Mediterranean Gold: An Olive Oil Experience in Relleu
2025-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Madrid) | Alicante
Trip Leader

For those who appreciate the finer things in life, an olive oil tour is more than just an excursion—it’s an invitation to immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions and breathtaking landscapes of Spain’s Mediterranean region. Nestled in the picturesque inland mountains of Alicante, the family-run olive grove in Relleu offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s most cherished ingredients: olive oil.

A Journey Through Olive Oil Heritage

The tour is a unique opportunity to witness the artistry and dedication behind olive oil production. From the moment you step onto the farm, you’ll be surrounded by the serene beauty of olive trees stretching across rolling hills, their silvery leaves glistening in the warm Spanish sun. The guided tour, led by an English-speaking expert, takes you through the entire process—from the cultivation of the trees to the pressing and extraction methods that yield the liquid gold we use in our kitchens.

A Sensory Delight: Tasting the Best of the Region

No visit would be complete without a tasting session. You’ll savor freshly pressed olive oil, expertly paired with rustic bread from a local bakery and ripe tomatoes bursting with Mediterranean flavor. As you dip and taste, you’ll discover the subtle nuances that distinguish high-quality olive oil, learning how to recognize its depth, complexity, and freshness.

An Escape to the Heart of Alicante’s Countryside

Beyond the culinary experience, this tour offers a perfect escape into the tranquil countryside of Alicante. Just a scenic 1-hour 15-minute to 1-hour 30-minute drive from Moraira, the journey itself is a feast for the eyes, with winding roads leading through valleys, mountains, and charming villages. It’s an ideal way to connect with nature while indulging in a truly authentic Spanish experience.

Tour Details:

Includes: English-speaking guide, guided tour of the olive grove, and an olive oil tasting paired with local bread, tomatoes, and water.

Duration: Approximately 2-3 hours.

Location: Relleu, Alicante.

Accessibility: Suitable for all ages; a wonderful experience for food lovers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone looking to explore Spain beyond its coastline.

After our Olive Oil tour, we shall return to the coach and will arrive at our restaurant for a quality lunch. La Cova Restaurant in El Campello is where we shall eat. There will be a 3-course menu with wine and water offered, and we can relax and be comfortable enjoying the ambiance and company of our companions for the day. After we finish our lunch, we shall return to our drop-off point at La Senieta in Moraira.

The cost for this fantastic day out will be 75 euros. Please book as quickly as possible to secure your place as this is a small tour and will fill quickly.

If you’re looking for a memorable day out, filled with flavor, tradition, and stunning landscapes, this olive oil tour is an experience not to be missed. Book your visit and savor the true taste of the Mediterranean!

Book your place Now !

TEULADA BERDICA Railway walk
2025-04-29 10:00 - 11:15 | Teulada Poligono car park, Moraira, 03725, Alicante, 03725, Spain
Walk leaders: Mike & Valerie

Meeting PointCar Park Teulada poligono in front of ecopark entrance.GPS: 38°43’43.1″N 0°05’36.4″EWalking RouteDistance : 4,5 kmAround tracks and paths in countryside of Teulada-Benissa Berdica areaTerrainWalking SurfaceRoads and tracks, part muddy and uneven if wet. Some trail through the fields.Ascent60m ascent over 2 medium steep size hillsDirections to Meeting PointFrom Teulada-Moraira:Drive to the bottom of the main dual carriageway. At the first roundabout you take the SECOND exit (the first one takes you back into Teulada or the railway station), and it is at the next roundabout you take the FIRST exit and under the railway. At the next roundabout, turn left, then sharp right into the car park (watch out for cars leaving the car park!).From Gata/Benissa:Take N332 until you reach the roundabout outside Teulada. Turn to Teulada and at the next roundabout, turn right, then sharp right into the car park (watch out for cars leaving the car park!). Park close-by in front of the ecopark entrance.

