Calpe Old Town is absolutely stunning with beautiful street art and colorful corners. Walking around its narrow streets is by far one of the best things to do in Calpe. From the Spanish Flag steps to the old city walls, you want to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the highlights in […]
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Are you asking yourself “Is Calpe worth visiting?” Then this is for you! I wanted to visit Calpe for years, especially because of the intriguing Peñon de Ifach. Truth is, I wasn’t as impressed with Calpe as I had expected, though the town has a lot of great things to do and see. In this […]
Looking for things to do in Elche Spain? After spending considerable time there while slow traveling in our van Persi, we’ve explored a lot of what to do in Elche. The city has a real local feel, so we’ve found it a favorite retreat when exploring the touristy towns in Costa Blanca. The city is […]
Looking for the best day trips from Valencia Spain? There are so many beautiful places to explore nearby and with the fast train, you can even get to the capital in only a couple of hours! Whether you’re on a weekend break in Spain spending one day in Valencia and choosing to go on a […]
Are you considering spending a day in Elche, Spain, but not sure how to plan your trip, how to get there, or what you can see in a day? Fret not! I’ve spent considerable time in Elche lately and even though we slow travel, I’ve curated the perfect one-day itinerary. The good thing about Elche […]
Looking for an easy, scenic hike in Elche near Alicante? Then I suggest you hike Pantano de Elche. It’s certainly a hike that surprised me. I’m usually not one for lake walks, I prefer challenging mountain tops that make you sweat until you reach the top. But the Pantano de Elche hike had me hooked […]
Asking yourself “Is Elche worth visiting?” Short answer yes! But that’s my subjective answer and I’m sure you want to find out whether you agree with me or not, that’s why you’re here. First of all, what experience do I have with Elche to even have an opinion? Over the last few months, I’ve been […]
Planning a day trip to Santa Pola and not sure what to do? Then I suggest you read on! Santa Pola is a lovely little town near Alicante in Spain, famous for its flamingos and salt flats. Yet, I was surprised that there are so many things to do in Santa Pola besides bird watching. […]
Wondering if it’s worth visiting Alicante in winter? Short answer: YES! But is it what you’re looking for? Well, you better find out. Located in eastern Spain, fairly south in the country, the city enjoys mild winters and plenty of days of sun. After living in the area for a few months, including winter, I’ve […]
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How To Hike Pantano de Relleu & Pasarela de Relleu, Alicante Spain
If you’re looking for a thrilling hike near Alicante, the Pantano de Relleu from Relleu village with a detour to the jaw-dropping Pasarela de Relleu is the perfect adventure! We did the hike at the end of 2024 when the wooden pathway pinned a vertiginous 60 meters above the gorge floor still wasn’t finished. According […]
Looking for things to do in Villajoyosa Spain? Then you’re in the right place. We’ve spent quite a while in the Alicante region and Villajoyosa is just one of those villages that captured our hearts from the moment we set foot there. A day trip turned into 3 days and we have been back several […]