled between the Costa del Sol and the Costa de Almería in southern Spain. With a laid-back vibe, sub-tropical climate, beautiful beaches and impressive mountainous landscape, the Costa Tropical presents an exciting, unique and affordable retirement alternative to the likes of the Costa del Sol and the Costa Blanca.

Buying a property in Spain that has been empty for two years – your need to knows

Life in Spain is (almost!) back to normal. The property market has also started to recover, with home sales up 25% this summer, compared to the same time in 2019. But as we near the two-year mark since the start of the pandemic, some Spanish properties are still sat empty, with many receiving little to no maintenance throughout this period.