Tue 30th Mar 2021

Tue 30th Mar 2021

The “La Caldera del Gigante” route, about 17 kilometers long, crosses the towns of Algorfa, Almoradí, Rojales and Benejúzar, linking different natural sites of Vega Baja and enclaves close to the Segura River. The tour begins in a beautiful Carrasco pine forest with Mediterranean vegetation located in the Montemar urbanization of Algorfa, from where we enter the Natural Protected Area of ​​Hoyo Serrano, a space of high ecological valu...

Fri 26th Mar 2021

Light at the end of the tunnel for prospective home buyers!  From Monday 29th March, travel restrictions will include a list of specific “reasonable excuses to travel” outside the country, which includes travel “in connection with the purchase, sale, letting, or rental of a residential property,” Permitted activities include:  Visiting an estate agent,  ...

Thu 25th Mar 2021

  Urbanización La Rellena is paradise for all golf lovers and is home to La Finca golf course & The luxury 5* Resort & Spa.  The magnificent golf course was designed back in 2002 by the well known Spanish designer Pepe Gancedo and has been venue to many prestigious tournaments.  The detached villas and luxurious homes that surround the 18 hole course have spectacular views and are in walking distance to all local amenities, shops...

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Wed 17th Mar 2021

¡Feliz dia de San Patricio! A menos de que hayas estado viviendo debajo de una Piedra, ya sabras que el 17 de marzo es el Día de San Patricio.  Es el único día del año en el que todos y cada uno se llaman a sí mismos irlandeses, si no por derecho de nacimiento, por espíritu.    El dia de San Patricio es uno de los dias mas celebrado en casi todo el mundo, generalmente con grandes cantidades de cerve...

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Tue 2nd Mar 2021

Have you ever wondered why this once magnificent house stands abandoned ? “La Juliana Pequeña” Here is a translation of the story behind this abandoned once loved mansion by a local historian from Almoradi, he writes many interesting blogs. Hope you enjoy reading his account about “La Julianita” Amongst the silhouette of old Elm trees, “La Julianita” is hidden away from the motorway AP7 Alicante to Ca...

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Tue 2nd Mar 2021

EVER WONDERED WHAT THIS WAS ? Translated from the blog of a local historian from Almoradi Jose. Algorfa ‘s conflicting and almost unknown division. The landmark boundary between the territories of Algorfa and Almoradí, located next to the Algorfa cemetery. Algorfa territory became Almoradi in 1573 when Almoradi gained its own division by separating itself from Orihuela. At the end of the 18th century Algorfa was a ...

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Tue 2nd Mar 2021

The Spanish Golden Visa....UK nationals now have a golden opportunity. This has become the gateway to Europe for thousands of applicants pursuing the European dream. They have collectively invested over 2 billion euros since its inception in 2013. Although Spain’s visa programme was initially a flop, as it fell well below expectations, and was marred with teething issues, an ambitious overhaul in 2015 made it extremely competitive compared with similar schemes offe...

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Tue 7th Apr 2020

Orihuela Costa   Orihuela Costa is a coastal region situated on the Costa Blanca in the province of Alicante. It sits close to the border with Murcia, near La Manga and the beautiful Mar Menor. Despite its name it is actually around 20 kilometres away from the main resort of Orihuela.   The region covers several seaside resorts including Punta Prima, Playa Flamenca, La Zenia, Cabo Roig, Villamartin, Campoamor and Mil Palmeras. Orihuela Cos...

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Tue 7th Apr 2020

La Mata, officially known as TorreLaMata and sometimes referred to as LaMata and Torre La Mata, is an excellent place for a holiday Home in Spain and unlike a lot of towns on the Costa Blanca, it still retains a Spanish identity.   The village of La Mata is a developing tourist centre and one of the more popular Spanish villages on the Mediterranean coast. However, you'll find it's not nearly as commercialised as the Costa Blanca resorts to the North o...

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Tue 7th Apr 2020

    It isn’t a resort in the package holiday sense, there are only a few hotels and the area is much loved by the Spanish who flock here during the summer months for their holidays. The town is surrounded by excellent urbanisations, all with pools and beautiful gardens and the whole area enjoys fabulous beaches with fine sand and crystal clear waters.   Beaches   All of the local beaches hold the European Blue Flag for &lsq...

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Tue 11th Feb 2020

Santa Pola Fish Market is a fascinating place to go and to watch the local fisherman in action. The market is located on Calle del Muelle by the harbour and is run like a well-oiled machine. After watching the fishing fleet race for the harbour in order to be the first to get their catch on the conveyor, head inside to watch the fascinating auction. To the casual eye, when the conveyors start rolling it looks like pure pandemonium but is in actual fact very well ...

