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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.

Celebrating the miraculous tears of Santa Marta

On May 9, 2022May 9, 2023 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, 2022February 26, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn Things to do and see 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, 2022March 26, 2023 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 Templar castle, the movies and a Pope

On January 30, 2022January 22, 2023 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, 2022April 2, 2023 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, 2022December 3, 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, 2021February 19, 2023 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.

The spectacular Relleu dam walkway!

On December 12, 2021May 26, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn Top walks around Villajoyosa7 Comments

The Relleu Dam in the hills behind Villajoyosa may be 350 years old - but it now has a brand new walkway that takes you inside the gorge below the dam. Stand on the transparent viewing platform 40 metres above the valley floor!

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

On November 20, 2021July 10, 2022 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 12, 2023 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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  • Taking Mallorca’s slow train to Sóller May 21, 2023
  • Walking Alicante’s coast – Cabo de la Huerta April 4, 2023
  • The Roman city of Alicante – exploring Lucentum February 23, 2023
  • Discovering las Torres de la Huerta, Alicante January 6, 2023
  • El Forat de Bernia – a tunnel through a mountain! December 3, 2022
  • Walking up to the spectacular Elche Dam October 20, 2022
  • Exploring Villajoyosa’s beaches September 25, 2022
  • Amazing clifftop views from El Morro de Toix August 7, 2022

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