Skiing Sella Ronda

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Cala de Finestrat at evening glow

Posting  my photos is all about letting my friends participate in moments that Arme meaningful to me. Yes and last night we went over to Cala de Finestrat for dinner. 

The atmosphere there was so special although the food was very simple. The sun had just set, the beach  was empty as mostly at this time of the year and the quietness of the moment made it so special that I had to take a picture. 

Alicante for Dinner

After a little walk on the Esplanade we had dinner in the streets of Alicante behind the ayuntamiento.

Paella @ EMI's

Now  If you will ask about Spanish Food. One of their great meals is Paella. Yes not just a plate or a pan full but a huge paellera that serves 30 people. And when there is a little gathering as there is somtimes when someone invites friends to our cute  little Restaurant EMI in the urbanizacion Bella Orcheta Near Benidorm Emi prepares Paella for all. The price is ok. You get good Food for your Money. Everybody is happy and we are very pleased to be invited to the party.

Our Mountains around the Aitana

 Our Mountains around the Aitana

 Our little village Orxeta a nice hiking area

Our Mountains   around here Sierra Aitana covers an extensive area and rises to a height of 1.557 metres above sea level. It is the highest peak in the Marina Baixa area and in the Alicante Province.  It is the place where “Benidormenses” and locals go to enjoy nature all year long but especially when it is not too hot. If you need further information go to https://www.excursionesbenidorm.com/en/sierra-aitana.html

Costa Blanca Colors

Und ich sitze hier mit dem Blick gen Westen und der Himmel wird für ein paar Minuten blutrot. So schaurig kitschig schön, so schnell kann man gar nicht fotografieren und die Stimmung einfangen und dann ist es auch schon wieder vorbei. Und es ist jetzt ganz windstill, kein Lüftchen bewegt sich, ganz im Gegenteil zu heute früh als der Wind nur so um die Berge pfiff und ich alle Fenster schließen musste. Hier ist es ganz leise, nur ein blöder Köter meint sein Terrain verteidigen zu müssen, aber jetzt ist er auch still.  Der Himmel verfärbt sich  gerade in ein wüstenähnliches Ockergelb, bisschen hellblau dazwischen man kann die Farbe schlecht beschreiben, dazu die Mondsichel des zunehmenden Mondes. Im Süden das Meer, im Norden die Aitanaberge mit dem Polarstern und im Westen die untergegangene Sonne und die Venus und Jupiter.  Alles passt haargenau, dazu diese irren Farben, kein Foto kann das wiedergeben. 

Benidorm Playa de Levante

Benidorm is famous for it's beaches. And that is good so.  This Photo shows one of the main beaches. The Playa Levante. Not only do we have the most beautiful water, turquoise like places in the Caribbean there is also the longest paseo the Promenade along it. And the way is all nicely  paved so comfortable for people on wheels like babies or wheelchairs, 

Caribbean Benidorm

Having been in the Caribbean I know how the famos turquoise waters there look, feel and smell. But you don't have to go all that way over there. Over here at the Costa Blanca you have it just the same way for less money especially when you go in the Off-season as it is now. Hotel prices  drop drastically and you get real good offers right now. The teperature is good, with cool nights and warm or even  hot days about 28° C.

Yes, and the water had enough time all summer long  to keep warm and cosy.  Last year I even went bathing until October 31st, the temperature being still 22°C.  Yes that is the Mediterranean Sea in the South of Spain. Traveling there is easy with the new airport in Alicante and a busride to either Benidorm or the other nice places. You may also think of renting a car, which you should do online from back home for the best rates ever. 

I wish you a happy holiday. May all your dreams   come true .

Beach in Villajoiosa  

Medley of our area at the Costa Blanca

Beach Cala de Finestrat

Benidorm impressions

Now this is a little impression of  how beautiful it is at the paseo in Benidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain



To see what our beautiful beach at the Costa Blanca in Villajoiosa looks like see my pics here.

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Tapa Bars Spanish Culture

I cannot talk about Spain without praising their restaurant culture. As I mentioned before Spain is famous for their tapa bars called taperías. I don't know anybody who does not like to to there. And it is not for tourists only. It is the Spaniards who love it and that is why they have it. Now you have a look at the delicious pinxos here. As I mentioned before pinxos is the toothpic which holds it all together. You enter the bar grab a plate and serve yourself whatever you like be it different cheeses, eggs, sausage, called salchiza, insalata Russa, or tortilla or a combination of them all. Depending on the length of  the toothpic prices vary usually betreten 1,50€ and 2€ per piece. What a smart  idea.  And of course you get a drink with it .Wine, Beer or non alc but being in Spain it is culture to drink local wines or Spanish beers, very delicious all of it. Trust me!

Fishing at the Costa Blanca

This is how the Pantano  used to be a couple of years ago. Yes we  had a complete lake full of water.

Fishermen came from all over Europe to enjoy and relax for a week or more. Accomodation was easy  in the near by Urbanizacion Bella Orcheta. The local Restaurant El Pantano cared  for lovely food as did the restaurants in Orxeta, Villajoiosa or Benidorm, 20 km away. As it is raining right now we hope to fuel up our beautiful lake.