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5 days ago
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Busot - charming mountain village

A few kilometers from the coast within El Campello on the Costa Blanca, lies the small mountain village of Busot. The town is located on a mountain slope at the foot of the mountain Cabezon de Oro with the ruins of the town's castle on a knoll just outside the old town. The old and newer districts have views of El Campello, Alicante and the plains and mountains within. The village has Muslim origins and was established in connection with the castle, where the production of gl

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Feb 13
2 min

Rio Algar - along the river at Altea

At the eastern end of the picturesque coastal town of Altea, the Rio Algar flows into the sea. Here, a walking path has been made along both sides of the river course. The trip starts at the car park by the beach promenade in Altea. Follow the beach to the east (direction Valencia) until you reach the outlet of the Rio Algar. There you look straight across to the cliff of Calpe. The outlet of the river forms a wide area with shallow water where many kinds of birds thrive. Fol

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Jan 31
2 min

Illeta - ruins from the Bronze Age

At the coastal town of Campello, 13 km north of Alicante on the Costa Blanca, lies Illeta dels Banyets, a small peninsula with ruins from nearly three thousand years before Christ. This archaeological excavation site is fenced off and is only open to the public a few hours a day. Here are traces of Iberian, Roman and Muslim settlement. The island of Illeta was once created by an earthquake. It was an island until 1944 when an artificial land connection was made. Now it is an

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Cabecó d'Or - The gold mountain by Busot

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Jan 5
4 min

Cabecó d'Or - The gold mountain by Busot

A mile inside El Campello a little north of Alicante on the Costa Blanca coast lies a mythical mountain called Cabecó d'Or in Valencian. The belief that there should be gold in the mountain is said to have prompted a Marki (a nobleman) to look for gold in one of the mountain peaks. He never found any gold, but had the mountain peak named after him - Sima del Marqués. The belief in gold deposits could perhaps be due to the golden color that emerges when the sun shines on the m

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Dec 18, 2022
3 min

Calpe - the old town and much more

Calpe is a coastal municipality on the Costa Blanca that is perhaps best known for its cliff, white beaches and many good restaurants. It is also known for having a high proportion of people from the UK who own or rent in one of the many modern blocks of flats overlooking the Mediterranean. But Calpe also has a well-preserved old town that is less well-known but more charming than the new ones. As in other coastal towns in Spain, the people of Calpe have built their houses on

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Dec 7, 2022
9 min

Madrid in November - 10 things to do

Madrid can be visited in all seasons, but the summer can be hot and the winter cold, so autumn and spring are good seasons. Then there are also fewer tourists. Madrid is a large city with approx.3.3 million inhabitants (6.6 million with suburbs), but the old city center is surprisingly intimate with most everything within walking distance. The old, original part of the city has narrow, charming streets. A little outside you will find large monumental buildings with beautiful

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Nov 4, 2022
1 min

Guadalest - Vivood hotel

Just off the medieval town of Guadalest a few miles within Altea on the Costa Blanca, lies Vivood. It is a small countryside hotel for adults who want tranquility. Guadalest is the closest neighbor. It is one of the best preserved and most beautiful medieval cities in Spain. Here you will find eight museums, art studios, numerous shops, and restaurants. From Guadalest you have a beautiful view of the lake below and the surrounding mountains. Vivood is only one kilometer furth

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May 8, 2022
3 min

The dam at Relleu - new footbridge

A little south of the small mountain village of Relleu, a footbridge was opened in January this year, attached to the steep mountain sides in the deep gorge at Relleu's dam - la Pasarela de la Presa de Relleu. The dam construction was an engineering feat when it was completed in 1680. With the technology of the time, it was not easy to get blocked off such a wide and deep area. The construction was designed by the Italian engineer Cristobal Antonelli in 1607, but was not comp

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Les Salines at Calpe - a place for flamingos

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Mar 15, 2022
2 min

Les Salines at Calpe - a place for flamingos

The small salt lake at the coastal town of Calpe north of Alicante is one of the best places in Spain to see flamingos up close. Here there are many flamingos in relation to the size of the salt lake, at the same time as the birds are used to humans. Calpe is a popular tourist town known for its nice beaches and good restaurants, but the small lake in the middle of the city center is less famous. Les Salines is an area with shallow water levels that is ideal for wading birds,

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Feb 19, 2022
3 min

Villajoyosa - the Embalse de Amadorio

Four kilometers from the coast village Villajoyosa on the Costa Blanca (CV-770 towards Orxeta) you will find a dam worth a visit. It is the river called Rio Amadorio that is dammed up. The dam construction has a length of 318 meters and a height of sixty-three meters. From the top of the dam construction, you have a beautiful view of the lake and the mountains. Here you can see carp fishes and turtles in the surface of the water below. The construction of the dam was started

