August 2026

Why Are British Home Purchases Slowing Down? The British aren’t leaving Spain — but they’re no longer dominating the property market

Something interesting is happening in Spain's property market. Foreign buyers are becoming more important, even while the overall Spanish housing market is slowing. According to the latest figures from Spain's College of Property Registrars, foreigners bought more than 26,800 homes in Spain during Q2 2026. That's almost 16% of all residential purchases — a record high — while total Spanish...

Why Is a Huge Cricket Ground Being Built in Playa Flamenca? The Surprising New Project Putting Orihuela Costa in the Spotlight

If you live in or around Playa Flamenca, you may have noticed something rather unexpected happening on a large plot of land between Calle Arco Iris and Calle Victoria. It isn't another block of apartments. It isn't a new hotel. And it certainly isn't another golf course. It's cricket. Plans are underway for a major new cricket facility on a site measuring around 28,000 square metres, and...

🌑 COSTA BLANCA SOUTH IS ABOUT TO EXPERIENCE SOMETHING SPECIAL…

On 12 August, Costa Blanca South will see approximately 98.5% of the Sun covered during the solar eclipse 🇪🇸☀️🌊 🌑 Eclipse begins: 19:40 (7:40 PM)🌑 Maximum eclipse: 20:35 (8:35 PM)🌑 Eclipse ends: Approximately 20:56–20:59 (8:56–8:59 PM) 👀 Best places to watch in Costa Blanca South: Because the eclipse occurs close to sunset, you'll want an unobstructed west-facing view...