Author: Angela
VE Day 2025 – 80th Anniversary
VE Day on the 8th May 80 years ago was a moment in history that shaped the rest of our lives. As the UK comes together to honour and pay tribute to the World War II generation, and community celebrations take place across the nation to remember those who gave so much, come and join…
The orange orchards of Huerto Ribera with lunch at the Restaurante Molí Canyar (in a restored 15th-century mill)
Thursday 10th April 2025 After leaving Jávea we will travel to Huerto Ribera where there will be a welcome coffee/tea and biscuits available in the courtyard in front of the beautiful 19th century modernist mansion. Our tour will begin with an introduction to the estate, which dates from 1870, by a specialist guide who will…
Colourful Cieza with orchards full of pink peach and white apricot blossom!
It was a clear and dry morning as 41 members on the Spanish Culture & Cuisine trip set off to see Cieza in Bloom. After leaving Jávea we made our way southwards to the Jardines de Villanueva Restaurante in the centre of the Ricote Valley. We sat down to a typical Spanish almuerzo, with bread, Cieza…
A treat for Travellers’ Tales members!
At the TT meeting on Tuesday, held in the Javea Players’ Studio, Alan Hunton took the 53 members present on a fascinating journey through mainland Malaysia. Alan explained that the country of Malaysia is two separate areas of land known as Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia, and the two regions are separated by the South…
New date for the next Getaway Guided Walk: Parc Natural De La Font Roja – Friday 9th May
We will visit the Natural Reserve of Font Roja located in the north of the province, an enclave with an excellent representation of forest where we can observe its diverse array of deciduous trees. It is an excellent representation
No rain, only the gin poured!
It was a cloudy day, but fortunately not raining as 26 members left by minibus to make their way to La Clandestileria Roders gin artisan facility for the Spanish Culture & Cuisine “Gin Experience”. After time for refreshments at the nearby cafe bar, we were met by Alvara and his partner, Javier, and shown the…