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Manero Balmis, Alicante: review of the colonial-style tapas barFood & Drink

Manero Balmis, Alicante: review of the colonial-style tapas bar

The Manero brand's second Alicante bar, in a 1700s-style room on Plaza Doctor Balmis. What to order and how it compares.

3 November 2026Read guide
The Soul Stroll Benidorm Fiesta Special: Wednesday 11 November 2026Lifestyle

The Soul Stroll Benidorm Fiesta Special: Wednesday 11 November 2026

Soul, comedy and party anthems at Sinatra's in Benidorm on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Times, address and tickets.

3 November 2026Read guide
Sienna at Sala Stereo, Alicante: Saturday 28 November 2026Lifestyle

Sienna at Sala Stereo, Alicante: Saturday 28 November 2026

Sienna's Lince tour hits Sala Stereo on Saturday 28 November 2026. Times, tickets from 19.80 euros, and how to do the night.

2 November 2026Read guide
What's on in Alicante in November 2026: gigs and nights outLifestyle

What's on in Alicante in November 2026: gigs and nights out

Live music and nights out across Alicante, San Vicente, Benidorm and Torrevieja in November 2026, with dates, venues and prices.

2 November 2026Read guide
OBK at Sala The One, San Vicente del Raspeig: Saturday 14 November 2026Lifestyle

OBK at Sala The One, San Vicente del Raspeig: Saturday 14 November 2026

OBK bring the Vértigo Tour to Sala The One on Saturday 14 November 2026. Start time, price, address and how to get there.

1 November 2026Read guide
Cromwell's, Alicante: review of the late-night Irish rock pubFood & Drink

Cromwell's, Alicante: review of the late-night Irish rock pub

Cheap drinks, a big terrace, rock on the stereo and 4am closing. Our honest take on Cromwell's Irish pub in Alicante.

31 October 2026Read guide
Raúl Clyde at Sala The One, San Vicente del Raspeig: 7 November 2026Lifestyle

Raúl Clyde at Sala The One, San Vicente del Raspeig: 7 November 2026

Raúl Clyde brings his reggaeton tour to Sala The One, San Vicente del Raspeig, on Saturday 7 November 2026. Here's the plan.

31 October 2026Read guide
Soul Mission Blues Brothers Tribute Show in Torrevieja, 13 December 2026Lifestyle

Soul Mission Blues Brothers Tribute Show in Torrevieja, 13 December 2026

A Blues Brothers tribute with more than eleven musicians on stage hits Torrevieja on Sunday 13 December 2026. From 39 euros.

29 October 2026Read guide
Finde Fantasma at Sala Stereo, Alicante: Friday 27 November 2026Lifestyle

Finde Fantasma at Sala Stereo, Alicante: Friday 27 November 2026

Indie rock band Finde Fantasma play Sala Stereo in central Alicante on Friday 27 November 2026. Tickets from 13.54 euros.

27 October 2026Read guide
Mesón El Granaíno, Elche: review of the family tavern open since 1964Food & Drink

Mesón El Granaíno, Elche: review of the family tavern open since 1964

An honest look at Mesón El Granaíno in Elche: what to order, what it costs, when to book, and how it compares to nearby spots.

26 October 2026Read guide
Eli Paperboy Reed at Sala Stereo, Alicante: Thursday 5 November 2026Lifestyle

Eli Paperboy Reed at Sala Stereo, Alicante: Thursday 5 November 2026

Soul singer Eli Paperboy Reed plays Sala Stereo in central Alicante on Thursday 5 November 2026. Venue, tickets and timing.

26 October 2026Read guide
Malú Quince Tour at Auditorio Internacional Torrevieja, 5 December 2026Lifestyle

Malú Quince Tour at Auditorio Internacional Torrevieja, 5 December 2026

Malú brings the Quince Tour to Torrevieja on Saturday 5 December 2026. Start time, ticket price and how to plan the night.

23 October 2026Read guide
Hotel El Raset, Dénia: review of the portside rice and seafood restaurantFood & Drink

Hotel El Raset, Dénia: review of the portside rice and seafood restaurant

An honest look at El Raset on Dénia's Bellavista strip: what to order, what it costs, and how it compares to the neighbours.

