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19 Jun 2026
Popular international schools on the Costa Blanca and Costa Cálida
Popular international schools on the Costa Blanca and Costa Cálida

¿Cómo son las escuelas de la zona?

Cuando las personas se plantean un nuevo estilo de vida en España, es importante que todo lo que rodea a la familia esté en orden antes de mudarse, no solo la vivienda en sí. Los colegios, el entorno, los servicios y la vida cotidiana también son factores clave en la decisión.

La Costa Blanca y la Costa Cálida albergan numerosos colegios internacionales que gozan de gran popularidad tanto entre los residentes locales como entre las familias inmigrantes. Muchos de estos colegios imparten clases siguiendo el currículo británico o internacional y hacen hincapié en un entorno de aprendizaje diverso y moderno.

Hemos recopilado información sobre las escuelas internacionales más populares de la zona para ayudar a las familias a tener una mejor visión general de las opciones disponibles.

Colegios en la Costa Blanca

1. Willow International School – Ciudad Quesada

Willow es un colegio británico en Ciudad Quesada para niños de 3 a 18 años. El colegio se distingue por su ambiente acogedor y su trato personalizado, que se centra tanto en el rendimiento académico como en el bienestar de los alumnos.

La enseñanza se imparte en inglés, pero también se hace hincapié en el aprendizaje del español en un entorno internacional.

Zonas populares cerca de la escuela:

• Ciudad Quesada

• Doña Pepa

• Benijófar

• Rojales

Estas son zonas populares para familias que desean un buen estilo de vida, una comunidad internacional con proximidad a escuelas y servicios.

2. Escuela Internacional Phoenix – San Miguel de Salinas

Phoenix es una escuela más pequeña y con un trato más personal, con una comunidad muy acogedora y una baja proporción de alumnos por profesor. Muchos padres eligen esta escuela por el énfasis que pone en la atención personalizada y el apoyo a los estudiantes.

Zonas populares cercanas:

• San Miguel de Salinas

• Los Montesinos

• Orihuela Costa

• Torrevieja

Estas zonas resultan muy atractivas para quienes desean una vida más tranquila, más espacio y un buen equilibrio entre la playa y la vida cotidiana.

3. Colegio Internacional El Limonar – Villamartín

El Limonar es uno de los colegios internacionales más conocidos del sur de la Costa Blanca y sigue tanto el sistema educativo británico como el español.

El colegio es popular entre las familias que desean un entorno internacional, una sólida base académica y una buena preparación para el futuro.

Barrios populares cercanos:

• Villamartín

• La Zenia

• Campoamor

• Playa Flamenca

Estas zonas son especialmente populares debido a su proximidad a la playa, a los campos de golf, a los buenos servicios y a su ambiente familiar durante todo el año.

4. King's College – La Escuela Británica de Alicante

King's College es uno de los colegios internacionales británicos más conocidos de la Costa Blanca y se ha forjado una reputación sumamente sólida en España.

La escuela es conocida por sus sólidos programas académicos, su comunidad internacional y sus excelentes instalaciones.

Zonas populares cercanas:

• Alicante

• Playa de San Juan

• Muchamiel

• El Campello

Esta zona es ideal para quienes desean combinar la vida urbana con la playera, además de disfrutar de buenos servicios durante todo el año.

5. AIS Altea International School – Alfaz del Pi

AIS Altea es una escuela con un enfoque holístico donde se hace hincapié en la creatividad, la naturaleza y el bienestar, además del aprendizaje.

La escuela está situada en un entorno precioso con vistas a las montañas y al mar Mediterráneo.

Zonas populares cercanas:

• Alfaz del Pi

• Albir

• Altea

• La Nucia

• Zona de Benidorm

Una zona donde la naturaleza, el mar, las montañas y la tranquila vida familiar conviven en perfecta armonía.

6. Colegio Británico de Elián – La Nucía

Elian's es un colegio británico para niños de 1 a 18 años situado en La Nucía, justo encima de Benidorm.

El colegio ofrece programas tanto británicos como españoles, así como el Programa del Diploma del Bachillerato Internacional (IB).

Zonas populares cercanas:

• La Nucia

• Benidorm

• Altea

• Albir

• Calpe

Ideal para familias que buscan un entorno tranquilo cerca de la naturaleza y la playa, pero que también tengan buenos servicios a su alcance.

Colegios en la Costa Cálida

1. Nuevo Colegio Castelar – San Pedro del Pinatar

New Castelar College es una escuela bilingüe donde la enseñanza se imparte tanto en inglés como en español.

