Monday, March 16, 2009

Things to do in Alcoceber - Valencia

Situated on the Costa del Alzahar in the region of Valencia, you will find Alcoceber on Spain´s north-east coast.

What to do in Alcoceber

Average yearly temperatures in Alcoceber are 17 degrees centigrade, which is substantially lower than on the south coast of Spain, but creates a mild climate year round. Summer is warm and welcoming in Alcoceber without being stifling. Alcoceber has five fabulous beaches which are sandy and long. The water at Alcoceber is clear and ideal for swimming and watersports. Also along the seafront promenade you will find a great range of beach restaurants serving fresh seafood, paella and a host of other famous Spanish dishes.

Cheap car hire from Valencia Airport prices from €50.00 per week for a new car .. clich here

Shops are plentiful and sell a varied range of goods including leather items and local handicrafts. If you are looking for a cheap hotel in Alcoceber, an apartment in Alcoceber or a last minute hotel in Alcoceber, you will be spoilt for choice. If you are planning a holiday in Alcoceber, you can also enjoy a visit to the castle and enjoy playing golf or tennis.

How to get to Alcoceber

Fly to Valencia Airport. For cheaper flights, most budget airlines fly directly to Valencia. Flight time approx. 2 hrs 30 mins.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Back to Tivoli

Well the summer is over and I am looking forward to going back to Tivoli Market on Sundays to sell my wares. I used to stand on three markets a week when I was between jobs (cough, splutter), including Paloma Park at Benalmadena on Wednesdays, Fuengirola on Saturdays and Tivoli Amusement Park, Benalmadena on Sundays. My hilarious friends christened me Del Boy and I have to say I did make a good living during that time (this time next year Rodders........ we will be millionaires...). I met some great people on the markets, and it reminded me of when I used to go to the car boots in England. I sell anything I think people might buy. I started off with second hand clothes, books and furniture, and this quickly expanded to include ceramics, dvd´s, shoes, wild herbs, and even some organic Ronda tomatoes. Dad reliably informs me that people who buy and sell at markets used to be called ´tatters´ in Nottingham. Apparently they would buy any old tat from house clearances and unwanted items from the newspaper columns, and sell it for at least double the price. Actually you do develop an eye for a bargain, and quickly get used to picking out items from auctions and house clearances that you know will sell well on the markets. The people who stand at Tivoli are great storytellers, and you can pick up anything there from peruvian woodwork to aloe vera anti-ageing cream. There´s also a great food stall selling English produce. Although Tivoli is a bit hit and miss, and you can never guarantee a great profit, I love the banter and the social side of the market. The stalls are surrounded by fountains, gardens and even the odd peacock strutting around, and although the place is primarily an amusement park, it is well laid out with plenty of cafés, bars and restaurants to keep visitors refreshed. The cost of taking a stall here (and there are always plenty) is €10. The doors open at 9am for stall holders, which gives them plenty of time to get in and set up before opening to the public at 11am. Entrance to the public is just €1 between 11am and 1pm. This is a great place to entertain the kids and bag a bargain at the same time. Autumn is the perfect time a trip to the Sunday markets, and you won´t find a better location than Tivoli World. From the top airport road direction Fuengirola to Malaga, exit the road at the sign for Arroyo de la Miel (where you see the cable cars above). At roundabout turn right and at the next roundabout turn left. First right and first left following signs for Tivoli.

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