Moors and Christians

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The fiesta of the Moors and Christians is one of the most spectacular throughout the whole of Spain and is celebrated at different times in different towns and villages. The Moors ruled Spain for seven hundred years from the 8th to the 15th century a...

Medieval Show in Alfaz

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Entertainment for all the family. There is a beautiful castle at Alfaz which gives spectacular medieval shows with jousting and many attractions, including dinner. One child goes free with each family. The castle is situated off the N332 on the left ...

Calpe Attractions

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The town of Calpe on the Costa Blanca has many attractions, the first one being the Ifach Rock. This is the smallest Natural Park on the Mediterranean and it is possible to climb it. This walk takes approximately two hours and the trail starts in El ...

Pinos Walk

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For a delightful walk of 9 kilometres this one takes some beating. Drive to Benissa and at the end of the village on the N 332 in the direction of Calpe you will see on the right hand side a fork road signposted Jalon. Take this road and when you rea...

Adventure Park in Orba

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There is an adventure park in Orba, next to the garage, which has many attractions. There is a high rope pathway, archery, facial fancy dress, paint ball, shooting, and many other attractions. The entrance fee is €30 and for more information telephon...

Corpus Christi

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The fiesta of Corpus Christi is held on the 25th May in the square of the Town Hall in Teulada. There will be a procession with traditional dancers in the Historical Centre of Teulada, commencing at 19.30 hours and from 18.00 hours there will be foli...

Library in Moraira

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There is a library in the new town hall, the Espai La Senieta building, and it does have some English books. It is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10.0 – 13.00 hours and on Mondays and Fridays from 16.30 – 19.30 hours. It is closed on fiest...

Moraira Excursions 4x4

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There is a company which organises excursions by land rover to all sorts of interesting venues. The land rover is totally equipped and insured and there are many routes, some with the option to spend a night in a casa rural. There is a guide, lunch, ...

Walk to the Lookout Tower above El Portet

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To walk to the tower above El Portet drive to the car park at El Portet and walk down towards the beach. Just before you reach the beach there is a turning on the left hand side, take this road and follow the S.L. (local pathway signs). These local w...

Tabarca Island

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The island of Tabarca is the largest inhabited island in the Valencian Community. There is a daily service in May, leaving Alicante at 11.0 a.m. and returning from Tabarca at 17.00. The return fare is €17. During the summer months there are more serv...