The Costa Blanca is often presented as a climatic paradise. More than 300 days of sunshine a year, mild winters, warm seas and no snow or endless grey skies. But if you look at this coastline not through the eyes of a tourist, but through the eyes of someone who lives here all year round, the reality is more complex — and much more interesting...

Since 2026, registering electric scooters (VMP) in Spain has been mandatory. Residents of the province of Alicante, including Torrevieja, must register their scooters with the DGT National Registry in order to take out compulsory insurance and legally ride on public roads.

The good news is that the registration process is completely online, simple and intuitive. If you have digital identification (Cl@ve or digital certificate), the process is quick and easy.

The year 2026 promises to be one of the most interesting in the last decade for those who love to observe the sky.
We can look forward to solar and lunar eclipses, impressive planetary alignments, meteor showers and rare celestial configurations, many of which will be clearly visible from Spain without the need for special equipment.

Let's take a calm look at what the sky has in store for us in the coming months: