Blogs from Jávea, Valencian Community, Spain, Europe - page 4

Wir verlängern den Sommer 2019 um 8 Wochen in Spanien an der Costa Blanca. In Javea haben wir für die Zeit eine Ferienwohnung gemietet. Javea liegt ziemlich genau zwischen Valencia und Alicante. Am 29. September ging es per Flieger nach Valencia. Wir starteten in Beringen am Morgen um 09:00 Uhr, (Silvia fuhr uns zum Flughafen) bei 9 Grad, in Valencia empfingen uns 30 Grad. Dort am Flughafen übernahmen wir einen Mietwagen und fuhren die rund 130 km bis nach Javea. Den Ort besuchten wir schon zweimal, damals standen wir jeweils mit unserem Wohnmobil auf dem örtlichen Campingplatz. Unsere Ferienwohnung liegt etwa drei Kilometer vom alten Ortszentrum entfernt. Platja de Arenal, so heisst der Ortsteil in dem die Wohnung liegt. Der ca. 300 Meter lange Sandstrand, ist umrahmt von vielen Restaurants und Shops und ist zu Fuss ... read more

Glorios weather this morning, warm and sunny - would pass for summer in the UK, or late spring on the Vendée! Eventually got away at midday, drove down into Moraira to find the big Friday market still in full swing. Took our time wandering round it (bought a POTATO PEELER- WOW!), then went for a coffee. Called in to say hello to Geoff and Doreen one more time (but not for long - Doreen had a touch of bronchitis she didn't want to share!). Visited the nearby "chinese shop" and Carrefour, and had tortilla for lunch in the car park! At Javea, filled up with diesel and LPG, then headed north again - sort of, by way of a mountain pass with zigzags up and down! Found a lovely spot (via Park4night again) at "Nova Denia," ... read more

So it's 2019, and after a lazy breakfast we took a walk to the local shops - which all turned out to be closed! Oh, and by "local," we mean about a mile away, on roads with no pavements, and lots of ups and downs! Elizabeth's widget said she'd done over 4000 steps, and 3km. So ... A chilled out afternoon to recover, followed by a delicious evening meal. Really noticing how the temperature can vary dramatically - beautifully warm in the sunshine, really chilly in the shade, and in the evening.... read more

Boundary between the Gulf of Valencia and Alicante, Cabo de La Nao is presented to the walker as the nearest mainland point to the island of Ibiza. Its lavish nature makes it a must. In fact, the Department of Environment has highlighted its plant micro-reserves. At the foot of the famous Cape May visit Cova dels Orguens, a natural cavity described by the naturalist Cavanilles late eighteenth century. Its beaches are also presented as suggestive refuges of the Mediterranean. The lighthouse facing the bay from the Cap de Sant Antoni was the successor of other defensive structures that used the privileged position of the plateau. The hermits erected to insulate themselves from the worldly life and so in his honor, was built in the XIV century the chapel of San Antonio, which eventually gave its name ... read more

The Javea netball tournament has become an annual event, so April found me there again, playing netball under the Spanish sun. This time spent some time checking out Valencia as well. Had a great time, we came third, I did NOT lose my passport, there is not much else to say - but here are some pictures. ... read more