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Paso el Contador - the pass between Sella and Guadalest

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Jan 6, 2022
2 min

Paso el Contador - the pass between Sella and Guadalest

On the original cart road between Sella and Guadelest, there is a narrow pass that the shepherds had to guide their animals through to get back from mountain pastures. The pass is called El Contador - "the counter" - and the name has its background in that it was easy to count the animals in the herd when they had to walk in a narrow row to get through. It is technically possible to drive between Sella and Guadelest and Benimantell on this gravel road, but it is not comfortab

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Nov 25, 2021
2 min

Embalse de Guadelest - the green lake

The medieval city of Guadalest is Spain's third most visited tourist attraction. In the valley below is a lake that it is possible to walk around. Guadalest is worth a visit. It is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Spain. It is a fortress town made on top of a cliff in a beautiful mountain landscape. The cliff provides natural protection, but also limits the development. On the southwest side of the water there is a path along the water's edge. Start the tour here.

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Nov 4, 2021
2 min

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 the cities in Spain with less than 50,000 inhabitants, Dénia receives the most summer tourists. In winter, the population is 42,000, in summer over 200,000. The city is named after the Roman god Diana. Roman forces built a naval base here in the first century BC and called it Dianium. (Start the trip at the tourist office in the building in t

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Terra Mítica - a cultural amusement park

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Aug 18, 2021
3 min

Terra Mítica - a cultural amusement park

Central myths of our history are a main theme of the Terra Mítica Amusement Park in Benidorm. Buildings, scenery, plays, and activities give you the feeling of visiting diverse cultures. Water surrounds buildings and scenery and is also an important ingredient in many of the activities. To say that you get historical and cultural insight will be exaggerated, but the surroundings and atmosphere give the experience an extra dimension. In many of the activities, the whole family

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Villajoyosa - Benidorm - path with sea view and surprises

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May 12, 2021
3 min

Villajoyosa - Benidorm - path with sea view and surprises

Do you consider a two hours hike with a non-stop sea view to the lovely blue Mediterranean and one of the most beautiful coastlines of Spain a good idea, you should try the route between Villajoyosa and Benidorm. Bring your swimming suit or go for a naked swim. Being almost halfway between Benidorm and Villajoyosa, the beach of Torres on the picture over is a natural place for a rest. Here you can enjoy a refreshment at the restaurant at the camping site nearby. You may of co

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May 12, 2021
2 min

Villajoyosa

Half an hours drive north of Alicante and some few kilometers south of Benidorm you'll find the fishing village Villajoyosa which means "The happy village". Tall, thin and colourful as they are - originally painted this way to make it easier for the fishermen finding home. The old city center with its narrow streets and picturesque houses is on the Unesco's World Heritage list. The original character of the city has been very well preserved du to the protection of the buildin

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May 12, 2021
3 min

Sella - mountains, boars and saffron

Half an hours hike and yor are on the top of the world eleven hundred meters above the Mediterranean. On your way you can pick wild saffron or track for wild boar. On the top you can cut a bit of the Aloe Vera plant and rub the healing juice on your skin - or just enjoy the view. The small moutain village Sella is situated right below the towering Sella mountain. The city is far enough away from the tourist zone to maintain the original spanish characteristics. On restaurants

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May 12, 2021
3 min

Agost - the ceramics town

In the small village Agost outside Alicante the seven generation potter Emili Boix takes care of his family heritage. He was an established professor of anthropologi when he suddenly was obliged to make an important desicion. Being the son of a sixth generation potter, Emily had been trained in pottery. His father had wanted him to take over after him, but Emily had other ambitions. He became an academic. But when his father died at old age, he couldn't stand the idea of lett

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Villajoyosa - The orange road and the old olive tree

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May 12, 2021
2 min

Villajoyosa - The orange road and the old olive tree

The road from Villajoyosa to Solgården along Rio Amadorio goes through orange plantations. A peaceful walk in a relaxed environment where time has stopped. One of the highlights is a three thousand year old olive tree. Buenas tardes - good afternoon - says the elderly gentleman greeting with his hat. In this area, everyone is treated with the same respect. Everyone smiles and greets. You'll find some rarities too. A local art gallery advertises with modern art exhibited on th

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May 11, 2021
1 min

Medieval market in La Nucía

Around 10 July each year, there is a medieval market in La Nucía, a small mountain village just ten kilometers away from Benidorm. La Nucía was founded in 1705, and the medieval market is ment to be a birthday celebration for the village. Here you will get an impression of how it was to live in Spain in the Middle Ages. There are sales stalls where you can buy food, souvenirs, handicrafts, ceramics, cast iron, shoes and clothes. In the picture above, an artist dressed in medi

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