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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.


The toil fisherman of Los Alcázares

author: Remco van Drie
The toil fisherman of Los Alcázares - Van Dam Estates

The image of the toil fisherman pulling an empty net is one of the most photographed subjects in Los Alcázares. The scene at the Espejo beach near the church of the Ascunsion, strikingly... Read more

On the road in Spain 6: Caves tour in Andalusia

author: Remco van Drie
On the road in Spain 6: Caves tour in Andalusia - Van Dam Estates

The province of Andalusia is not only blessed with beautiful cities, nature lovers can also indulge themselves there. It is less known that this southern part of Spain has countless caves. Here... Read more

Tower of Torre weapon against pirates

author: Remco van Drie
Tower of Torre weapon against pirates - Van Dam Estates

The tower from which Torre de la Horadada takes its name is now primarily an eye-catcher on a piece of rock near the Mediterranean Sea. For a long time, the striking, circular building had a much... Read more

Giant mushrooms or an umbrella?

author: Remco van Drie
Giant mushrooms or an umbrella? - Van Dam Estates

The descriptions by visitors of the rock formations at Bolnuevo beach, near the Port of Mazarron, mention giant mushrooms, an umbrella, a wonder of Mother Nature and an enchanting landscape. Everyone... Read more

La Zenia Boulevard offers shopping with extras

author: Remco van Drie
La Zenia Boulevard offers shopping with extras - Van Dam Estates

The La Zenia Boulevard shopping center on the Orihuela Costa is as relentless as it is creative to deal with old notions of shopping. The characterless rows of shops in traditional centers have been... Read more

On the road in Spain 7: Valencia for the curious

author: Remco van Drie
On the road in Spain 7: Valencia for the curious - Van Dam Estates

Valencia has reinvented itself. While still proud of its past achievements, Spain's third major city has changed course drastically in recent years. Valencia is now first and foremost called the... Read more

Salt production of Torrevieja and La Mata

author: Remco van Drie
Salt production of Torrevieja and La Mata - Van Dam Estates

Torrevieja - Just a 10 minute drive from Dehesa de Campoamor is the Salinas Natural Park of Torrevieja. It refers to the salt mines or salt extraction near the port city of Torrevieja (Salina is the... Read more

On the road in Spain 5: Experience Gaudi's Barcelona

author: Remco van Drie
On the road in Spain 5: Experience Gaudi's Barcelona - Van Dam Estates

No trip to Barcelona is complete without a visit to La Sagrada Familia. This still unfinished church is the most unconventional place of worship in Europe. The brainchild of the local architect... Read more

Roman theater is the jewel of Cartagena

author: Remco van Drie
Roman theater is the jewel of Cartagena - Van Dam Estates

In Cartagena's rich history, much of which can still be found in the city, the Roman Theater is seen as the undisputed pearl. Built between 5 and 1 BC by Emperor Augustus, the theater is... Read more

The advance of the noise parrot

author: Remco van Drie
The advance of the noise parrot - Van Dam Estates

Monk Parakeets. They are making their presence known in more and more areas, screaming loudly. The Mediterranean coast has been a popular habitat for these 'noise parrots' for some time now.... Read more