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I blog mostly about my favourite corner of Spain — Villajoyosa on the Costa Blanca — but also anything else in Spain that takes my fancy. I’m based in London, but spend as much time in Villajoyosa (aka La Vila Joiosa, or La Vila for short) as I can get away with.

Amazing clifftop views from El Morro de Toix

On August 7, 2022August 7, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Top walks around Villajoyosa1 Comment

Catch some magnificent panoramas from El Morro de Toix - a 200 metre high clifftop between Calpe and Altea on the Costa Blanca

The Mascarat gorge, haunt of highwaymen

On June 18, 2022August 7, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Top walks around Villajoyosa1 Comment

The walk into the Mascarat gorge near Calpe on the Costa Blanca is spectacular, with three bridges towering above you. And it used to be the haunt of highwaymen!

Walking to the majestic Tibi dam

On May 28, 2022July 16, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Things to do and see in and around Alicante, Top walks around VillajoyosaLeave a comment

The Tibi Dam near Alicante is immense, a huge wall of stone. It's been providing irrigation water for over four centuries - and it's a great walk in beautiful mountain scenery.

Celebrating the miraculous tears of Santa Marta

On May 9, 2022July 10, 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, 2022July 29, 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 – craft beer on the Costa Blanca

On April 9, 2022July 23, 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, 2022July 10, 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, 2022July 10, 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 no fewer than 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, 2022July 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, 2021July 24, 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.

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