Terrace Talks

Pull up a lounger... let's talk Costa Blanca. ☀️🌴 Whether you're planning a trip to a hidden cala, hunting down the best garlic prawns in Dénia, or trying to survive the expat paperwork loop, you've found your crowd. These blog posts are our weekly "Terrace Talks"—real stories, honest recommendations, and local secrets from someone who has lived and breathed this beautiful coast for over 14 years. What are we diving into today? 🍹

📄 Red Tape & Tears
(UPDATED APRIL 26) Sun, Sea, and Sangria: The 2026 Pet Travel Guide
🚨 THE APRIL 2026 UPDATES: READ FIRST A new EU Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/429) is now in full effect. Here are the three biggest changes you need to know …
April 24, 2026 7 min read Read more →
🥾 Sun Sea Hikes & Trails
Northern Costa Blanca Hidden Gems: The Spots Most Tourists Drive Straight Past (But You Shouldn’t)
Northern Costa Blanca Hidden Gems: The Spots Most Tourists Drive Straight Past (But You Shouldn’t) Pull up a lounger and pour yourself something cold. While the …
April 20, 2026 5 min read Read more →
📰 Sun Sea News
Sun Sea News 20th April
It’s the start of a new week, but last week was very busy and quite loud here on the Costa Blanca North, Pull up a lounger, grab a cold sangria (or a …
April 20, 2026 5 min read Read more →
🍹 Sun Sea Lifestyle
Why Spain Still Loves the Siesta (And Why I Finally Stopped Fighting It)
The Mid-Afternoon Philosophy That Changed My Costa Blanca Life ☀️💤 Sun Sea Siesta You know that moment. It’s 2:15 pm. The sun is beating down like it has a …
April 14, 2026 5 min read Read more →
📰 Sun Sea News
Sun Sea News 13th April
¡Hola from the coast! ☀️🍹 Welcome back to SunSea News — what a week it’s been here on the Costa Blanca! From busy bars and beaches full of life again, to the …
April 13, 2026 4 min read Read more →
🍹 Sun Sea Lifestyle
Sun, Sea, Sangria & Serious Productivity: The Magic of Coworking Hubs in Calpe, Denia & Alicante
Morning, fellow Costa Blanca lovers! ☀️ If you’re self-employed (or married to one, like I am), you know the drill. One minute you’re crushing it at the kitchen …
April 9, 2026 5 min read Read more →
🍹 Sun Sea Lifestyle
🌞 Semana Santa in Vélez-Málaga: Pointy Hats, Heavy Thrones & Real Spanish Pride (Seen Through Clyde’s Eyes) 🍷
 Hola from the (slightly jealous) sunny side of life on the Costa Blanca! This Easter I didn’t make it to Vélez-Málaga myself, but my good friend Clyde did — …
April 8, 2026 4 min read
📰 Sun Sea News
Sun Sea News Roundup 7th April
🌊 Your Weekly Costa Blanca & Marina Alta Scoop – April 2026 Hola from the sun-soaked strip between Alicante and Denia! This week, the region served up the …
April 7, 2026 4 min read
🍹 Sun Sea Lifestyle
A Perfect Day Out in Dénia: Mountains, Marina Magic & Mouthwatering Moments ☀️🍹🏖️
Yesterday was one of those golden Costa Blanca days that remind you exactly why we live (or escape to) this slice of paradise. Blue skies, a gentle sea breeze, …
April 5, 2026 4 min read