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Practical, honestly-written posts on budgeting, climate, and the questions that come up most often for people relocating from the UK and Belgium. New posts added weekly.
Local voices
Mark and Heidi moved from Shropshire to the Orihuela Costa in 2007 and run a property management business from Punta Prima. Their advice on choosing an area, renting first and working in Spain.
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Local voices
Linda moved from Sweden to the Orihuela Costa with her family three years ago and now works as a dental hygienist in La Zenia. Her advice on finding a dentist, renting first, schools and buying a home.
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Local voices
An English tennis and padel coach who moved out from London in 2003 shares what surprised him, what he'd tell a friend thinking of moving, and what everyday life really costs him in the Vega Baja.
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Budgeting
Real, sourced comparison data on how far money tends to go in Alicante province versus the UK and Belgium — and the budgeting questions worth asking before you commit.
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Lifestyle
January in Alicante averages highs of 17°C, lows of 6°C, 181 hours of sunshine and 23 mm of rain. Official AEMET figures for all 12 months.
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Planning
The recurring themes that come up across expat advice and our own conversations with people planning a move — and the practical way to get ahead of each one.
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