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Altea paseo - New and wider paseo in Playa de Bol - hike along the coast
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

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Dec 5, 20252 min read


The 13 best beaches in Villajoyosa - coastal hike - beach life
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.

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Dec 2, 202517 min read


Hamburgö - Hamburgsund - hike along the coast in Bergaleden on Hamburgö - snorkeling over colorful seabed in Hamburgsund archipelago - red Bohus granite
A hundred meters outside the town of Hamburgsund on Sweden's west coast in Bohuslän lies the five-kilometer-long and three-kilometer-wide...

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Aug 29, 20254 min read


Smygehuk Sweden's southernmost point - a peaceful sight in beautiful Skåne
15 kilometers from the city of Trelleborg and just west of the small town of Smygehamn in Skåne lies Sweden's southernmost promontory,...

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Jun 27, 20252 min read


Malmön - cliffs, beaches and granite - hiking on an island
A little south of Smögen on Bohuslän's west coast lies an island where people have for centuries subsisted on fishing, farming and boat...

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Jun 17, 20253 min read


Jávea - popular tourist spot - city trip by the coast on the Costa Blanca
This excursion to the coastal town of Jávea is suitable for the whole family. The old town has narrow, charming streets and restaurants.

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Mar 7, 20254 min read


Longest sandy beach in Alicante - Playa de Muchavista and Playa de San Juan
A few kilometers north-east of Alicante city is an 80-metre wide and 6.2 km long beach with fine-grained sand. It consists of the 2.9 km...

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Dec 21, 20242 min read


Benidorm's beaches - hike along the coast
Benidorm has several kilometers of coastline. The most famous are the Levante beach on the east side of the old town and the Poniente...

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Nov 16, 20243 min read


Farsund - white southern village, beautiful nature and a little piece of America
Farsund er en hvit sørlandsby. Loshavn har godt bevarte gamle hvite trehus. Lista har lange sandstrender og vernet natur.

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Oct 10, 20243 min read


Hunnebostrand - sculpture park and idyllic harbour
The small town of Hunnebostrand is the oldest known coastal community in Bohuslän with roots dating back to the 13th century. Fishing and...

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Jul 21, 20242 min read


Kungsvik by Lökholmen in Strømstad - idyllic traces of costal culture - hike along beaches
A few kilometers north of Strømstad is an area with shallow sandy beaches and smooth rocks. To the west there is a small ferry port with...

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Jun 13, 20242 min read


From Altea to la Olla - hike along the beach
Along the beach at la Olla de Altea on the Costa Blanca, there is a walkway of approx. 3 kilometers. The beach consists of volcanic rock...

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Jun 7, 20243 min read


Storøyodden - sandy beach in Fornebu
At the far end of Storøya is a sandy beach on what was once the southeastern part of the runway for Fornebu airport. Here there are...

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May 31, 20241 min read


Sculpture park exhibition in Benidorm
At the poniente beach in Benidorm, there is now a sculpture exhibition by the artist Jiménez Deredia. It will remain in place until 1...

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Apr 15, 20241 min read


Clot de Galvany - an oasis on the Costa Blanca - nature reserve
On the coast between Alicante and Santa Pola lies a beautiful nature reserve with a sandy beach and wetland. The wetland is only a few...

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Nov 16, 20233 min read


The coastal path at Tofte - hike along the coast
A few hundred meters south-west of the densely populated Tofte town center there is a coastal path that leads to beautiful beach areas...

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May 9, 20233 min read


Huk on Bygdøy - hike along the coast
A short bus journey heading west from the city center you will find the park- and beach area Huk - one of the most popular bathing spots...

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Apr 19, 20231 min read


Munkkyrkan - spectacular cave in Grebbestad
In Grönemad a few kilometers north of Grebbestad in Sweden there is a beautiful cave in a distinctive coastal landscape. The cave is a...

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Jul 18, 20222 min read


Sandvikselva - new river promenade - hike along the river
With the upgrade of Kadettangen outside Sandvika, a promenade has also been created along the Sandvikselva (Sandvika River) from the...

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May 25, 20222 min read


Dénia - popular coastal town
Between the major cities Alicante and Valencia lies the small coastal town Dénia with picturesque streets and beautiful beaches. Of all...

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Nov 4, 20212 min read
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