Right, welcome back to Benidorm, the spiritual home of the neon vest, the €2 pint, and medical marvels that would baffle science. Narrator: Today on Bargain Loving Brits, we’re observing a very special migration pattern. It begins at Gatwick Airport. You see them in the departure lounge, bless them: Sheila...
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Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Monday, December 22, 2025
Bella’s Coffee Lounge Quesada Afternoon Tea
Soph had booked us in for the Bella’s Coffee Lounge Quesada Christmas afternoon tea, which is our last afternoon tea of this year. As we are winding down to the couple of days off, we were looking forward to visiting here, once again. What We Had We had the Christmas...
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Saturday, December 20, 2025
Logroño: Ultimate Guide to Spain’s Wine Capital and Tapas Paradise
Look, I’ve visited a lot of Spanish cities during my 11 years living here, but Logroño? This place just gets it right. Nestled in the heart of La Rioja wine country, this unassuming city of 150,000 people has managed to perfect the art of the good life – exceptional wine,...
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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Dog & Firkin Breakfast – A Sunday Treat
Last Sunday, the 7th, we went out and while we were in Catral, we had a Dog & Firkin Breakfast. Yes you read that right, I had a breakfast and as Soph said she fancied a cooked breakfast, we called in here. I’d had a breakfast in here one Saturday...
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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Public Transport Costs in Europe: Comparing Spain, Germany, France and the UK
A detailed comparison of public transport costs across Europe, including Spain’s new €60 national pass, Germany’s Deutschlandticket, France’s regional pricing and the high cost of travel in the UK.
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Why Bother Visiting Tàrbena?
Visiting Tàrbena Spain: Mountain Views, Sausages… and More Hairpin Bends Than You Bargained For Tàrbena.A tiny Spanish mountain village where the air is crisp, the views are stunning, and the drive up will have you questioning your life choices if you suffer from motion sickness. It’s a lovely little place...
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Monday, December 15, 2025
Madrid Rooftop Bars: 10 Best Sky-High Drinks Spots
Discover the 10 best Madrid rooftop bars for spectacular views, delicious cocktails, and unforgettable evenings in Spain’s vibrant capital city. From chic hotel terraces to hidden local gems, our guide to Madrid rooftop bars has you covered for your next Spanish adventure. The stunning Madrid skyline at sunset – perfect...
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Friday, December 12, 2025
Fish Bowl Festive Menu del Día
Today we braved the cold and had a delightful Fish Bowl Festive Menu del Día, which we had pre-booked. What We Had We both ordered the Fish Bowl Festive Menu del Día, plus added a pre starter of the warm bread. For our drinks, I had a Coke Zero and...
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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Lovely Lilly Bunters Afternoon Tea
Today was our pre booked Christmas Lilly Bunters afternoon tea and it was fabulous. We had called in a few weeks ago, as they now make their own delicious pork pies with jelly and collected one. Anyway, to kill a couple of birds with one stone, so to speak, we...
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Discover Where To Stay In Seville Spain
Trying to figure out where to stay in Seville Spain? You’re in for a treat. This sun-soaked Andalusian gem is packed with colour, culture, and just the right amount of chaos. It’s flamenco in a backstreet bar, orange trees on every corner, exploring by bus, and a tapas crawl that...
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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Bellissimo Restaurant Afternoon Tea: Yummy!
Today we ventured out into Rojales to the Bellissimo Restaurant at La Marquesa Golf. Soph had seen their post on Facebook promoting a Christmas Afternoon Tea and as we had nothing booked in for this Friday, the 28th we decided to book. This is actually the first of these types...
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Bargain Loving Brits In The Sun: The Benidorm Miracles Edition
Right, welcome back to Benidorm, the spiritual home of the neon vest, the €2 pint, and medical marvels that would baffle science. Narrator: ...
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