22 October 2026Read guide
The Jazz Room at Soda Bar, Alicante: New Orleans Night, 4 December 2026Lifestyle

The Jazz Room at Soda Bar, Alicante: New Orleans Night, 4 December 2026

A New Orleans themed jazz show at Soda bar in central Alicante on Friday 4 December 2026. Time, price, address and tips.

21 October 2026Read guide
Moving Back to the UK: What to Do With Your Spanish PropertyMoving to Spain

Moving Back to the UK: What to Do With Your Spanish Property

Rent, holiday let, leave empty or sell? What each option costs and how to time your tax residency and a remote sale.

20 October 2026Read guide
Selling Inherited Property in Spain: A Costa Blanca GuideLegal

Selling Inherited Property in Spain: A Costa Blanca Guide

Notary acceptance, the six-month tax clocks and what to do when co-heirs disagree, for anyone selling an inherited flat on the Costa Blanca.

20 October 2026Read guide
Selling a Property in Spain With Community Fees OwedLegal

Selling a Property in Spain With Community Fees Owed

Debts don't block a sale in Spain, but some follow the property. Here is what gets paid at the notary and what to sort out first.

20 October 2026Read guide
What Documents Do I Need to Sell Property in Spain?Legal

What Documents Do I Need to Sell Property in Spain?

A checklist of the papers a Valencian Community seller needs, who issues each one, what it costs and which you can get from abroad.

20 October 2026Read guide
Do I Need a Lawyer to Sell My Property in Spain?Legal

Do I Need a Lawyer to Sell My Property in Spain?

Notary, abogado or gestor? What each one does when you sell on the Costa Blanca, what they cost, and when you can go without a lawyer.

20 October 2026Read guide
Desolation Metal Days Festival 2026 at Sala Marearock, AlicanteLifestyle

Desolation Metal Days Festival 2026 at Sala Marearock, Alicante

Hard rock and metal at Sala Marearock, Alicante on Friday 4 December 2026. Tickets from 35 euros. What to sort before you go.

20 October 2026Read guide
What's New on the Costa Blanca This Week (11 July 2026)Lifestyle

What's New on the Costa Blanca This Week (11 July 2026)

Alicante lands a big cruise summit, Elda hosts free stargazing, and UK papers warn about fines. Catch up in five minutes.

18 October 2026Read guide
What to Pack for Benidorm in December and the Rest of WinterLifestyle

What to Pack for Benidorm in December and the Rest of Winter

Real winter temperatures, the day-to-night gap, the adaptor you need and why sun cream still goes in the case.

18 October 2026Read guide
Three Kings Parade Alicante 2027: Route, Times & Where to StandLifestyle

Three Kings Parade Alicante 2027: Route, Times & Where to Stand

5 January, start time TBD (last year about 19:00). Last year's route, where to stand with kids and how to get a chair.

18 October 2026Read guide
Things to Do in Benidorm When It Rains: 12 Indoor IdeasLifestyle

Things to Do in Benidorm When It Rains: 12 Indoor Ideas

Twelve indoor plans for a wet day in Benidorm, from Benidorm Palace and bowling to chocolate in Villajoyosa.

18 October 2026Read guide
New Year's Eve Benidorm & Alicante: Parties, Grapes & TRAMLifestyle

New Year's Eve Benidorm & Alicante: Parties, Grapes & TRAM

Where to see in the new year in Benidorm and Alicante, how the 12 grapes work, and how to get home.

18 October 2026Read guide
Christmas in Benidorm: What's Open, Lights, Weather & TipsLifestyle

Christmas in Benidorm: What's Open, Lights, Weather & Tips

What's open on Christmas Day in Benidorm, where the lights and belén are, and how to sort Christmas lunch.

18 October 2026Read guide
Christmas in Alicante 2026: Market, Lights, Belén & What's OpenLifestyle

Christmas in Alicante 2026: Market, Lights, Belén & What's Open

The market's small, the lights are big and the Belén is record-breaking. An honest guide to Christmas in Alicante.

18 October 2026Read guide
Is Benidorm Expensive? Benidorm Prices in 2026Cost of Living

Is Benidorm Expensive? Benidorm Prices in 2026

What a pint, a coffee, a menú del día, the tram and the airport taxi actually cost in Benidorm right now.

18 October 2026Read guide
Benidorm or Alicante? An Honest Comparison by Traveller TypeLifestyle

Benidorm or Alicante? An Honest Comparison by Traveller Type

Beach town or real city? How Benidorm and Alicante compare for beaches, nights out, food, families and winter stays.