TEULADA BERDICA Railway walk (Thu)
2025-05-01 10:00 - 11:15 | Teulada Poligono car park, Moraira, 03725, Alicante, 03725, Spain

May Coffee Morning
2025-05-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Golf Club de Ifach, Carrer Mitgeta, 5, Benissa, Alicante, 03720, Spain
We hope you will come along and join us for a free cup of coffee at the lovely Ifach Golf Club with its splendid views. This will be an informal coffee morning and there will be no presentations.

The membership desk will be open from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. for those who wish to renew their membership for 2025 and for prospective new members who have already submitted online applications and wish to pay their subscriptions for 2025 in Cash.

Members who attend a coffee morning can meet other members, pay in cash for membership subscriptions, buy tickets for social events and travel trips, have the opportunity to talk to members of the Committee and, of course, to ask questions.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Further information about U3A General Meetings and Coffee Morning can be found here.

JAVEA - Cansaladas Las Laderas urb. and woods -1
2025-05-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Lago Como, 7-1, JAVEA – Cansaladas, C. Lago Como, 7-1, 03739 Xàbia, Alicante, 03739, Spain
Walk Leaders: Jacqui & Andy

Meeting PointCami Lago Como of cami de les Cansaladas CV-747 before El Campo Restaurant, left in Cami Lago Como near Mailboxes of Las Laderas urb. GPS: 38°45’00.4″N 0°10’08.3″EUse View Venue Website below for precise location.Walking RouteDistance : 4 kmThrough Las Laderas urbanisation into the woods and around the rear of the Jávea Golf club.TerrainWalking SurfaceMostly roads but there are some tracks and paths.AscentMostly flat but starts with a modest climb. Also one long gentle incline later in walk.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Moraira: Drive through Benitachell towards Javea. Pass the football field on the right and take the first road to the right CV-747 towards Javea arenal. Pass the roundabout, go straight and follow the road until it bends to the right. At this point turn left into Lago Como and park near the mail boxes. From Jávea: At Barclays Bank, take the road towards Benitachell up the hill. 600 metres after passing the Inn on the Green bowls club, the road bends left at the old El Campo restaurant. There are two roads on the right hand side as the road bends left. Take the second of these two roads; do not take the road immediately alongside the restaurant. Parking near the mailboxes.

River Cruise Paris to Amsterdam - May 2025
2025-05-07 08:00 - 2025-05-18 17:00 | Alicante
THE RHINE & MOSELLE: CANALS, VINEYARDS & CASTLES WITH 2 NIGHTS IN PARIS

7th May 2025

10 Day River Cruise Paris to Amsterdam

Leader: Coral Guise-Smith

River Cruise Summary

The Avalon YourWay river cruise vacation begins with two nights in romantic Paris in the Paris Marriott Opéra Ambassador hotel or similar. See the legendary landmarks of the “City of Light,” including Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre Museum with its elegant glass pyramid contrasting its ancient architecture. Take a city tour to see all the must-see sights! Take a high-speed train from Paris to Luxembourg City and board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Remich on the beautiful Moselle River. Enjoy a guided walk in the charming wine village of Bernkastel and taste some of the region’s best wines. Cruise the Moselle River to the picturesque town of Cochem where the Riesling grape is cultivated. Sail onto the Rhine River to the quintessential Rhine valley town of Rüdesheim. Here visit the marvelous Mechanical Musical Instruments Museum and enjoy a stroll through the town’s famous cobblestone Drosselgasse lined with shops, restaurants, and lively taverns. Cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge—the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. On a guided walk, see the famous twin-spired cathedral of Cologne, and explore the cobblestone streets of the Old City.Visit Holland’s popular, modern capital of Amsterdam, and see this 700-year-old city from a unique perspective—on a canal cruise along the elegant Grachten.

