Category: Spain

La Cala de Mijas A Coastal Haven

La Cala de Mijas has got to be one of our favourite resorts on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain. Tucked between Marbella and Fuengirola, it enjoys a prime position along the Mediterranean Sea, making it a popular destination for both tourists and expats.

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Salamanca, Spain

Salamanca, Spain – Exploring the timeless charms and captivating sights of Salamanca. A journey through history, culture and architecture.

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A day trip to Guadalest, Spain

One of the most picturesque must-see places to visit when holidaying in Benidorm or the Alicante area has to be Guadalest.
It’s a charming village with spectacular views over surrounding countryside, the lake and mountains.

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Denia, Spain

Denia is an attractive beach town with lots of outdoor activities 1 hour 20 minutes from Alicante airport and 95 km from Valencia. It’s a good place to visit any time of the year as it stays open, unlike some other touristy towns.  It has 20 km of long sandy beaches and rocky coves.

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Seville, Spain

Seville’s historic centre is a maze of little streets, pretty squares and alleys The place is full of history, and a wonderful place to get lost in. It was perfect to wander around, eat some tapas and glass of wine and wander some more.

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San Sebastian, Spain

We loved the old quarter’s narrow winding streets which are full of bars and restaurants.  This part of town is called Parte Vieja, which is a paradise for tapas lovers.  The bars are filled with the most unbelievable gourmet snacks you can imagine.

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Peniscola, Spain

Peniscola is a really pretty town which has a fortified harbour and a castle perched on a large ridge overlooking the sea. It is quite an impressive sight and can be seen from miles away.  The castle was built by the Knights Templar in the 1200’s.

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Benidorm,

We were particularly looking forward to lunch at Levis Showboat as they do the most amazing salads.  I had camembert wrapped in sliced beef and Ray had sticky chilli beef.   They come in a crispy tortilla basket (so delicious, but so naughty).

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Calpe, Spain

A beautiful natural landscape, breathtaking beaches, a marina and great food. If you are feeling energetic you can hike to the top of the rock and experience breathtaking views in all directions.  From the top on a clear day, you can see the island of Formentera and the cape of Santa Pola. 

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Valencia

There were great off-road cycle lanes running alongside the beach in both directions one into Albufera National Park and the other direction straight into Valencia.  There was also a bus stop right outside the entrance to the site which we used a couple of times to take the 20-minute journey into the Old Town and Arts & Sciences complex.

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