How Spain’s Costa Blanca has become a cycling hotspot in winter

How Spain’s Costa Blanca has become a cycling hotspot in winter

Dubbed a “motorway for cyclists”, where avid amateurs can chase three-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar up mountains teeming with the highest concentration of professional cyclists per square mile in the world, Spain’s Costa Blanca has forged a new reputation for itself in recent years. Long known as the ideal summer destination for those … Read more

Huge rainstorm hits Spanish holiday hotspot as ‘rivers’ form on roads | Europe | Travel

Huge rainstorm hits Spanish holiday hotspot as ‘rivers’ form on roads | Europe | Travel

While Storm Bert brought snow, wind and rain to the UK this weekend, weather conditions weren’t too much better in one of Britain’s favourite holiday destinations.  Spain’s typically sun-soaked Costa Blanca was battered by a torrential rainstorm on Saturday (November 23), causing drains to burst and streets to flood.  Local YouTuber ‘Benidorm by Ana’ documented … Read more

‘Hidden gem’ destination with ‘turquoise sea’ is 30 mins from Benidorm | Europe | Travel

‘Hidden gem’ destination with ‘turquoise sea’ is 30 mins from Benidorm | Europe | Travel

Holidaymakers have been encouraged to explore a “coastal gem” just a short 30-minute drive from Benidorm. If you’re considering a trip to the Costa Blanca but want something more tranquil than Benidorm’s vibrant nightlife, the quaint town of Moraira could be your ideal destination. Local YouTuber ‘Benidorm by Ana’ labelled Moraira as a “must visit” … Read more

Why sunflower oil has replaced olive oil as Spain’s main cooking oil

Why sunflower oil has replaced olive oil as Spain’s main cooking oil

On the Costa Blanca, the salinity of tap water has increased as water levels have dropped, prompting authorities in some areas to deem it unsafe for drinking or cooking. Bottled water is being distributed free of charge. Costa Blanca residents wait to get drinking water as their tap water is unfit for consumption due to … Read more