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With regularly appearing we give short stories about important, funny, interesting and inspiring information about the versatile life on our Costas.


Guardamar's castle reveals secrets

author: Remco van Drie
Guardamar's castle reveals secrets - Van Dam Estates

The Guardamar Castle was one of the victims of the devastating earthquake of 1829. The old glory will, of course, never return, but that has not prevented the municipality from presenting and... Read more

Churches show Torrevieja's two faces

author: Remco van Drie
Churches show Torrevieja's two faces - Van Dam Estates

If there is a visual landmark in Torrevieja that exemplifies the fusion of past and present, it can be seen in the striking architectural contrast between the city's two main churches. In... Read more

Green cycling and walking routes

author: Remco van Drie
Green cycling and walking routes - Van Dam Estates

The Green Ways (Vías Verdes) is a network that utilizes old railway lines. Some have been out of use for a long time, while other railways were never even operational. The routes have been... Read more

Five faces of Los Alcazares

author: Remco van Drie
Five faces of Los Alcazares - Van Dam Estates

The identity of a city is rarely captured under a single term. Los Alcázares on the Mar Menor has therefore tried to encapsulate its essence in five routes for tourist visitors. And it must be... Read more

The almost forgotten nature reserve of Lagunas del Monte

author: Remco van Drie
The almost forgotten nature reserve of Lagunas del Monte - Van Dam Estates

The Las Lagunas del Monte nature reserve is strategically located. It sits almost halfway along the migratory route between the salt lakes of Torrevieja and La Mata and the salt flats of San Pedro... Read more

Fast train with detour from Murcia to Malaga

author: Remco van Drie
Fast train with detour from Murcia to Malaga - Van Dam Estates

Since the summer of 2024, Renfe, the Spanish railway company, has been operating a daily high-speed train between Murcia and Malaga. This marks the completion of the first phase to significantly... Read more

San Javier in German beer atmosphere

author: Remco van Drie
San Javier in German beer atmosphere - Van Dam Estates

The large annual Oktoberfest celebrations have made their way from Bavarian Munich to the Spanish coasts. The "beer virus" arrived in San Javier some time ago. The latest edition will be... Read more

Whales passing Denia and Javea

author: Remco van Drie
Whales passing Denia and Javea - Van Dam Estates

Seeing migrating whales from a terrace can certainly be considered quite special. However, in recent years, this spectacle has become fairly common along the coastline from Denia to Javea. June is... Read more

Tapas routes on the Costa Blanca

author: Remco van Drie
Tapas routes on the Costa Blanca - Van Dam Estates

Cities and towns are increasingly working to shine a spotlight on local gastronomy. In particular, the underrated tapa is getting more attention in the south of the Benijofar, for example, is... Read more

Breathtaking walk along the King's Path

author: Remco van Drie
Breathtaking walk along the King's Path - Van Dam Estates

The Caminito del Rey near Malaga was once labeled as the most dangerous walking trail in the world. This ultra-narrow path along a steep mountain wall was a necessary route that workers had to... Read more