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Torrevieja, Orihuela, Punta Prima

Discover Torrevieja

Torrevieja offers vacationers plenty of entertainment: from the beauty of the beaches and natural parks looking at the impressive shopping center or even relaxing in the Aquopolis water park. Las Salinas de Torrevieja The striking pink waters and surrounding landscape provide Torrevieja with a unique ecosystem and microclimate, and to this day the salt from Lago Rosa is used for the city’s salt industry. Swimming is not allowed in the lake, but you can explore the natural park on foot…

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The blue flag beaches

The fact that there are beautiful beaches in Spain that are inferior to Caribbean beaches is nothing new, but that we have become the country with the most Blue Flag beaches in the world is something to be proud of! This week, the annual Blue Flag beaches award has been announced just before the summer break – which officially begins when schools split up around the second or third week of June – and with 589 of these prestigious quality…

Altea – Costa Blanca

The name can come from the Greek Althaea, which means ‘I heal’, or the Arabic word attálaya that comes from the Valencian word ‘Talaia’. It is not clear where it comes from. Altea is a coastal town in the province of Alicante. This city is situated close to Calpe and l’Alfàs del Pi. When it comes to tourism in the Valencian Community, Altea stands out for its charm, quality beaches and also the history in which it is steeped. Visit…

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Salt Lake Calpe – Las Salinas

Discover our blog concerning the salt lake Calpe and National Park. These are located in Calpe close to the Penon de Ifach, the huge rock formation that dominates the local skyline. Both are recommended tourist spots. If you plan to spend a vacation in Calpe, this beautiful place is close to the city and is on the list of recommended things to do during a vacation in the area. A paradise for birdwatchers Because the park is perhaps best known…

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Alicante-Elche Airport

Soon Alicante-Elche airport will be made more attractive to their travelers. This with a panoramic terrace and 18 new shops and catering establishments. An area of ​​5,600 square meters has been cleared in the departure hall for this purpose. From the panorama terrace, waiting people can see the departing and landing aircraft outdoors and have a view of the sea. The terrace, 130 square meters in size, will also be the only smoking area at the airport. The airport of…

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Benidorm Fancy Dress Party

November Thursday 15th … Benidorm Fancy Dress Party, the biggest in Europe! If you are lucky enough to be in the resort in November then get ready for the annual Benidorm fancy dress party. A yearly event that thousands of Benidorm lovers flock to the resort and take part in the biggest fancy dress party in Europe. One of the greatest highlights of the year, and a must for all to take part and dress up. Visitors have to do great…

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Oktoberfest Calpe 2018

The Calpe Beer Festival (Oktoberfest Calpe) will be taking place from Wednesday 24th October to Sunday 4th November 2018 and is said to be the largest and oldest in Spain. The festival tent will be located along Avenida Juan Carlos I, behind the Tennis Club, and will open at 18:00 every evening. It is free to enter, but all food and drink must be paid for. There will be a day of rest, when the festival tent is closed on…

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Toeristisch topjaar Benidorm

Benidorm is goed op weg naar een toeristisch topjaar. Na 3 jaar instabiliteit heeft het toerisme zich volledig hersteld in de toeristische hoofdstad van de Costa Blanca. Dit blijkt uit de publicatie door het gemeentebestuur van de gids ‘Benidorm en Cifras 2018’ (Benidorm in cijfers). De hotelsector is de afgelopen jaren toegenomen met de opening van hotel Terra Mitica en van enkele andere tophotels. Er zijn nu bijna 1.000 hotelbedden meer beschikbaar dan 2 jaar geleden. Het aanbod aan vakantiewoningen…

Cirque du Soleil Alicante 2018

Cirque du Soleil – Alicante

The Cirque du Soleil will return to Alicante, this time with their new spectacle ‘Totem’ from 21 July to 19 August 2018. Place: Recinto Ferial de Rabasa Address: Calle Xativa s/n Alicante 03009 España More info & ticket sales via this link! Do you need transportation to this event? Then contact Taxi Alicante for your taxi service or group transport!…

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Water becomes cheaper

Cheap water at the airport Alicante and Valencia. Good news for those who regularly go on a flying holiday to Spain. AENA has announced that they are setting a maximum price for the sale of bottled water. With sky-high prices like 3 €, water is not cheap on airplanes and in airports. A shame, because from safety regulations you can not take water with you beyond security and you are therefore obliged to purchase the expensive water. This will change…