18 October 2026Read guide
Best Bars in Benidorm Old Town: Tapas Alley, Live Music & PubsFood & Drink

Best Bars in Benidorm Old Town: Tapas Alley, Live Music & Pubs

Pintxos on Calle Santo Domingo, music pubs on the back lanes and a calmer night out in Benidorm's old town.

18 October 2026Read guide
Benidorm Market Days: Which Market, Which Day, and WhereLifestyle

Benidorm Market Days: Which Market, Which Day, and Where

Wednesday at Foietes, Wednesday and Sunday at Rincón de Loix, the El Cisne flea market, and how to do them right.

18 October 2026Read guide
Is Benidorm Open in Winter? What's Open, Weather & Long StaysLifestyle

Is Benidorm Open in Winter? What's Open, Weather & Long Stays

Benidorm doesn't close for winter. Here's what's open, what shuts, and how long-stayers make it work.

18 October 2026Read guide
Benidorm in November: Weather, Fiestas & Is It Dead?Lifestyle

Benidorm in November: Weather, Fiestas & Is It Dead?

Warm days, a swimmable sea, the big patron saint fiestas and fancy dress day. November in Benidorm is far from dead.

18 October 2026Read guide
Benidorm in March: Weather, Easter 2027 & Is It Worth ItLifestyle

Benidorm in March: Weather, Easter 2027 & Is It Worth It

Spring arrives, the clocks change and Easter lands early in 2027. Warm days, a cold sea and a busy last week.

18 October 2026Read guide
Benidorm in January: Weather, Three Kings & Is It Worth ItLifestyle

Benidorm in January: Weather, Three Kings & Is It Worth It

The coldest month still brings 17°C lunchtimes. Three Kings, Benidorm Fest and a quiet town full of long-stay visitors.

18 October 2026Read guide
Benidorm in February: Weather, Carnival & Almond BlossomLifestyle

Benidorm in February: Weather, Carnival & Almond Blossom

Mild, dry and quiet, with Benidorm's real carnival and almond blossom in the valleys inland. Just don't plan on sea swims.

18 October 2026Read guide
Benidorm in December: Weather, What's Open & Is It Worth ItLifestyle

Benidorm in December: Weather, What's Open & Is It Worth It

Mild sunny days, cold evenings, Christmas lights and a free beach party for New Year. Here's what December is really like.

18 October 2026Read guide
Benidorm Fancy Dress 2026: Date, Where It Is & Fiesta WeekLifestyle

Benidorm Fancy Dress 2026: Date, Where It Is & Fiesta Week

Benidorm fancy dress 2026: date TBD, likely Thursday 12 November. Where to go, when to arrive and what else is on that week.

18 October 2026Read guide
Alicante Tram Guide: Every Line, Tickets & Day Trips by TramLifestyle

Alicante Tram Guide: Every Line, Tickets & Day Trips by Tram

Every TRAM line in plain English, what tickets cost now, and the best day trips up the coast by tram.

18 October 2026Read guide
Alicante Tram to Benidorm: Step-by-Step Guide, Times & FaresLifestyle

Alicante Tram to Benidorm: Step-by-Step Guide, Times & Fares

Line 1 from Luceros to Benidorm: which ticket, which tram, where to sit and what to do if you miss the last one.

18 October 2026Read guide
Alicante Nightlife: Best Bars, Clubs and Where to Go OutFood & Drink

Alicante Nightlife: Best Bars, Clubs and Where to Go Out

Where to drink and dance in Alicante, from Calle Castaños to the port clubs, with real closing times and prices.

18 October 2026Read guide
Alicante in January: Weather, Three Kings, Sales & What's OpenLifestyle

Alicante in January: Weather, Three Kings, Sales & What's Open

The coldest month here is still 17°C at lunch. Three Kings, the sales, and a quiet, cheap city once they're done.

18 October 2026Read guide
Alicante in February: Weather, Carnival & Is It Worth ItLifestyle

Alicante in February: Weather, Carnival & Is It Worth It

Longer days, about three rainy days, Carnival on the Rambla and almond blossom inland. February in Alicante, honestly.

18 October 2026Read guide
Alicante in December: Weather, What's On & Is It Worth ItLifestyle

Alicante in December: Weather, What's On & Is It Worth It

Sunny 17°C days, cold nights, Christmas lights and a giant Belén. What December in Alicante is really like.

