From the outside, Rojales’ newest bar looks like any other. Step inside though, and be prepared to immerse yourself in a magical world of craft ales, some made on site, and wonderful food barbecued over an open fire. This and…
2020 – The year that never was!
2020 will always be known as the year that never was! To be fair, the signs were there from the very start. We saw in the New Year in Guardamar with friends but the location of the municipal celebrations changed.…
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Belén – The Spanish Nativity
Wherever you go in Spain at this time of year you can’t fail to notice the municipal Belénes, the Spanish version of a nativity scene. They are much more than that though, and each year some towns are getting more…
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Urban Art in Rojales
Regular visitors to Rojales are no doubt already aware that the town has a thriving art scene. The Cuevas del Rodeo have certainly gone from strength to strength in the six years since our blog was posted. Now though, you…
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Awe-Inspiring Photography in Elche
Like photography? Want to be blown away by some awe-inspiring photography? Head to Elche before 14 December 2020 and you’ll be treated to a stunning display of black and white photographs from around the globe. It’s all out in the…
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Bird Watching at El Hondo
El Hondo Natural Park (El Fondo in Valenciano) is lovely place to spend a few hours communing with nature. Located between Elche and Crevillente, it was designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1988. With over 1000 hectares of…
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La Garbera – A stylish taperia in Rojales
Sometimes you just stumble across a place and fall in love with it. La Garbera is a stylish taperia in Rojales where you can sit and enjoy some tapas and a beer. Inside this amazing cafe bar every artefact has…
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Peniscola – Picture Postcard Perfect!
We recently enjoyed a wonderful short break in the picture postcard town of Peñiscola, at the northern end of the Comunidad Valenciana in the province of Castellón. It’s a place we’d driven past many times and for the past six…
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Xivert Castle
All around Spain you will find castles in various states of restoration and/or disrepair. Some are easy to access whilst others are impossible to get to. The Knights Templar castle of Xivert (Castellón, Valencia) sits nicely in the middle of…
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MIAU Fanzara – Urban Art Spectacular
Readers of anythingbutpaella are probably already aware that we are fans of Urban Art. A few miles inland from Castellón (Comunidad Valenciana) is the village of Fanzara which has taken this artform to a new level. MIAU Fanzara, literally Museo…
