Category ‘Valencia’
10 Best Days Out on the Costa Blanca
May 2nd, 2013 by Carol Byrne
You’ve booked up your Summer Holiday in Spain, chosen the popular Costa Blanca, and sorted the flights. All you need to do now is plan in advance for some great days out to amuse all the family – you know the sun is going to shine, so no need for Wet Day plans. Great days out start with a little planning. That’s the great thing about Spain – the weather is almost guaranteed, whatever you choose to fill your Spanish holiday with, let’s look at 10 of the best days out on the Costa Blanca – with all of the family in mind.
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City Heat – Top 5 City Breaks in Spain
April 29th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
City breaks – our favourite type of mini break and the total antithesis from where we live. A rural setting in some of the cleanest air in Europe is wonderful but sometimes a little bit of carbon monoxide is called for! A few short days in the city is a treat and a cultural top up, and needn’t cost the earth either. Spanish cities are worth exploring more than most. Let’s take a quick look at the Top 5 city breaks in Spain, for that next weekend away.
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5 of the Strangest Fiestas – in Spain
April 10th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
Spain loves a party – and fiestas are synonymous with Spain. Perhaps you’ve wandered into one by accident, that’s easy to do, there’s one on almost every day, somewhere in Spain! You can book a holiday around a specific one, or just look one up when you get here. One way or another, it’ll be a riot – of music, dancing, local gastronomy and drinking, usually with loud sound provided on cue with fireworks and bangers. Yes, Spain ‘does’ LOUD very well too!
But there are some really odd festivals too, some so strange you’ll think I am making this up – but, I assure you – it’s all true. You might just have to come along and see some of these in order to quite believe them. Here are 5 of the strangest festivals in Spain.
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Using your 5 senses in Spain
April 9th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
A holiday in Spain will leave you with all sorts of lingering, beautiful memories. Uploading your photographs when you get back home is all part of the pleasure, remembering each sun filled day out, that great Paella, the gorgeous beach you chose when you booked that perfect holiday home. Spain will fill all of your senses, and leave you relaxed and rejuvenated. What are your special memories of your best Spanish holiday?
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North of Valencia
March 25th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
From discovering the wonderful destinations ripe for discovery just South of the city of Valencia, we’re turning our heads in the other direction and looking North instead, don’t worry, it’s still sunny!
Valencia has many wonderful places in which to stop and spend a few hours away from the city itself, let’s continue on our journey and see what life is like North of Valencia, and a little way to the West too.
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South of Valencia
March 23rd, 2013 by Carol Byrne
The independent traveller likes to have a base somewhere special, and then travel out and around to discover more about the area, the people, the place. A little bit of the cultural anthropologist is in all of us, a thirst for what’s out there. You won’t get it in an all inclusive jail, sorry, hotel, but choose instead to wisely self cater and you’re entering a different world. Where better than a city like Valencia to base yourself and explore further? Come on, pack the pith helmet! Let’s see what lies in wait, just South of Valencia.
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St Patrick in Spain – The Luck of the Irish!
March 16th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
Tomorrow, the 17th of March, is the feast day of St Patrick. New York will hold the BIGGEST parade, and undoubtedly Ireland will drink the MOST pints of Guinness – well, you have to ‘wet the shamrock’! But where did Paddy go on his holidays? Why, Spain of course…You didn’t know that, really?! This year there’s an extra green connection between Ireland and Spain, of the global awareness kind.
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Join the inferno at Las Fallas
February 21st, 2013 by Carol Byrne
Spain has fiesta overload, there’s one somewhere, every day of the year. You can virtually trip over party dates on the Spanish calender, they just love a knees up. But March sees the hottest one of all – literally. Other March festivals pale in comparison with a trip to Valencia and the Big Event. What is it? Las Fallas. Fire and fireworks, pyromania on a grand scale! Next month, come to Valencia for your Spanish holiday – and take in the Las Fallas festival of Fire.
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Amusing the kids – in Valencia
February 16th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
I’m boooorreeed! Nearly as awful as the dreaded cry of Are we there yet?!
Ah, parenthood. Travelling with children is not always the relaxing experience you might hope for, but in child friendly Spain, it is at least easier.
Planning a holiday in Valencia this year? Then keep in mind a few activities that might keep the little, er, darlings, happy for a few hours.
