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Summer is here - you can't miss it, you can't ignore it and you certainly can't overfeel it. The siesta suddenly becomes a survival strategy, the fan your new best friend, and even the cat thinks twice about moving from the patch of shade.
But: as much as the sun sometimes glows - the warm months bring out the best. Spontaneous conversations on the plaza, evenings that only get going around midnight and the smell of charcoal, sun cream and fresh sea fish in the air.
Summer on the Costa Blanca is not just a season, it's a state. Between mild madness, Mediterranean lightness and the good feeling that at some point the evening wind will cool everything down again.
Of course, everything is a little more crowded than in March, the car park in front of the supermarket is a rare commodity, and yes - someone is always barbecuing, even at half past two. But that's just what you get:
▶ Fiestas where nobody asks if tomorrow is Monday.
▶ Shady favourite spots that only locals know.
▶ Nights that taste of music, market stalls and cool drinks.
In this issue, we take you through the summer as we know and like it:
With tips for the most beautiful places between Dénia and Villajoyosa, family programmes beyond the sandcastle battles, culinary classics to cool off - and evenings that end somewhere between a night market, live music and a last cocktail.
So: take a deep breath, unpack your fan - and get ready for the best time of the year. Without the heat drama, but with a lot of heart.
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