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…
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…
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The 2CV Graveyard in Alicante
Fans of classic cars will find this a fascinating place to visit. Aficionados of 2CVs really cannot miss out on this automotive treat. Located just outside Alicante on the N-332 northbound, it’s easy to miss so make sure you have…
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Time for Tea in Ibi
There’s always time for a cup of tea. How very British! But if you visit Ibi, just a short drive uphill and inland from Alicante, you really should make time for a cup of tea. La Goulette Tea House will…
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The Toy Hotel in Ibi
It’s the time of year when you may be looking for something special for your little ones. The Toy Hotel in Ibi may be just what you have been looking for! Every moment from entering the hotel will be a…
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Altea’s Russian Orthodox Church
Many places along the Spanish coasts have a large Russian ex-pat community. It seems amazing then, that until 2007 there was no purpose-built Russian Orthodox church in the country. That all changed when a Russian entrepreneur decided to fund one…
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The Daya Vieja Palm Observatory
Sometimes the strangest things are very close to home. The other day I finally had the chance to stop off in the village of Daya Vieja and climb to the bizarre palm observatory. It is located in the central Plaza…
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Casa Pinet – a revolutionary cafe
Visiting Casa Pinet in the small mountain village of Tarbena is one of those quirky experiences which will stay with you for the rest of your life. The drive from the Costa Blanca to Tarbena is quite dramatic. There are…
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Guardians of Stone – Alicante’s Castles
Wherever you travel in the province of Alicante you will see fortifications of some sort. Some are just the ruins of an old fort, others are restored towers, but many are fully fledged castles just waiting for you to explore them. I…
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Coves del Canelobre – The Candelabra Caves
About 24km inland from Alicante is the small town of Busot. It is home to a huge cave with an extraordinary story. Named after the largest stalagmite inside, the cave system is called Coves del Canelobre, or the Candelabra Caves. Formed…
