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! Barrio Santa Cruz is situated at the bottom of Mount Benacantil, where Santa Bárbara Castle…
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…
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…
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…