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Out of town – seeing Sagunto, near Valencia
February 4th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
A vacation in Valencia. Why not? Come to Valencia for the Paella, the scent of Orange Blossom, the sights of the city, a festival of fire or other top attractions of Valencia.. A city with beaches, with shopping, with sunshine. There are a dozen reasons or more why you should make Valencia your Spanish holiday for 2013 – and a dozen places or more to stay with Spain holiday. What about out of town? Let’s take a stroll around Sagunto just to the North of Valencia.
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Spain by night
January 14th, 2013 by vernon
One of the best aspects about holidaying in Spain is that you can see so much in the evening.
At almost all times of the year, and in the majority of destinations, it is warm enough to wander the streets of a Spanish city, town or coastal location and savour all that is on offer.
And there is little finer than doing what the locals do at night. Promenading!
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In Therapy, in Valencia.
January 11th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
What did you get for Christmas? Was it just what you wanted? Not another silly sweater, surely? More smelly scent – not your usual brand – oh dear. When you are finished taking everything back, or down to the charity shop, then treat yourself with the left over lolly to something you really like. After Christmas, you may feel in need of therapy. If the New Year budget stretches to a break away, then how about a spot of retail therapy in Valencia?
Shopping on a different scale, with outlets and boutiques a million miles from your high street chains – and sunshine to boot? Flex that credit card for some therapy of the retail kind – in Valencia.
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The top 5 attractions of Valencia
January 10th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
Valencia remains a top Spanish tourist destination whatever the weather, the season or the occasion. If you have already visited Valencia, then you’ll find it easy to see why. If you’re planning your first trip there, then be sure to read all about it and swot up on a few facts before you go – there’s so much to see and do there that you’ll need to be forearmed with a little information. Let’s take a look at the Top 5 attractions of Valencia – at least then your holiday will be off to great start!
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Hitting the slopes in Spain
December 10th, 2012 by Carol Byrne
The Christmas holidays are a great time in lots of ways. Getting the family together these days is not as easy as it used to be, with people scattered all over the globe. A fantastic idea is to pour over the holiday ideas between the games of Scrabble and the endless TV repeats…what about a break for everyone in the New Year? Have the whole family arrive at a destination and share the cost of accommodation – what better than a holiday with a little activity thrown in…Ski Spain it is then!
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April Fools Day in December? Only in Spain!
December 4th, 2012 by Carol Byrne
Spain – the holiday destination of many, the epitome of sun, sand and blue sea. Fiestas and festivals are part of it’s very skin…and there are some strange ones out there. Some unseasonal ones too! Arrive in the Alpujarras in August and you can enjoy New Year, in Berchules. And in December you might find yourself the butt of a few jokes…Why? Time to celebrate Día de Los Inocentes, the Day of the Innocents, or if you like, April Fools Day in December!
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Second time around Spain – Valencia
November 14th, 2012 by vernon
It is possible to go to a destination in Spain and not see the best of the place. At least not the first time around. It is wise to give a location a second chance. To go back, perhaps at a different time of the year, and take more time to discover what you missed on that first visit.
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Top Ten FREE activities in Valencia
November 6th, 2012 by Carol Byrne
Continuing with our frugal but fun theme as set out in the recent post on the top 10 FREE things to do in Seville, it’s time to visit Valencia. Let’s see whether we can work the same money saving magic and lessen the load on your spending, while still appreciating this wonderful destination.
Cheap flights can still be found, so save your pennies and vacation in Valencia!
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Eye on Alicante – Benisa, the best bits
October 30th, 2012 by Carol Byrne
The final instalment on our trip up and down the White Coast of eastern Spain, the Costa Blanca. We have looked at some of the most popular destinations, where tourism has taken over from fishing, and at the myriad of activities and best bits from each destination. Lastly, we take a trip to Benisa – in Valenciano Benissa – and see what it has to offer you…
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Eye on Alicante – Denia, the best bits
October 29th, 2012 by Carol Byrne
Still on our whistle stop tour of the best bits of places to visit in Alicante, on the super Costa Blanca, the warm eastern coast of Spain where even Winter is a mild affair. Where are we? Just along from Javea, in the north of the province, we find ourselves visiting Denia, where there are lots of attractions, including a castle to visit, a mountain to climb, and even a boat trip! Come to Denia and let’s explore further…
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Eye on Alicante – Javea, the best bits
October 26th, 2012 by Carol Byrne
A typically Spanish town that has blossomed around tourism, which enjoys a micro climate, contains some of the best beaches and coves in Spain, and still manages to avoid high rise developments? No, I´m not dreaming, but you could be enjoying all of this and more with a visit to Jávea, the third visit on our tour of Alicante on the Costa Blanca…is your bag packed yet?
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