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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.
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
Together with Alicante, the carnival celebration in Torrevieja is known as the most exuberant and extravagant on the Costa Blanca. According to some, it could even compete with the famous... Read more
Cartagena has much to offer. Castles, beaches, a wealth of beautiful remnants from a distant past, festivals, and numerous evidences of a rich industrial heritage. This time, however, we are focusing... Read more
This small town, with its medieval narrow streets and a Moorish atmosphere, is located on the border with the province of Alicante. A walk through the town will take you past many beautiful, old... Read more
The Pig Festival has become a well-established tradition in La Mata. The neighborhood on the north side of Torrevieja has over 20 years of experience in organizing this food fest where the pig takes... Read more
The Pusol School Museum is one of the most surprising entries on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The hamlet, with around 350 inhabitants, is one of more than twenty smaller communities governed... Read more