SHIP AMENITIES

Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi throughout the ship

Panoramic windows throughout the ship

Elegant, contemporary design & decor

Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director

Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges

Covered Observation Lounge

Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day

Elevator

Non-smoking interior and staterooms

Fitness & Wellness

Included

Excursions are included for the stops in Paris, Remich/Luxembourg, Bernkastel, Cochem, Rudesheim, Cologne and Amsterdam. There is no obligation to participate in the day-by-day itinerary. Also there are usually three different ‘’walking’’ paced groups for the included excursions. There is a leisurely pace, moderate and then a more active pace. Guests are free to choose which would be more suitable for them.• For any hotel stays, this is on a bed and breakfast basis.• Full board on the ship includes: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Wine/ beer and soft drinks is served with lunch and dinner. Tea and coffee is available throughout the day and any other beverages can be purchased at the bar/• HAPPY HOUR – we have an included ‘’happy hour’’ which is pre dinner and usually during the Cruise Directors update/talk in the evening. This includes free wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks and x1 free cocktail.• All gratuities are included.

Prices

Category D – Deluxe Stateroom – Twin: £3762 per person

Category B – Panorama Suite – Twin: £4961 per person

Category A – Panorama Suite – Twin: £5111 per person

Category P – Panorama Suite – Twin: £5161 per person

The above pricing is based on cruise only..

It is too early to confirm flight prices. I believe Paris will be under €100and return from Amsterdam around the same. Return coach from Alicante around €15 per head.

As we are not bound by Avalon booking our flights there is the possibility to extend our/your stay in Paris and Amsterdam if you wish. Please confirm if this is something you would be interested in.

JAVEA - Cansaladas Las Laderas urb. and woods -1 (Thu)
2025-05-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Lago Como, 7-1, JAVEA – Cansaladas, C. Lago Como, 7-1, 03739 Xàbia, Alicante, 03739, Spain

The Earth is not Flat
2025-05-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Speaker: Alan Hunton

Ancient civilisations had little understanding of our planet and the general opinion was that it was flat or saucer shaped. All the heavenly bodies appeared to revolve around the Earth. Pythagoras and other Greek philosophers working in Alexandria in Egypt during the first millennium BC disproved the flat Earth theory and within a short period of time had discovered the size of the Earth and Moon and the distances between them. The influence of Aristotle and Ptolemy and the teachings of the Church stalled any further progress and it wasnot until the seventeenth century that Kepler and Galileo could show beyond doubt that the planets went round the Sun using the earliest telescopes as aids.We will also discover that in the 18 th Century, Nevil Maskelyne found a way of ‘weighing’ the Earth by taking a very large plumb line on a series of rambles in the Scottish Highlands.

Conclave
2025-05-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
5:00pm doors open, for 5:30pm start (ends 8:30pm)

U3A Membership Card for entrance (free) – NO booking required

After the unexpected death of the beloved Pope, Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running the covert process of electing his successor. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrenceuncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake–secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.

JAVEA - Tarraula between the river and Tossal Gros
2025-05-13 10:00 - 11:00 | El Rafalet car park, C. Mar de Noruega, 2, Xàbia, Alicante, 03739, Spain
Walk Leaders: Jacqui & Andy

Meeting PointEl Rafalet car park Benitachell road CV740. GPS: 38°45’44.5″N 0°08’52.7″EWalking RouteDistance : 4,3 kmTarraula camis / woods south of the river in the shadow of Tossal GrosTerrainWalking SurfaceMany tarmac roads, some gravel roads and dirt paths. Two short dirt “slopes/gullies” to descend, but can be avoided. Dirt paths and vineyards could be muddy after rain.AscentSome hills. Morante and Tarraula (North) are steep. Tarraula (West) is less steep.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Moraira:Take the road from Moraira to Benitachell . Turn right at the traffic lights and drive to Javea(CV740), pass the golf club. When you passed the golfclub you find the Rafalet parking on the right on the corner of Calle del mar de Noruega.From Javea:Leave Jávea on the CV734 towards Gata. Turn left at the Ferrobox roundabout onto CV740 to Benitachell. Straight over roundabout at Cabanes. Shortly after the stone cross on right, turn left into the large El Rafalet car park on the left on the corner of Calle del mar de Noruega

