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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.


King's Day on the Costa Blanca

author: Remco van Drie
King's Day on the Costa Blanca - Van Dam Estates

Dutch people who are in Spain on King's Day do not have to completely miss out on the usual festivities that are celebrated at home. The many tens of thousands of Dutch people who have settled... Read more

Murcia heralds spring with a week of festivities

author: Remco van Drie
Murcia heralds spring with a week of festivities - Van Dam Estates

When it comes to celebrations, the city of Murcia doesn’t waste any time at the start of spring. As soon as the busy Holy Week festivities come to a close on Easter Sunday, the barracas open in... Read more

Focus on Aguilas

author: Remco van Drie
Focus on Aguilas - Van Dam Estates

At the southernmost tip of the Costa Calida, on the border with Andalusia, lies Aguilas. The town is situated on a sort of peninsula and has a coastline with numerous beaches, coves, and inlets. This... Read more

Santa Pola paradise for water sports enthusiasts

author: Remco van Drie
Santa Pola paradise for water sports enthusiasts - Van Dam Estates

The water sports season is just around the corner in Santa Pola. From April to October, the beaches, with a total length of 11 kilometers, and the water become a true paradise for anyone wanting to... Read more

Breathtaking airshow spectacle

author: Remco van Drie
Breathtaking airshow spectacle - Van Dam Estates

Oohs, aahs and wows will resound from thousands of throats. That is more or less guaranteed when a crowd gathers along the Mar Menor on 15 June 2025. That day it will once again be time for the... Read more

El Recorral park with many extras

author: Remco van Drie
El Recorral park with many extras - Van Dam Estates

A park is a place to find peace and quiet in nature. However, El Recorral Park on the edge of the Quesada residential area aims for much more than that. In addition to recreation and sports, thanks... Read more

The serious business of serrano ham

author: Remco van Drie
The serious business of serrano ham - Van Dam Estates

If there is one thing the Spanish are deadly serious about, it is the quality of their serrano and iberico ham. The dried large hind legs of pigs dangle from the ceilings of bars and restaurants all... Read more

St. Patrick's day parade Cabo Roig

author: Remco van Drie
St. Patrick's day parade Cabo Roig - Van Dam Estates

The Cabo Roig strip will proudly turn green again on Sunday 16 March 2025. Time for the St. Patrick's Day parade. The moment that not only the large contingent of Irish on the Costas look forward... Read more

Greetings from Besalu

author: Jolanda van Dam
Greetings from Besalu - Van Dam Estates

The hustle and bustle of Barcelona became a bit overwhelming for me. After an hour and a half of driving, I found the perfect antidote here in Besalú. Arriving over the Roman bridge across the... Read more

Tour of museums in Alicante

author: Remco van Drie
Tour of museums in Alicante - Van Dam Estates

Alicante is a city with many museums. Art (old, modern and ultra modern), the Christmas story, bullfighting, the Spanish Civil War, archaeology, the ocean sailing race and the famous Hogueras fiestas... Read more