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La Rana Lavadora to Jesús Pobre

Tuesday February 10th at Casa Cultura Javea Old Town. Doors open 10.30 for 11.00am start. No need to book just come along. Entry free! Today Denia is a thriving tourist destination on the Costa Blanca. Despite the growth of air traffic it retains an important link from mainland Spain to the Balearic Islands. But there was a time when Denia was more important than that. It was one of the strongest cities in the whole of the Mediterranean and its´naval…

Last Tuesday over 60 Travellers Tales members gathered for the first meeting of the New Year at the Javea Players Studio, chatting over a welcome glass of cava and nibbles. The group leader, Angela Chantry, then gave a presentation on her recent trip to Hanoi and Laos with her daughter, Becky – a busy and packed tour, but hugely interesting with amazing scenery. The highlight of the tour was no doubt spending 3 days over New Year’s Eve on the…

Places still available Join us for an exciting day in Alicante!  We will begin our journey at 9am in the Port by the bridge on the corner of Avenida dels Furs and Avenida d’Ausias March – the fountain roundabout near Interiors. Other pickups will include the bus depot Javéa 9.15am and the MasyMas on the N332 9.30am if needed. Upon arrival in Alicante we will enjoy an unscripted day to explore the city as each of us wishes. From castles to…

We believe there would be strong support for a U3A Javea Christmas Day lunch this year. It would be especially valuable for members who might otherwise be alone, as well as for those who would enjoy sharing a festive meal with friends. If we are able to take over an entire restaurant exclusively for our members, it would help create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We are now looking for volunteers to help organise this event. This could be taken…

THIS TRIP IS CURRENTLY FULLY BOOKED – IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE RESERVE LIST IN CASE OF CANCELLATIONS, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO ANGELA CHANTRY AT THE ADDRESS BELOW. Saturday 11th – Monday 13th April 2026 With 7 historic ships, craft workshops, daily music and various activities, the 9th edition of Escala a Castelló 2026 (coinciding with the San Vicente Ferrer holiday weekend) promises to be a meeting point where the sea, history and culture…

Report by Mark and Karen Brown, Photos by Steve Young Well that went well we feel😃 The new name Thursday WAGS was confirmed and we started off 2026 with a turnout of 45 members at L’Escut. Karen and I welcomed everyone on time and in good spirit. Unfortunately our January presenter Derek fell ill shortly before the meeting so Karen raised her game and managed to purchase some of presenter’s preferred wines covering Bullas and Jumilla wine regions of Murcia…

We left Javea in our minibus and made our way to the Casa Granja San Miguel in Salem, a pretty rural tourism destination in La Vall d’Albaida. Time for refreshments and Maria, the owner of what was once a small farm but is now a rural tourism complex, gave us all a delicious piece of home-made orange cake. We donned our walking boots and then set off from Casa Granja with our two guides, Jesus and Emilio. Emilio led the…

The last Friday of the month, the 30th of January, we meet as usual between 4 pm and 6 pm in the Javea Social Centre meeting room (1st floor). Round table discussion “How Do Generations Shape Us—And Divide Us?” A generation is more than a set of birth years. It is a shared experience of history. Wars, prosperity, technology, crises, and cultural revolutions leave deep marks on those who grow up with them. These moments quietly shape how we work, love, raise…

Review of our Book of the Month – The Watchmaker of Filigree Strret by Natasha Pulley

This trip is currently full. If you would like to add your name to a reserve list, please send an email to Angela Chantry at the address shown below. Friday 10th April 2026 Our visit will include 2 consecutive guided tours, in English: The Legend of the Titanic followed by the Bombas Gens: Memoria Habitada, which allows visitors to discover the historic and architectural heritage of the centre. After the tour, we will travel by coach to the nearby Restaurant…

Our group of Spanish Culture & Cuisine members left Javea on Wednesday morning, making our way to Elche with a coffee stop enroute. Our destination was the Museu Escolar de Puçol, which turned out to be far larger than we had anticipated. The group was divided into two, one half having a guided tour of the museum with Marian, whilst the other group were practicing their palm weaving skills (under the guidance of Jose, Elena and Melany!) in the workshop.…

Cala Blanca to Cap de Marti/Cap Prim and Back

The first WAG1 wine gathering of 2026, which took place on Jan 21st, was a lively and uplifting start to the year, with plenty of laughter, music and excellent wine. Roger opened the afternoon by wishing everyone a Happy New Year and welcoming members back for what promises to be an exciting new chapter for the group. Mac and Roger have now taken over the leadershipfrom Trevor and Sally and used the occasion to offer warm thanks for their hard work…

The Family History group (genealogy) had their 2026 New Year lunch at the Golf Club. Everyone said what a lovely lunch it was and how much they enjoyed themselves. The next meeting will be a general discussion, questions and answers and stories from the members about their recent discoveries. This will be on the 17th of February at Javea Players studio, 2:30 pm for 3 pm start. There is a €2 charge for the studio. Any U3A member is more…

Restaurante Attico – what a great afternoon

20th January 2026 The first meeting for the New Year takes place on Tuesday 20th January with a presentation by the Group Leader, Angela Chantry, on her recent tour of Vietnam & Laos. Venue: The Javea Players Studio, park at Mercadona in the old town. Two euros pp will be taken on entry to cover the cost of room hire. Doors open at 10.30 hrs, with the talk commencing at 11.00 hrs and lasting approximately 1 hour. New members are…

Saturday 31st January 2026 Our first get-together for the New Year will take place in Restaurante La Fontana which is located on the promenade in Jávea Arenal. See below for the great menu! All members are welcome to attend – come along on your own and join my solos table, with friends, or get a group together and make up your own table (tables for 6+ members). Music for dancing will be provided by Jim Hurst. Programme 19.00 hrs: Arrival;…