Written by Anabel Mateos Living in Alicante Spain is often associated with sunshine, beaches and outdoor cafés, but for many residents the real heart of the city can be found…
The other day, we found ourselves in a city not far from Alicante — one we’d never explored before — and, like seasoned visitors everywhere, we did what you do:…
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to live in Alicante, here’s the honest version — from someone who’s done it. We moved here shortly after Covid, when masks…
Every year, on the second Thursday after Maundy Thursday — a couple of weeks after Easter — Alicante hosts one of the most remarkable religious and cultural events in Spain:…
Each spring, as the first hints of summer warm the streets of the Costa Blanca, something remarkable stirs in the heart of the city. Semana Santa Alicante transforms this sun-drenched…
Casa Carbonell, sitting proudly at the head of Alicante’s Paseo de la Explanada, is one of the most recognisable and photographed buildings in the city. Its striking appearance, reminiscent of…
The Secrets of Alicante are hidden in plain sight, just waiting for curious travellers like you to uncover them. Forget the tourist traps and the guidebook highlights — this is…
If you’re looking for an escape from the summer heat or a brief respite during the occasional downpour, the museums in Alicante offer a perfect retreat. These cultural havens provide…
Nestled just a stone’s throw from Alicante’s iconic Postiguet Beach, the Museo de Bellas Artes Gravina, or MUBAG, is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. It’s not just another…
The Birth of the Botijo Trains Alicante, with its golden beaches and vibrant culture, owes much of its early tourism boom to one man: Ramiro Mestre Martínez. Often considered Spain's…