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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Are you looking for a thermal spa in Murcia? Then head to southern Alicante! It is a gateway if you want to explore nature, thermal bath, and history of several provinces. Every year I try to go with friends to Villa Balea and we just hang out around the pool or spa after an excursion …
I go to Ciudad Quesada winter time. I love the mediterranean winter sun and light. Also, I have a hard time when it is really hot. This is why, for me Spain in the summer is not really an option. In addition, we have a motorhome rental business and my busiest time of the year …
San Juan bonfires festivities in Alicante is great fun. If you like to party this is a great opportunity. If you live or frequently visit Alicante you will soon discover that the locals love their fiestas, festivities and local heritage . This post will cover one of the most important annual celebrations in and around the …
In Alicante wintertime in Villa Balea has become my holiday treat. Between January and February is the best time and place to travel to Spain and Ciudad Quesada. These are some of my favourite months to go to the Alicante region. Climate It is usually not too hot but the days are filled with sunshine …
Holiday rental Ciudad Quesada, Welcome to Villa Balea We will prepare the beds Villa Balea consist of the Villa – first floor and the studio . In the Villa you have three bed rooms. Two bedrooms with double beds ( can also be made into two single beds) and one bed room with bunkerbed. An …
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Simply Spain This story is about ideas around an International youth camp in the Alicante mountains and how I try to introduce the Spain that I love to my kids Villa Balea is our family holiday home. However, the older our kids get the more difficult it is to get them to come along. Nevertheless, …
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I have been travelling quite a lot or rather I have lived in other countries, for months or years at a time. One thing that I quickly came to realize is that the locals really appreciate when you show interest for their culture, language, and history. Heritage sites Southern Alicante small scale farming La Vega …
Public transport Ciudad Quesada is not the most prominent part of the region. I love to do micro excursion and at the same time I want to try to live without a car. Luckily everything I needed is close by. From Villa Balea there is only 850 meters from th centre of Ciudad Quesada. A …
Something old and something new in la Vega Baja Upcycle in South Alicante is the theme of my coming texts. The world Upcycling is a relatively new. It means that you take something considered being waste (usually an object) and transform it into something new. By doing this , you add value. The new product …
