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Saturday, August 29, 2026

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Mediterranean beach, palm and mountains near Alicante

North or south Costa Blanca: choose your base

Green coves and mountain towns in the north feel different from the broad beaches and open landscapes farther south. Compare daily life before property.

Terrace above the Mediterranean on the Costa Blanca

Costa Blanca property viewing checklist

A warm view is not enough. Use the viewing to test light, noise, access, condition, community rules and the cost of ordinary ownership.

Established colourful homes in Villajoyosa

New build or resale in Spain: compare clearly

New construction can offer modern efficiency; resale can offer established streets and visible history. Compare timing, evidence and total cost.

Bright Spanish coast and palms

Before paying a Spanish property reservation

A reservation can create real commitments. Confirm the property, amount, conditions, refund rules and review route before money moves.

Homes beside a Costa Blanca beach

The nota simple: a plain-English guide

Spain’s land-registry extract can reveal ownership and registered burdens. Learn what it helps with—and what still needs separate checking.

Apartment façades and palms on the Costa Blanca

Community fees and Spanish apartment life

A Spanish apartment includes a share of common decisions. Review fees, minutes, rules and planned works before buying.

Palm and mountains beside Alicante beach

Choose a Costa Blanca home for all seasons

August shows the sea; January shows the home. Test winter light, local services, humidity, transport and neighbourhood rhythm.

Wide beach and town on the Costa Blanca

Plan a Costa Blanca viewing trip that works

A good viewing trip leaves room to compare towns, revisit favourites and review evidence—not just race between appointments.

Colourful homes and palms in Villajoyosa on the Costa Blanca

Foreign buyers reach a new share of Spain’s housing market

Foreign buyers reached a record 15.98% of Spanish home purchases in Q2 2026, with the Costa Blanca central to demand.

Colourful Costa Blanca town beside the Mediterranean

Coast, town or hills: find the rhythm that feels like home

The Costa Blanca offers very different versions of daily life. Compare atmosphere, routine and connection before comparing bedrooms and square metres.