Costa Blanca Magazine

Valor Chocolate Museum - History & Tasting

Where chocolate makes history - the Valor Museum in Villajoyosa

Valor Villajoyosa Chocolate Museum - history & tasting Experience the history of Spanish chocolate at the Valor Villajoyosa Museum. Guided tour, historical machines and tasting in the factory shop included. Villajoyosa is a place that smells of cocoa and tells a story: the Valor Chocolate Museum. Anyone expecting a large exhibition here is wrong - the museum is manageable, but [...]

September & October Events on the Costa Blanca 2025

Costa Blanca September 2025 - Festivals, flair & fun

September & October events on the Costa Blanca 2025 Discover the best events on the Costa Blanca in autumn 2025: festivals, zombie rallies, beer festivals & children's activities for endless fun! More events than grains of sand on the beach - and at least as much fun! No such thing here! Whether it's a zombie rally in La Nucía, a beer rush in Moraira or children's laughter at [...]

Dénia - the city between sea, Montgó and history

Dénia – a town between the sea and Montgó 14

Dénia - the city between the sea, Montgó and history History, harbour life and everyday Mediterranean life - why Dénia is more than just a destination for beach days When you stroll through the small streets around the Castillo de Moraira in the morning and the boats slowly come to life in the harbour, you immediately sense that the [...]

Bioparc Valencia - nature experience for families & children

CBM tip for kids: A day at Bioparc Valencia 6

Bioparc Valencia - Nature experience for families & children CBM excursion tip - A day at Bioparc Valencia - Not directly in the Marina Alta or Marina Baixa but definitely worth a trip Sometimes it's worth looking beyond your own horizon - or in this case beyond the provincial border. The Bioparc Valencia is located a good hour and a half [...]

Castell de l'Olla 2025 in Altea - Spectacular fireworks display Costa Blanca

Tonight: Castell de l'Olla - Altea lights up the sky

Tonight - Castell de l'Olla - Altea lights up the sky Summer highlight on the Costa Blanca - best views also from Altea and Albir - TRAM runs special night service Tonight, Saturday 9 August, Altea will be the setting for one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in the Mediterranean: the Castell de l'Olla. Right on time after dark [...]

The most beautiful summer spots on the Costa Blanca

The most beautiful summer spots between Dénia and Villajoyosa 8

The most beautiful summer spots on the Costa Blanca Five recommendations away from the crowds - with shade, charm and local colour. When the temperatures rise and the hustle and bustle along the coastal promenades increases, many residents and visitors alike are faced with the same question: where can you enjoy the summer on the Costa Blanca - without getting caught up in the heat or hectic [...]

When the sun sleeps - summer nights full of life

When the sun goes down: summer nights full of life

When the sun goes to sleep - summer nights full of life Open-air markets, music and small festivals - why it's worth going out again in the evening. During the day, the Costa Blanca is a paradise for sun worshippers. But if you start travelling after sunset, you will discover a different side: squares full of life, street music between market stalls, a glass of Tinto de Verano under fairy lights. [...]

Moraira - Where the fishing spirit quietly lives on

Moraira costa-blanca

Moraira – Where the spirit of fishing lives on quietly A watchtower, a harbour, a village atmosphere: how Moraira has preserved its origins while becoming a sought-after seaside destination. Strolling through the narrow streets around Castillo de Moraira in the morning, as the boats in the harbour slowly come to life, you immediately sense that time passes differently here.

Historic watchtowers on the Costa Blanca

Guardians of the Mediterranean 5

Historic watchtowers on the Costa Blanca The perfect destinations for hiking enthusiasts – guardians of the Mediterranean When Barbary pirates ravaged the Spanish Mediterranean coast in the 16th century, King Philip II responded with a sophisticated defence system: a network of watchtowers within sight of each other that could raise the alarm by means of fire or smoke signals. These stone witnesses to history still characterise […]

Benidorm - where history meets skyscrapers

Benidorm in October: Why the season carries on

Benidorm - where history meets skyscrapers 700 years, two beaches, millions of visitors: how the former fishing village developed into a vertical metropolis - without losing its soul. When you look across the Plaça del Castell in the morning, where the blue of the Mediterranean flirts with the skyline, it becomes clear: Benidorm is not like any other place. [...]