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Travel Blogs from Altea
Farewell to Benicassim
... is not far to travel to.
We have liked having coffee on the terrace of the Voramar hotel and have met some lovely people who come here every year.
The coast is lovely here and we really liked Peniscola too.
There are not so many high rise modern hotels as further down the coast and there is still some old world charm about the area with it's lovely ...
Leaving soon...
... not for much longer. You see, we're now very motivated to learn more. Lars and I are making an offer on an apartment here on Playa Muchavista.
Our hope is to spend a least six months in Europe, five here in Spain and one month in Sweden. In our search for a Spanish home we want to be near the sea. If all goes according to plan we will ...
On our way to VALENCIA
... from the south didn’t materialise. It was a boring passage with nothing of note to mention until we arrived through the anchored cargo ships and unattractive port to berth at Juan Carlos 1 marina for 4 nights. This is the marina built for the America’s Cup in 2007. As we were sailing by the breakwater wall we saw some porpoises swimming along. Tying up at the waiting pontoon we were immediately greeted by Pablo who was an instructor on the ...
Happy Birthday to Marie
... traveled light, no camera. It is a wonderful walk made even better with such special company. Lars took some photos with his camera and so I'm able to share a few "candid" shots of our happy group.
It is especially fun to walk with the girls, they are like young colts running ahead of us, laughing and singing. They have so much energy and happiness, it's a joy to watch them.
We had one small accident on our way up to the ...
Marie's "Day Before Birthday" Lunch
... The "boys" were in the kitchen creating a fantastic vegetable lunch. They were slicing and dicing, and then grilling a wonderful variety of garden items. The photos will give you some idea of the bounty we enjoyed.
Peter and Ernest joined us from Finca El Otero. It was a delightful gathering filled with lots of laughter and great food. The photos tell it all!
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Location
Other places to stay in Altea
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Hotel Cap Negret
Crta. Alicante-Valencia Km. 159, Altea | 3 star hotelfrom $70 -
Hotel SH Villa Gadea
Partida Villa Gadea s/n, Altea | 5 star hotelfrom $128 -
Hotel Tossal d'Altea
Partida Pla del Castell, 96, Altea | 4 star hotelfrom $109 -
San Miguel
Mar, 65, Altea | Hotel -
Hotel Abaco Altea
C/ Salva 13, Altea | Hotelfrom $123
