Living on the Costa
We were told that there were seven scheduled catastrophes in eight weeks. Six of them defused. This is the pattern.
Apr 10, 2026
Good things build slowly. On the Costa, the slow builds are finally delivering.
Apr 9, 2026
The most important institution in your daily life is your town hall. Mijas just showed why.
Mar 31, 2026
719 companies, 29,018 employees, and the same short list of English-speaking service providers.
Mar 30, 2026
Your gestor closes this afternoon. The filing deadline doesn't.
Mar 27, 2026
The legal cap is 2.14%. Most renewals on the western corridor are running higher.
Mar 12, 2026
The camera moved overnight. The V16 beacon is required. Your ITV plate is being scanned.
Mar 11, 2026
Most people on the coast have never been. Here is what you are missing.
Mar 6, 2026
Where they're going, and what it means for everyone still here.
Mar 4, 2026
The informal economy is closing on schedule. The infrastructure investment is not.
Mar 3, 2026
Your neighbors are getting younger while you wait for referrals. Marbella built a wellness class system.
Jan 29, 2026
What 2026 actually looks like for buying, renting, or staying put on the Costa del Sol.
Jan 16, 2026
How AEMET alerts actually work, and what they expect you to do with the information.
Jan 15, 2026
Summer planning isn't logistics. It's a referendum on how Spanish your family has become.
Jan 14, 2026
9 new direct routes from Málaga this winter. And one that never arrived.
Jan 9, 2026
The coast is growing up. Good news—unless you were counting on that rental income.
Jan 8, 2026
Three questions to ask your partner this week, before the silence gets louder.
Jan 5, 2026
Discover minimalist homes, visionary designs, and the soul of Scandinavian interiors.
Jan 2, 2026
You've been here long enough to know if it works. Now what?
Dec 31, 2025