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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

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

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

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

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

Giant paella pans

author: Remco van Drie
Giant paella pans - Van Dam Estates

Lovers of Spain's culinary pride paella know that this dish is prepared in a large pan. But how big is big? How about a few meters in diameter. That's how colossal are the pans that are... Read more

The healing effect of Mar Menor's mud baths

author: Remco van Drie
The healing effect of Mar Menor's mud baths - Van Dam Estates

It is not only toddlers and preschoolers who come to the Mar Menor armed with a bucket and spade. Many adults also walk around with these plastic toys on the beach of San Pedro del Pinatar. But they... Read more

And from the rocks rose the village of Guadalest

author: Remco van Drie
And from the rocks rose the village of Guadalest - Van Dam Estates

The small mountain village of Guadalest, in the hinterland of Benidorm, seems at first sight as if it just rose from the rocks. It looks strange from a distance. And that is it. In any case,... Read more

Guardamar dama 2500 years old

author: Remco van Drie
Guardamar dama 2500 years old - Van Dam Estates

The discovery in 1987 of a badly damaged statue of a woman's torso gave the town of Guardamar its contemporary identity. The Dama of Guardamar became the symbol with which the town likes to... Read more

Walking in the hills behind the costas

author: Remco van Drie
Walking in the hills behind the costas - Van Dam Estates

In the immediate hinterland of the southern coastline of the province of Alicante, nature still has a free hand. The Sierra de Escalona protected nature reserve covers more than 10,000 hectares and... Read more