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This 10-night trip is in the process of being costed. If you would like to receive a copy of the programme when finalised, please send an email to the group leader, Angela Chantry, at the address shown below. Saturday 22nd August – Tuesday 1st September 2026 – 10 nights Enjoy the magic of landscapes ranging from tall peaks, glittering waterfalls and valleys dotted with beautiful mountain villages.  With typical Pyrenean architecture, and a medieval past, Huesca is a province full of nature, magic, and…

Over 100 members booked for the latest Dine & Dance evening at the Restaurante La Fontana on the Jávea Arenal, and what a fun night we had! Angela welcomed everyone and announced that it was a very special evening as we were helping Ian Foster to celebrate his 80th birthday, and we all sang happy birthday to him. Dinner was then served which was excellent – served hot and efficiently, along with the wine.  There were plenty of waiters on…

This is a short report highlighting the main points from the Meeting. The official Minutes will be published shortly. Fortunately, the weather produced some sunshine, even though it was a bit cold, and we welcomed over 75 members. Committee Members presented their Reports, covering our activities in 2025 and focussing on our 20th Anniversary celebrations. The Treasurer explained that because we had spent more on celebrations than had been budgeted for, our bank balance was lower thanwe would like. Next…

ESTRENA UNA NUEVA GRUPO dirigido en Castellano y Ingles LAUNCH OF A NEW GROUP – THIS GROUP WILL BE RUN IN SPANISH (CASTELLANO) or Bilingual as required).

Paying from a non-EU bank account Sabadell charge 18€ and CaixaBank 15€, as an automatic deduction from our account regardless of the amount of the payment made. You must add this amount to your transfer if you are going to pay in this way. Alternatively you can use our WISE account (details below) which does not charge us anything. In all cases You must ensure that a reference or concepto for your payment is included, which contains your name and…

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…