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…
I have to start by saying that Spain obviously isn’t the most Christmassy destination you could head to! While there are certainly some cold areas in the north of Spain and plenty of places to find snow in Spain, the Costas are much less festive. The average December temperate in Alicante on the Costa Blanca…
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….
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…
The Costa Blanca is a great area for families, both to live as well as to visit on holiday. Keeping kids amused on holiday can be tricky, which is why we’ve put together this blog post listing the Costa Blanca’s best theme parks, water parks and zoos, suitable for all ages. We’ve visited most of…
We recently shared some photos on social media of some beautiful blossom we found and we had a lot of people asking where to find it. We struggled a lit bit ourselves as we knew the rough location but didn’t really know where we were going. Eventually we found a great spot, surrounded by bright…
If you’re planning a holiday to Spain then you’re not alone. Did you know that Spain is the most visited country by Brits, and the second most popular holiday destination in the world? So of course there are plenty of fantastic Costa Blanca family resorts to choose from, just one of the many reasons why…
