The benefits of eating local produce are bountiful. The food is fresher, healthier and tastes better because it spends less time in transit. Here, on the Costa Blanca, we can buy an abundance of local produce from the indoor markets and weekly street markets.
We're often asked how much money do you need to live on the Costa Blanca. The short answer is that it depends on your lifestyle. Some people will struggle to survive on 3,000€ a month because they have expensive tastes while others can live happily on the UK state pension of £179.60 a week.
August is around the corner and if you are already dreading the hottest month in Jávea with an average temperature of 26.05°C (79°F) then we want to help. Apart from the obvious, there are various ways to make your home cooler and VillaMia has put together its 5 top tips.
Living in Spain is appealing to many people, either to work or retire here. With 320 days of sunshine a year, stunning beaches and mountains, and the fabulous quality of life, it’s no wonder Costa Blanca North is popular with expats.
Jávea is famous for its beautiful beaches, 15 magnificent viewpoints, gorgeous weather and restaurants. However, there is another fabulous reason to live in Jávea - its charity shops.
Spain is certainly full of surprises. We’ve put together a tongue-in-cheek list of the quirks and customs which took us by surprise when we moved to the Costa Blanca.
Many people dream of being able to work from anywhere in the world, working from the beach, up a mountain, while sipping coffee in a bustling square ... If you can picture yourself working like this, Spain will be a super place for working remotely.
Wanting a better quality of life, Michelle Hughes, owner of VillaMia, took a risk and gave up her good job in Wales to move to Jávea with her son. Eleven years on, she has her own business. But it is not as easy as some people expect, so here are some helpful tips.
Some of our clients moving to Spain get bitten to death by mosquitoes. Repellents are expensive and you could go through them like no one’s business, so we have this guide to help you.
If you are new to the area and want to know more about children’s activities this summer then we have a basic guide to help you get started.
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