18 October 2026Read guide
Alicante Airport to Torrevieja: Bus, Taxi & Transfer GuideLifestyle

Alicante Airport to Torrevieja: Bus, Taxi & Transfer Guide

There is a direct €7 bus, whatever the forums say. Times, the late-flight problem, taxis and transfers.

18 October 2026Read guide
Alicante Airport to Benidorm: Bus, Taxi, Transfer or Tram?Lifestyle

Alicante Airport to Benidorm: Bus, Taxi, Transfer or Tram?

Bus, taxi, transfer, hire car or tram: what each one costs, how long it takes and which to pick.

18 October 2026Read guide
Alicante Airport to City Centre: C-6 Bus, Taxi & TimesLifestyle

Alicante Airport to City Centre: C-6 Bus, Taxi & Times

The C-6 bus runs all night and costs €4.70 now. Where to catch it, which stop to use, and when a taxi makes more sense.

18 October 2026Read guide
What to expect at La Terrasse, Benidorm's cocktail bar with a viewFood & Drink

What to expect at La Terrasse, Benidorm's cocktail bar with a view

Cocktails, a view and a smarter crowd than the Benidorm norm. What a night at La Terrasse is like and who should skip it.

17 October 2026Read guide
A closer look at La Crispeta, the Spanish restaurant off the RamblaFood & Drink

A closer look at La Crispeta, the Spanish restaurant off the Rambla

La Crispeta sits just off Alicante's Rambla with a 4.5 from 2,143 reviews. Here's what it's good for and when to go.

15 October 2026Read guide
We tried Bodega Selección in El Campello. Here's what we thoughtFood & Drink

We tried Bodega Selección in El Campello. Here's what we thought

A cellar-style wine spot in El Campello rated 4.5 from 125 reviews. What it does well, and who it's not for.

14 October 2026Read guide
Da Ciro in Alicante's old town: what the pizzeria is actually likeFood & Drink

Da Ciro in Alicante's old town: what the pizzeria is actually like

A family-run pizzeria on Carrer Castaños with 4.4 stars from 2,130 reviews. What Da Ciro is good for, and when to skip it.

13 October 2026Read guide
Enso Sushi, Alicante: proper Japanese food on Plaza Gabriel MiróFood & Drink

Enso Sushi, Alicante: proper Japanese food on Plaza Gabriel Miró

Serious Japanese food on one of Alicante's prettiest squares. What Enso Sushi does well and who should give it a miss.

10 October 2026Read guide
Restaurante Fondillón put to the test: what 620 reviews actually sayFood & Drink

Restaurante Fondillón put to the test: what 620 reviews actually say

A 4.4 from 620 Google reviews, on a quiet street near Alicante's old town. Here's what Fondillón's score really tells you.

9 October 2026Read guide
Nou Manolín is where Alicante takes people it wants to impressFood & Drink

Nou Manolín is where Alicante takes people it wants to impress

Four decades in, 5,436 Google reviews, still the default for a proper meal out in Alicante. What that reputation really means.

5 October 2026Read guide
Dinner in a palm garden: Hotel Huerto del Cura in Elche, reviewedFood & Drink

Dinner in a palm garden: Hotel Huerto del Cura in Elche, reviewed

Dinner surrounded by palms at Elche's Hotel Huerto del Cura: what it's good for, and who should skip it.

2 October 2026Read guide
Brothers in Band Dire Straits tribute in Torrevieja, 13 November 2026Lifestyle

Brothers in Band Dire Straits tribute in Torrevieja, 13 November 2026

A Dire Straits tribute hits Torrevieja's big auditorium on Friday 13 November 2026. What the show is and whether it's worth it.

1 October 2026Read guide
Gimnasio Acrópolis in Alicante: what the no-frills gym is actually likeLifestyle

Gimnasio Acrópolis in Alicante: what the no-frills gym is actually like

A no-frills gym on Calle Cefeo with a 4.6 Google rating. Who Gimnasio Acrópolis suits, who should skip it, and the alternatives.

28 September 2026Read guide
Alicante caregiver workshops in Zona Este: 6 October to 15 December 2026Lifestyle

Alicante caregiver workshops in Zona Este: 6 October to 15 December 2026

Alicante lists caregiver workshops in the Zona Este, 6 October to 15 December 2026. Here's what to check before you go.