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Tue 11th Feb 2020

The Spanish siesta (meaning “nap”) is a tradition that everyone knows about but few people put into practice. In Spain, lunch is the biggest meal of the day. Since Spaniards don’t take breakfast very seriously (many even skip it) and dinner tends to be something light at the very end of the day, people tend to eat a lot at lunchtime. After a large meal, much of your blood goes to your stomach to help with digestion. This means there’s less blood...

Tue 11th Feb 2020

Did you know that the Costa Blanca has been recognised as one of the healthiest regions to live by the World Health Organization (WHO). With more than 300 days of sunshine a year,  you can enjoy agreeable temperatures the whole year through. The annual average temperature is 18º, which means that in the summer the temperature isn´t extremely high, and the temperature in the winter will be relatively warm. These temperatures come because of the microclim...

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Tue 11th Feb 2020

Sardines in the Costa Blanca are at their best from May through to October when the local fisherman catch them daily and they are served up fresh with a cold beer. Who could resist this mid-morning typical Spanish snack (almuerzo) served to you while you are soaking up the views over the Mediterranean sea. Sardines are not only delicious but are also part of a healthy mediterranean diet, known to help prevent heart disease as well as some cancers they contain calcium a...

Mon 3rd Feb 2020

This is a protected natural park where you can find the biggest and oldest salt lakes in Europe. Licences to harvest the salt were granted by Royalty in the 13th century and nowadays the salt is sent to Northern Europe, for use during their winter months. As the pink lake is still a working salt lake, towards the north you are able to see the huge salt piles. You can stroll through the park on its sandy paths, through various marked out routes. The pin...

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Thu 16th Jan 2020

January has been an extremely busy month for us all at Home Costa Blanca. Today was no exception, our insurance expert James was invited to talk to the neighbours from Lo Crispin all about insurances here in Spain. James talked about all the different types of insurance and how each one of the policies worked. At the end of the presentation free time allowed the residents to ask questions of their own. Our insurance presentations given free of charge by our insuran...

Wed 8th Jan 2020

A three day debate is about to begin by MPs in Parliament on the Withdraw Agreement Bill for the UK to leave the EU on the 31st January. The house will spend late nights discussing the withdrawal bill. Just before Christmas the legislation passed its second reading. The Government plans to have the remaining stages of it’s legislation complete by end of business Thursday, due to the size of the Prime Ministers commons majority. Although the opposition parties have pu...

Wed 8th Jan 2020

AN initiative in Spain has seen the collection of 584 tonnes of rubbish removed from the Mediterranean and Atlantic since it started in 2018.   The environmentalist project is co-financed by The Coca Cola Foundation and is working with the fishing industry in Spain and Portugal to carry out vital environmental research.   The main objective of the project is to obtain data to investigate what type of rubbish is on the seabed and therefore...

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Wed 18th Dec 2019

It’s that magical time of year again when the Town square of Torrevieja is transformed back in time thanks to the locals whom each year build the most amazing representation of the scene from Bethlehem situated right in front of the Central and main Church (Inmaculada Concepcion). The Towns belen is a must see and a very important part of the Christmas Spanish culture. The Torrevieja Belen receives hundreds of visitors each year due to its beauty and fine at...

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Wed 27th Nov 2019

Despite being much more socially and economically related to the fishing port of Santa Pola, the tiny island of Tabarca is a part of the city of Alicante. Only 68 people are actually registered as living on the island but during the summer months these numbers dramatically rise when the tourists arrive along with the many hospitality staff that sail in from the mainland of Alicante to spend the summer months living and working on this idyllic magical island of Tabarca....

Mon 25th Nov 2019

Almoradí Town is known as the heart of the Vega Baja not only because of its location but also for its culture, gastronomy and sociology. It is situated just 15 mins drive from the coast of Guardamar and less than 40 mins drive from Alicante airport. Almoradi is still very much an agricultural Town but is also famous on the Costa Blanca for its many furniture shops. In the Town you will find a multitude of shops that are open all year round such as, banks, b...

Mon 25th Nov 2019

Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier. You will always find so many walking or hiking routes living here on the Costa Blanca for all levels, abilities, ages and preferences and thanks to the great weather and climate and the multitude of touristic routes on offer we can all keep more active and maintain a healthier lifestlye.  We love the outdoors and most Sundays we like to get out and discove...

