We spent the weekend (and the rest) in Spain at my mum’s new house. It’s a villa about twenty minutes from Alicante.Typically it rained from the moment we arrived till twenty minutes before we were due to leave but it was great to be there. I really like Spain, the landscape of the southern coast especially. Once you’re away from the tourist trap playas and costas the mountains and valleys seem to take on an almost alien look and feel. Then out of nowhere the road opens up and you find yourself in an established town.
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At the end of February we’re off on holiday to the Algarve. Having booked a villa last year we decided to do the same again. The description on the web site sounds rather nice.
‘Quinta do Mangueiral’ is 200m above sea level on a south facing hillside with stunning views of the coastal towns of the Algarve.
Situated in 10 hectares of garden with over 200 tropical plants and trees. There are three lakes and a natural spring fed swimming pool and the water is kept clear by the use of oxygenating plants in a separate section at one end. This secluded residence is well furnished and ideal for nature lovers. Closest beaches are Para and Portimao coast.’
