Benidorm has not had an easy time of it lately. Many bars, restaurants and hotels have been closed for a long time and it seems an eternity since the tourists were there in numbers. This may be changing soon, so…
Five Easy Walks in the Vega Baja
Walking in Spain really is really one of life’s simple pleasures. Not everyone wants to climb mountains so we thought we would share with you five easy walks around Guardamar del Segura and Rojales. All you need is a good…
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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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Benidorm – Our Christmas Treat!
I never thought I would write a blog post about Benidorm. Horses for courses and all that, but for Mrs Paella and I it just isn’t our scene. Having said that, there are reasons to visit the town other than…
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Digging into Bigastro’s Past
Bigastro is a small town inland from the southern Costa Blanca. It’s a nice place for a wander around and there is a recently created walking trail, the Ruta Alquibla, that takes in the town and the countryside on both…
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Benidorm Rugby Sevens 2019
Rugby Sevens returns to the Costa Blanca again this year as Benidorm 7s takes place in Villajoyosa for the 33rd time. That’s quite an achievement and this year the line up of of teams is quite impressive. (Come on guys,…
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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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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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Bird Watching on the Costa Blanca South
We all know that Spain is an amazing place to visit. People from around the world flock to the country every year, so it should come as no surprise that our feathered friends are just as keen on coming here…