Wine Tasting- New Date -Tuesday, 13th May 2025
2025-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Hill Top Bar & Grill, Calle Móstoles, Tabaira, Moraira
Our next Wine Tasting will now be on Tuesday, 13th May, when ‘the dynamic duo’, Domingo and Franco, will be presenting wines from the Corcovo bodega in Valdepeñas. This tasting was originally scheduled for 10th April, but it has come to our attention that the April date falls within the UK Easter school holiday period and many of our regular attendees will not be in Spain at that time. If they are in Spain, then it is very likely that their family will be visiting. We want to ensure that Domingo has a well-attended event, making his 850 km round trip from Valdepeñas worthwhile.
We are not yet open for bookings, but please make a diary note. Invitations will be sent to all group members in April.
If you wish to join the group, please email wine.tasting@u3amoraira-teulada.org

JAVEA - Tarraula between the river and Tossal Gros (Thu)
2025-05-15 10:00 - 11:00 | El Rafalet car park, C. Mar de Noruega, 2, Xàbia, Alicante, 03739, Spain

BENITACHELL – Around the country paths and camis from Les Fonts II
2025-05-20 09:30 - 10:30 | Centre of Les Fonts Urbanisation, Urbanització les Fonts, 03726 les Fonts, Alacant, 03726, Spain
Walk Leaders: Mike & Valerie

Meeting PointThe centre of Les Fonts Urbanisation. GPS 38.742109 N, 0.134826 EWalking RouteDistance : 4,8 kmCountry paths, woods and vineyards. Some quiet urbanisation roads.TerrainWalking SurfaceMostly tarmac roads, one gravel track.AscentA few short steep tarmac hills.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Moraira:Turn left at the Benitachell traffic lights. Drive uphill and in the S bend take a right turn. Take the next road on the left side and go straight ahead into l’Abiar (signed to Les Fonts Urbanisation);From Jávea:On the Jávea-Benitachell CV740, turn right at the stone cross. This newly tarmac-ed road, cami Vell de Teulada, goes straight to Les Font urbanisation (3 kms). Ignore all side turnings; From Benitachell church: Follow the road below church (away from Jávea) to the crossroads, turn right into l’Abiar (signed to Les Fonts Urbanisation);Both: Down the hill and past the Windmill and take the first road on the right (Lluca). Follow Lluca, ignoring all turnings, and go up into Les Fonts urb. Park at the crossroads in the centre of the urbanisation by the bins and mailboxes.

BENITACHELL – Around the country paths and camis from Les Fonts II (Thu)
2025-05-22 09:30 - 10:30 | Centre of Les Fonts Urbanisation, Urbanització les Fonts, 03726 les Fonts, Alacant, 03726, Spain

Sorolla, Benlliure and Blasco: Valencia's Greatest Painter, Sculptor and Writer
2025-05-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Speaker: Peter Atkinson

We are absolutely delighted to welcome back one of our favourite speakers, Peter Atkinson, who is returning to this area for a short time from his new life in Canada and has kindly fitted in one of his superb talks for our members whilst here.

His presentation will explore the work and lives of these three men. Each was a brilliant and prolific artist in his field and, remarkably, they were all born in the city during a five-year period in the 1860s: painter, Joaquín Sorolla y Bastide (1863-1923); sculptor, Mariano Benlliure y Gil (1862-1947); and writer, Vicente Blasco Ibáñez (1867-1928). They knew each other and, without being particularly close, they were friends.

Almost all of Joaquín’s work is oil on canvas and was mostly done outdoors under the Mediterranean sun; he is known as a “painter of light”. He painted people at work and play, did a lot of landscapes and garden scenes, and accepted many commissions for portraits. His family (wife and three children) were often his subjects.

