Table of Contents The Monuments and Ninots La Cremá The Museum of the Hogueras Prepare to get wet! Committees and Damas (Beauty Queens) Gunpowder , Fireworks and the Mascletà Parades Street Parties Music, the Dolçaina and the Tabales of the Hogueras Bonfires and picnics on the beach Origins of Hogueras So, what is Hogueras in Alicante? If you want the short answer… it’s the best party of the year in Alicante! You may have heard of Hogueras or “Fogueres” and wondered what it is. This post is going to give you all you need to know so that you can understand and immerse yourself in what is the ..read more

Discover why expats choose to live in Alicante. From its stunning Mediterranean climate to affordable cost of living and vibrant expat community, explore the allure of making Alicante your home Alicante Old Town More than half of all property sales are made to foreigners and according to Idealista (the app used for searching for a home in Spain) between June and September 2022, foreigners bought 26,728 homes, which represents 15.92% of the total number of registered sales and purchases in Spain. With its sunny beaches, vibrant culture, and relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle, Alicante offers a lot ..read more

Every day, as the crowds return from Alicante’s famous city beach (Postiguet), the first opportunity to buy a refreshing ice cream or a cocktail presents itself as they approach the oldest ice cream kiosk in Alicante. Hundreds of people stop to buy an ice cream from Peret kiosk before continuing their journey, strolling slowly back along the beautiful palm tree lined Explanada. Probably, almost no one will give it a second thought, but this little kiosk has been serving the people of Alicante and it’s visitors for over a hundred years. In fact, it’s quite unlikely that there is anyone alive i ..read more

Just landed at Alicante airport? On arrival in Alicante airport, one of the first challenges you face is… ”how do I get to my final destination from the airport.” You might be tired, in an unfamiliar place and because you don’t speak the language, you feel unable to communicate and frustrated. Don’t worry…this guide is going to get you onto the airport bus and into the city. Just landed! Alicante -Elche Airport, also known as Alicante Elche Miguel Hernandez airport (after a very famous Spanish poet from Alicante) is the fifth busiest international airport in Spain and voted the best in Europe ..read more

Just landed at Alicante airport? On arrival in Alicante airport, one of the first challenges you face is… ”how do I get to my final destination from the airport.” You might be tired, in an unfamiliar place and because you don’t speak the language, you feel unable to communicate and frustrated. Don’t worry…this guide is going to get you onto the airport bus and into the city. Just landed! Alicante -Elche Airport, also known as Alicante Elche Miguel Hernandez airport (after a very famous Spanish poet from Alicante) is the fifth busiest international airport in Spain and voted the best in Europe ..read more

In the heart of this food obsessed city, Croquetas are one of the ever present and ultimate tapas dishes that can blend and twist the traditional along with innovation to captivate food enthusiasts from near and far. Unravelling the Essence of Croquetas What Are Croquetas? Croquetas, originating from the French word “croquette,” are small, cylindrical rolls crafted from a mixture of a thick béchamel type sauce, jamon, chicken, vegetables or a variety of other flavours. The sauce is made the day before and chilled over night to firm up and it is then coated in breadcrumbs and fried to a golden ..read more

A tropical paradise free to visit and very close to Alicante Hola fellow Alicante fans….if you’re looking for things to do in Alicante while you visit, let me tell you about El Pameral Park. I recently had the pleasure of re-discovering this hidden gem of Alicante and let me tell you, it’s a destination that’s sure to capture your heart. Nestled between Alicante city and the Airport, this lush oasis of over 2,000 palm trees and lakes, offers a peaceful retreat to escape the bustling city. Becasue of it’s location, a lot of people miss it and this is a shame because, not only is it free to acc ..read more

Alicante is known for being home to spectacular beaches that highlight the beauty of Spain. And with this port city having the most welcoming beach weather nearly all year round, you can plan your visit any time you wish! If you want to find the perfect spot to bask under the warm sun surrounded by golden sand and turquoise blue sea, these Alicante beaches are just the place to be! Postiguet Beach Postiguet is a great place to get away from the city’s noise without having to travel too far. In fact it’s just steps away from the city centre. Postiguet Beach — also known as one of the most popul ..read more

If all you’ve got is one day in Alicante city then you must make the most of your time as there’s a lot packed into this wonderful small city. The good news is that it’s a compact and very walkable city. In this post, We are going to walk you around an easy to follow path that takes in some of the the main tourist hot spots of the city of Alicante with some time for shopping or Art in the afternoon. The choice is yours. What are you waiting for? there is so much to do … come on!.. Vamanos! Where to start:    I guess, to some extent this will depend on how you arrive; by air, sea, r ..read more

Every day, returning from Alicante’s famous city beach (Postiguet), hundreds of people stop to buy an ice cream from Peret kiosk before continuing their journey, strolling slowly back along the beautiful palm tree lined Explanada. Probably, almost no one will give it a second thought, but this little kiosk has been serving the people of Alicante and it’s visitors for over a hundred years. In fact, it’s quite unlikely that there is anyone alive in Alicante today that can remember a time when the kiosk wasn’t situated on the end of the Explanada adjacent to the Plaza Puerta Del Mar.  The ..read more