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

Merradalsbekken is the shortest of Oslo's rivers. It is approx. 5 km long and runs from Voksenåsen/Holmenkollen to Bestumkilen at Skøyen. Parts of the river are laid in a culvert, but in a stretch of 2 km from Sørkedalsveien to Ullernchausseen it runs through Merradalen, which is a narrow valley with great biodiversity. Here there are many different plants, forests with several types of trees and a hiking trail that follows the river. This article describes the hike along the

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

A few kilometers from Øverland farm in Bærum is a small farm that has been made available to the public. At Sæteren Gård there are activities and outdoor activities that many school classes and others get to enjoy. Here there is a nature and adventure trail, adventure trail, climbing tower, bonfires, orientation posts, gap hut, 62 beds and a cafeteria. A nice destination for a Sunday outing for the whole family. Sæteren Gård farm at Murenveien in Bærum Sæteren gård was origin

Both Altea and Altea Vella have a long history. In historical times, the area was first populated by the Iberians around 400 BC. Later, the Romans and then the Moors took control before the Spaniards took over. Altea and Altea Vella are located on either side of the valley and the river río Algar. In this area of ​​about 4 kilometers there is a lush terrain with orchards and fields. The article describes a hike from río Algar to Altea Vella. The walk starts on the footpath by

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

When you drive to Alicante city from the east, for example from Benidorm, you will see a small, elongated mountain at the edge of the cliff on which the Castillo de Santa Bárbara is located. This is one of the most characteristic landmarks around Alicante, which is also clearly visible from the Castillo de Santa Bárbara, which many tourists visit. However, although this is a popular area for those who live nearby, it is little known among tourists. This article describes an e

Ruta 99 is an initiative by the Valencian government to help villages threatened by eviction that have fewer than 100 inhabitants. A list of 20 villages has been drawn up to visit. In these peaceful, small villages, there are few traces of tourism, time passes slowly, and much remains as it always has been. This post describes two of them: the art and ecology town of Carrícola and the sleepy town of Sempere - two very different villages. Route 99 is designed so that 2-4 villa

Abanilla is a village in the eastern part of Murcia, close to the border with the province of Alicante. It is perhaps best known for a beautifully decorated staircase that leads up to the top of a hill - Lugar Alto - where there is a tall statue of Jesus, a desert garden and the remains of an Arab castle. But it also has a beautiful church, picturesque town streets and several old buildings. A few kilometres away is also the Mediterranean desert of Desierto de Abanilla. Abani

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

Xirles is a small village in the municipality of Polop de la Marina in the province of Alicante. It is located at the foot of the mountain Monte Ponoig, popularly known as the Sleeping Lion. The village has narrow streets with well-preserved old brick buildings and has just over a hundred inhabitants. In the area around the town, four marked hiking trails have been created, which are described in this article. Most of the residents of Xirles are retirees - both Spanish and fo

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

Castell de Castells is a typical old mountain village an hour's drive from the coast on the Costa Blanca. It is a hub for cyclists, hikers and mountaineers who appreciate the nature in the area. There are 15 marked trails that range from easy walks to demanding routes with rock climbing. A few kilometers away is an archaeological site that is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. There, traces of 7,000-year-old settlements have been found. The article describes both the village

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

Ten kilometers from Alcoy in the north of the province of Alicante lies the Parque Natural del Carrascal de la Fuente Rojo nature reserve. There are several hiking trails in this area. One of the most popular goes to the top of El Menejador, which rises 1,356 meters above sea level. From there you can see the valley through which the Polop river flows, with the Sierra de Mariola mountain range on the other side and the city of Alcoy at the bottom of the valley to the east. Yo

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