28 September 2026Read guide
M2 Costa Blanca: the Torrevieja estate agent with a perfect Google scoreLifestyle

M2 Costa Blanca: the Torrevieja estate agent with a perfect Google score

M2 Costa Blanca in Torrevieja holds a 5.0 Google rating from 81 reviews. What that means if you're buying on the coast.

26 September 2026Read guide
Basic-Fit in Alicante: who the big budget gym is actually forLifestyle

Basic-Fit in Alicante: who the big budget gym is actually for

Alicante's big budget gym, compared with the small studios: Beyoga, hot yoga at San Juan, and a retreat near Altea.

25 September 2026Read guide
Temple Restaurant in Alicante's old town: our honest takeFood & Drink

Temple Restaurant in Alicante's old town: our honest take

Temple holds a 4.6 from 1,641 Google reviews in Alicante's old town. Here's what it's good for and when to skip it.

21 September 2026Read guide
Asador Ilicitano in Elche: what it's actually like, and who it's forFood & Drink

Asador Ilicitano in Elche: what it's actually like, and who it's for

A grill house in Elche with a 4.5 from 607 reviews. What it does well, who it's not for, and why locals say it's worth the drive.

20 September 2026Read guide
Is Restaurante La Finca in Elche worth the drive from Alicante?Food & Drink

Is Restaurante La Finca in Elche worth the drive from Alicante?

La Finca holds a 4.8 from 2,121 Google reviews. What that number really tells you, and who should make the trip to Elche.

12 September 2026Read guide
The truth about Oustau de Altea and its 3,410 Google reviewsFood & Drink

The truth about Oustau de Altea and its 3,410 Google reviews

Altea's old town has one restaurant everyone names. What its 4.5 stars actually mean, and when the climb is worth it.

11 September 2026Read guide
El Taller de la Flor: what old town coworking in Alicante gets youLifestyle

El Taller de la Flor: what old town coworking in Alicante gets you

A coworking space in Alicante's old town with a 4.7 rating. How it stacks up against WAO, V11 and Genion Lab.

9 September 2026Read guide
Baobab in Playa de San Juan: can vegan fusion win over meat-eaters?Food & Drink

Baobab in Playa de San Juan: can vegan fusion win over meat-eaters?

Playa de San Juan's best-rated restaurant serves no meat at all. Here's what that 4.8 on Google actually gets you.

8 September 2026Read guide
Is WAO Coworking Alicante worth it? How it compares to the restLifestyle

Is WAO Coworking Alicante worth it? How it compares to the rest

WAO has a 5.0 on Google and a spot on Alicante's main shopping street. Who it suits, and how to test it before paying.

6 September 2026Read guide
CIRCO Playa San Juan: the real verdict on the circus restaurantFood & Drink

CIRCO Playa San Juan: the real verdict on the circus restaurant

Circus decor, serious seafood, and a 4.6 from 2,615 reviews on the Playa San Juan beachfront. Who it's for and who should skip it.

5 September 2026Read guide
La Sal Bistro in El Campello: a proper dinner out in a beach townFood & Drink

La Sal Bistro in El Campello: a proper dinner out in a beach town

La Sal Bistro does modern Mediterranean dinners in El Campello, with a 4.4 rating from 313 reviews. Our take on who it suits.

4 September 2026Read guide
Lifestyle

Bibliotekcafé in Torrevieja: a genuinely good remote work spot

Fast wifi, sockets you can reach and a 10 euro breakfast. The catch is the afternoon siesta close.

3 September 2026Read guide
Restaurante Casa Julio in Alicante: An Honest Review (2026)Food & Drink

Restaurante Casa Julio in Alicante: An Honest Review (2026)

An honest look at Restaurante Casa Julio in Alicante: decades-old seafood spot with a 4.4 from 4,905 Google reviews.

3 September 2026Read guide
Boga Sky Lounge in Alicante: An Honest Review of the Rooftop Bar (2026)Food & Drink

Boga Sky Lounge in Alicante: An Honest Review of the Rooftop Bar (2026)

An honest look at Boga Sky Lounge, Alicante's rooftop cocktail bar: the sunset views, the 4.5 rating, and how it stacks up.

