April 2008 Archive

Shopping in Ondara

A huge new shopping centre has just opened in Ondara. Ondara is about 35 minutes drive from Moraira, on the N332 going north or you can travel on the AP 7 leaving at the junction signposted Ondara.

There are two floors of shops and eight cinemas on the third floor (totalling l,600 seats) plus parking for 2,000 cars. There are many clothing and accessory shops, including all the well known names such as C & A, Benetton, Massimo Dutti, Punt Roma, Zara. Kid·s Club, Mango, etc. Specialised stores include Base Sport, Bookworld, Joyeria Montenegro, The Phone House and many others. House and decoration shops – Ale-Hop, Amadeus, Bricohouse, Casa, Detalles, Master Cadena, Noctalia, and Zara Home. The complex also houses many restaurants, including La Creperia, Mister Kebab, and Pizzerias. There is also a Bowling Alley and Eroski Hypermarket.

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Organisation of U3A clubs in the Costa Blanca

For any resident on the Costa Blanca the U3A Organisation is well worth joining.

This organisation arranges just about everything of interest, for example, there are computer classes, painting classes, art classes, outings, holidays and many more.

At present there are U3A clubs in Denia, Javea, Calpe, Oliva and Val de Pop and now one is planned for Moraira.

There is a meeting at 11.0 a.m. on Monday, 5th June at the Moraira Social Club to discuss opening in Moraira.

For more details you can telephone Mike Frost on 96 646 0962.

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A day out in Benidorm

A very enjoyable day out can be had on a visit to Benidorm. Drive north on the A7 autoroute until you see signs to Levante Beach. Turn off here and join the N332 going south and keep on this road.

If the weather is inclement, it is a good idea to start your visit by driving to La Marina shopping centre which is signposted on the right hand side of the N332.

The shopping complex is covered in and there are many shops there, including Zara, Punta Roma, Casa and many others. Also there are some very good tapas bars and cafes.

From here you can visit La Cala, a delightful bay, full of delightful Spanish bars and cafes and a safe and sandy beach. To reach this leave the shopping centre and follow the signs to Benidorm until you reach the crossroads and cross straight over here to reach La Cala bay.

The old town of Benidorm is a fascinating area of narrow streets, full of shops, tapas bars and cafes.

Along the beaches of Benidorm are covered libraries where you can read magazines and newspapers in all languages.

Also there is a tourist tram which goes along Benidorm from one end to the other.

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Terra Natura Zoo

This Zoo is a wonderful day out for the family.

Take the A7 Motorway in the direction of Alicante and exit at junction 65. It is closed on Mondays.

The Zoo consists of 320.000 square metres divided into 4 theme areas where you will find animals in their natural habitat without visual barriers. There are colourful shows from Central America and Asia, also educational activities. There are restaurants and shops with souvenirs and handcrafts.

For the adventurous there is a 400 metre long zip wire. Another attraction is the high pole with acrobats.

In July on Fridays and Saturdays and in August on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays there is a dinner and show and night safari adventure. It is advisable to book. The telephone number is 902 500 414.

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