The story of our adventure in Spain



In October 2002 we purchased a holiday flat in Guardamar on Spain's Costa Blanca - not far from Alicante and Torrevieja and we try to spend a good part of the year in Spain.

This blog hopefully will contain our thoughts and impressions of Spain - the good and the bad and lots and lots of photographs of not only Guardamar but the rest of Spain as we eventually get to explore it.

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Thursday 24 June 2010

Alicante - Walkway


This walkway is proving quite popular down in the port of Alicante . It was only opened late last year and you can get some fine views of the coast as you saunter along it.




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Wednesday 23 June 2010

Alicante - Dance ??



Fancy a dance ? Head on down to the Disco ....




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Tuesday 22 June 2010

Alicante - Old Town


On a hot day these narrow streets are a cool alternative to the beach ..





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Monday 21 June 2010

Guardamar Hill - Some work needed


Some work needed here before this place can be considered ready for habitation ..

This photo was taken some time ago - I wonder if any further work has been done ?




Sunday 20 June 2010

Guardamar - the farm ??


I'm not sure how permanent this place is meant to be - is it a resting place when out working the farm ?

I hope the farmer has a better residence elsewhere - perhaps in the town centre.




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Saturday 19 June 2010

Rojales - Time for a rest ..


OK you've walked around Rojales and now it's time to have a short rest - you'll find these seats near to the centre - sit and watch the world go by.



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Friday 18 June 2010

My World Tuesday -Alicante


Whenever we stay in Spain it's not long before we make our way into Alicante and end up at the harbour edge watching the boats sail by..

Sorry for the late entry - it's Friday now - well never mind ...

See My World at http://showyourworld.blogspot.com/




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Rojales - Town Hall


The town hall in Rojales - looking somewhat like a big red box - must be modern !!



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Thursday 17 June 2010

Rojales - A question


A question for which I do not know the answer - what does this statue represent ??

Some tale of adventure I think - bulls - dragons - maids in distress !!!




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Wednesday 16 June 2010

World Cup - South Africa - Spanish shock !!!



A shock for Spain this afternoon - they went down to Switzerland by one goal to nil - a goal scored by Gelson Fernandes in the 52nd minute.

Spain are one of the favourites to reach the final but now ??? No doubt the fans will be tearing their hair out in the bars all up and down the Costa Blanca.

My favourite to win is Germany who really impressed with their 4-0 win over Australia.

England are now looking good with their 1-1 draw against the USA ..

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Rojales


Another dominant landmark in the centre of the town - I understand it is called the "Puente de Carlos III"





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Tuesday 15 June 2010

Rojales


This old building has been highly decorated and catches the eye as you wonder along - rather a dull day for our trip to Rojales so my pictures were not as bright and clear as I would want.

A cycle rally or race was taking place hence the cyclists.




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Monday 14 June 2010

Rojales - River Segura


The town centre of Rojales is dominated by the River Segura - here with a quite high level of water - the result of a wetter than normal winter.


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Sunday 13 June 2010

Rojales


It's possible to walk from Guardamar to Rojales alongside the River Segura - the journey takes about an hour .

This is the sight that greets you as you enter the town ...


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Friday 11 June 2010

Ruin


This place stands in ruin not far from the N332 near to Santa Pola - the area is now a nature reserve - perhaps once a farm building but now surplus to requirements ??




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Thursday 10 June 2010

The Bull


A famous symbol of Spain - you'll find these everywhere. Originally erected to advertise an alcoholic drink - sherry I think but I stand to be corrected on that ..

Someone has tried to attack this one with green paint.



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Wednesday 9 June 2010

Alicante - Getting ready !!


Down in Alicante's port it's nearly time for a show - lots of people running about setting up equipment.

We did not stay long enough to see what was going to happen - lots of pop music I would imagine ..



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Tuesday 8 June 2010

Alicante - Casino


Time for a flutter down at the casino ??


Monday 7 June 2010

Alicante - Castle


Alicante's castle standing proud above the city ...


Sunday 6 June 2010

Santa Pola - Las Casamatas



Casamata in English is pillbox.

No doubt built many years ago - perhaps to defend the salt works ?? I've no idea !

In the UK they are rapidly disappearing but here at Santa Pola this one has been preserved.





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Alicante - Quiet corner


A quite corner of the old town - quiet early morning anyway - I'm not too sure about in the evening when I think it will be quite popular.




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Friday 4 June 2010

Santa Pola - Escola de vela



Time for action and get windsurfing or sailing !!




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Thursday 3 June 2010

Santa Pola - Escola de vela


You'll find the sailing club down by the nature reserve in Santa Pola - this is a favourite place for sailing and windsurfing ..



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Wednesday 2 June 2010

Santa Pola - Salt boat.


This relic was once a boat used in the salt trade - you'll find it on the coastal nature reserve at Santa Pola.



A reminder of times long gone ...

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Tuesday 1 June 2010

Santa Pola - Salt Salt Salt !!!



Santa Pola not far from Alicante is famous for the production of salt - this is sea salt obtained from the lagoons that surround the town.

Most of this salt will end up on the frozen roads of northern Europe ..



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