Living on the Costa Blanca
German community on the Costa Blanca: where 14,759 Germans live
14,759 Germans live in Alicante province, says Spain's INE. Calp, Torrevieja and Dénia lead the map, with a German church, a consul and an Oktoberfest.
Living on the Costa Blanca
Moving to and living on the Costa Blanca: schools, international communities, the first formalities and everyday life in Alicante province.
Living on the Costa Blanca
Ukrainian community on the Costa Blanca: 10% of Torrevieja
Nearly 11,000 Ukrainians on the Torrevieja register, a Saturday school for 400 pupils and the first Casa de Ucrania in Spain. Where the community lives.
Living on the Costa Blanca
Norwegian community on the Costa Blanca: 8,000 in l'Alfàs
2,626 Norwegians on the register and around 8,000 in real life in l'Alfàs del Pi: a school since 1972, a church in l'Albir, a parade on 17 May.
Living on the Costa Blanca
Alicante's Central Market: Stone Soul and Living Flavour
A Valencian modernist building feeding Alicante for over a century. Explore its history, stalls, and what it means to live right next door.
Living on the Costa Blanca
Marinas: mooring your boat close to home
Over 15 marinas between Dénia and Torrevieja. Berths, prices, services and what you need to know to keep a boat on the Costa Blanca.
Living on the Costa Blanca
Blue Flag beaches in Alicante province
72 Blue Flags across 18 municipalities, more than any other Spanish province. The full map, the best by zone and what the award actually means.
Living on the Costa Blanca
Costa Blanca climate: what 300 days of sun really feels like
2,800 hours of sunshine a year, 16°C winters, humidity that stays comfortable. Real Costa Blanca climate data, season by season.
Living on the Costa Blanca
Your first week on the Costa Blanca: a practical checklist
You have arrived. Now what? SIM, registration, bank account, supermarket, health centre: the 10 steps you should complete before your first week is over.
Living on the Costa Blanca
Sending money to Spain without losing on fees
Bank transfer, Wise, Revolut, OFX: we compare costs, exchange rates and times to move your money to Spain the smartest way.
Living on the Costa Blanca
The British community in Alicante: 70,000 expats and clubs
Over 70,000 Britons live in Alicante province. Pubs, social clubs, cricket, English newspapers: a guide to Spain's largest expat community.
Living on the Costa Blanca
Russians in Spain: 110 665 in total, 20 000 on the Costa Blanca
110 665 Russian nationals lived in Spain in 2025, about 20 000 of them in Alicante province. Where they cluster, and the shops, churches and clinics they use.
Living on the Costa Blanca
Learning Spanish when you arrive: schools and resources in Alicante
EOI, private academies, language exchanges, apps: every option for learning Spanish on the Costa Blanca, with real prices and the level you need for each procedure.
Living on the Costa Blanca
Best international schools in Alicante: 30+ on the Costa Blanca
Over 30 international schools between Dénia and Torrevieja. Average fee €8 400 a year. British, IB, French and German curricula, zone by zone.
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Moving to Spain from the UK after Brexit
Without freedom of movement, moving to Spain from the UK is no longer automatic. Visas, NIE, TIE, registration: the step-by-step process.