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…
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…
