Category Archives: Costa Blanca

We had a lovely day.  We went to Javea and walked around the marina and then all of the way up to the other end of the beach to the Arunel where we had lunch.  The sunshine was glorious and we were walking around in shorts and tshirts.  Not something I have done very oftenContinue reading “50th Birthday!”

Today we have come back to Jávea old town, this time with a charged battery in the camera! Jávea old town is steeped in history. It is situated a mile or so inland because in days of old the inhabitants of Jávea feared the incursions of marauding pirates. The old town hasn’t changed much overContinue reading “Jávea Pueblo”

It is John’s birthday today, so we decided to visit Denia Castle. The Castle was built in 11th Century and as you wander around the ruins today it is not difficult to imagine people going about their business a thousand years ago.   Soldiers would have marched up to the gates and onto a small roadContinue reading “Denia Castle”

We have been travelling to so many places that we have forgotten what we have seen. We went back to Moraira and had a really good walk around.  It is a gorgeous place with plenty of good places to eat.  We had a drink at the marina in the sun and decided this would beContinue reading “Moraira Revisited”

What a place.  Everything you would expect it to be and more but what they can never show you in the pictures is the brilliant atmosphere. The place is absolutely packed with holiday makers on package tours but it is calm and happy.  They are all so friendly and love the dogs.  The happy buzzContinue reading “Benidorm!”

We decided to go and do a bit of Sunday sight-seeing today. We started off in Xalo, also known as Jalon.  This is a mountain town and visitors flock to the Saturday market, which takes place in a dry river bed.  That must be the only day of the week that the place has anyContinue reading “Xalo, Benissa and Teulada”

We had a tourist day and went out to the beach at Benitachell.  It was absolutely beautiful.  The sea was turquoise and the beaches white.  Little caves line the beaches on the far side, only accessible by boat or parachute! The steep cliffs plumet to the sea below, sheer drops that are not for theContinue reading “Benitachell Beach”

Things have improved considerably on the accommodation front.  We are now in Denia half way up Montgo with fabulous views over Denia to the castle and the marina. It is a lovely house and we have proper heating!  Our last house did not have any heating and although the days are hot the evenings areContinue reading “We moved to Denia!”

We went back to Javea today, such a gorgeous place to be.  The morning was beautiful and 23 degrees before 10am! Jazz & Raffy made a friend called Billy whose owner was a very friendly Spanish guy  … We went to the other side of the bay from the marina and visited the Arunal Beach. Continue reading “Javea”

We have now discovered that there is Denia port and Denia Marina. The port is quite smart but the Marina is very sophisticated.  There are lots of lovely restaurants with rooftop views over the Marina and plenty of places to walk and take in the ambiance.  Very nice indeed!