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Young Calpe Night

Things to do

Every Friday, at 22.00 hours anyone between 12 and 35 years can join in the activities organised at the Pabellón Municipal. There are all sorts of activities, including Body Combat, Salsa, dancing lessons, table tennis competitions and lots more. Mor...

Vergel Car Boot Sale

Things to do Shopping

Every Saturday from 9.0 a.m. until 2.0 p.m. there is a car boot sale at the Vergel Safari Park. The Safari Park is situated just past Ondara – turn left on the N 332 driving north.

Bridge Winter Club Calpe

Things to do

For anyone interested in playing bridge there is a bridge club in Calpe. Meetings are held during the winter on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 13.25 – 14.00 hours. The club also hold whist sessions on Mondays and Fridays from 14.00 hours. There is a lib...

Arbutus Unedo (Strawberry tree)

Gardening in Moraira

Moraira Strawberry Tree This is a beautiful evergreen tree which bears small clusters of very pretty bell like white flowers in late autumn and at the same time has very bright ornamental yellow strawberries which turn a very bright red. These straw...

Security in Spain

Services Life in Spain

If you are visiting or live on the Costa Blanca, it is worth spending some time on the subject of security. As is the case in most places now, it is advantageous to be vigilant. Gas Inspection: If anyone comes to your door informing you they have com...

Moraira Poinsettia

Gardening in Moraira

Moraira Poinsettia This is a beautifully dramatic red plant which is very popular at Christmas. The red plant is the most common but there are similar varieties with very pale green and white leaves, or pink leaves which are also very attractive. Th...

Line Dancing Calpe

Things to do Life in Spain

There is a group who call themselves the Rodeo Stompers Line dancing Club which meet every Wednesday at El Bolero, Play La Fossa from 20.00 – 23.00 hours. There are also classes for beginners every Friday at El Bolero from 14.00 – 15.00 hours and imp...

Keep fit classes for over 60's

Life in Spain

The Social Services council in Teulada has opened registration for keep fit and tai-chi classes for the over 60´s, This has been introduced for the over 60´s to keep fit and mix with other people. The classes will be held on Tuesdays from 4.0 p.m. to...

Craft Clubs in Calpe and Denia

Things to do Life in Spain

There is a craft club in Calpe every Monday from 15.00 – 17.00 hours. For further details telephone Dilys on 650 312 555. The craft club in Denia is held every Thursday from 14.0 – l6.30 hours. This is held at the Hostal Loreto, Calle Loreto. For fur...

Denia Car Boot Sale

Life in Spain Shopping

Every Friday morning there is a car boot sale in Denia. This is situated in Calle Parque which is next to the Palacia de Justicia. There are always plenty of stalls, selling bric-a-brac, clothes, carpets, pottery, jewellery, and many other articles.