Before electricity, before refrigeration - how did people keep cool in a Spanish summer? With ice from the mountains! Cava Gran de Agres is where they stored it, high up in the Sierra Mariola mountains.
Exploring the wonders of Roman Spain
The Romans ruled the roost in Spain for around 600 years. And they left plenty of amazing ruins behind to marvel at. Check out these highlights!
Birdwatching on the Costa Blanca – the wetland of El Hondo
The lagoons of El Hondo lie just behind the coast to the south of Alicante city. They're a haven for thousands of migrating birds. Take your binoculars and have your camera ready!
How to order the best seafood in Spain
Fresh seafood, perhaps with a chilled glass of white wine, is one of the best things about Spanish eating. Here's how to find your way round a seafood menu, with English translations
Landmarks of the Civil War in Alicante
The Spanish Civil War left many marks on Alicante, some still visible 80 years after the conflict ended. The city was bombed repeatedly; one raid caused more casualties than any other single attack in the entire war. You can now visit two of Alicante's Civil War shelters.
The threat to almond blossom time on the Costa Blanca
Almond blossom is one of the springtime sights on the Costa Blanca. But its future is threatened by a pest attacking the almond trees. And so far, there's no cure.
Sunshine rugby on the Costa Blanca
They play rugby in Spain! Who knew? And on the Costa Blanca too! Villajoyosa has a great little stadium, so take in a match!
Villajoyosa: Spain’s capital of chocolate!
To say Villajoyosa is famous for chocolate is a bit of an understatement. Not many places can boast three working chocolate factories. Go on a visit and sample the product!
Exploring Villajoyosa’s beaches
Villajoyosa has one magnificent beach, the kilometre-long Playa Centro. But there are also 12 other coves and beaches to try. Here's a guide.
How to order the best meat in Spain
How to find your way round a meat menu in Spain. What to order, the different cuts of meat and styles of cooking. Everything from the most expensive steak to pigs trotters!