22 August 2026Read guide
Shamrock Irish Pub in Benidorm: An Honest Review (2026)Food & Drink

Shamrock Irish Pub in Benidorm: An Honest Review (2026)

A proper Irish pub in Benidorm's British quarter with a 4.4 Google rating. Here's what it does well and who it's really for.

21 August 2026Read guide
HLA Clínica Vistahermosa in Alicante: an honest review of the clinicLifestyle

HLA Clínica Vistahermosa in Alicante: an honest review of the clinic

An honest look at HLA Clínica Vistahermosa, the big private clinic in Alicante, and how it stacks up against a smaller rival.

16 August 2026Read guide
Watsons Real Estate La Marina: an honest review of the agencyLifestyle

Watsons Real Estate La Marina: an honest review of the agency

A straight look at Watsons Real Estate La Marina in San Fulgencio, plus three other Costa Blanca agencies worth knowing.

15 August 2026Read guide
Wall Street English Alicante: an honest review of the language schoolLifestyle

Wall Street English Alicante: an honest review of the language school

An honest look at Wall Street English Alicante: the method, the reviews, and how it compares to another school in town.

13 August 2026Read guide
La Crisalida Retreats in L'Alfàs del Pi: An Honest ReviewLifestyle

La Crisalida Retreats in L'Alfàs del Pi: An Honest Review

A wellness retreat in the hills of L'Alfàs del Pi with a 4.7 Google rating. Our honest take, plus three alternatives nearby.

11 August 2026Read guide
Genion Lab Coworking in Petrer: An Honest Review for Remote WorkersLifestyle

Genion Lab Coworking in Petrer: An Honest Review for Remote Workers

Genion Lab Coworking in Petrer has a perfect 5.0 rating. Here's an honest look at what it's really like inside.

29 July 2026Read guide
La Taberna del Gourmet in Alicante: An Honest Review (2026)Food & Drink

La Taberna del Gourmet in Alicante: An Honest Review (2026)

An honest, fact-checked look at this Alicante old town institution, compared with Casa Del Mar in Torrevieja.

27 July 2026Read guide
Racó del Pla in Alicante: An Honest Review of the Rice and Seafood SpotFood & Drink

Racó del Pla in Alicante: An Honest Review of the Rice and Seafood Spot

A no-frills Alicante spot with a 4.4 rating from 2,361 reviews. Here's how it holds up and how it compares.

26 July 2026Read guide
Hotel Hospes Amérigo: An Honest Review of Alicante's Spa HotelLifestyle

Hotel Hospes Amérigo: An Honest Review of Alicante's Spa Hotel

A look at Alicante's convent-turned-spa-hotel, and how it compares to other wellness spots nearby.

21 July 2026Read guide
Hiking the Peñón de Ifach in Calpe: What to Know Before You ClimbLifestyle

Hiking the Peñón de Ifach in Calpe: What to Know Before You Climb

The Calpe rock is a proper hike, not a stroll. How the free permit works, what the tunnel section is like, and how long it takes.

16 July 2026Read guide
Restaurant Peix & Brases in Dénia: An Honest Review (2026)Food & Drink

Restaurant Peix & Brases in Dénia: An Honest Review (2026)

We checked out this fish and grilled meat spot on Dénia's Plaça Benidorm. Here's the honest take.

16 July 2026Read guide
Pelican Restaurante in Playa San Juan: An Honest Review (2026)Food & Drink

Pelican Restaurante in Playa San Juan: An Honest Review (2026)

Pelican Restaurante is rated 4.8 on Google. Here's an honest look at it, and how it stacks up against a couple of other seaside spots.

13 July 2026Read guide
Lifestyle

Planning a First Ibiza Trip from Alicante: How I'm Doing It (2026)

A first-person look at planning two big nights in Ibiza from Alicante: the superclub dilemma, the boat-vs-Ushuaïa conflict, why Anyma at UNVRS is my anchor, and recovering back home.

6 July 2026Read guide
Neighbourhoods

A Day Trip to Elche: Palm Forests and a UNESCO City (2026)

Twenty minutes by train from Alicante sits a city with a thousand-year-old palm forest and two UNESCO listings. Here's how to do Elche in one day, on foot.

4 July 2026Read guide
Neighbourhoods

A Day Trip to Jávea: What to See in One Day (2026)

Jávea is really three towns in one, and first-timers waste half the day not knowing it. Here's how to do the old town, port, beaches, and the best viewpoint in a single day.

