Buñuelos and Spanish fried pastries are more than just food—they are like many other Spanish delicacies tied to religious, seasonal, and local traditions. The history of fried pastries in Spain is deeply intertwined with its diverse cultural influences and has its roots back to Roman, Moorish and Sephardi traditions. Spanish pastries baked with oil (often …
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Which are the Spanish pastries and delicacies that are important on holidays such as Christmas. There are some you must try while in Alicante. Nevertheless , it depends on which time of the year you go to Spain. There are a series of holidays that host their own set of pastries and sweets. In this …
Sun workcation in Alicante gives a boost to energy and well-being. The word stands for work and vacation. This is how I like to spend my days in Villa Balea. Working, hiking and enjoying moments with friends. The glazed terrace my favorite space in the winter The glazed terrace is perfect in winter time. The …
Dreaming of a Mediterranean garden in South Alicante? My father did just that. My father Bertil Olsson planted the garden. He enjoyed gardening but as he got older he had a local man to take care of the Villa Balea garden. I know employ a professional firm. The garden has changed over the years as …
While on Costa Blanca perhaps you are looking for outdoors games and sports. Today when you rent a holiday villa in the Valencia region the new rules allow the house owner to do so for 10 nights for the same group of people. For more days the rentals are under another kind of non tourist …
10 days in Villa Balea 10 days holiday In Villa Balea is the future it seems ( see below information on rules for tourist rental licence and its implications). In ten days there is so much to do and it gives you time to re-charge your batteries and relax. Perhaps you would also like to …
There are many exceptional season fruits in Alicante. I will focus on three that are not only delicious but also has a long history in the region. The date The date is a fruit that you can find in places with large palm groves such as Orihuela and Elche. It is a historical legacy in …
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The industrial heritage Alicante is present all over. This is good as industrial tourism is on the rise. It is closely connected to other learning vacactions as it gives you an insight in the development of Spain, both economic and social. Part of Alicante landscape is clearly marked by industries such as the production of …
Recently I spent 10 days Southern Alicante in our holiday home Villa Balea. I try to go in the winter season as much as I can. I usually book a flight and then I let me friends know and ask them to join me. To spend some time with your tribe is soulful and just …
Spain is a country with beautiful nature. The landscape is however shaped by a long agricultural tradition, especially in Mediterranean regions, such as Alicante. The impacts of agriculture on the natural environment could be seen around the river Segura, the mountain areas, and the highlands. There you can discover heritage and old agricultural landscapes. There …
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