Sunshine, stunning beaches, mountain views, and beautiful whitewashed towns – welcome to the Costa Blanca! Whether you’re planning your first visit to this part of Spain or returning to explore more of the area, the Costa Blanca has some for everyone. We’ve lived on the Costa Blanca for 6 years now and in this time…
Planning a trip to Cartagena, Spain? This coastal gem in the Murcia region is packed with ancient history, scenic views, and charming streets. Whether you’re exploring Roman ruins, enjoying fresh seafood by the marina, or just relaxing on the beach, Cartagena is one of the best day trips from Alicante or Murcia. We’ve visited the…
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…
Torrevieja is a really popular destination with tourists during the summer months and is well known for its beautiful beaches and busy nightlife. However, if you’re looking for some winter sun, Torrevieja still has plenty of things to do in the cooler months. Winter temperatures in Torrevieja are mild, with fewer crowds, and a much…
Elche is one of our favourite nearby towns on the Costa Blanca, and while we’ve been for an afternoon out many times over the years, we had never spent an evening or whole weekend in Elche. Until last month, when we decided to spend a weekend in Elche for my birthday. My birthday was the…
When most people think of Alicante, they picture sunny days, beautiful beaches, and summer fiestas. However, Alicante in winter is just as much fun with lots of activities that can make for great holiday or day out. With milder temperatures and fewer crowds, winter in Alicante is definitely worth experiencing. We live around 40 minutes…
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…
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…
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…
Do you ever see photos of places on social media and save them to a list of locations you want to visit? For us that was Setenil de las Bodegas in Andalusia. The usual photos are of a street covered by a rock ‘roof’ and as soon as we saw it we wanted to visit…
