When most people think of Alicante, they picture sunny days, beautiful beaches, and summer festivities. However, Alicante in winter offers a unique charm and so many fun activities that can make for great holiday or day out. With milder temperatures, fewer crowds, and blend of culture and relaxation, winter in Alicante is definitely worth experiencing….
Torrevieja on Spain’s Costa Blanca is a very popular destination, known for its beautiful beaches, busy nightlife, and relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere. There’s so many great things to do in Torrevieja that you’ll find plenty to keep yourselves entertained. However, if you fancy exploring a bit further afield, then you’ll be pleased to hear that there…
Jávea has the most stunning coastal scenery that we’ve found so far on the Costa Blanca. Our dream house is nestled on one of the dramatic cliffs looking out into the Mediterranean Sea! However, if (like us) you’re not lucky enough to have a home with a dream sea view, there are plenty of viewpoints…
This summer we visited Málaga for the first time. We’d been through Málaga on our way elsewhere and to the airport, but like many people who visit the Costa del Sol area we had always bypassed the city itself. As we were staying in nearby Nerja for a week, we wanted to take a trip…
On our recent trip down to Nerja, we visited Las Cuevas de Nerja, one of the top tourist hotspots in the town. We visited these amazing caves many years ago and were looking forward to visiting again with our daughter. We’ve visited other caves in Spain, such as Canelobre Caves in Alicante, but these caves…
We recently visited one of our favourite holiday places outside of the Costa Blanca, spending a week in the seaside town of Nerja in Andalucia. I first visited with my family when I was about 18 years old and it was on this holiday that I decided I wanted to move to Spain one day!…
Valencia is Spain’s third-largest city, and home to one of the most unique architectural landmarks in the world: the City of Arts and Sciences, known as Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias in Spanish. This futuristic complex is a cultural hub that attracts millions of visitors each year. If you’re planning a trip to…
Whether you’re planning a family holiday to the Costa Blanca, or looking for ways to entertain the kids while living in the area, this fantastic region has a lot of activities to keep everyone smiling. From stunning beaches to amusement parks, the Costa Blanca is the perfect place for families. We’ve lived on the Costa…
Our nearby town of Rojales is becoming really popular with tourists of all nationalities, as well as with foreigners moving to Spain. You may even have seen it featured many times on the tv show A Place In The Sun. It’s in a great part of the Alicante province, as it’s not far from the…
As we hit the busy summer season on the Costa Blanca, many tourists will be flocking to the usual places like the beaches of Alicante, the waterparks and theme parks of Benidorm, and seaside resorts like Torrevieja. While these places are all well worth a visit, sometimes it’s nice to venture away from the tourist…
