Alicante is a fantastic city, full of culture and history. There are so many museums, galleries and historical sites to visit, with one of the top attractions in Alicante being the iconic landmark of Santa Bárbara Castle. This castle is so important to the city that it’s a must-visit in Alicante, whether you’re a history…
When you live in an area popular with travellers and tourists, it can be hard to find new places to visit that not many people have heard of before – but we found one! The Alicante province is full of some amazing Moroccan and Moorish style architecture due to 5 centuries of Islamic rule from…
Alicante on Spain’s Costa Blanca is a vibrant port city, famous for its long stretches of beautiful sandy beaches. Whether you’re visiting the beautiful city of Alicante in Spain on a quick mini-break, or are planning a day trip to Alicante from elsewhere in Spain, you’ll find plenty to see and do. We’ve lived in…
There are lots of places in Spain that we hadn’t ever visited before moving here, and Jávea is one of them. We’ve visited the town twice since moving to Spain and it’s become one of our favourite places to visit on the Costa Blanca. There are so many reasons to visit Jávea! Jávea (or Xàbia,…
Alicante on the Costa Blanca is well known for beautiful beaches, an interesting history, and during the summer months a lot of tourists! A popular city for holidays with both Spanish and international travellers, Alicante promises a really fun holiday for the whole family. There are lots of great things to do in Alicante but…
We’re spoilt for choice with amazing places to visit on the Costa Blanca, and one of our favourite towns in this area is Elche. World famous for the number of palm trees in the town (over 200,000), Elche has an interesting history which can be seen in the Moorish and Baroque architecture across the city….
Did you know that there is a desert in Europe? If not, then you wouldn’t know that the only desert in Europe can be found right here in Spain! Read on for more information about Europe’s only desert and where to find it… Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning we may receive…
If you’ve spent time on the Costa Blanca South but haven’t yet visited the beautiful town of Guardamar del Segura, then you’ve missed a gem! This seaside town near Alicante has so much to offer, from beaches to history, it’s one of our favourite places in the area to spend time. Where is Guardamar del…
Spain is well known for its many fun and diverse fiestas, if you have spent any time in Spain you’ll no doubt have attended a fiesta or two. We love a Spanish fiesta and attend as many of our local ones as possible! You’ve probably heard of the famous Spanish fiestas like La Tomatina and…
The Costa Blanca’s Torrevieja is a really popular destination for tourists, both international and Spanish. While the town is a great place to visit all year round, it really comes alive during the summer months when people are eating, drinking, and walking the promenade late into the night. If you visit Torrevieja, you can be…
