October in Spain – Two Days Full of Tradition and Celebration October is a wonderful time to be in Spain. The temperatures are still pleasant, restaurants are full of life and there are plenty of traditions and celebrations to discover. The 8th and 12th of October are particularly interesting dates, especially here on the Costa Blanca and in the Valencia region. 💙 8 October – Celebrating Valencia The 9th of October is Día de la Comunitat Valenciana, the Day of the Valencian Community. As the celebrations take place around this date, you may already notice events and activities starting in the days beforehand. It is a day to celebrate Valencia's history, culture and identity. You may see Valencian flags, hear traditional music and find local events taking place throughout the region. And of course, one of Valencia's most famous traditions is paella. Traditional Valencian paella is usually made with ingredients such as rice, chicken, rabbit and local vegetables, traditionally cooked ove

Cartagena is one of those cities that’s easy to underestimate. Many people have heard of it, some have driven past it on the motorway, while others mainly associate it with its large port. But next time, take the exit. Because just behind the harbour lies one of southeastern Spain’s most enjoyable cities for a day trip – small enough to explore on foot, yet with more than 2,000 years of history waiting around almost every corner. And September is an especially good time to visit. Before long, Carthaginians and Romans will once again be marching through the streets as the great Carthagineses y Romanos festival gets underway. But before the helmets go on and Hannibal decides it’s time to pick another fight with Rome, there’s plenty to discover. 1. Start with the Romans It’s almost impossible to visit Cartagena without ending up at the Teatro Romano, the Roman Theatre. Built more than 2,000 years ago, it actually remained hidden beneath the city for centuries before being rediscovered. Pe

On Wednesday, 12 August, something a little different happened over Costa Blanca. It was a warm August evening, just like so many others here. People were finishing dinner, walking along the beach and enjoying the evening sun. But this time, many of us were also looking up. A solar eclipse was happening. Here in Torrevieja, the eclipse was partial, but almost all of the Sun was covered at the maximum point. It started around 7:40 pm, reached its maximum at about 8:35 pm and finished just before 9 pm. And even though it was not a total eclipse here, it was still something special to see. The light began to change. The Sun looked different. For a moment, it felt like the evening had slowed down a little. There is something quite amazing about standing by the Mediterranean, looking up at the sky and knowing that people all over Spain were watching the same thing. Costa Blanca is famous for its beaches, warm evenings and beautiful sunsets. But every now and then, nature gives us something

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