El colegio se ha forjado una sólida reputación en la región de Murcia y goza de gran popularidad tanto entre familias extranjeras como españolas.

Zonas populares cercanas:

• San Pedro del Pinatar

• Los Alcázares

• Santiago de la Ribera

• Torre Pacheco

La zona es conocida por su tranquila vida familiar, sus hermosas playas en el Mar Menor y su cálida comunidad.

2. Colegio Internacional El Limonar – Murcia

El Limonar Murcia es un colegio hermano de El Limonar en Villamartín y sigue el mismo sistema académico riguroso, con planes de estudio tanto británicos como españoles.

Zonas populares cercanas:

• El Palmar

• La Alberca

• Ciudad de Murcia

• Los Alcázares

Una buena opción para familias que desean estar cerca de la vida urbana pero con fácil acceso a la playa.

3. King's College – La Escuela Británica – Murcia

King's College Murcia forma parte de la misma comunidad escolar internacional que King's College Alicante.

La escuela está ubicada en el complejo de golf La Torre Golf Resort y se ha vuelto cada vez más popular entre las familias de la región de Murcia.

Zonas populares cercanas:

• Roldán

• Torre Pacheco

• Los Alcázares

• Zona del Mar Menor

Zonas que han crecido mucho en los últimos años y que resultan atractivas para familias que buscan un entorno tranquilo, buen servicio y muchas actividades al aire libre.

Los clientes no solo buscan propiedades en España.

Cuando la gente decide mudarse o comprar una segunda vivienda en España, la decisión suele ir en función de mucho más que la propia propiedad.

Para la mayoría de las personas, lo que importa es cómo será la vida cotidiana: cómo es la comunidad, el entorno, las escuelas, los servicios y cómo la familia prevé adaptarse a un nuevo estilo de vida.

Por eso, a menudo recibimos preguntas sobre colegios, barrios y la vida familiar en la Costa Blanca y la Costa Cálida, y no solo sobre las propiedades en sí. Cuando la familia es feliz, el sueño español se vuelve aún mejor.

Si alguna vez te lo has preguntado, siempre estamos aquí para hablar contigo sobre las opciones; sin presiones, solo una buena conversación, experiencia y orientación para ti y tu familia.

Contáctanos y te ayudaremos a encontrar la opción que mejor se adapte a ti.

24 May 2026
Elche CF will play in the top division next season
Elche CF will play in the top division next season "La Liga"

Elche CF will continue to play in the top division of Spanish football, La Liga, next season – great news for the club's fans and everyone who follows the team.

After a challenging and often tense season, Elche have secured their continued place among the best teams in Spain, finishing in 15th place in the league. This must be considered a very good result in one of the strongest leagues in the world, where giants such as Barcelona and Real Madrid have long dominated.

Elche's season has been full of ups and downs, with both strong moments and difficult ones. However, the team has shown great character, unity and determination when the going gets tough. Maintaining their place in La Liga is particularly important for a club that is re-establishing itself in the top flight and has had to fight against financially stronger clubs with much larger squads.

The final game of the season against Girona on the road yesterday, May 23rd, was a true final with a huge margin of victory.
Girona needed a win to keep their place in the league, while Elche knew that a positive result could secure their continued place in the top division. The tension was high from the first minute and the result was decisive for both clubs. It is now clear that Girona will be relegated to the second division, Hypermotion, while Elche will continue in the top division among the best.

Elche have a fun and well-performing team with many exciting players who have attracted attention this season. The club has built a team that emphasizes teamwork, hard work and a fighting spirit – qualities that have paid off in important points when the going gets tough. Maintaining their place in one of the most challenging leagues in the world is therefore a great achievement and gives fans ample reason to be optimistic for next season.

For those who want to experience the atmosphere of Elche's home games firsthand, it should also be noted that Spain Home can assist its loyal friends in obtaining tickets for the club's home games next season - a unique opportunity to experience Spanish football in its purest form.

21 Apr 2026
New port area in Torrevieja is taking its final shape.
New port area in Torrevieja is taking its final shape.

New port area in Torrevieja is taking its final shape.
Over the past 2-3 years, residents and visitors to Torrevieja have witnessed extensive development of the port area in the city centre. Now the final push has begun and if plans go ahead, the new port area can be expected to be largely completed by the beginning of the summer of 2026.

This project is one of the city's largest renovation and planning projects in recent years and the goal is to better connect the harbor area to the city center, create a more attractive outdoor recreation area and strengthen services for both residents and tourists. It can be said that the project was very controversial at the time, not only because of the high cost but also because of the disruption and many operators believed that while the construction was underway it would not be possible to operate in general. You have brought up another issue and today there is a great deal of solidarity and pride that characterizes these major changes, as we were not camping for one night. . .

