With regularly appearing we give short stories about important, funny, interesting and inspiring information about the versatile life on our Costas.
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
Valencia has reinvented itself. While still proud of its past achievements, Spain's third major city has changed course drastically in recent years. Valencia is now first and foremost called the... Read more
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
No trip to Barcelona is complete without a visit to La Sagrada Familia. This still unfinished church is the most unconventional place of worship in Europe. The brainchild of the local architect... Read more
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
Monk Parakeets. They are making their presence known in more and more areas, screaming loudly. The Mediterranean coast has been a popular habitat for these 'noise parrots' for some time now.... Read more
The less warm months on the costas are ideally suited to go out by bike. The region offers a variety of interesting routes that are not too difficult. Beautiful views, plenty of nice 'coffee... Read more
Altea, Calpe and Denia, the larger municipalities to the north of Benidorm, all have an unmistakable symbol with which the cities are immediately associated. Altea has its high-lying old town, Calpe... Read more
There is no shortage of day trips. If you do not want to experience the rich cultural heritage of cities such as Alicante, Cartagena, Orihuela, Murcia or Elche, Rojales may be an unsuspected... Read more
Tapas are typically Spanish. Small portions of food, often served on saucers, usually consumed in combination with alcohol. A few pieces of baguette are almost always included. Every self-respecting... Read more