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Obra Mayor vs. Obra Menor: Navigating Renovation Licenses with the Adeje Town Hall
One of the most common—and expensive—mistakes foreign buyers make in Costa Adeje is applying the renovation mindset of their home country to a Spanish property. In many jurisdictions, modernizing a bathroom or tearing…
Where to live
Neighbourhoods of Costa Adeje
Each area has a distinct character. Here is how they differ.
Luxury & Quiet
Playa del Duque
The most upmarket corner of Costa Adeje. Wide promenade, boutique hotels, and a beach that earns its reputation. Property prices reflect the postcode.
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Residential & Balanced
Fañabé
Popular with families and long-stay expats. Good mix of apartments, supermarkets, and everyday amenities. Less showy than Duque, more liveable.
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Lively & Central
Torviscas
The commercial heart of Costa Adeje. Restaurants, bars, and high foot traffic. Good for short stays and rentals — noisier than the alternatives.
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Local & Authentic
La Caleta
Small fishing village feel at the southern edge. Quieter, more local, fewer tourists. Increasingly popular with buyers who want calm without leaving the coast.
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Transfer Tax (ITP) vs. IGIC: Calculating Your True Acquisition Costs in Costa Adeje
Understanding the exact tax burden of a property acquisition in Tenerife requires more than a simple percentage calculation. Because…
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Capital Gains Tax (IRNR): The 3% Retention Rule for Non-Resident Sellers in Spain
When you sell a property in Costa Adeje as a non-resident, the Spanish tax authority (Agencia Tributaria) applies a…
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Non-Resident Mortgages in Tenerife: 2026 LTV Limits and the Tasación Process
Securing leverage for a Costa Adeje property as a foreign investor requires navigating a distinct set of Spanish banking…
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The Contrato de Arras: Securing Your 10% Property Deposit in Costa Adeje (2026)
In the Spanish real estate system, the private deposit contract (Contrato de Arras) is the point of no return….
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The Plusvalía Municipal Tax in Adeje: Who Pays When Selling Property in 2026?
When selling a property in Costa Adeje, the national capital gains tax is not the only fiscal obligation on…
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Importing Your Personal Car to Tenerife: Customs, IGIC Exemptions, and Registration
For international investors and expats relocating to Costa Adeje, bringing a personal vehicle is a common logistical step. While…
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