Lifestyle

The Costa Blanca North is a haven for bon vivants - and especially for food lovers. From fresh seafood and creative tapas to high-end cuisine, this region has it all. We’ve selected five of the most picturesque coastal towns and picked five standout restaurants in each - personally visited or highly recommended by locals and seasoned travelers.Fancy an evening of fine dining on the Costa Blanca? Then...

Photo: Casa Bernardi in BenissaThat food and drink is taken very seriously in Spain is no secret. Those who want to take it even more seriously can visit one of Spain's more than 250 Michelin-starred restaurants. Spanish gastronomy at its best! In this blog, we focus on Michelin-starred restaurants on the Costa Blanca. The modest luxury life on the Costa Blanca The Costa Blanca is the perfect...

When you think of staying in Spain, you probably think of sun, sea and beach. You may not think of white mountain peaks and long ski slopes. Yet you can also ski well in Spain, in areas normally known for their hot summers. For example, there are fantastic ski resorts close to Valencia, as well as in the Costa del Sol. Where to ski in Spain? As winter approaches, the change of season often evokes fond...

Many people seek out Spain for its pleasant climate, delicious food, varied nature and many beaches. All in themselves good reasons to buy a house in Spain. We are happy to add one more. Did you know that Spain is also a very good country to play golf? There are more than 400 golf courses in Spain. So as a golf lover, you won't be short of anything in Spain. Is Spain a good destination for...

As an real estate agent in Spain, you get to visit the most beautiful locations. We see bustling cities, picturesque villages and beautiful Costa's. One of the Costa's where we as real estate agents are often to be found is the Costa Blanca, which can be divided into north and south. The north is characterized by lots of greenery, hills and valleys and also certainly the beautiful bays, 'calas'. Many of...

Looking to experience the best parties in Spain? There are so many to choose from! But which are the main parties that you can't afford to miss? We've made a list of the top ten major party events in all of Spain to help make it easier for you. This list is not exhaustive and it's in no particular order. Partying and Spain is inextricably linked, so our list could be endless! Spain: the land of fiestas...

Is it in the sun and the climate? The paella or fresh fish? Or just the relaxed living environment? Spain was officially declared the healthiest country in the world last year! Especially at this time of year, the weather differences with the Netherlands and Belgium are quite large. Where it currently looks like autumn in the north of Europe with a lot of wind and wet, here in Spain we are already...

New construction in Spain; the choice is huge! A finca, a Spanish-style apartment or perhaps a modern villa? The range of properties in Spain is huge and we notice that many people opt for new construction when purchasing a property in Spain, despite the charms of the many Spanish fincas. And not with no reason, because it is of course wonderful to be the first owner of a house under the Spanish sun. If...