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What is happening in the property market and in daily life on the Costa Blanca.
Choosing Your Camino: Finding the Right Route to Santiago de Compostela
The Camino de Santiago is not a single trail but an extensive network of pilgrimage routes crossing Spain and beyond, all leading to the cathedral city of Santiago de Compostela. Routes vary enormously in length and...
SpanjeVandaag · 12 November 2026
Eight Years of Spanish Rental Policy: What Landlords Need to Know
Since Pedro Sánchez took office in 2018, Spain's housing policy has shifted significantly, with landlords bearing much of the burden of new regulations. Over the past eight years, more than twenty royal decrees have...
idealista/news · 12 November 2026
Vega Baja Residents Take to the Streets in Support of November 11 Strike
On November 11, residents from across the Vega Baja region gathered in front of the town halls of Orihuela and Torrevieja to show their support for a general strike. The midday demonstrations were intended to draw...
Vega Baja Digital · 12 November 2026
Canada Reopens New-Build Market to Foreign Buyers
The Canadian government has announced that foreign buyers are once again allowed to purchase newly built homes, partially lifting the ban introduced in 2023. However, the prohibition on buying existing properties...
idealista/news · 12 November 2026
Singles' Day: Why Being Alone Is Not the Same as Being Lonely
November 11 is celebrated internationally as Singles' Day, an occasion that also invites reflection on the social stigma that still surrounds people without a romantic partner. Comments such as 'when are you finally...
Vega Baja Digital · 12 November 2026
Almoradí puts one million euros into street improvements
The town hall of Almoradí in the Vega Baja region has launched a public tender for a road renewal project worth one million euros. More than thirty streets and avenues are set to benefit from resurfacing and broader...
Vega Baja Digital · 9 November 2026
Orihuela's Corre por mí run: community spirit at its tenth edition
After being called off due to bad weather on an earlier date, the tenth edition of the Corre por mí race and walk in Orihuela finally took place on Sunday 8 November. The event brought together participants of all...
Vega Baja Digital · 9 November 2026
Income gaps and a housing crunch: the reality behind the Costa Blanca dream
The Marina Alta area on the Costa Blanca – home to well-known towns such as Dénia, Jávea and Calpe – shows striking income differences between residents, sometimes within the same municipality. This inequality makes...
SpanjeVandaag · 9 November 2026
Spain eyes 48-hour eviction rule to tackle illegal squatting
Illegal squatting, known in Spain as 'okupa', can leave property owners in legal limbo for years under the current system. Spain's main opposition party, the PP, is developing a legislative proposal that would allow...
idealista/news · 9 November 2026
General strike in Spain on 11 November: what to expect
Spain is set for a general strike on 11 November 2026, with potential disruptions to trains, flights and everyday public services. Travellers arriving in or departing from Spain on that day are advised to check their...
SpanjeVandaag · 9 November 2026
Hacked freezers and fake bomb threats: Europe on alert as hybrid attacks multiply
Europe is facing a growing wave of so-called hybrid attacks, ranging from the digital sabotage of everyday connected devices to coordinated false bomb threats designed to cause public panic. Hackers are no longer...
SpanjeVandaag · 8 November 2026
Orihuela receives funding to sterilise stray cats in urban colonies
The municipality of Orihuela has been awarded a grant of 12,000 euros from the Provincial Council of Alicante to fund sterilisation treatments for stray cats living in urban colonies across the town. The funding...
Vega Baja Digital · 8 November 2026
Spanish homeowner communities face gas bill hike of up to 70%
Residents' associations across Spain that rely on shared gas heating systems are bracing for energy bills that could jump by as much as 70% this winter. The national body representing property administrators, CGCAFE,...
idealista/news · 8 November 2026
Homesick in the sunshine: dealing with nostalgia as a winter resident in Spain
Spending the winter months in Spain may sound idyllic, but even beneath the Costa Blanca sun, feelings of homesickness can catch you off guard. Missing familiar faces, traditions or simply the comfort of home can be...
SpanjeVandaag · 8 November 2026
Orihuela puts medieval Moorish dwelling up for restoration
The municipality of Orihuela has launched a public tender worth more than 46,000 euros for the restoration and structural consolidation of a medieval Andalusian dwelling discovered during renovation works on a...
