We recently visited the city of Murcia for the first time, despite only living around 45 minutes away! It’s a lovely city, with beautiful architecture, pretty plazas, and a wonderful pedestrianised centre with plenty of attractions, museums, shops and bars. We really enjoyed our day out in Murcia and will definitely be visiting again soon….
Spain’s Orihuela Costa is a very popular region for both those visiting on holiday as well as expats looking for a place to settle permanently – you may have seen the area featured many times on Channel 4’s A Place In The Sun! Although it’s located in the Alicante Province on the Costa Blanca, Orihuela…
A blog post I’ve been meaning to write for ages is about the fantastic city of Lorca. We visited last Christmas (yep I know that was 8 months ago!) and really enjoyed our stay there. Below I’ll share some things to do in Lorca, places you must see, as well as where to stay. So…
It’s that time of the year again on the Costa Blanca – the Moors and Christians fiestas, or Moros y Cristianos in Spanish. These are some of our favourite Spanish fiestas and are always well worth a watch. Wherever you are on the Costa Blanca, you will no doubt see Moors and Christians parades advertised…
There are so many amazing places to visit in Spain, and if you’re lucky enough to based in Alicante, whether permanently or on holiday, there are plenty of fantastic destinations within a three-hour drive. To give you some inspiration for your next trip we’ve listed below some of the best places near Alicante o visit…
Villajoyosa is one of our favourite towns on the Costa Blanca, and definitely a must visit if you are in the area. Famous for its colourful houses and seafront location, Villajoyosa (or La Vila Joiosa in Valencian) is a lovely place to spend the day. From the beautiful beaches to the museums and narrow streets,…
If you follow us over on Instagram you’ll know that we love taking photos! The Costa Blanca is such beautiful part of the world, and with its picturesque beaches, charming towns and villages, and stunning natural landscapes it’s an easy place to take great photos of. Whether you’re also an avid Instagram user or simply enjoy…
The Costa Blanca is a great place for families, both to live as well as to visit on holiday. If you are looking for things to do with children on the Costa Blanca, a day out at an amusement park is a good choice. Here are some of the best amusement parks on the Costa…
We recently shared some photos on social media of some beautiful blossom we found and we had a lot of people asking where to find it. We struggled a lit bit ourselves as we knew the rough location but didn’t really know where we were going. Eventually we found a great spot, surrounded by bright…
If you’re planning a holiday to Spain then you’re not alone. Did you know that Spain is the most visited country by Brits, and the second most popular holiday destination in the world? So of course there are plenty of fantastic Costa Blanca family resorts to choose from, just one of the many reasons why…
