Guadalest from Benidorm
Guadalest from Benidorm: Is Alicante’s Famous Mountain Village Worth the Trip? Guadalest is one of those places you have probably already seen before you visit it. The turquoise reservoir below the village appears constantly in photographs of the Costa Blanca. The white houses seem to cling to the mountain. Above them, the remains of the […]
San Miguel de Salinas for Digital Nomads
San Miguel de Salinas is a quiet inland town in the southern Costa Blanca, best suited to digital nomads who want residential living, open views, local cafés, restaurants, gyms and easy access to Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Los Montesinos and nearby golf areas. This is not a beach town, and it is not a coworking destination. […]
Buying vs Renting in Benidorm
Buying vs Renting in Benidorm: Which Makes More Sense Long-Term? Last Updated: September 2026 For anyone considering a long stay in Benidorm, one question eventually appears: Is it better to rent or buy? At first, the answer can seem obvious. Renting means paying a landlord every month without building ownership. Buying means putting money into […]
Benijofar for Digital Nomads
Benijófar is a small inland town in the southern Costa Blanca, best suited to digital nomads who want quiet residential living, a simple local routine, coworking nearby, cafés, gyms, restaurants and easy access to Rojales, Ciudad Quesada, Guardamar del Segura and Torrevieja. This is not a beach town, a nightlife destination or a major digital […]
Canelobre Caves from Benidorm
Canelobre Caves from Benidorm: Are Alicante’s Giant Caves Worth the Trip? There are plenty of day trips from Benidorm that revolve around beaches, viewpoints, mountain walks or historic towns. The Canelobre Caves offer something completely different. Hidden high in the mountains above Busot, around 700 metres above sea level on the northern side of the […]
Santa Pola Salt Lakes from Benidorm
Santa Pola Salt Lakes from Benidorm: Flamingos, Salt Pans and a Different Costa Blanca Day Trip The Santa Pola Salt Lakes offer one of the most unusual landscapes you can visit on a day trip from Benidorm. There are no dramatic mountain summits, waterfalls or famous historic monuments. Instead, you find shallow lagoons, salt ponds, […]
Best Areas to Buy Property in Benidorm: A Guide for Foreign Buyers
Last Updated: August 2026 Choosing where to buy in Benidorm is not simply a question of deciding which beach you prefer. The city is compact enough that many areas are relatively close to one another, yet the experience of living in them can be surprisingly different. An apartment overlooking Poniente can offer a very different […]
Elche Palm Grove from Benidorm
Elche Palm Grove from Benidorm: Is This UNESCO Oasis Worth a Day Trip? Elche is one of the best places on the Costa Blanca to spend a day when you want something completely different from beaches, coastal walks and mountain viewpoints. The city is home to the Palmeral de Elche, or Elche Palm Grove, a […]
Rojales for Digital Nomads
Rojales is a traditional inland town in the southern Costa Blanca, best suited to digital nomads who want quiet local life, residential value, access to Ciudad Quesada, nearby beaches in Guardamar, golf, culture and a slower long-stay routine. It is not a beach town and it is not a major coworking hub. Instead, Rojales works […]
How Much Does It Really Cost to Buy Property in Benidorm?
Last Updated: August 2026 A property advertised for €250,000 does not cost €250,000 to buy. That sounds obvious, but it is one of the most common budgeting mistakes foreign buyers make when looking at property in Benidorm. The purchase price is only the starting point. Depending on whether the property is resale or new build, […]