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Carrefour and La Marina Shopping

Food and Drink Life in Spain

Carrefour A visit to Carrefour Hypermarket and La Marina Shopping complex is an interesting one and it is a good idea to go if the weather is inclement since La Marina is under cover. The hypermarket sells just about everything, including a very goo...

David's Fish and Chips, Moraira

Food and Drink Life in Spain

David’s Fish and Chips, Moraira This restaurant is situated in the shopping complex just past the Da Vinci Restaurant on the Moraira to Calpe road, on the left hand side driving towards Calpe. There is a newly refurbished dining room and sunny...

Rastro Car Boot Market, Teulada

Life in Spain

Moraira teulada Rastro/Carboot Sale The rastro which used to be held in Teulada is returning on 5th October and will be held every Sunday morning on the Poligono. Everyone is welcome .

Gastronomic Fiesta, Moraira 6-12 June

Food and Drink

Espai La Senieta Moraira Gourmet Fiesta The gastronomic fiesta will be held in the “Espai la Senieta” building in Moraira. This is situated at the roundabout diagonally opposite the BBV Bank. Every morning at 11.00 hours there will be cooking demon...

Boat Trips to the Balearic Islands

Things to do

Balearic Isle There are various boat trips to the Balearic Islands. You can have a one day excursion to Ibiza, San Antonio, leaving Denia Harbour by fast ferry at 08.00 hours, arriving at 10.30 hours, this leaves daily, spend the day in Ibiza and re...

Benidorm Tabarca Island by Boat

Things to do

A beautiful way to spend the day is to catch the boat from Benidorm to the island of Tabarca. This takes one hour ten minutes and leaves at 11.0 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The return trip departs at 5.0 p.m. The island is well known f...

Balloon Flights

Things to do

You can arrange a balloon flight from Torrevieja, Alicante and Elche. The balloons fly over the area of Elche with wonderful views of the south of Alicante province. The flight takes from 8.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and includes 45 minutes flying time, i...

Arts Centre Altea (Paulau Altea)

Things to do Life in Spain

The Arts Centre in Altea has a fantastic programme of entertainment all year. The programme for the next four months has been printed and is as follows:- 2nd October until 25th October. Painting and engraving exhibition by Christian Franco, at 20.00 ...

Andalucia Restaurant and Fish Port, Calpe

Food and Drink

Meal! Fresh Fish Calpe There are six restaurants in a line at the fish port in Calpe, all vying for your custom. Most offer a glass of sangria or morsel of food to tempt you inside and all offer good value for money. The Andalucia restaurant is situ...

A Day in Elche

Things to do

To enjoy a full day in Elche on the Costa Blanca there are trips all year round. The trip includes visiting the National Artistic Garden, the famous Palm Trees, the Archeological Museum, the Arab Baths, lunch at Els Capellans or La Taula. The lunch i...