Interesting and useful information about Spain

Playa de San Juan beach with golden sand and modern promenade in Alicante

San Juan de Alicante: Beach Suburb with Urban Perks

16.08.2026

Discover San Juan de Alicante — an upscale beach suburb with a 6km sandy beach, TRAM to Alicante city centre, excellent schools, and the University of Alicante nearby. Property prices €2,200-3,500/m² with premium beachfront options.

Muchavista beach and seafront promenade in El Campello, Costa Blanca

El Campello: Alicante's Quiet Coastal Neighbour

15.08.2026

Discover El Campello — a traditional fishing village connected to Alicante by TRAM, with Muchavista beach, archaeological treasures, and property prices from €1,500/m². Apartments from €100K in a town that's still genuinely Spanish.

Mil Palmeras beach and coastline in Pilar de la Horadada, southern Costa Blanca

Pilar de la Horadada: Where Costa Blanca Meets Costa Cálida

14.08.2026

Discover Pilar de la Horadada — the southernmost Costa Blanca town where authentic Spanish life meets Mediterranean beaches. Apartments from €70K, villas from €200K, with Mil Palmeras and Torre de la Horadada on your doorstep.

Albir beach and promenade with Sierra Helada mountains in the background, Costa Blanca

Alfaz del Pi and Albir: The Norwegian Colony on Costa Blanca

13.08.2026

Discover Alfaz del Pi and Albir — home to the largest Norwegian community outside Norway, with stunning Sierra Helada trails, Albir beach, and a unique Scandinavian-Mediterranean lifestyle. Apartments from €150K, villas from €300K.

Colourful houses along the seafront in Villajoyosa, Costa Blanca

Villajoyosa: The Colourful Hidden Gem of Costa Blanca

12.08.2026

Discover Villajoyosa — the town of colourful houses, Valor chocolate, and authentic Spanish life between Benidorm and Alicante. Property prices 30% below Benidorm with strong growth potential.

Expat studying Spanish with a textbook and notebook at a café terrace in a sunny Spanish town

Learning Spanish as an Expat: Why It Matters and How to Start

11.08.2026

A practical guide to learning Spanish as a foreign resident in Spain — why even basic Spanish transforms your daily life, the levels you actually need, free and paid learning options, essential real estate and daily vocabulary, the difference between Spanish and Valenciano, realistic timelines, costs, and how language skills unlock citizenship through the DELE exam.

Spanish property with for-sale sign in front of a Mediterranean villa representing the property selling process in Spain

Selling Property in Spain: Taxes, Process, and Costs

10.08.2026

A complete guide to selling property in Spain covering capital gains tax (19–26%), the 3% non-resident retention, plusvalía municipal, agent commissions, energy certificates, pricing strategy, marketing on Spanish and international portals, and the full legal process from reservation to notary completion.

Spanish commercial property shopfront with "Se Alquila" sign on a busy high street in a Mediterranean town

Commercial Property in Spain: Buying or Renting for Small Business

09.08.2026

A comprehensive guide to commercial property in Spain for small business owners and investors. Covers local comercial, offices, and warehouses — buying vs renting, traspaso, licences, IVA vs ITP, lease law, rental yields, and the most popular expat business types.

Property valuation documents and calculator on a desk with a view of Spanish apartments and price comparison charts

How to Value Property in Spain: Avoid Overpaying

08.08.2026

A comprehensive guide to understanding property valuations in Spain — catastral value, market value, and bank tasación explained. Learn where to check real sale prices, what factors drive value up or down, and how to negotiate effectively so you never overpay.

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