Guides
Guides to living on the Costa del Sol — area by area, and the practical life around the home. Researched and checked by us, honest about the parts other people leave out, and growing over time.
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Living here
One of Europe's easiest places to have a dog. Bringing one over, the rules, dog beaches along the coast, and why the vets here are a quiet luxury.
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Doctors, emergencies, prescriptions and what your insurance covers — who to call when you're the one who's unwell.
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Electricity, water and internet — reading the invoices, why the power bill is high, and who to ring when it goes off.
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Buy, rent or bring your own; parking, the ITV test, workshops — and what to do after a bump or a breakdown.
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