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With regularly appearing we give short stories about important, funny, interesting and inspiring information about the versatile life on our Costas.


A quiet day in Guardamar

author: Remco van Drie
A quiet day in Guardamar - Van Dam Estates

Guardamar del Segura could never have existed in its current form without the protection of the Alfonso XIII park. This area, directly behind the dunes, was developed in the 19th century with an... Read more

Moroccan Oasis in Crevillentes Campo

author: Remco van Drie
Moroccan Oasis in Crevillentes Campo - Van Dam Estates

Casa Morisca in the campo of Crevillente has been lovingly christened the Mini Alhambra. That's a rather pretentious nickname, which is obviously hard to live up to. Yet this Moroccan oasis,... Read more

The cathedral is the pride of Murcia

author: Remco van Drie
The cathedral is the pride of Murcia - Van Dam Estates

Murcia is a big city, but still has a very relaxed atmosphere. This is undoubtedly due to the fact that a large part of the old city center is designed as a walking area. This makes it easier to soak... Read more

Easter week in Orihuela Big and exciting

author: Remco van Drie
Easter week in Orihuela Big and exciting - Van Dam Estates

Hardly anywhere in Spain is Semana Santa (Easter week) celebrated as grandly and compellingly as in Orihuela. The religious festival acquired the title of 'international tourist interest' in... Read more

Bella Lola stares sadly over the sea

author: Remco van Drie
Bella Lola stares sadly over the sea - Van Dam Estates

The bronze statue of Bella Lola along the promenade in Torrevieja is a sought-after subject for photographers. The way she looks hopefully over the Mediterranean Sea appeals to the imagination of... Read more

The toil fisherman of Los Alcázares

author: Remco van Drie
The toil fisherman of Los Alcázares - Van Dam Estates

The image of the toil fisherman pulling an empty net is one of the most photographed subjects in Los Alcázares. The scene at the Espejo beach near the church of the Ascunsion, strikingly... Read more

Tower of Torre weapon against pirates

author: Remco van Drie
Tower of Torre weapon against pirates - Van Dam Estates

The tower from which Torre de la Horadada takes its name is now primarily an eye-catcher on a piece of rock near the Mediterranean Sea. For a long time, the striking, circular building had a much... Read more

La Zenia Boulevard offers shopping with extras

author: Remco van Drie
La Zenia Boulevard offers shopping with extras - Van Dam Estates

The La Zenia Boulevard shopping center on the Orihuela Costa is as relentless as it is creative to deal with old notions of shopping. The characterless rows of shops in traditional centers have been... Read more

Salt production of Torrevieja and La Mata

author: Remco van Drie
Salt production of Torrevieja and La Mata - Van Dam Estates

Torrevieja - Just a 10 minute drive from Dehesa de Campoamor is the Salinas Natural Park of Torrevieja. It refers to the salt mines or salt extraction near the port city of Torrevieja (Salina is the... Read more

Roman theater is the jewel of Cartagena

author: Remco van Drie
Roman theater is the jewel of Cartagena - Van Dam Estates

In Cartagena's rich history, much of which can still be found in the city, the Roman Theater is seen as the undisputed pearl. Built between 5 and 1 BC by Emperor Augustus, the theater is... Read more