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Exploring Tabarca – Alicante’s island

On November 6, 2021April 13, 2022 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, 2021April 14, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Great places to visit in Spain, 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.

Exploring Finestrat: a mountain town with a toe in the sea

On January 19, 2019November 16, 2021 By viewfromlavilaIn Things to do and see around Villajoyosa, Things to do and see in and around AlicanteLeave a comment

The little community of Finestrat has a split personality. It's a pretty old town perched on a limestone cliff a few kilometres from Benidorm. But it's also a beach resort with some of the worst over-development you're likely to see anywhere on the Costa Blanca.

Bulls and brandy: the story behind Spain’s roadside icons

On October 27, 2018January 5, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Great places to visit in Spain, Things to do and see in and around AlicanteLeave a comment

They're a regular roadside sight in Spain. Huge black bulls dominating the skyline. But why are they there, and who put them up in the first place?

Bikinis and the bishop; how sinful Benidorm got its Cross

On May 4, 2018November 13, 2021 By viewfromlavilaIn Things to do and see in and around AlicanteLeave a comment

Let's face it, Benidorm has a certain reputation. And its (allegedly) sinful past is the reason for the Benidorm Cross, the huge crucifix that overlooks the high rise hotels and the beautiful beaches.

My top ten things to do in Alicante

On February 8, 2018May 9, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Things to do and see in and around Alicante1 Comment

Great castle, nice beach, shopping, museums, nightlife; Alicante is the centre of the Costa Blanca. Here's my pick of the top things to do.

Making ancient history modern; Alicante’s MARQ museum

On February 1, 2018November 19, 2021 By viewfromlavilaIn History, Things to do and see in and around AlicanteLeave a comment

Museum visits are generally for rainy days. Problem is, there aren’t that many rainy days on the Costa Blanca. So visiting the archaeology museum in Alicante (MARQ) generally means sacrificing some sunshine. But it is worth it.

The skywalk at Santa Pola lighthouse: dizzying clifftop views and a free air show

On January 7, 2018January 15, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Things to do and see in and around Alicante1 Comment

Santa Pola lighthouse has some of the finest clifftop views on the entire Costa Blanca. And if you're lucky, you could get a free air display thrown in.

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