Guides
Practical, first-hand answers for families moving to the Costa del Sol. We'll add more guides as we get more questions.
Contrato de Temporada Explained: 6–11 Month Rentals in Spain (2026)
What contrato de temporada actually is, when it works, when it backfires. The 6–11 month rental contract that fits relocating families and ex-Airbnb owners — without the LAU 5-year auto-renewal.
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Estepona vs Marbella vs San Pedro for Families (2026)
Honest comparison of Estepona, Marbella, and San Pedro de Alcántara for relocating families — rent, schools, walkability, beach, traffic. Based on six months of on-the-ground scouting.
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Moving to Spain with a Non-EU Spouse: The Family Path (2026)
How an EU citizen and a non-EU spouse legally move to Spain together — the Article 10 family-member route we used. NIE, residence card, paperwork, real timeline.
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