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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.


On the road in Spain 4 The world wonder Alhambra

author: Remco van Drie
On the road in Spain 4 The world wonder Alhambra - Van Dam Estates

An officially recognized wonder of the world can be seen less than four hours' drive from Torrevieja. The Alhambra Palace complex is one of the Seven Wonders of the Muslim World. One poet... Read more

The Neanderthals of Torre-Pacheco

author: Remco van Drie
The Neanderthals of Torre-Pacheco - Van Dam Estates

The mountainous area of ​​Cabezo Gordo near Torre-Pacheco stands out because it is a solitary sight in an otherwise flat landscape. For centuries it was a recognizable beacon for seafarers. For a... Read more

Ode to hardship in Los Alcázares

author: Remco van Drie
Ode to hardship in Los Alcázares - Van Dam Estates

The bronze figure at the entrance of the Las Penas Huertanas park in Los Alcázares looks proud and proud. Probably the artist who made the three-meter-high work of art intended it that way.... Read more

The history lesson from Cartagena's castle

author: Remco van Drie
The history lesson from Cartagena's castle - Van Dam Estates

The best starting point for a good introduction to Cartagena's rich history is a visit to the Conception Castle, which is located on the hill of the same name. There are two main reasons for... Read more

Torrevieja's salt lakes worth cherishing

author: Remco van Drie
Torrevieja's salt lakes worth cherishing - Van Dam Estates

The salt lakes of Torrevieja and La Mata are a calling card. The importance of the lagoons, which make up such a large part of Torrevieja's surface, is manifold. The most obvious is of course the... Read more

Aspe looking for bird ringers

author: Remco van Drie
Aspe looking for bird ringers - Van Dam Estates

Bird tourism is so important to the municipality of Aspe that the tourist office has compiled a special brochure on this subject. This mini-booklet focuses on the weekly gatherings of volunteers who... Read more

International jazz in San Javier for a month

author: Remco van Drie
International jazz in San Javier for a month - Van Dam Estates

For jazz music enthusiasts in the region, the month of July is a month to look forward to every year. The San Javier Jazz festival has been held since 1998. An event that has since grown into a... Read more

Hogueras of Alicante: A mix of traditions

author: Remco van Drie
Hogueras of Alicante: A mix of traditions - Van Dam Estates

The bonfires lit all over Alicante (as well as in Torrevieja and Guardamar) on the night of the longest day of the year are the apotheosis of the most important celebration in the city. The San Juan... Read more

Greetings from Torrevieja

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

For five days in May, Torrevieja is in the Sevillian spheres every year. I thought it would be a good idea to imagine myself close to home in an Andalusian environment. A stone's throw from the... Read more

Villajoyosa: Chocolate, color, party & choices

author: Remco van Drie
Villajoyosa: Chocolate, color, party & choices - Van Dam Estates

Ask residents of Villajoyosa what makes their town so different and the answers will vary. But it is certain that four answers score very high. We give the floor to four imaginary residents, who all... Read more