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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.
When it comes to celebrations, the city of Murcia doesn’t waste any time at the start of spring. As soon as the busy Holy Week festivities come to a close on Easter Sunday, the barracas open in... Read more
At the southernmost tip of the Costa Calida, on the border with Andalusia, lies Aguilas. The town is situated on a sort of peninsula and has a coastline with numerous beaches, coves, and inlets. This... Read more
The water sports season is just around the corner in Santa Pola. From April to October, the beaches, with a total length of 11 kilometers, and the water become a true paradise for anyone wanting to... Read more
Oohs, aahs and wows will resound from thousands of throats. That is more or less guaranteed when a crowd gathers along the Mar Menor on 15 June 2025. That day it will once again be time for the... Read more
A park is a place to find peace and quiet in nature. However, El Recorral Park on the edge of the Quesada residential area aims for much more than that. In addition to recreation and sports, thanks... Read more
If there is one thing the Spanish are deadly serious about, it is the quality of their serrano and iberico ham. The dried large hind legs of pigs dangle from the ceilings of bars and restaurants all... Read more
The Cabo Roig strip will proudly turn green again on Sunday 16 March 2025. Time for the St. Patrick's Day parade. The moment that not only the large contingent of Irish on the Costas look forward... Read more
The hustle and bustle of Barcelona became a bit overwhelming for me. After an hour and a half of driving, I found the perfect antidote here in Besalú. Arriving over the Roman bridge across the... Read more
Alicante is a city with many museums. Art (old, modern and ultra modern), the Christmas story, bullfighting, the Spanish Civil War, archaeology, the ocean sailing race and the famous Hogueras fiestas... Read more
What? Don’t we first and foremost think of cities like London, Paris, and Rome when we talk about the vibrant heart of Europe? Or, with a sense of misplaced national pride, perhaps Amsterdam?... Read more
