Guides

Practical, human-written guides for residents, expats and visitors on the Costa Blanca — legal, taxes, healthcare, property, driving and day-to-day logistics.

• Living here May 28, 2026

  Costa Blanca regions: 14 cities and resorts — the complete 2026 overview

  Costa Blanca regions in 2026: full guide to the 14 main municipalities of Alicante province — Alicante, Benidorm, Torrevieja, Elche, Orihuela, Dénia, Jávea, Calpe, Altea, Villajoyosa, Santa Pola, Moraira, Guardamar and Pilar de la Horadada. Population, climate, beaches, fiestas, property and what life feels like in each.

• Legal & bureaucracy May 26, 2026

  What is NIE and TIE in Spain? — Costa Blanca 2026 application guide

  What is NIE? What is TIE? The difference, how to apply on the Costa Blanca in 2026, how to get a cita previa in Alicante / Benidorm / Torrevieja, what to bring and what it costs. Plain-English walkthrough for buying property, opening a bank account or moving long-term.

• Health Apr 22, 2026

  Dental tourism UK → Costa Blanca: what it really costs, and when it's worth it

  A practical look at dental treatment on the Costa Blanca for UK visitors — real price comparisons, the clinics locals actually use, and when flying out for treatment saves money vs. hassle.