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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.


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

On the road in Spain 7: Valencia for the curious

author: Remco van Drie
On the road in Spain 7: Valencia for the curious - Van Dam Estates

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

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

On the road in Spain 5: Experience Gaudi's Barcelona

author: Remco van Drie
On the road in Spain 5: Experience Gaudi's Barcelona - Van Dam Estates

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

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

The advance of the noise parrot

author: Remco van Drie
The advance of the noise parrot - Van Dam Estates

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

Cycling along beautiful waters

author: Remco van Drie
Cycling along beautiful waters - Van Dam Estates

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

Denia's castle tells a 2000 year old story

author: Remco van Drie
Denia's castle tells a 2000 year old story - Van Dam Estates

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

Caves and the shell house

author: Remco van Drie
Caves and the shell house - Van Dam Estates

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 from the lid to a success story

author: Remco van Drie
Tapas from the lid to a success story - Van Dam Estates

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