Just a short boat ride from Alicante is the beautiful Isla de Tabarca, the smallest permanently inhabited island in Spain. The Island of Tabarca is the perfect place for a day trip for all ages, whatever the time of year. In less than an hour you can be away from the bustling cities and towns…
When we visit a new place we love to try the local food, and the best way to do this is in bars and restaurants away from the usual tourist areas. Now we know more Spanish and have lived here for a while we don’t mind wandering away from the tourist hotspots to find a…
We recently discovered a hidden gem near Elche – how we had lived in Spain for almost 5 years without knowing about it beats me! It was actually someone in my Costa Blanca Facebook Group who mentioned El Cau de Mariano Ros open air museum and we knew we had to visit. If you are…
If you prefer to spend your holidays learning about the history and experiencing the culture of a country rather than laying on the beach, then Spain is the perfect destination as there are plenty of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain to visit. While many people think that Spain is all beaches and sangria, it’s…
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to stay in a cave house in Spain? We’ve visited cave houses before as well as museums in caves, and we’d always wondered what it would be like to live in a cave house in Spain. Since we don’t want to actually buy a cave house in Spain,…
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…
I’m sure it’s not just us that’s always thinking about holidays! If you’re also planning your next holiday, then we’d definitely recommend coming to the Costa Blanca this summer. We’ve lived in the area for almost 5 years, but have also been holidaying here for many years before that. It’s without a doubt one of…
Alicante on Spain’s Costa Blanca is a busy port city, famous for the long stretches of beautiful sandy beaches. Whether you’re visiting Alicante on a quick mini-break, or are planning a day trip to Alicante from elsewhere in Spain, you’ll find plenty of things here to see and do. We’ve lived in the Alicante province…
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,…
