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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.


Sand art on the costas

author: Remco van Drie
Sand art on the costas - Van Dam Estates

Beaches beckon for a variety of reasons. Sunbathe, swim, snorkel, water sports, volleyball, frisbee, read, hike, look for shells. The list is endless. For some, however, a sandy beach is first and... Read more

Lo Rufete Adventure Park for the whole family

author: Remco van Drie
Lo Rufete Adventure Park for the whole family - Van Dam Estates

Sports and adventure activities for the whole family. That is what the Lo Rufete park, in the rural area between Torremendo and San Miguel de Salinas, wants to offer. Without the pretensions of large... Read more

The colossal bull that came, saw, and conquered

author: Remco van Drie
The colossal bull that came, saw, and conquered - Van Dam Estates

Giant depictions of bulls along major roads may surprise and amaze newcomers to Spain. Those who are more familiar with Spain will no longer be surprised by the 14 meter high, completely black... Read more

On the road in Spain 4 The world wonder Alhambra

author: Remco van Drie
On the road in Spain 4 The world wonder Alhambra - Van Dam Estates

An officially recognized wonder of the world can be seen less than four hours' drive from Torrevieja. The Alhambra Palace complex is one of the Seven Wonders of the Muslim World. One poet... Read more

The Neanderthals of Torre-Pacheco

author: Remco van Drie
The Neanderthals of Torre-Pacheco - Van Dam Estates

The mountainous area of ​​Cabezo Gordo near Torre-Pacheco stands out because it is a solitary sight in an otherwise flat landscape. For centuries it was a recognizable beacon for seafarers. For a... Read more

Ode to hardship in Los Alcázares

author: Remco van Drie
Ode to hardship in Los Alcázares - Van Dam Estates

The bronze figure at the entrance of the Las Penas Huertanas park in Los Alcázares looks proud and proud. Probably the artist who made the three-meter-high work of art intended it that way.... Read more

The history lesson from Cartagena's castle

author: Remco van Drie
The history lesson from Cartagena's castle - Van Dam Estates

The best starting point for a good introduction to Cartagena's rich history is a visit to the Conception Castle, which is located on the hill of the same name. There are two main reasons for... Read more

Torrevieja's salt lakes worth cherishing

author: Remco van Drie
Torrevieja's salt lakes worth cherishing - Van Dam Estates

The salt lakes of Torrevieja and La Mata are a calling card. The importance of the lagoons, which make up such a large part of Torrevieja's surface, is manifold. The most obvious is of course the... Read more

Aspe looking for bird ringers

author: Remco van Drie
Aspe looking for bird ringers - Van Dam Estates

Bird tourism is so important to the municipality of Aspe that the tourist office has compiled a special brochure on this subject. This mini-booklet focuses on the weekly gatherings of volunteers who... Read more

International jazz in San Javier for a month

author: Remco van Drie
International jazz in San Javier for a month - Van Dam Estates

For jazz music enthusiasts in the region, the month of July is a month to look forward to every year. The San Javier Jazz festival has been held since 1998. An event that has since grown into a... Read more