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Paragliding the cliffs of Santa Pola

On July 18, 2023August 19, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn Things to do and see in and around AlicanteLeave a comment

It's probably the most fun you'll ever have sitting down! Paragliding over the cliffs of Santa Pola near Alicante.

The Costa Blanca by tram – from Alicante to Dénia

On June 22, 2023September 18, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn Things to do and see in and around Alicante2 Comments

Try seeing the Costa Blanca by tram! It's not the quickest way of getting from Alicante to Dénia, but views are great with plenty of cool stops en route.

Walking Alicante’s coast – Cabo de la Huerta

On April 4, 2023June 23, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn Things to do and see in and around Alicante, Top walks around VillajoyosaLeave a comment

A beautiful shoreline stroll from Albufereta out to the lighthouse at Cabo de la Huerta with great views across the bay to Alicante.

The Roman city of Alicante – exploring Lucentum

On February 23, 2023June 5, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn History, Things to do and see in and around Alicante2 Comments

Lucentum is where the Romans built their city, just a few kilometres from modern-day Alicante. Amazingly, a one-woman fight saved it from the bulldozers!

Discovering las Torres de la Huerta, Alicante

On January 6, 2023May 2, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn History, Things to do and see in and around Alicante6 Comments

Torres de la Huerta form a network of towers that protected people around Alicante from attack by North African corsairs. Around 20 towers survive.

Walking up to the spectacular Elche Dam

On October 20, 2022July 2, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn Things to do and see in and around Alicante, Top walks around VillajoyosaLeave a comment

You're never far from cool. fresh running water on the walk up to the Elche Dam. And there's an amazing waterfall at the dam itself!

Walking to the majestic Tibi dam

On May 28, 2022May 21, 2023 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.

Exploring Tabarca – Alicante’s island

On November 6, 2021July 6, 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!

Head for the hills and the spectacular Castell de Guadalest

On October 10, 2021July 3, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn Things to do and see around Villajoyosa, Things to do and see in and around Alicante2 Comments

Guadalest is only a short drive inland from the Costa Blanca. But the views are spectacular - well worth a day out from the beach.

The mini-Sagrada Familia – El Santuario de Novelda

On November 26, 2020July 3, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn Things to do and see around Villajoyosa, Things to do and see in and around Alicante4 Comments

The spectacular church that looks just like a pint-sized version of Gaudí's Sagrada Familia!

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