Author: Angela
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Getaway Guided Walk: Gandia to Xeraco – the beach trail
Friday 16th October 2026 Gandia Beach to Xeraco Beach takes you past quiet, natural dunes and open shorelines away from big buildings, often utilizing wooden pathways for an easy, scenic stroll by the Mediterranean. While the walk is simple, it passes through a protected ecological zone with several unique features: The Dunes of Playa de…
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Booking will close soon! Dine & Dance under the Stars!
Saturday 5th September 2026 – Booking for this event will close soon, so if you haven’t reserved your place yet and would like to join us all, please send an email to the group leader, Angela Chantry: dine.dance.angela@gmail.com The evening will take place on the terrace at the Restaurante Club de Tenis Jávea, so come…
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Parade and Pageantry in Polop de la Marina!
It was a lovely drive up to the town of Polop de La Marina as the approach features well-landscaped roundabouts decorated with local stone, native plants, and fountains, and the roads were perfectly clean and tidy. Polop is a charming village, known for its picturesque streets, historical architecture, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains…
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2 places now available: Discover Huesca and its most beautiful villages in the Spanish Pyrenees.
Following a late cancellation, 2 places are now available on the tour. If you would like to join us all, please send an email asap to Angela Chantry: spanish.culture.cuisine@gmail.com Saturday 22nd August – Tuesday 1st September 2026 – 10 nights Enjoy the magic of landscapes ranging from tall peaks, glittering waterfalls and valleys dotted with…
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Tales of Zanzibar – the Spice Islands
Our last Travellers Tales presentation before the summer break was given by Hugh Epsom, who described a wonderful trip that he and Gillian had enjoyed in September 2024 to Zanzibar. We discovered what a beautiful and interesting island it is, as Hugh took us on a journey through its history, the slave trade, spices, cuisine…
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SC&C day trip: ‘Festes del Porrat de Polop 2026’
Saturday 15th August The Porrat de Polop is a typical Valencian village fair and the origins of these festivities date back more than 200 years, when a market or “porrat” was held around the San Roque hermitage, where residents bought supplies for their gardens and homes. Over the years, the market evolved into what are…