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…
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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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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Castles on the Costa Blanca
There are many castles on the Costa Blanca. This is mostly thanks to the conquests and reconquests between the Moors and Christians many years ago. A new “castles route” has been developed but its information is English is far from…
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A Decade of Decidedly Different Christmases
Christmas is the time of year for spending time with family and friends and having fun. At least, that’s the normal routine for many people. Over the last ten years I have been able to celebrate this time of year…
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Guardamar Tapas 2015
It’s finally time! The Guardamar historical tapas trail for 2015 begins today, and you have three whole weeks to plan your trip. This year the theme is Roman in keeping with the historical references of recent times. Last year was Arabic and before…
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La Virgen de Rosario
October 7 sees many towns and villages across Spain celebrate the Virgen de Rosario, or Our Lady of the Rosary as the English translation goes. The celebration dates back to 1571 when the Christian fleet defeated their Ottoman adversaries off the coast…
