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…
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…
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What is Muixeranga?
Muixeranga is the Valencian version of Catalonia’s castellers human towers. For those who don’t know, it involves groups of people climbing all over each other to reach the skies! It’s actually a bit more organised than that, and they practice all…
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Treat Yourself to some Turrón
It’s the time of year when our resolutions of a beach figure and a new bikini are distant dreams. The nights are drawing in and getting colder. A sweet treat no longer feels like a sin. Chocolates are all over…
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Volvo Ocean Race Village, Alicante
It’s all getting rather exciting in Alicante, in a nautical way. On Sunday 22 October seven boats will set out to sail around the world as quickly as possible. The Volvo Ocean Race gets underway from Alicante where it also…
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The Osborne Bull
The Osborne Bull is recognised by many as one of the stereotypical images of Spain. Indeed, this iconic figure can be found on many cars in the form of bumper stickers. If you spot one by the roadside though, it…
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Torreta de Guardamar
What is the tallest architectural structure in the European Union? You may be surprised to learn that it isn’t a skyscraper, no matter which city you think of. It used to be the Belmont TV mast in Lincolnshire, England, but…
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The Queen’s Baths at El Campello
The Queen’s Baths (La Illeta dels Banyets, or Baños de La Reina) can be found on a small promontory jutting out from the coast near the El Campello sailing club. It is a beautiful, rocky “island” which, despite its name,…
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Homage to Miguel Hernandez
Artists in Alicante have been paying homage to the poet Miguel Hernandez to commemorate the 75th anniversary of his death. The large hall in the old lonja fish market is an excellent venue for any exhibition, but you’ll have to be…
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Los Montesinos Easter Flower Carpet
Easter Sunday in the small town of Los Montesinos is celebrated in a slightly different way to most places in Spain. In the early hours they lay down a long floral carpet which the procession will later walk over on its…
