Exploring Barrio Santa Cruz – Alicante’s Historic Heart

Exploring Barrio Santa Cruz – Alicante’s Historic Heart

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…

Swimming in the Stunning Fonts D’Algar Waterfalls – A Costa Blanca Gem

Swimming in the Stunning Fonts D’Algar Waterfalls – A Costa Blanca Gem

There aren’t many places where you can swim in waterfalls, but you can here on the Costa Blanca at Les Fonts D’Algar. And what better way to cool down in the hot summer months! Fonts D’Algar, or Algar Waterfalls, is another one of our favourite places that we’ve visited in the Alicante Province – we’ve…

10 Family-Friendly Day Trips from Torrevieja
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10 Family-Friendly Day Trips from Torrevieja

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…

Discover Javea’s Best Viewpoints – Scenic Spots You Can’t Miss
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Discover Javea’s Best Viewpoints – Scenic Spots You Can’t Miss

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…

A day trip from Nerja: The beautiful white village of Frigiliana

A day trip from Nerja: The beautiful white village of Frigiliana

One of my absolute favourite places to visit in Spain, and definitely my favourite Pueblo Blanco, is Frigiliana in the Málaga region, close to Nerja. I’ve visited a few times now, first in the late 90s, again in 2008, and most recently in June of this year and the place really hasn’t changed that much…