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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.


The almost forgotten nature reserve of Lagunas del Monte

author: Remco van Drie
The almost forgotten nature reserve of Lagunas del Monte - Van Dam Estates

The Las Lagunas del Monte nature reserve is strategically located. It sits almost halfway along the migratory route between the salt lakes of Torrevieja and La Mata and the salt flats of San Pedro... Read more

Fast train with detour from Murcia to Malaga

author: Remco van Drie
Fast train with detour from Murcia to Malaga - Van Dam Estates

Since the summer of 2024, Renfe, the Spanish railway company, has been operating a daily high-speed train between Murcia and Malaga. This marks the completion of the first phase to significantly... Read more

San Javier in German beer atmosphere

author: Remco van Drie
San Javier in German beer atmosphere - Van Dam Estates

The large annual Oktoberfest celebrations have made their way from Bavarian Munich to the Spanish coasts. The "beer virus" arrived in San Javier some time ago. The latest edition will be... Read more

Whales passing Denia and Javea

author: Remco van Drie
Whales passing Denia and Javea - Van Dam Estates

Seeing migrating whales from a terrace can certainly be considered quite special. However, in recent years, this spectacle has become fairly common along the coastline from Denia to Javea. June is... Read more

Tapas routes on the Costa Blanca

author: Remco van Drie
Tapas routes on the Costa Blanca - Van Dam Estates

Cities and towns are increasingly working to shine a spotlight on local gastronomy. In particular, the underrated tapa is getting more attention in the south of the Benijofar, for example, is... Read more

Breathtaking walk along the King's Path

author: Remco van Drie
Breathtaking walk along the King's Path - Van Dam Estates

The Caminito del Rey near Malaga was once labeled as the most dangerous walking trail in the world. This ultra-narrow path along a steep mountain wall was a necessary route that workers had to... Read more

Flirting in the Spanish supermarket

author: Remco van Drie
Flirting in the Spanish supermarket - Van Dam Estates

The Spanish supermarket, particularly Mercadona, has become a major place to find love over the past couple of weeks. Walk around the store between 7 and 8 PM with an upside-down pineapple, and the... Read more

Greetings from Peniscola

author: Jolanda van Dam
Greetings from Peniscola - Van Dam Estates

The locals here in Peñíscola call their home "The City in the Sea." Others refer to it as the "Gibraltar of Valencia." I can understand both names.... Read more

The Pelgrim of Santiago de la Ribera

author: Remco van Drie
The Pelgrim of Santiago de la Ribera - Van Dam Estates

With an outstretched hand, the statue of the pilgrim on Avenida de Sandoval invites passersby to follow him on his pilgrimage. The two-meter-tall bronze artwork has stood on the boulevard since 2018,... Read more

Interact with animals in Terra Natura in Murcia

author: Remco van Drie
Interact with animals in Terra Natura in Murcia - Van Dam Estates

The wildlife park Terra Natura in Murcia belongs to the new generation of zoos. Instead of simply observing animals from a distance, this park aims to foster as much interaction between humans and... Read more