What can you do about the Spanish Electricity Price Increase? 2018 has seen dramatic increases in the price of electricity in Spain. Previous years have shown slight increases but never enough to actually catch your attention when reviewing your monthly bill. This year is different, as you can see from the graph [figures from Statista]…
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Published 13 September 2018: Gov.uk website A scenario in which the UK leaves the EU without agreement (a ‘no deal’ scenario) remains unlikely given the mutual interests of the UK and the EU in securing a negotiated outcome. Negotiations are progressing well and both we and the EU continue to work hard to seek a…
Living with Tennis Elbow Epicondylitis is no laughing matter! The pain can be debilitating, affecting your work, daily routines, sleep is difficult and relationships are strained. Let me summarise my journey through the past 13 months with my painful companion ‘tennis elbow’. Would you believe it, I don’t even play tennis! My Journey with Tennis…
Tourism in the Marina Alta – come and visit, you won’t be disappointed! The Marina Alta is the central coastal region of the Valencian Community of Spain, located within the provice of Alicante. The Marina Alta likes to party, they don’t just celebrate the Alicante Fiestas but also celebrate the fiestas of their neighbouring towns…
More Charging Stations Needed for Spains Electric Cars I was very interested to find that the amount of charging stations for electric cars in the Marina Alta, Costa Blanca North have increased considerably. Even during the 10 months since I published the Petrol Station Page (now renamed Fueling and Charging Stations for reasons explained in this…
Cyber Arena in Denia Raul opened Cyber Arena back in 2000. Since then technology has advanced incredibly, leaving some of us in the dark; but not Raul and his team , they are very much up to date and available to train you to use your latest mobile phone, computer or Mac. If your mobile or…
Walking Groups and Great Walks of Costa Blanca North The Marina Alta is a most spectacular part of Spain, with so many wonderful places to visit and plenty of walks to explore the surrounding areas. There are many walking groups in the Marina Alta, groups that cater for the serious walker and those for the…
Beniarbeig Market For those of you who enjoy visiting rastros and live in the Orba Valley, then I have some news that may well change your lifes. OK. maybe i’m exaggerating a little… but I do have some news that will interest you. There is a new rastro in Beniarbeig every Saturday from 9am to…
Electricity Advisor Go Green Save Money Same Meter English Speaking Have you ever wondered how your electricity bill got so big? Every month/year the total creeps up and up. Eventually, you compare your current bill to one 12 months ago and it is surprisingly higher. You haven’t done anything to warrant this increase, like buying…
Alta Life Hi, thanks for visiting. I am building this site to bring you information that will make life living in the Marina Alta that little bit easier and more enjoyable. Through personal experience I have gathered all sorts of info and I am constantly looking for the best places to visit, bargains to be…