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In November, the light along the Costa seems to fall differently. The days are shorter, the sea is cooler, and the evenings invite you indoors. I suddenly felt like doing something I hadn’t done in years: an old-fashioned movie night. No Netflix, no streaming lists — just sitting in a cinema, among other people. That’s how my small journey began, exploring what still remains of Spanish cinema culture. The first […]
There are days when a meal begins long before you take your first bite — a scent drifting from the kitchen that takes over the whole house: paprika, garlic, broth. Outside, the sea breeze still lingers softly, but inside something is simmering that tastes like comfort. On the Costa, November isn’t just the month of chestnuts, but also of Spanish stews — the season when patience becomes the main ingredient. […]
At the bakery this morning, I overheard someone say that the air conditioner works just fine as a heater. I thought it was a joke. Regular readers already know how complicated my relationship with that device is — let’s just say we tolerate each other as long as the thermostat stays out of it. But then, how do you heat a home in Spain? The misconception of comfort As soon […]
It starts with a smell. Not of sea salt or sunscreen, but something earthier. As I walk through Alicante’s old town, a sweet, smoky scent rises from a steel drum. Chestnuts. They hiss on the grill, their shells cracked open, edges blackened. A man scoops them into paper bags with a wooden spoon. It’s the first sign that summer is truly over. Regular readers of this column know I have […]
Some journeys begin without you even realising it. A glass of wine, the scent of earth, a name on a label — and suddenly you’re on your way. As I travel along Spain’s ancient wine routes, I’m struck by how wine here isn’t just something to drink, but something to experience. It travels with history, winds through time and landscape, and tells along the way what words sometimes cannot. The […]
When I drank my first glass of wine on a village square in Jalón a few years ago, the waiter told me, “These grapes could have been planted by the Romans.” I smiled, but when I later did some reading, there turned out to be some truth in it. In Spain, a glass of wine is never just a drink — it’s liquid history. Welcome to the world of Spanish […]
For this story, we step outside our familiar Costa regions. Spain is known for paella, tapas and jamón, but if you look more closely at the markets and kitchen gardens, you’ll discover a world of supergreens that are barely known outside the country. Of course, we all know the artichoke, which I wrote about earlier this year. But here, I’m talking about vegetables that were once the daily staple of […]
As February gently signals the arrival of spring, with almond blossoms beginning to bloom, the winter markets along the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol are at their finest. These markets offer not only an abundance of local delicacies but also a fascinating glimpse into traditional Spanish life. From juicy citrus fruits to artisan sausages and handcrafted ceramics, they capture the essence of winter’s charm in these beloved regions. For […]
Turismo Costa del Sol focuses on strengthening luxury tourism through innovative and sustainable actions at home and abroad. The organization recently participated in events in London, Munich and Madrid, targeting markets such as the United Kingdom, Germany and Spain. Coming Up SIE Spain In Spain, the focus was on participation in Coming Up SIE Spain, a meeting on sustainability and innovation in luxury tourism. There was also collaboration with Spain […]
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