5 March 2026 SPAIN Valencia

I am glad I saved some pictures from my cycle in Valencia yesterday as the rain overnight and this morning WOW last year when I was here they had massive flooding.

WOW this person is cool I saw it walking along kicking the cash bucket.

Yes I know I should coffee with the locals but at  least I get a long drink here not just 2 mouthfuls

The town hall.

I love the old train station its FAB inside.

In the town centre they are just getting delivery of parts for the FALLAS statues an incredible sight.

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The protected area for the fireworks every day and they are so loud

The Bull ring.

Still pouring down site looking like a swamp just been over for a shower as a bit cold sitting around cleaned the shower turned on no HOT water will come back later.

I thought i would put up a couple of pictures of the Barbecue area and its washing up sink will not show you the chemical disposal area as it will soon be your dinner time.

Managed a short walk down to the beach I saw the beach been made a few years ago 1 wagon every 5 minutes 24 hours a day for a week a lot of sand. Click image for BIG

Repairs to the campsite swimming pool.

An interesting fact for you all the amount of push in the electric supply (amps) is easily recognisable as low on a campsite by the setting on your electric toaster has to be turned up a lot and the sound of the microwave I am guessing its about 5-6 Amp here which is surprising when you see the connection on top of the toilet block I think in future this site has had its day we will see I LOVE THE TOWN of VALENCIA so I may put up with it.

Internet bad at next site so maybe no update for a couple of days. XX

3 March 2026 SPAIN Calpe

Not much happening in Calpe yesterday a couple of cycles and getting the van ready to leave. Not many stalls at the market Wednesday morning bad weather day.

4 March 2026 SPAIN Valencia

Rain as forecast but only light a good drive up to Valencia booked in at 1230 the campsite is still a bit ugh but there is work going on round the swimming pools.

A cycle into Valencia out for 2 and a half hours love just cycling around the back streets you see some fab sights will put some more fab pictures and graffito up tomorrow.

The sea is a bit rough and I managed to get sand blasted again. The cycle in below.

Saw these cool duds then their graffiti.

2 March 2026 SPAIN Calpe

Just about all topped up food wise to get me up to Zaragoza via Valencia still promising rain in the next few days when I am travelling so I tried an old trick to make it rain now (washed the Van) no sign yet Boo Hoo sob sob I hate a dirty van.

Spotted the tourist train this morning when on my way for coffee n muffin.

This is a reason I hate cyclists . I will meet u on the path at 9 by the crossing OK.

The building across from the site has gone up one and a half floors in the month I have been here. It takes about 3 years to build from scratch. BELOW ARRIVAL.

TODAY

1 March 2026 SPAIN Calpe

AT 0830 this morning not looking good but turned out a lovely day so got my washing done it may just get me back to England as the next couple of sites the facilities are not to good.

The start of March the tourist things are starting to happen now.

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The new  person on the next pitch stopped on Marysol campsite Calpe for 20 days an out of town campsite and he told me on arrival the owner had put the price up 100€ higher than his quote he said  he would call the police as it is wrong but after a stand off and at risk of been thrown off the site he agreed to 50€ ugh not a friendly guy  only spoke to me once in 2 weeks.

I wonder if this guy owns a campsite.

Another camper stop.

I love the way the sea weed  builds up like cliffs.

Had a couple of walk abouts and a cycle trying to ease up a bit as some long drives ahead soon. A women on the site cleaning the roof of the camper !!!!

28 February 2026 SPAIN Calpe

The view of Calpe from the top of the Ifach. Two things you should do if you come to Calpe and are not scared of hights climb the Ifach

and No 2 coffee at the top of this hotel.

The below images are from a garden centre near Javia the whale is the seating area for a restaurant.

We were promised blood rain from the Sahara today but nothing yet !

Market day looking at this stall it could take all day to find a pair that match.

I think they are getting ready for the tourists now Coffee box coffee cup only half full one mouthful. And todays expensive 7.56 €

27 February 2026 SPAIN Calpe

Had a walk about had a chat with this  rubbish bin its getting happier.

KFC has a new sandwich for people with a hangover.

Not everyone in Spain has an expensive house the locals in town.

Coffee n Muffin stop.

A few years ago a statue was erected modeled on ME as a thank you for all the blogs to show how lovely Calpe is so had a cycle up to see if it was still there. COOL

or was it this one ?

PINK flamingo ?

This was a campsite last year,

26 February 2026 SPAIN Calpe

Still stocking up food ready to move. Its lovely to get the car taken back I have missed my cycles and walk so managed 2 cycles today and a few walks.

The sea is lovely and calm this morning a bad sign. This campsite not only gives you a pitch Number it also allocates a sink number as well (joking).

It would be a good idea as I am a bit puzzled as to how I can leave the sink as I find it  will have to have a food waste bag to take with me for when I have finished.

Lovely to see the flamingo this morning on my cycle in Calpe Salina.

An interesting fact the bread I buy for lunch has 26 slices and a use by date 9 days later.

25 February 2026 SPAIN Calpe

Over the last few days have started to get ready for moving stocking up on food for traveling up Spain 18 liters of milk, 18 liters of water lots of jam and tinned fruit.

Decided to take the car back 2 days early I have had enough of driving round now washed the car and filled up with fuel.

22 days hire 670€ fuel used 105€ used the car wash before returning was surprised  5€ in foam and spray still 4€ left on the timer in the UK would have cost more ????

No age limit on hire Good eh I told them i was 200 years old Ha Ha

Lots of tidying up in the van carpets washing floor ect. Hair cut nearly all done.

Pictures from last night in Benissa.

Benissa is a small town in Spain in the province of Alicante, 275 m above sea level, and one of the oldest towns on the Costa Blanca. The municipality of Benissa has 4 km of coastline linking the towns of Moraira and Calp

24 February 2026 SPAIN Calpe

Yesterday early walk again looking at the lovely trees on the prom.

I noticed this sign sex on the beach 5€ so thought its a good excuse to go to Benidorm and see how much sex on the beach is there because of its reputation. 6€ – 11€ OUCH. stopped for a Starbucks but the last one the girl will not give me the correct choice of bean and keeps adding .20€ to give me a bean I do not want (Casi Cielo) so get lost Starbucks.

In the evening a walk about in Morira again spotting some happy shoppers

Today a drive up to Denia Javia and a different route back lovely drive.

This evening had a drive up to Bennisa passing this lovely house with a wonderful view.

Will put this evenings pictures up tomorrow.

23February 2026 SPAIN Calpe

A catch up day all the graffiti from my visit to Denia most of it is the same as last year.

Below this year.

Last year.