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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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Swedish globetrotter Nils Gabel was at the cradle of the flourishing tourism industry on the southern Costa Blanca. He put Torrevieja, and more specifically La Mata, on the map for Europeans who... Read more
Beaches beckon for a variety of reasons. Sunbathe, swim, snorkel, water sports, volleyball, frisbee, read, hike, look for shells. The list is endless. For some, however, a sandy beach is first and... Read more
Giant depictions of bulls along major roads may surprise and amaze newcomers to Spain. Those who are more familiar with Spain will no longer be surprised by the 14 meter high, completely black... Read more