Vega Baja Digital · 8 November 2026
Orihuela kicks off a new cultural lecture series on 21st-century local art
The Orihuela branch of the University of Alicante is launching a new lecture series on 5 November, titled 'Retrospectivas. Artistas del siglo XXI en Orihuela y Vega Baja'. The opening talk will take place at the...
Vega Baja Digital · 5 November 2026
Swapping the beach for a village bar in Burgos: what it's really like
A striking story has been making the rounds: two Spaniards left the coast behind and purchased a bar and a home in a small village in the province of Burgos for just 110 euros. It sounds like the ultimate bargain,...
SpanjeVandaag · 5 November 2026
Spanish rental supply collapses: nearly one in five listings gone within a month
Following the approval of new rental regulations in Spain, the supply of rental properties has dropped sharply in a very short time. Within just one month, 19% of rental listings on a major Spanish property platform...
idealista/news · 5 November 2026
Madrid launches guarantee scheme to make new-build homes more accessible
The Community of Madrid is introducing a new guarantee line aimed at making it easier for buyers to finance a newly built home. Through this scheme, buyers who lack sufficient savings for a deposit can still access a...
idealista/news · 5 November 2026
Redován and water authority invest €140,000 in improving local waterways
The municipality of Redován and the Segura River Confederation (CHS) have signed a cooperation agreement for the maintenance and restoration of watercourses in and around the town. The investment amounts to €140,000,...
Vega Baja Digital · 5 November 2026
Los Montesinos Celebrates Halloween in Style with Events for All Ages
On Sunday 1 November, the Vega Baja village of Los Montesinos hosted a hugely popular Halloween celebration, drawing hundreds of families, young people, and children to the activities organised by the local council....
Vega Baja Digital · 2 November 2026
Seven Centuries, One Family: A French Historic Monument Hits the Market
A remarkable historic monument in France has been listed for sale on the idealista platform, with the extraordinary distinction of having remained in the same family's hands for seven centuries. Properties of this...
idealista/news · 2 November 2026
Moving to Spain: Does a Change of Government Affect Your Emigration Plans?
A shift in political power in Spain is prompting many Dutch and Flemish would-be emigrants to wonder whether their plans could be affected. The programme 'Emigreren kun je leren' addresses practical matters such as...
SpanjeVandaag · 2 November 2026
Severe Storm Hits Tenerife: Flooded Streets and Snow on the Teide
Southern Tenerife was struck by severe storms that caused flooding in several streets and communities across the area. At the same time, temperatures dropped low enough to cover the peak of the Teide volcano in snow...
SpanjeVandaag · 2 November 2026
Torrevieja Launches 2026 Consumer Voucher Scheme to Boost Local Trade
The municipality of Torrevieja launched the sale of its Bono Consumo 2026 on Monday 2 November, a campaign designed to stimulate spending at local shops, restaurants, hospitality venues, and service providers in the...
Vega Baja Digital · 2 November 2026
Mortgage Demand Cooling in Spain: What It Means for Costa Blanca Buyers
Banco Sabadell has flagged a 'notable' slowdown in mortgage demand across the Spanish property market. The bank is simultaneously calling for a significant increase in housing supply to help rebalance conditions. A...
idealista/news · 1 November 2026
Life on the Road in Spain: A Belgian Couple's Campervan Journey
A Belgian couple has been documenting their campervan travels across Europe and Spain for 126 episodes, accompanied by their dog and a spirit of adventure. Their stories offer an honest, personal glimpse into life on...
SpanjeVandaag · 1 November 2026
AI-Generated Property Photos in Spain: Experts Warn Buyers of Misleading Listings
A growing number of Spanish estate agents are using artificial intelligence to virtually furnish and style empty properties before publishing their listings online. Industry specialists warn that these polished AI...
SpanjeVandaag · 1 November 2026
Torrevieja Plans More Parks and Shade as Part of Green City Vision
The ruling party on Torrevieja's town council has used October's regular council session to defend its strategy for expanding the city's green spaces. The plan includes creating new parks, planting additional trees...
Vega Baja Digital · 1 November 2026
Pilar de la Horadada Secures Grant to Boost Tourism and Local Economy
The municipality of Pilar de la Horadada has been awarded a grant of 5,000 euros by the Provincial Council of Alicante to support tourism promotion and local economic development. The funding comes through the...
Vega Baja Digital · 1 November 2026