La Playa San Juan

Shopping, shopping.. sometimes that is the only thing on my mind and shoe shopping is one of my favorite pastimes. I love to walk around and window shop and when I see something I love, I just have to have it. There is a great little shoe store called Calzados Royal in the Fontana Commercial Center where I could always find anything I need at a great price.

They offer women, men and children shoes of all kinds, sandals, sneakers, boots, heels…As well as purses and several accessories..The summer is a great time for shopping and La Playa San Juan is full of different shopping opportuniteis…so shop away!!

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There is no doubt that soccer is one of the most universal sports around, it is played in five continents and in almost every country in some degree or other and growing more and more everyday. In Europe it sure is one of the most popular sports, but soccer also helps to foster international relations and exchanges experiences through its championships.

That is why the Alicante F.C. initiative is very commendable since they have decided to issue an annual pass for foreigners residing in our area at a reduced price in order to attract them to our local soccer games and integrate them more into the community. We congratulate the Alicante F.C., all other associations should take note and do the same!

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This summer beach fashion 2008 offers us many different styles but one of our favorites has to be the long hippy dresses. They are not only nice and light but give a very delicate and sensual look. You can find them everywhere this year from stores like Zara to little clothing stores all over Playa San Juan (at probably much cheaper prices) and if you are like me, you might have one laying around from a past season.

The Fontana Commercial Center has many different stores that have a wide variety of these styles at very affordable prices. If you haven’t indulged in the summer sales yet, I suggest you do as soon as possible to get with it..

In the summer all we want to do is to stay cool! And what better way to stay cool and have a blast than to visit our neighboring city Benidorm and one of their many attrractions. Terra Natura Water Park is one of the best options this summer. Located inside Terra Natura, it offers a wave pool, water slides such as “the Black Hole”, “Adventure River”, and the “Zigzag giant slide” , a children’s pool, a lighthouse breakwater and even a SPA.

If you are a local you should consider purchasing the annual pass to Terra Natura or Terra Natura plus the Water Park and you will save a considerable amount of money. If you are an adult you will feel like a child again and if you are a child you can’t imagine the fun you will have. They also offer a lion marine show, at 13:00 and 16:30, that is exciting as well as educational.

I have many favorite blogs which I will share with you from time to time, but today I want to talk about a new blog that was presented to me a couple of weeks ago with a very interesting concept. It is called Positivo Digital (Positive Digital) and it only writes about “good news”, yes, only good news…I think its a great idea and wish them the very best of luck..

We at La Playa San Juan believe in positive thinking and know that if you set your mind on something and visualize hard enough it will come true. So it has been with this blog, an idea that has come to fruition and is slowly growing everyday with the help from readers like yourself. Thank you for supporting us and we hope you will follow our jouney into “positive spaces”.

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There are certain things in life that are sure to bring us great happiness and one of those is seeing a smile on a young child’s face, and nothing makes a child happier that receiving a gift as a toy. There are many occasions where we feel the need to reward our young ones, without going overboard.

The Millennium toy store centrally located in Playa San Juan offers a wide variety of toys for children of all ages and budgets for all. Do not miss the opportunity to bring a smile to your children, grandchildren, godchildren ….. or just a child.

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Av. Condomina, 58

03540 ALICANTE - ALICANTE

Tel: 965 153 886

Group Anec is organizing the very first Beach Tennis tournament on August 2nd and 3rd. This new Tenis-Padel and some volleyball modality is becoming a very popular sport with local sports fanatics because it is a fun way to stay in shape and healthy. The tournament will be held in the Voley Playa area in front of the Aitana Restaurant in Playa San Juan.

This sport is played with tennis or paddle rackets and balls, the court is the same as in beach volley and a net is placed somewhat lower than in volleyball . The score is done just like in Tennis although sometimes sets can be reduced to four games. The object of the game is to pass the ball over to the other team to be returned without touching the floor, it is played in pairs, a point is won when the ball is not returned within the field.

There will be cash and sporting good awards for all the winners.

For more information you can reach voley alicante.

According to the Urbanoticias, Alicante is one of the provinces in Spain with the most affordable summer rentals for August. And Playa San Juan is one of the most affordable in the list provided. the TecniTasa report a 65 sq meter apartment in Playa San Juan could cost you no more that 1,200 euros, which is a bargain for most.

La Playa San Juan has one of the most beautiful beaches around and is growing more and more everyday offering many services for tourist. Let us know your experience with summer rentals.. Do you think its worth it? We sure do!!

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For several years now Playa San Juan has been offering a Summer Festival for the locals and tourist with  performances by renowned  nationwide artists. This year, among other acts are Leticia Sabater, Luis Aguilé and Karina. All performances, free of charge will begin at 22:00 hrs.

And like every year there will be special children’s theater the 24th and 29th of July and the 3rd and 14th of August, with these performances starting at

The following are the scheduled performances:

July :

- 24.07.08 Leticia Sabater (The Wizard of Oz)

- 25.07.08 Antonio Santiago (For love of Art)

- 26.07.08 Orfeón Mare Nostrum

- 27.07.08 Friends Peña del Tango

- 28.07.08 Elsa Baeza

- 29.07.08 Leticia Sabater (Mucha marcha 2008)

- 30.07.08 Luis Aguilé

- 31.07.08 Encarnita Polo

August :

- 01.08.08 Tangos Casa de las Américas

- 02.08.08 Ballet Juan Sobrino

- 03.08.08 Leticia Sabater (Wizard of Oz)

- 04.08.08 Juan Bau

- 05.08.08 Karina

- 06.08.08 Ballet Azahar

- 07.08.08 Coral “San Martín” de Callosa

- 08.08.08 Mª Jesús and her accordion

- 09.08.08 José Guardiola

- 10.08.08 Jeannette

- 11.08.08 Juan Erasmo Mochi

- 12.08.08 Albaladre

- 13.08.08 Berchman Voices

- 14.08.08 Leticia Sabater (Mucha marcha 2008)

- 15.08.08 The 3 South Americans

- 16.08.08 Miky

- 17.08.08 Lorenzo Santamaría

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If you like Italian food and you want to be surrounded with beautiful gardens Villa Toscana is the perfect Italian Restaurant for you. Located close to the Sidi Hotel, this restaurant is a very elegant and charming place. Offering excellent Italian home made food such as pizzas, lasagna, pastas....refreshing salads and wonderful appetizers.

If you sit indoors the glass floor that looks through the underground caves will fascinate you. You will need to make reservations ahead of time but you will love this place..

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