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

On January 19, 2019December 19, 2020 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, 2018December 19, 2019 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, 2018October 29, 2020 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 2, 2021 By viewfromlavilaIn Things to do and see in and around AlicanteLeave a 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, 2018January 19, 2020 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, 2018April 3, 2021 By viewfromlavilaIn Things to do and see in and around AlicanteLeave a 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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