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 …
Lagoons southern Alicante, wetlands, water and salt Learn more about the lagoons southern Alicante. The lagoons and Salt lakes you can see from Ciudad Quesada are much more than a stunning view. They are part of the wetland nature spots and nature parks that you can find in Southern Alicante. These wetlands have a high …
Information Ciudad Quesada Rojales. Ciudad Quesada is a residential town that belongs to the municipality of Rojales. This south Alicante region is called La Vega Baja. La Vega Baja has developed into different direction over the centuries. For example Rojales has gone from agricultural town to a tourist hub. Ciudad Quesada is the brain child …
The dishes to look out for, Alicante Spain’s vegetable garden Orchard to Plate in Alicante is fantastic. The natural conditions and the mild Mediterranean climate are almost perfect conditions for a variety of crops, such as olives, wine, rice, almonds, dates, pomegranates and many other kinds of vegetables and fruits. In a region where rice …
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Rental Villa Ciudad Quesada Residential area Rental villa Ciudad Quesada. Villa Balea is situated in a residential area close to the center of Ciudad Quesada. We ask all our guest to kindly take into consideration that there are all-year-around residents living in the area. Please keep the music and radio down to a normal and respectful level. . Thank you for your understanding The Spanish regulation states no loud noise after 12pm. Lighting, Electricity and environmental thought . We are …
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Market days Southern Alicante Market days Southern Alicante are plentiful. This is why you should Check out ” Días de mercadillo” (in English market day). Each day you can chose a market in la Vega Baja, a region in southern Alicante. Firstly, pick a village and then the day. Or go from town to town …
Foodie trip to discover Spanish food culture As a family we have a clear focus when we travel to Spain. We just love to go on a discovery Spanish food trip. We want to share our pick for the best places to eat in Alicante and Vega Baja. Nevertheless we tend to go back to …
There are a lot of unusual things to do and excursions around Ciudad Quesada, Alicante, and Villa Balea. The best kind of holiday is the stress-free getaway. The one where you allow yourself to get away from everyday life. However, travelling also comes with the urge to see something new. The real energy booster is …
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