Self Catering Breaks – Costa Blanca Sunshine Some time ago we received a reservation from Beverley and Steve for our self-catering apartment, which they wanted to book for three days for themselves and some friends. Beverley and Steve divide their time between their home near Murcia and their house in England, and their friends were coming to visit for a few days, so they wanted to travel around and see some sights along the Costa [...]
Cross Country XC Mountain Biking in Spain Today’s cross country XC mountain biking route,… We started the route in a high valley in the mountains behind my home,.. a 10 minute drive by car. The first couple of kilometres were a gentle pedal and this was followed by the first major ascent of the day, a 4km gruelling climb up to the next plateau. The past couple of month this specific climb has become a [...]
Bed and Breakfast in Spain We were happy to welcome Curt and Sandra who came to stay with us for two nights last weekend. They live in Wiltshire – although Curt is Swedish by birth – and the purpose of their trip was to visit relatives who live in this area, as well as other family members further south near Torrevieja. Their plan was to stay with us for a couple of nights and then [...]
Guided Walking Holidays in Spain The beauty and diversity of the Valencian countryside provides endless possibilities for some superb guided walking. The terrain includes remote high mountain country with sharp limestone ridges, vast open rolling hills, deep river valleys and stunning coastal routes. We have a wide range of private guided trips, designed to cater for all abilities and tastes. The emphasis is placed firmly on enjoyment and safety. Before selecting a guided walking trip, [...]
Rural Bed and Breakfast We were really pleased to welcome visitors from far away this week – Mike and Sharon Farrell and their family from the United States. They were travelling as a group of six, spanning three generations, and the main purpose of their trip was to visit another family member who was studying in Spain for a semester. The had arrived in Barcelona a few days before travelling to us, and now wanted [...]
Costa Blanca Winter Sunshine! We were happy to welcome our latest guest who came in search of some winter sunshine here on the Costa Blanca – Sam, a retired actor from London. He was combining a spell here on the coast after having spent time visiting friends in Toledo and Madrid as part of his Spanish break. Having already spent time sightseeing in the cities, Sam was eager to relax and enjoy the warm sunshine [...]
The season that lies ahead in 2013 will be our seventh full year of operation, and we are looking forward to a year of welcoming back previous guests as well as meeting new ones for the first time. In the cooler months of the year the area is a haven for those looking for an outdoor holiday (2013 Sunshine Holidays Spain) rather than one based around sunshine and beaches. Mountain biking, hiking, bird watching , [...]
Some time ago we received a reservation from David and Miranda for a three night stay here in November and so we were pleased to welcome them when they arrived this week, having stayed their first night in Valencia. They had originally booked their trip to us with the intention of considering the area for a possible house purchase, although now their emphasis had changed somewhat. Although still thinking about maybe purchasing a property in [...]
ATE is a not-for-profit Educational Trust, with a Governing Council of leaders in the world of education who believe in the value of summer camps. The Council makes sure that keeping children safe, both physically and emotionally, is ATE’s top priority. The origins of ATEThe Active Training and Education Trust was founded in 1996, as a successor body to the Council for Colony Holidays for Schoolchildren, which provided residential holidays for many thousands of children [...]