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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.


Denia's castle tells a 2000 year old story

author: Remco van Drie
Denia's castle tells a 2000 year old story - Van Dam Estates

Altea, Calpe and Denia, the larger municipalities to the north of Benidorm, all have an unmistakable symbol with which the cities are immediately associated. Altea has its high-lying old town, Calpe... Read more

Torrevieja's salt lakes worth cherishing

author: Remco van Drie
Torrevieja's salt lakes worth cherishing - Van Dam Estates

The salt lakes of Torrevieja and La Mata are a calling card. The importance of the lagoons, which make up such a large part of Torrevieja's surface, is manifold. The most obvious is of course the... Read more

Tapas from the lid to a success story

author: Remco van Drie
Tapas from the lid to a success story - Van Dam Estates

Tapas are typically Spanish. Small portions of food, often served on saucers, usually consumed in combination with alcohol. A few pieces of baguette are almost always included. Every self-respecting... Read more

Brave the Calpe Rock for beautiful views

author: Remco van Drie
Brave the Calpe Rock for beautiful views - Van Dam Estates

The Calpe Rock is perhaps the most striking eye-catcher for anyone following the long coastal route of the Costa Blanca. Entering the Mediterranean Sea from the town of Calpe, this limestone rock... Read more

Greetings from the algar waterfalls

author: Jolanda van Dam
Greetings from the algar waterfalls - Van Dam Estates

The crystal clear waters of the Algar waterfalls have always lured me. Just 15 kilometers from the tourist metropolis of Benidorm, this area acts as an oasis to completely unwind. It is much more... Read more

Diving on the costas for beginners and advanced

author: Remco van Drie
Diving on the costas for beginners and advanced - Van Dam Estates

The Mediterranean is a good destination for diving enthusiasts for a number of reasons. Due to its sheltered position and a negligible tidal range of less than 30 centimeters, the Med offers... Read more

International jazz in San Javier for a month

author: Remco van Drie
International jazz in San Javier for a month - Van Dam Estates

For jazz music enthusiasts in the region, the month of July is a month to look forward to every year. The San Javier Jazz festival has been held since 1998. An event that has since grown into a... Read more

Hogueras of Alicante: A mix of traditions

author: Remco van Drie
Hogueras of Alicante: A mix of traditions - Van Dam Estates

The bonfires lit all over Alicante (as well as in Torrevieja and Guardamar) on the night of the longest day of the year are the apotheosis of the most important celebration in the city. The San Juan... Read more

Greetings from Torrevieja

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

For five days in May, Torrevieja is in the Sevillian spheres every year. I thought it would be a good idea to imagine myself close to home in an Andalusian environment. A stone's throw from the... Read more

Villajoyosa: Chocolate, color, party & choices

author: Remco van Drie
Villajoyosa: Chocolate, color, party & choices - Van Dam Estates

Ask residents of Villajoyosa what makes their town so different and the answers will vary. But it is certain that four answers score very high. We give the floor to four imaginary residents, who all... Read more