Travel Flashes
Quick dispatches from the road, unexpected finds and small revelations from Western Europe and beyond. Got a question or a tip? Let us know.
Ermita de Sant Antoni
We have lived in Pego for over a year now and think we have explored the surroundings in great detail. Yet we recently discovered during a cycle trip. In the mountains near Benisuleima, an old Moorish settlement, we came across the Ermita de Sant Antoni. Historical treasure The history of this location dates back to…
Category: Travel FlashesTag(s): SpainCañon del Mascarat
The N-332 in the Costa Blanca, Spain, cuts straight through it. Trucks, campervans, tourists heading for Calpe or Altea, nobody stops. We did. The Cañon del Mascarat is one of those places you only know about if someone told you it exists. Narrow paths along limestone walls so close together that the sky above shrinks…
Category: Travel FlashesTag(s): Spain
Castel de Xàtiva
Castel de Xàtiva has long been on our wishlist. This castle is an extensive medieval complex with Iberian, Roman, and Islamic influences. It is built across two hilltops. Once at the top, the views are magnificent, but the walk up is demanding because of the steep paths and high steps. Alternatively, it is possible to…
Category: Travel FlashesTag(s): Spain