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Tue 5th Nov 2019

I just love it when after all these years of living in Spain I can still find great new adventures and culture days out for all the family to enjoy. Viajes Rosa Tours is our local travel agency based in Ciudad Quesada whom also specialise in daytrips or short breaks away. Their bilingual tour guides will safely take you to some of the most magnificent touristic places and traditional Spanish events that this wonderful country has to offer. We often use Rosas travel...

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Wed 30th Oct 2019

Like most things in Spain, what the nation borrows from overseas is usually adjusted and transformed into something of their own, not to mention each region puts its personal stamp on it. The same goes for Halloween, which is clearly not an American affair here on the Costa Blanca. It doesn’t have the pomp and hype as in the US, but rather a traditional feel which sets it apart from most European countries. Halloween in Spain is a two-day celebration that kicks o...

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Wed 30th Oct 2019

Home Costa Blanca Insurance are privileged to have made an agreement with the association “HELP VEGA BAJA” Home Costa Blanca insurance is now a trusted and recommended insurance broker for Help Vega Baja members. This agreement allows all Help Vega Baja members to receive discounted insurance policies explained to them in detail by one of our reputable trusted advisers step by step eliminating any language barriers. This is such an honour for us at Home...

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Thu 24th Oct 2019

Home Costa Blanca are pleased to announce that we are now Algorfas only authorised Seller of:   Lobster  “The all-in-English Spanish mobile service” Good eh?   Spains Only all-in-English mobile service is now available at our office.   Lobster is great for those of you who have bought holiday homes here as when you leave Spain you can simple park your number and pick up where you left off upon your return. &n...

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Thu 10th Oct 2019

Spain’s National Holiday, Hispanic Day or Fiesta Nacional takes place on the 12th of October. This national holiday commemorates the exact date when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas Columbus was attempting to find a western sea route to India. After leaving the Canary Islands, Columbus’ ships had been sailing west for five weeks, when on the morning of 12 October 1492, land was spotted. Hispanic Day Parade Many businesses and orga...

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Thu 10th Oct 2019

Ciudad Quesada is located approximately 8 kilometres inland from the Costa Blanca at Guardamar de la Segura. Alicante and Murcia airports are both 50 kilometres away and the nearest beach is within 10 minutes drive away. The town centre of Ciudad Quesada is well provided with commercial centres, shops, supermarkets, bars, cocktail bars, restaurants, a golf course and its own water park. There are many local markets to visit during the week to stock up on your fresh...

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Tue 8th Oct 2019

On the 9th of October every year, the people of València celebrate the national day of their autonomous region. This is a historical commemoration of the date in 1238 when King James I officially entered the city of Valencia, freeing it from Moorish rule. Since 1365 every 9th October, València's Senyera flag has presided over the festivities. The Senyera flag is lowered from the main balcony of the Town Hall, rather than being taken out by the door, ...

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Thu 26th Sep 2019

Villamartin is the name of both an urbanisation and a golf course in the Costa Blanca area of eastern Spain. It lies in the municipality of Orihuela, in the province of Alicante in the Valencian Community. Villamartin is one of the many developments in this area of Costa Blanca. The area is very popular with tourists and most of the population consists of Western European expatriate communities who have settled there in the last 20 years, virtually transforming the vil...

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Thu 26th Sep 2019

Private healthcare insurance is designed to make you feel secure when you need medical treatment. It makes sure that when you need treatment covered by the health insurance plan you’ll be cared for comfortably, quickly and given a greater choice about where and when you receive treatment. It also offers you flexibility around appointment times and a choice of specialists, consultants and surgeons. If you are in hospital you may prefer to have a private en-suite room,...

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Wed 25th Sep 2019

WHAT IS AN NIE NUMBER: Spain's NIE number is the personal and unique tax identification number that is used to track all financial and legal activities in Spain. The Spanish NIE number acts as a tax and identification number, and is used in all fiscal transactions that involve the Spanish tax office.   WHY DO I NEED AN NIE NUMBER: A NIE number is needed by all foreigners with legal or tax activity in Spa...

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Sat 31st Aug 2019

La Mata, is a fabulous choice to live or to invest in a holiday home in Spain. Unlike a lot of coastal Towns on the Costa Blanca, La Mata still retains its Spanish identity, traditions and culture. The Town of La Mata has been welcoming tourists for over 25 years and today La Mata is one of the most popular Spanish villages on the Mediterranean coast. However, it's not a commercialised Town like some of the other Costa Blanca coastal resorts. La Mata has that speci...

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Mon 19th Aug 2019

Horchata is an extremely healthy and popular drink in the Costa Blanca. It is a drink that looks like milk and is made from Chufas, Tiger Nuts, water and lots of sugar. These nuts originate from Egypt, but nowadays they grow them in the town of Alboraya which is located in the province of Valencia. Horchata is often consumed in summer accompanied with a farton; a sweet kind of pastry making the perfect combination. Horchata is a delicious beverage that can be e...

