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Discovering las Torres de la Huerta, Alicante

On January 6, 2023February 3, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn History, Things to do and see in and around Alicante2 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, 2022December 31, 2022 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, 2022January 27, 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, 2021January 5, 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, 2021January 23, 2023 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 15, 2022 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, 2018July 17, 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, 2018July 25, 2022 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, 2018January 7, 2023 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; MARQ museum in Alicante

On February 1, 2018August 9, 2022 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.

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  • Celebrating the miraculous tears of Santa Marta May 9, 2022

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