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Recent articles

Wintering on the Costa Blanca: rent for the winter or buy

Wintering on the Costa Blanca: rent for the winter or buy a property. Alicante Real Estate compares both options — pros, cons, rental prices, and the logic of buying with summer rentals. The mild climate of Torrevieja, prices in 2026, and how to choose the scenario that fits your situation.

20 September 2026

How much does it cost to maintain a property in Spain: IBI, Modelo 210, comunidad, and other expenses

How much does it cost to maintain a property in Spain: IBI, non-resident tax Modelo 210, community fees, utilities, and insurance. Alicante Real Estate explains the 2026 rates, provides a calculation example, and shows how to estimate your annual expenses before buying.

20 September 2026

Autumn on the Costa Blanca: why September–November is the best window for buying property

Why autumn is the best time to buy property on the Costa Blanca. Alicante Real Estate: fresh offers after summer, flexible sellers, warm sea until November, rates and NIE for non-residents, 2026 prices, and how to plan a viewing trip from September to November.

19 September 2026

Guadalest: A One-Kilometre Walk to the Village in the Clouds

A weekend in Guadalest with Zuky and Mandy: a one-kilometer walk from the neighboring town, many tourists, and a castle above the turquoise reservoir.

18 September 2026

Orihuela-Costa: A Guide to the Districts of the South Costa Blanca — Where to Buy a Seaside Home in 2026

Guide to Orihuela Costa by Alicante Real Estate: Playa Flamenca, La Zenia, Cabo Roig, Dehesa de Campoamor, and Villamartin districts. Prices 2026, Blue Flag beaches, golf, and La Zenia Boulevard — where to buy a home for living, wintering, and renting.

18 September 2026

All Michelin Stars of Costa Blanca 2026: a map-route of 13 restaurants worth visiting

A complete guide to the Michelin stars of Costa Blanca 2026: 13 restaurants, 17 stars from the three-star Quique Dacosta in Denia to cozy one-star establishments. Cities, chefs, routes, and booking tips.

14 September 2026

Alicante Gastronómica 2026: the main gastronomic festival of Costa Blanca — what, where, when, and why to go

Alicante Gastronómica 2026 will take place from October 2 to 5 at IFA-Fira Alacant: 130 Michelin stars, 260 exhibitors, 450+ activities, Mexico as the guest country. A guide to the main gastro festival of Costa Blanca — program, contests, and tips for your visit.

12 September 2026

Buy an apartment on the Costa Blanca and rent it to tourists in 2026: is it still possible to make a profit?

Tourist rental in Costa Blanca in 2026: moratorium on licenses in Alicante, neighbors' veto right under the LPH reform, cancellation of the federal registry by the Supreme Court. What to check before buying an apartment for tourist rental — a guide for foreign investors.

9 September 2026

Cala de Finestrat: Ten minutes from Benidorm

Only a ten-minute walk from Benidorm, and yet a different world: a few quiet days in Cala de Finestrat with Zuky and Mandy, completely free of high-rises.

7 September 2026

Sax: A Night Under the Castle

A trip to Sax with Zuky and Mandy: many walks, the climb to the castle above the town, and an overnight stay with a view of the illuminated rock.

3 September 2026

El Pinoso: A Day Between Winery and Bell Tower

A day in El Pinoso in the province of Alicante, with Zuky and Mandy: past the large bodega, through the alleys, to the bell tower — only the market hall remained inaccessible.

2 September 2026

Not only Marbella: how Costa Blanca is entering the era of serviced residences and luxury towers

Costa Blanca is entering a new phase of premium real estate: branded-style residences, luxury towers, hotel-service projects in Benidorm, Finestrat, and Sierra Cortina. We analyze RAWLAND, TM Tower, Gran Delfín, and the impact of the trend on the market.

26 August 2026

Riópar: The origin of the Río Mundo and the Tus

A long weekend with a motorhome, wife, and dogs: from the source cave of the Río Mundo to camping at the Tus near Yeste in the Sierra del Segura.

24 August 2026

Mortgage for non-residents in Spain in 2026: is it realistic and under what conditions

Mortgage for non-residents in Spain in 2026: real conditions, LTV 60–70%, initial down payment 30–40%, rates from 3%, bank requirements for foreign buyers on the Costa Blanca, and how the process goes.

16 August 2026

NIE for buying real estate in Spain: step-by-step guide from abroad and on-site (2026)

NIE for purchasing real estate in Spain in 2026: three ways to obtain the number (consulate, in person, by proxy), step-by-step instructions, form EX-15, fee Modelo 790 (€9.84), deadlines, and common mistakes of non-residents.

16 August 2026