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Mon 19th Aug 2019

The Costa Blanca, White Coasts stretching over 200 kilometres of Beaches. We all have all have that favourite place where we find ourselves lost in serenity. Well for me that place is El Moncayo Beach in Guardamar only 15 minutes’ drive from where I live in Algorfa. The golden sands of Moncayo Beach stretch over 2 kilometres, there is great parking and even greater Beach Bars (chiringuitos) where you can choose from a wide range of alcoholic and none alcoholi...

Mon 19th Aug 2019

Gazpacho: Cancer fighting refreshing dish this summer in Spain So how does this traditional Spanish tomato dish Help fight cancer? Well science has actually revealed why we should love the Spanish summer classic, Gazpacho Not only is it perfectly refreshing on a hot day but new research shows that it has cancer fighting qualities. Researchers at the universities of Granada and Almeria conducted research that appears to reveal that gazpacho can help fight cancer...

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Mon 19th Aug 2019

Every Saturday we set our alarm clock early and walk the 3 kilometres to reach our neighbouring Town to the local Spanish market in Almoradi where we find a meeting point for merchants and buyers from all over the region. Almoradi market is a market with a great variety of stands that are installed around  the streets adjacent to the Town’s main Square of Constitution, occupying more than a kilometre in area this busy market gives an impression of an Arabic souk...

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Fri 9th Aug 2019

VUELTA 2019 ROUTE STAGE 1: LAS SALINAS DE TORREVIEJA - TORREVIEJA Saturday 24 August - The Vuelta a España opens with a team time trial of 18 kilometres, the start ramp is located in Las Salinas de Torrevieja, a Natural Park with pink-hued water lagoons, while the finish is in nearby Torrevieja. The Spanish Grand Tour kicks off with a team time trial around the saltmarshes of Torrevieja. The 2019 Vuelta a España is a three-week Grand Tour cyc...

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Mon 22nd Jul 2019

ALGODULCE BAKE ALGORFA A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE A huge thankyou to this months newsletter sponsor, Algodulce Cake & Coffee House for this months fabulous Prize. CLICK HERE to enter this months Facebook Prize Draw  This quaint and quirky coffee house is of modern design oozing charm and character offering  a friendly welcome to all. Who could resist sharing moments in this delightful coffee house.  Whether you're just waking up, or you'...

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Mon 22nd Jul 2019

Algorfa lies on the banks of the river Segura and is approximately 45 minutes’ drive away from Alicante Airport. It is a 15 minute drive inland from the resort of Guardamar del Segura.   As one of Vega Baja del Seguras citrus farming villages, with a population of over 4,000, Algorfa is situated within a fertile countryside.   Just outside of the Town is an unusual neo-gothic church that was built at the beginning of the nineteenth century a...

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Sun 21st Jul 2019

The fire helicopter of the Marina Alta recorded these two specimens of the common fin whale, also known as finback whale on the coast of #Denia #Alicante #CostaBlanca during the search tasks of a missing person. How delightful to see these giants of 24 metres so close to our homes and holiday homes formerly known as herring whale or razorback whale, are marine mammals belonging to the parvorder of baleen whales. These species are the second-largest on Earth after the b...

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Tue 16th Jul 2019

Today is the most important day of the year in the idyllic Village of ALGORFA. Today is the day of our Patron Virgen Del Carmen.   HOME COSTA BLANCA would like to wish a very happy Saints day to all Carmens and Carmelos. Our Lady is carried through the streets of Algorfa every year on the 16th of July by the association of Costeleros Algorfa. The fireworks and the Church Bells ring from 9am and the Mass in her honour takes place at midday, the...

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Mon 8th Jul 2019

Costa Blanca Water sports   Twenty-five yacht clubs and marinas offer endless opportunities to enjoy windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving and rowing   The beauty of the coast and the warm Mediterranean climate allow visitors to practice water sports all year round. There are 25 yacht clubs and marinas with over 10,000 berths, providing high-quality facilities to enable the practice of these sports while at the same time protecting the environment an...

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Mon 8th Jul 2019

This morning the Mayor of Torrevieja and President of the Partido Popular Alicante, Eduardo Dolon together with the Councilor for Transport Antonio Vidal and the director of Avanzabus Luis González, presented the two new disabled friendly buses for the Town of Torrevieja. This is great news for improving disabled accessibility for public services for the local citizens of this Town. The buses engines have low CO2 emisssions that are quieter, both inside and outs...