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Wednesday 20th – Sunday 31st May 2026 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST being sought for this new Spanish Culture & Cuisine 12-day tour – no commitment at this stage – but if the tour appeals to you (subject, of course, to the price), please send an email to the group leader, Angela Chantry: spanish.culture.cuisine@u3ajavea.com DAY 1 Wednesday 20th May: Jávea / Borriana (186 km) / Reus (194 km) 08.30 hrs: Departure from Golden Star Apartments, Calle Bruselas, Jávea Arenal. 08.45 hrs: Departure…

If you missed this talk from our ever popular Peter Atkinson he has now provided us with a video of it so that it can be watched at home. Here’s the link to our YouTube Channel where you can watch it on your phone, laptop, tablet or iPad.

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4-day trip – Captivating Historical and Architectural Sites in Albarracin and Teruel

A 3-day trip from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st September 2025 DAY 1 Friday 19th September 08.30 hrs: Departure from Golden Star Apartments, Calle Bruselas, Jávea Arenal. 08.45 hrs: Departure from Interiors, opposite side of the road, Jávea Port. 09.00 hrs: Pickup at Mas y Mas, N332, if required. 10.30 hrs: Arrival in Algamesi, free time for refreshments and for those who are interested, a visit to the Museu Valencià de la Festa de Algemesí. 12.30 hrs: Reboard the coach…

Last Friday we departed by coach from Jávea and made our way to Mascarell, where we met our excellent guide, Chema, who has provided guided tours on 2 previous occasions for the Spanish Culture & Cuisine group. As usual, Chema was full of enthusiasm and fun, giving us a lot of interesting information about the pueblo of Mascarell. It is the only completely walled village of The Region of Valencia, and it has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest.  The…

It was a lovely morning last Thursday for our Spanish Culture & Cuisine trip to the Museu de les Ciències in Valencia, where we were visiting the Exhibition: Leonardo da Vinci, 500 Years of Genius. We gained an insight into his incredible inventions created 500 years ago through interactive exhibits which revealed how his innovative ideas connect with current technology. Models of his war machines and other inventions had been faithfully reconstructed by Italian craftsmen from his codices. Each model…

Amazing China – May 2026

Existing members also welcome!

With health services in developed countries increasingly burdened by chronic illness linked to lifestyle choices, last Friday of May, we talked about the role governments might play in supporting healthier ways of living. The discussion focused mainly on diet, specifically, the dominance of ultra-processed foods: cheap, convenient, and engineered for maximum craving, but lacking in nutritional value. Nineteen attendees explored the forces that shape our daily food choices, and the picture that emerged was far more complex than just individual…

Los Lagos Woods

David Ebsworth, a familiar face from his Spanish Civil War talks, was back with us today to share his latest adventure. This time, he invited us to step into Franco’s Spain in 1938, tagging along on one of the dictator’s very real battlefield tours. The Group, David, and Coventry schoolteacher Mary Walker—an enthusiastic Franco fan—embarked on a whirlwind journey through history. Along the way, we bumped into some of their actual travel companions, swapped stories with the tour guides, and…

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Granadella Woods

Sunday 14th December 2025 Venue: Salones Carrasco Jávea 18.30 hrs: Cava reception 19.00 hrs: Dinner, which includes mineral water, wine, beer/soft drinks and coffee. 20.30 hrs: The Entertainers’ Christmas Show This Christmas feel-good show brings all the magic of the season, with many of your favourite songs that you will know and love! The first part of the show will be festive songs – feel free to sing along! – there will be an interval during which there will be…