Sometimes you just stumble across an amazing place. There’s a lot of luck involved in rural tourism when you haven’t researched anything! On our recent trip to Llutxent we saw a huge body of water and thought it would be…
Llutxent and the Monastery Route
You don’t have to go far from the coast to find some amazing places to visit. The Valencian village (or is it a small town?) of Llutxent is no exception, and if you are a nature lover and a walker…
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Alicante Bullfighting Museum
Just over half an hour’s walk from Alicante’s beaches lies a fascinating place which attracts fewer visitors than it deserves. That may be because it is a hidden gem which is hidden because few people know about it. The Bull…
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Missing going out #1
I’m missing going out, aren’t you? It’s such an integral part of living in Spain. Hopefully it will soon be safe enough for things to begin to return to normal soon. In the meantime, here are some of my favourite…
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Aguas de Busot
Aguas de Busot has a rich history as a luxury hotel and later as a sanatorium. Nowadays it is a crumbling wreck and sadly only suitable for one thing. Urbex – urban exploration – is not for everyone and is…
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Elche Reservoir Walk
Blowing away the cobwebs with a lovely walk in the morning sun is definitely one of the pleasures anyone living in or visiting Spain can experience. The Elche reservoir walk is one we have done before, but over the last…
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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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Elche through the years
If looking at old photos of a city is your thing, then head to Elche as soon as you can. Running until 11 December, Refugi de la Memoria is a fascinating collection of 300 photos showing how Elche has changed…
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Divine Coffee Madness in Alicante
I think I’ve found a little piece of heaven in Alicante’s old town. Coffee addicts will want to head to the Madness Cafe for sure. There’s no connection to Suggs and his nutty boys as far as I can tell,…
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Old photos and modern sculptures in Guardamar
It’s a summer of art in Guardamar del Segura. There are two exhibitions that you may find fascinating, intriguing, or not-so-interesting depending on your personal perspective. Both are free though, so why not visit and see what you think? Over…
