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? 🍹

🥾 Sun Sea Hikes & Trails
Sierra de Oltà: Next on the List – Peñón Views Without the Climb
If you’ve been following along, you’ll know I’m all about squeezing every last drop of joy out of this cracking stretch of Costa Blanca North — the …
March 5, 2026 4 min read Read more →
🗺️ Sun Sea Seekers
Sun Sea Sangria Savings: Flights and Transfers
Affordable Flights and Transfers
March 4, 2026 5 min read Read more →
🥾 Sun Sea Hikes & Trails
Senija Cross Walk with Views
Welcome to another cheeky little gem in the Sun Sea Hikes & Trails series: the Senija Cross Walk (or La Creu de Senija, if you’re feeling properly local). …
March 4, 2026 5 min read Read more →
🥾 Sun Sea Hikes & Trails
Conquering the Peñón de Ifach – Calpe's Iconic Rock Climb
🌞🥾 (The one that makes you feel like you’ve earned that extra tapa or cana) Hello, trail mates! Welcome to my first Blog Trail, If there’s one lump …
March 4, 2026 4 min read Read more →
📰 Sun Sea News
Sun Sea News Roundup 3rd March
Hey there! Here’s your fresh news roundup for this week (as of March 3, 2026) along the stunning Costa Blanca stretch from Alicante up to Denia, hitting …
March 3, 2026 3 min read Read more →
📄 Red Tape & Tears
Red Tape Alert: Telling Spain About Your British Bank Account (Yes, Really)
The Modelo 720: That Sneaky Hacienda Form About Your Stuff Abroad in 2026 **(A Red Tape & Tears survival guide — because nothing says “welcome to …
March 3, 2026 5 min read Read more →
📄 Red Tape & Tears
DGT Drama: How to Trade Your British Licence Without Losing Your Mind
Swapping Your UK Driving Licence for a Spanish One in 2026 A Red Tape & Tears survival guide — because even the good news comes with a side of paperwork …
March 3, 2026 5 min read
📄 Red Tape & Tears
Beckham Law 2026
Ok, Lets get to the bottom of the Beckham Law, formally Spain’s special tax regime for expatriates (régimen especial de impatriados), which remains a …
March 3, 2026 4 min read
🎉 Fiestas & Sangria
Fiestas & Sangria - Alicante 2026
Alicante 2026: Fiestas That Bring a Great City with a Great Vibe to Life in the Northern Costa Blanca Alicante is the beating heart of the Costa Blanca—a …
February 25, 2026 3 min read