Catching the car ferry from the UK to the north of Spain? See my top 12 stopovers to break your journey to the Costa Blanca. Now with low-emission zone info.
Author: Guy Pelham
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.
Driving through the Ebro Delta – rice fields, birdlife and marsh
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.
Top 10 things to do in Villajoyosa
Villajoyosa (aka La Vila Joiosa) is the prettiest town on the Costa Blanca. It's my favourite place in Spain. Here are my top ten things to do.
Seriously spectacular sea views; the L’Albir lighthouse walk
A gem of a walk to Albir Lighthouse along the slopes of the Serra Gelada nature reserve with an amazing panorama across the bay to Altea.
Exploring Cartagena. A walk through 2,000+ years of history
Cartagena was one of the most important cities in Roman Spain. If you like history with your holiday, it's a great place for a city break.
Dining at Hemingway’s table in the world’s oldest restaurant
The oldest restaurant in the world has been serving meals in Madrid for three centuries. And over the years, they've had some interesting guests...
Discovering las Torres de la Huerta, Alicante
Torres de la Huerta form a network of towers that protected people around Alicante from attack by North African corsairs. Around 20 towers survive.
Exploring Tabarca – Alicante’s island
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!
Climbing el Peñon d’Ifach, the Rock of Gibraltar lookalike
El Peñon d'Ifach is an icon of the Costa Blanca - a huge rock rising over a thousand feet out of the sea. It looks impossible to climb. But if you're fairly fit and not afraid of heights, you can get to the top for fantastic views.
Discovering Teruel – a gem of Aragón
Teruel is off the beaten track for most tourists heading south to the Mediterranean. But it's a lovely little city, well worth a stopover.