Planning a trip to Cartagena, Spain? This coastal gem in the Murcia region is packed with ancient history, scenic views, and charming streets. Whether you’re exploring Roman ruins, enjoying fresh seafood by the marina, or just relaxing on the beach, Cartagena is one of the best day trips from Alicante or Murcia. We’ve visited the…
One part of Alicante that so many people miss is actually one of the most picturesque and historic parts of the city, Barrio Santa Cruz, the city’s old town. We’d actually visited Alicante several times before we knew it existed! When we finally found the Old Town in Alicante and spent some time wandering the…
Torrevieja is a really popular destination with tourists during the summer months and is well known for its beautiful beaches and busy nightlife. However, if you’re looking for some winter sun, Torrevieja still has plenty of things to do in the cooler months. Winter temperatures in Torrevieja are mild, with fewer crowds, and a much…
Elche is one of our favourite nearby towns on the Costa Blanca, and while we’ve been for an afternoon out many times over the years, we had never spent an evening or whole weekend in Elche. Until last month, when we decided to spend a weekend in Elche for my birthday. My birthday was the…
When most people think of Alicante, they picture sunny days, beautiful beaches, and summer fiestas. However, Alicante in winter is just as much fun with lots of activities that can make for great holiday or day out. With milder temperatures and fewer crowds, winter in Alicante is definitely worth experiencing. We live around 40 minutes…
After living near Torrevieja for 5 years, we’ve had the chance to explore all the best places locally – from charming Spanish villages to natural parks and historic cities. If you’re planning a holiday in Torrevieja, or have recently moved to the area, we’re going to share 10 of our favourite family-friendly day trips from…
Jávea has the most stunning coastal scenery that we’ve found so far on the Costa Blanca and some amazinf views. Our dream house is nestled on one of the dramatic cliffs looking out into the Mediterranean Sea…we’re just waiting for a lottery win so for now we’ll have to make do with looking at it…
This summer we visited Málaga for the first time. We’d been through Málaga before 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…
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!…
