This June, the coastal town of Moraira will transform into a spectacular hub for one of the most beloved traditions on the Costa Blanca, its edition of the Moors and Christians Festival. This event, running from June 5 to June 14, brings ten days of parades, music, gunpowder, and centuries-old pageantry to the streets, castle, and beaches of this beautiful Mediterranean town. This festival, a religious...

When it comes to safe, clean, and eco-responsible beaches  Spain leads the world — and the Costa Blanca proudly carries that torch. With more than 90 blue flag beaches across Alicante province, this stretch of Mediterranean coastline stands out as one of the most awarded in Europe. In this guide, we’ll break down what Blue Flag beaches actually mean, where to find them on the Costa Blanca, and why...

The Valencian Community has announced a significant reduction in the Property Transfer Tax (Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales – ITP) applicable to second-hand property purchases. These changes, introduced by Law 5/2025, will take effect progressively and represent a meaningful tax saving for homebuyers from 1 June 2026. The reform is aimed at improving access to housing, supporting vulnerable...

Easter time in Spain can be very different from how you might be used to celebrating it at home. There are no Easter egg hunts or giant bunnies – and not much chocolate either. Here, it's more about the religious side of the festival, filled with masses, processions and religious floats. Here are 11 Easter traditions and customs you should know about in Spain Semana Santa The Easter period in Spain...

Dénia, also known as Denia, is a historical coastal city and municipality in the province of Alicante Spain on the Costa Blanca  halfway between Alicante  and Valencia, and the capital and judicial seat of the comarca of Marina Alta. Denia's historical heritage has been influenced by Iberian, Greek, Roman, Islamic, Napoleonic and Christian civilizations.  Denia has a...

Jàvea (Xàbia) is a small, Spanish coastal town located in the province of Alicante, in the communidad Valencia located in the east of Spain. Jàvea sits between Alicante and Valencia and is one of the closest towns in Mainland Spain to see the island of Ibiza.  What makes Jàvea special is that it’s spread across three distinct areas – the historic Old Town, the working Port,...

Altea is a must-mention when talking about the most beautiful places on the Costa Blanca. Nicknamed the "Santorini of Spain", it is a favourite for many thanks to its picture-postcard whitewashed houses and cobbled streets. Living in Altea also gives you the chance to enjoy this stunning part of the Mediterranean coastline, exploring its rocky coves and white sand beaches. Altea, a...

Calpe with a long history and deeply-rooted traditions, is also one of the main tourist destinations on the Costa Blanca. The Marina, the promenade and eleven kilometres of coastline, marked by cliffs, beaches and coves, are some of the many attractions. Another attraction is one of the symbols of the town, the Rock of Ifach a huge calcareous rock, 332 metres high, that penetrates the sea and gave the...

The municipality of Benissa has 4 km of coastline linking the towns of Moraira and Calpe. The scenery of the area includes cliff tops, rocky coves, sandy beaches and tiny bays along the Benissa Costa. The territory of Benissa also contains terraced vineyards, mountains and palm trees. Spanish village houses, with doorsteps directly onto the street, internal courtyards and deceptively...

The Costa Blanca North is one of Spain’s most diverse and attractive regions. Here, you won’t find mass tourism or towering hotel blocks, but charming coastal towns, a relaxed lifestyle, and excellent amenities. Still, not every place is the same and that’s the strength of this area. If you’re looking for a more refined and tranquil alternative to the bigger resort towns along the Costa Blanca,...