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San Patricio

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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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La Juliana pequena

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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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Ever wonder what this is ?

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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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Fresh Fish From The Med

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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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Insurance Presentations

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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...

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HALLOWEEN IN ORIHUELA

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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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COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL ASSOCIATION HELP VEGA BAJA

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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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Offical stockists of Spains only all-in-English mobile service

Local News

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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Why We Love Ciudad Quesada

Local News

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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Valencia Bank Holiday

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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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Villamartin

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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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La Mata, is a fabulous choice to live or to invest in a holiday home in Spain

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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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HORCHATA IS EXTREMELY HEALTHY

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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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"Life Is Better At The Beach"

Local News

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...

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SPANISH SATURDAYS

Local News

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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Vuelta La España starts in Torrevieja

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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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WIN YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT

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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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About Algorfa

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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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Razorback Whales Spotted On The Costa Blanca

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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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Virgen Del Carmen

Local News

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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Costa Blanca Water Sports

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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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Disabled Friendly Buses for Torrevieja

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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...

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