The phenomenon has emerged over the past decade. Boring gables and facades have been transformed into colorful paintings. Internationally renowned urban artists and local artists have joined forces to beautify the city. Some are commissioned works, while others have arisen spontaneously, more or less legally. Some are allowed to remain, while others are removed, either because they are unwanted, or because walls need to be maintained and painted. This makes the cityscape dyna

In Lørenparken, 20 sculptures depicting characters and events in Henrik Ibsen's play Peer Gynt have been placed. The park is 5 acres in size and is used for sports, play and recreation. One of the buildings surrounding the park is the National Theatre's new branch, which was established in 2020. The park is a good option for the whole family with benches and lawns for adults and playground equipment and small football pitches for the little ones. And art that is interesting f

For many, Trelleborg is a place you drive through to take a ferry to Poland or Germany. But Trelleborg has a Viking museum, Skåne's oldest house, more churches than anywhere else in Sweden, the start of pilgrimage routes, many palm trees, parks, ponds, nature reserves, beautiful sandy beaches, Sweden's southernmost point and a golf course. This article describes the most important sights in Trelleborg. Trelleborg is the name of a ringfort that was used in the Viking Age. The

In a valley surrounded by mountains and natural parks 60 kilometers north of Alicante lies a city with a long history. In Alcoy you get a more authentic picture of city life in the Valencian region than you do in the popular coastal cities. The city is known for its many bridges and viaducts that cross rivers, gorges and valleys, but you can also see modernist architecture and eat local dishes in traditional restaurants. The article describes what to see in Alcoy. Alcoy has

Planes is a small mountain village in the northern part of the Alicante region, surrounded by mountains, valleys and the Serpis River. The houses are located along the sides of a cliff with a medieval castle on top. The streets run in a ring around the cliff and are connected to each other by stairs and steep cross streets. Here you get an unvarnished picture of daily life in old Spain. Some of the buildings are painted brick houses, while others are unworked stone houses fro

Alicante is perhaps best known for its long tiled promenade with the characteristic wavy pattern that you see on the way to and from the airport. But the city has much more to offer. This post describes the harbor, the beach, the old town with Santa Cruz, the traditional Mercado Central, the many parks and the two castles Castellet de Santa Barbara and Castellet de Fernando. The harbor - Puerto de Alicante When travelling by airport bus, you will arrive at a stop by the port

Torrevieja is a relatively young city, but is the third largest in the Alicante province. Traditionally, the city's inhabitants have lived from fishing and salt production, but in recent decades tourism and the service industry have been dominant. Torrevieja is a popular tourist destination, not least for Norwegians and Swedes. This post describes beaches and bays where you can swim in Torrevieja. Torrevieja has a coastline of 20 km. Here you will find over 20 bays and cliffs

Alicante is one of the fastest growing cities in Spain. There has been a lot of construction, but fortunately they have managed to preserve some natural areas where there is both running water, plants and palm trees. They have also managed to set aside space for several parks of different sizes where you can go for a walk, exercise or just relax in the shade of a tree. This article describes the most important parks in the city of Alicante. Parks are important recreational ar

The artist Pedro Delso Rupérez lived in a villa in Alfaz del Pi for the last years of his life. There he designed both the house and the studio as architectural works of art. In addition, he decorated the large property with sculptures, art installations and small, strange buildings. Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes' novel about Don Quixote de la Mancha, he built his own windmill which was used as a guest room, but also as an exhibition space for art. It is a great experience

Elche is the only area in the province of Alicante to have three attractions on the UNESCO World Heritage List: El Palmeral, El Misteri d'Elx and the Museo Escolar de Pusol. It has a long tradition as a leading shoe manufacturer and is known for its many palm trees. Many of the main attractions are located in the historic center of the city, within easy walking distance of each other. If you use your time wisely, you can see them all in one day. The Centro historico de Elche

The eastern part of Altea's coastline has always been a beach with a promenade (paseo) within it. For decades, however, parts of the western coastline - Playa de Bol - have been taken over by a road and a parking lot. In 2023, work began on converting the parking lot into a beach. Now the city has 800 meters longer coastline. In addition, both the paseo and the beach have become wider. Playa de Bol has once again become a real beach. This post describes the entire Altea paseo

Villajoyosa is both a municipality with a coastline of 15 kilometers of cliffs, bays and beaches - and an idyllic, colorful coastal town with a long fishing tradition. The town is located 3.2 km northeast of Alicante. It is possible to go hiking along the coast in large parts of the municipality. Along the coastline there are 13 beaches and some bays suitable for swimming. These are described in this article. The beaches in Villajoyosa vary in length and character from the 1.

Five kilometers from the center of Strömstad is Daftö Resort. It is a large and modern campsite with much of what one could wish for in a...

Denne fotturen på 1,5 km på turveier langs Frognerelva gjennom Vigelandsparken og ned til Skøyen passer fint for hele familien.

In 2023, Norway's first treetop path opened in Hamaren activity park in Fyresdal. It is a 2-meter-wide wooden footbridge on stilts that...

15 kilometers from the city of Trelleborg and just west of the small town of Smygehamn in Skåne lies Sweden's southernmost promontory,...

When Fornebu Airport was closed on 7 October 1998, the development of what will become a medium-sized Norwegian city began. Fortunately,...

Close to the historic centre of the city of Elche in the province of Alicante lies a green oasis that in 1943 was granted the status of...

An excursion to an unusual sculpture park in a disused quarry near Elche. Interesting for children and adults of all ages.

Five kilometres from the centre of Elche lies the Presa de Elche. It dams the Vinalopó River and is a beautiful sight. You can get there...