Food, Culture & Events
Torrevieja, Sea and Salt: The History Behind the Coast
Discover the salt trade, historic harbour, Sea and Salt Museum and habanera music that help explain Torrevieja’s identity.
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Discover the Costa Blanca and Costa Cálida through local guides, everyday insights and places worth exploring. Practical information and fresh perspectives on life along Spain's Mediterranean coast.
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Destinations & Local GuidesLa Mata Village and Beach: A Local Guide to Torrevieja’s Seaside Neighbour
Get to know La Mata beyond a beach photograph: its village streets, long shoreline, protected dunes and quieter seasonal rhythm.
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Living in SpainLiving in Torrevieja or La Mata? Choosing the Right Everyday Rhythm
An honest comparison of daily services, walkability, beaches, transport and seasons for anyone considering life in Torrevieja or La Mata.
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Destinations & Local GuidesOrihuela Costa: A Local Guide to La Zenia, Cabo Roig and Campoamor
From La Zenia and Cabo Roig to Campoamor and Mil Palmeras, discover how Orihuela Costa’s neighbourhoods differ.
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Destinations & Local GuidesA Day in Alicante: The Market, Old Town, Castle and Waterfront
Spend a slower day in Alicante city, from the Central Market and Santa Cruz to Santa Bárbara Castle and the waterfront.
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Destinations & Local GuidesCartagena in a Day: Roman History, Streets and the Waterfront
Follow the layers of Cartagena’s history from the Roman Theatre Museum to the harbour and the streets in between.
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Beaches, Nature & Things to DoTorrevieja’s Pink Lagoon and La Mata: Nature Worth Protecting
Discover the pink salt lagoon, La Mata’s marked trails and birdlife, with advice for visiting the protected wetlands responsibly.
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Food, Culture & EventsMarket Mornings and Local Food on the Costa Blanca and Costa Cálida
From Alicante’s food hall to Torrevieja’s outdoor markets and the traditional dishes of Murcia, explore a more everyday side of the coast.
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Living in SpainLiving by the Sea All Year: How to Choose the Right Coastal Town
Holiday atmosphere and everyday life are not quite the same. Here’s what to check before choosing a year-round base on Spain’s coast.
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Property & Buying AdviceNew Build or Resale in Spain? Compare More Than the Asking Price
A practical, buyer-first comparison of new homes and resales in Spain, from layout and timing to legal checks and running costs.
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Living in SpainThe Costa Blanca in Winter: A Different Way to Enjoy the Coast
Winter brings a different rhythm to the Costa Blanca. Here's what to expect, where to walk and how to experience everyday coastal life.
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Destinations & Local GuidesMar Menor or the Mediterranean? Discover Two Sides of the Costa Cálida
The Mar Menor lagoon, San Pedro's salt flats, Cabo de Palos and Calblanque offer very different ways to experience Murcia's coast.
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