With regularly appearing we give short stories about important, funny, interesting and inspiring information about the versatile life on our Costas.
Just outside Madrid, the design and construction of a statue has begun that, once completed, will overshadow one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The mammoth statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de... Read more
Let's start with a quiz question for a change. How many completely or largely abandoned villages and hamlets are there in Spain? Are there 30, 300 or 3,000? Before you get the answer, it is good... Read more
Windmills once dominated the landscape of the Campo of Cartagena. They were the precursors of modern wind turbines, which generate environmentally friendly energy in more and more places. Many mills... Read more
The town of Villena is mainly known for two things. Although the impressive Atalaya castle attracts many visitors, the number 1 attraction is the so-called Treasure of Villena. This was found in 1963... Read more
During the last two weeks of September, Cartagena is completely captivated by the festival of Cartagena and Romans. This grand retrospective of the city's distant past is one of the most... Read more
A small zoo in the middle of a palm grove of almost 4,000 trees. This green oasis is home to Rio Safari Elche. This zoo with an area of 4 hectares is decades old. The park has a combination of... Read more
The Almadenes canyon in the province of Murcia is a special attraction for people with quite different interests. Sporty hikers, nature lovers, adventurous climbers, rafters, kayakers and people... Read more
The beaches of the Mar Menor are part of four municipalities: San Pedro del Pinatar, San Javier, Los Alcazares and Cartagena. Together they offer visitors a wide and varied range of water sports... Read more
Residents from a wide region, tourists, and culture enthusiasts can once again indulge in August. Every year, many eagerly anticipate the surprises the international festival of theater, music, and... Read more
For many years, it has been completely normal in Spain to view the street as an extension of the living room. In villages and hamlets, it is almost second nature during the warmer months to place a... Read more