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Celebrating the miraculous tears of Santa Marta

On May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn FiestasLeave a comment

The Fiesta de las Lagrimas (the tears) de Santa Marta celebrates a miracle. But it wasn't the first miracle the saint performed for the town of Villajoyosa.

Exploring Benidorm’s island

On April 24, 2022April 23, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Things to do and see around Villajoyosa, Top walks around Villajoyosa1 Comment

Look out to sea from anywhere along the Benidorm beachfront and you'll see el Islote de Benidorm. Jump on a ferry for a quick visit - and see Benidorm from a different perspective.

More than just a caña – sampling craft beer on the Costa Blanca

On April 9, 2022April 9, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Food in Spain1 Comment

There's a lot more to Spanish beer that just lager. We sampled the craft beer revolution at Cervezas Althaia on the Costa Blanca.

Peñíscola: a great castle, the movies and a Pope

On January 30, 2022January 30, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Great places to visit in SpainLeave a comment

Peñíscola is a spectacular medieval fortress on a rock jutting out into the Mediterranean. They've filmed everything from El Cid to Game of Thrones here - and it was once home to a Pope!

Want a great sea view? Follow the Costa Blanca lighthouse trail!

On January 14, 2022January 21, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Things to do and see around VillajoyosaLeave a comment

If you want the best sea views on the Costa Blanca, head for a lighthouse. This route features seven, from Denia in the north to Santa Pola in the south

The best view on the Costa Blanca? Driving up to Coll de Rates

On January 2, 2022May 10, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Things to do and see around Villajoyosa2 Comments

Coll de Rates is a mountain pass with (I think) the best views on the Costa Blanca. Follow this drive up from the sea with a couple of cool stops en route.

How to buy the best Manchego cheese – one of the great tastes of Spain

On December 19, 2021April 25, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Food in SpainLeave a comment

Manchego cheese is a famous taste of Spain. It has a special flavour - but how do you know you're buying genuine manchego? Here's my guide.

Top walks around Villajoyosa – the miraculous Relleu Dam

On December 12, 2021May 10, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Top walks around Villajoyosa7 Comments

The 350-year old dam at Relleu is set in the mountains behind Villajoyosa. It's an easy walk with a spectacular gorge - now they've built a walkway inside the ravine for even better views. And it was the source of a real miracle!

Driving through the Ebro Delta – rice fields, birdlife and marsh

On November 20, 2021December 11, 2021 By viewfromlavilaIn Great places to visit in Spain2 Comments

The Ebro Delta is a startlingly different landscape - water, endless rice fields and wildlife. We took a drive down to the mouth of Spain's second longest river.

Exploring Tabarca – Alicante’s island

On November 6, 2021April 13, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Things to do and see around Villajoyosa, Things to do and see in and around Alicante2 Comments

Tabarca island is tiny - it takes less than a minute to walk across at its narrowest point. It's a fun day trip with some great views and cool history. So jump on a ferry!

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  • Celebrating the miraculous tears of Santa Marta May 9, 2022
  • Exploring Benidorm’s island April 24, 2022
  • More than just a caña – sampling craft beer on the Costa Blanca April 9, 2022
  • Peñíscola: a great castle, the movies and a Pope January 30, 2022
  • Want a great sea view? Follow the Costa Blanca lighthouse trail! January 14, 2022
  • The best view on the Costa Blanca? Driving up to Coll de Rates January 2, 2022
  • How to buy the best Manchego cheese – one of the great tastes of Spain December 19, 2021
  • Top walks around Villajoyosa – the miraculous Relleu Dam December 12, 2021
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