What does the project involve?
The development has been carried out in several phases and covers a large area from Acequión beach to Levante pier. Currently, the following are being carried out:
- Complete access to the port area and connection to a new walkway and service area
- Set up new lighting and benches
- Improve walking trails and open areas to the public
- Beautify the environment with vegetation and landscaping that better blends in with the coastline
- Coordinate and integrate previous projects with the final push, such as partial electrification of the port and improvements to the piers

All of this is being done to make the area more accessible for pedestrians and cyclists, with an emphasis on an open and vibrant harbor and beach area where people can enjoy restaurants, shopping, events, and outdoor activities.

A new central area for the city.
One of the biggest changes is that the old area along Paseo de la Libertad has been redeveloped into a large multi-use outdoor area near the sea.
There will be space for outdoor markets, events and other entertainment, but car traffic will be limited to increase safety and quality of life in the area.
It is worth noting, however, that a parking garage has greatly increased the amount of parking in the area and has already opened.

What does this mean for people in the area?
For everyone who lives or stays in Torrevieja and the surrounding area, the new port area will have a positive impact on daily life. For example:
- More attractive hiking and outdoor recreation areas all year round
- Increased availability of services, restaurants and events
- A stronger and cleaner city center that attracts more visitors
- Increase in the value of nearby properties

The area has changed significantly in recent years and when the construction is complete, the harbor area will be one of the city's main attractions and gathering places, but we encourage everyone to hurry and take a look (and park in the new parking garage) and see how everything is coming together.

21 Apr 2026
New rules on the return of single-use packaging in Spain
New rules on the return of single-use packaging in Spain

New rules on the return fee for single-use packaging in Spain.
Many Icelanders in Spain have wondered over the years why it is not possible to return disposable packaging for a fee in Spain. And while there is an endless fight for better treatment, garbage and trash collection, etc., many of us have been scratching our heads at this indifference.
Even now, things need to be done better - Spain is adopting a similar deposit system to the one we know so well from Iceland. But how will this actually work?

Spain is implementing a new deposit system for beverage packaging, similar to what we have had in Iceland for decades. The system will likely come into effect in late 2026.
A common return fee will probably be around 0.10 euros (15 kr.) per bottle or can, or comparable to that in Iceland.

Why is Spain doing this now?

Spain has lagged far behind the Nordic countries in recycling beverage packaging in general. Most notably, Spain has recycled around 40% to 50% of bottles and cans, while the European Union has set a target of 70% or more.
It is worth noting that Iceland has had a return system since 1989, and today around 90% of bottles and cans are returned in Iceland.

It can therefore be expected that with this change, many things will change for the better in Spain. Cans and bottles that have been lying around everywhere, on roads, footpaths, at gathering places, sports fields, etc. will probably be a thing of the past . . .

Viva Espana

16 Jul 2025
The real estate market in the Murcia region is taking a giant leap
The real estate market in the Murcia region is taking a giant leap

The real estate market in the Murcia region is taking a giant leap - sales increased by 57.4% between May 2024 and May 2025.

Murcia, Spain – July 16, 2025.
There has been a significant increase in real estate transactions in the region of Murcia, with sales increasing by a whopping 57.4% in May 2025 compared to the same month the previous year.
This once again indicates the high confidence of buyers and the ever-increasing demand for real estate in the Murcia region.

This significant increase reflects a vibrant market, driven by highly competitive property prices, renewed interest from foreign investors and the continued appeal of Murcia as a destination with a high quality of life. Permanent residences have also increased by 23.1% and it appears that a growing number of property buyers are choosing the Murcia region as their home.

Employees at Spanish Homes report growing interest from Icelandic buyers in the region, especially in the area around Los Alcazares, where people are attracted by the 320 days of sunshine a year, beautiful beaches and a much lower cost of living compared to other areas of the Mediterranean.

In a nutshell - key points:

-57.4% increase in real estate transactions in May 2025 compared to May 2024.
-High demand for year-round properties as well as investment properties.
-Particular interest in areas such as San Pedro del Pinatar, Los Alcázares, San Javier and Lo Pagan.

"This is not just a number – it shows that the market here in Murcia is full of life and opportunity," says Daði Agnarsson, a real estate agent in the area. "People are seeing that the Murcia region offers a unique combination of great value, culture and, most importantly, an increased quality of life at an even better price."

With new development projects and improved infrastructure, Murcia continues to strengthen its position as one of the most exciting real estate regions in Spain in 2025 and beyond.

Partial sources:
https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEba...

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