One of our favourite towns on the Costa Blanca has to be Altea. There aren’t many Pueblos Blancos in this part of Spain, so if you love a traditional white Spanish village then a visit to Altea is a must. We’ve visited several times, at different times of the year, and there’s always plenty of…
The city of Murcia in southeastern Spain, is somewhere that you don’t hear as much about compared to other larger Spanish cities, but if you’re looking for a beautiful city with a lot of history and culture you should definitely consider a visit. We visited Murcia for the first time last year and loved it,…
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…
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 vibrant port city, famous for its long stretches of beautiful sandy beaches. Whether you’re visiting the beautiful city of Alicante in Spain on a quick mini-break, or are planning a day trip to Alicante from elsewhere in Spain, you’ll find plenty to see and do. We’ve lived in…
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,…
Alicante on the Costa Blanca is well known for beautiful beaches, an interesting history, and during the summer months a lot of tourists! A popular city for holidays with both Spanish and international travellers, Alicante promises a really fun holiday for the whole family. There are lots of great things to do in Alicante but…
If I had my way I’d spend all my time travelling and exploring new places, but sadly time and money get in the way of my dream life! So do the school holidays, so unfortunately the times we do get to travel are usually peak holiday seasons in Spain and always a lot more expensive…
