The Alcazabar de Almería is a giant fortress standing guard over the city of Almería. It’s really an unmissable sight if you are in the area, but the reality is that it’s taken me three or four visits to get…
Expo Torrevieja IV
Expo Torrevieja IV looks like being an amazing success. The weather in Torrevieja isn’t the best this weekend which may well result in a bumper crowd. There is lots to see and do once you get there, so head over…
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Magical Mines of Mazarrón
The mines of Mazarrón are a magical place. Full of urban exploration opportunities and an incredible array of colour to satisfy any photographer, it’s a place which is easy to get to but you must remember this – you visit…
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Aguilas Football Museum
You really do need to be a fan of football to get the most out of a visit to the Aguilas Football Museum. Luckily I really enjoyed it but I’m not sure Mrs Paella had the same level of enthusiasm!…
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Guardamar’s Tribute to Spanish Aviation
Anyone approaching Guardamar del Segura, Alicante, from its northern entrance cannot fail to notice the presence of a new monument. You won’t be alone in wondering why the town is paying a tribute to Spanish aviation. Anything But Paella has…
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The Scots Who Fought Franco
The Spanish Civil War is still a touchy subject. That’s one of the reasons that stories are constantly emerging of events during this turbulent time in Spain’s recent history. It came as a bit of a surprise to learn that…
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Moors and Christians in Guardamar
Moors and Christians is such a special time of year in Guardamar del Segura. From the 20th to the 29th of July, a whole host of entertainment is on offer to visitors as the town pays its respects to Santiago…
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Paella Westerns in the Almeria Desert
Paella Westerns is what they should have been called. Forget all that nonsense about Spaghetti Westerns. They were filmed in Spain so from this day on you should refer to them as Paella Westerns! The incorrect nomenclature was actually a…
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Totem
Cirque du Soleil are bringing their amazing show to Alicante from 20 July until 19 August. Totem is billed as “a journey into the evolution of mankind”. From the preview it looks like an amazing show. Sadly, the dates aren’t great…
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Alicante Hogueras 2018
Alicante is in full-on festival mode at the moment. As you walk around the city you’ll notice that there are numerous colourful statues blocking many squares and junctions. Huge marquees have been erected so that the groups who built these…