2 July 2026Read guide
Food & Drink

Best Wine Bars and Cocktail Spots in Alicante (2026)

Skip the overpriced waterfront traps. The cocktail bars and wine spots locals actually drink at in Alicante, mostly around Calle Castaños, with honest takes.

28 June 2026Read guide
Moving to Spain

Healthcare in Alicante for Expats: Clinics Worth Knowing (2026)

Public vs private, where to find English-speaking doctors, and the Alicante clinics expats actually trust for GP care, specialists, eyes, and teeth.

26 June 2026Read guide
Moving to Spain

Best Real Estate Agents on the Costa Blanca for Expats (2026)

How to buy property on the Costa Blanca without getting burned, and the English-speaking agents actually worth your time, from Alicante to Jávea to Torrevieja.

24 June 2026Read guide
Food & Drink

Where to Eat and Drink in Playa de San Juan (2026)

From decades-old paella spots to beachfront seafood, vegan fusion, and the bars worth staying out for - our local guide to eating and drinking in Playa de San Juan.

22 June 2026Read guide
Lifestyle

Best Yoga and Pilates Studios in Alicante (2026)

Where to actually move well in Alicante and the Costa Blanca, from old-town Pilates studios to hot yoga and mountain retreats.

20 June 2026Read guide
Lifestyle

Paseo del Mar: Torrevieja's New Waterfront Is Open (2026)

Torrevieja's old port just became the social heart of the city. What's actually at the new Paseo del Mar waterfront complex, and whether it's worth your time.

17 June 2026Read guide
Lifestyle

Best Coworking Spaces in Alicante for Remote Workers (2026)

Where to actually get work done in Alicante and along the Costa Blanca, from the city centre to the coastal towns.

17 June 2026Read guide
A Day Trip to Altea by TramLifestyle

A Day Trip to Altea by Tram

Take the tram north from Alicante and you end up in a white hilltop village with blue-domed church, panoramic sea views, and cobbled lanes that look like a snapshot of a Greek island dropped onto the Costa Blanca.

11 June 2026Read guide
Puntapiedra Alicante: Restaurant, Bar and Club in OneFood & Drink

Puntapiedra Alicante: Restaurant, Bar and Club in One

Puntapiedra does dinner and nightlife under one roof - and it does both well.

30 April 2026Read guide
Chiringitos in Torrevieja: Beach Bars Worth Knowing AboutFood & Drink

Chiringitos in Torrevieja: Beach Bars Worth Knowing About

Spain's beach bars, literally on the sand. The best chiringitos in Torrevieja and along the coast - from La Mata to Punta Prima.

28 April 2026Read guide
Best Bars in Playa de San Juan - For Expats & VisitorsFood & Drink

Best Bars in Playa de San Juan - For Expats & Visitors

A 25-year-old rock bar with Thursday jam sessions, an award-winning burger chain, a vegan kitchen with a 4.9-star rating, and a Japanese fusion chef who learned to cook in Osaka. The real San Juan bar and restaurant scene.

28 April 2026Read guide
Best Neighborhoods in Alicante for Expats - 2026 GuideNeighbourhoods

Best Neighborhoods in Alicante for Expats - 2026 Guide

From the buzzing old town to the laid-back beach suburbs - a neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown for expats deciding where to live.

13 April 2026Read guide
How to Get Your NIE Number in Spain - Step by StepLegal

How to Get Your NIE Number in Spain - Step by Step

The NIE is your gateway to everything in Spain - bank accounts, contracts, healthcare. Here's exactly how to get one without the runaround.

13 April 2026Read guide
Where to Eat in Alicante - An Insider's GuideFood & Drink

Where to Eat in Alicante - An Insider's Guide

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Everything you need to know about Spain's digital nomad visa - eligibility, documents, application process, and why Alicante is the ideal base.

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A real breakdown of what it costs to live in Alicante - rent, groceries, dining out, healthcare, and the expenses no one warns you about.

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Best Rooftop Bars on the Costa Blanca - Alicante & BenidormLifestyle

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From Alicante's castle views to Benidorm's improbable skyline - the rooftop bars worth the trip on Spain's Costa Blanca.

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Everything you need to know about making the move to Alicante - from visas and NIE numbers to finding an apartment and opening a bank account.

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