Mariano had intended to be a painter but, on a visit to Rome, the work of Michelangelo inspired him to become a sculptor. While most of his work is bronze, he was also a gifted chiseller of marble. He produced many busts and close to one hundred monumental works, often large and complex and mostly in Spain (Valencia and Madrid in particular).

Vicente had the most varied life of the three. With 50 titles, he was principally a novelist, the early ones being set around the Albufera lake to the south of Valencia. He also wrote 15 non-fiction books and was a journalist; he founded a newspaper for which he wrote almost a thousand articles. And he was a left-wing, republican politician: anti-monarchy, anti-Church, and anti-landowner. He spent a decade in the Cortes, the national parliament, and had three stints in jail.

I hope that as many members as possible will join us to enjoy this excellent speaker.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
2025-05-26 17:30 - 20:05 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
5:30pm doors open, for 6:00pm start (ends 8:05pm)

U3A Membership Card for entrance (free) – NO booking required

In the early 1970s during the Cold War, the head of British Intelligence, Control (Sir John Hurt), resigns after an operation in Budapest, Hungary goes badly wrong. It transpires that Control believed one of four senior figures in the service was in fact a Russian Agent, a mole, and the Hungaryoperation was an attempt to identify which one it was. George Smiley (Gary Oldman) had been forced into retirement by Control’s departure, but is asked by a senior government figure to investigate a story told to him by rogue Agent Ricky Tarr (Tom Hardy), that there was a mole. Smiley considers that the failure of the Hungary operation and the continuing success of Operation Witchcraft (an apparent source of significant Soviet Intelligence) confirms this, and takes up the task of finding him.

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JAVEA – Sol del Este to Rafalets
2025-05-27 09:00 - 10:30 | Lago Tanganyka, Calle Lago Ilmen, 8, 03739 Xàbia, Alicante, 03739, Spain
Walk Leaders: Jacqui & Andy

Meeting PointSouth end of Sol del Este urbanisation, Calle Lago Tanganyka. GPS: N 38° 45.115’E 000° 09.858′Walking RouteDistance : 4,3kmAcross to Rafalet through woods and back via Sol del Este area around the woods and country lanes.TerrainWalking SurfaceSome tarmac but mainly rough rocky paths through woods. Some uphill. Strong walking shoes essential and perhaps a walking pole.AscentSome uphill parts.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Moraira:Drive to Benitachell and turn right. at the traffic lights. After passing the large furniture store (Devygar Mobles) turn right. Go past the roundabout and Cansalades Park entrance until you reach a large concrete LAS LADERAS sign. Turn left IN FRONT OF this sign. Drive past the parking area and up the hill to the top where the road bends right. Take the first left into CALLE LAGO VANERN and then bear right into CALLE LAGO TANGANYKA. Parking on the right.From Javea:Leave Jávea on the CV734 towards Gata. Turn right at the Ferrobox roundabout onto CV740 to Benitachell. Reaching Benitachell, Before the large furniture store (Devygar Mobles) turn left into Camino cansaladas towards Javea. Go past the roundabout and Cansalades Park entrance until you reach a large concrete LAS LADERAS sign. Turn left IN FRONT OF this sign. Drive past the parking area and up the hill to the top where the road bends right. Take the first left into CALLE LAGO VANERN and then bear right into CALLE LAGO TANGANYKA. Parking on the right.

JAVEA – Sol del Este to Rafalets (Thu)
2025-05-29 09:00 - 10:30 | Lago Tanganyka, Calle Lago Ilmen, 8, 03739 Xàbia, Alicante, 03739, Spain

General Meeting - 2nd June 2025
2025-06-02 09:30 - 11:30 | Alicante
Date: Monday, 2nd June 2025

Time: Doors open 9:30, meeting starts at 10:30 a.m.

Venue: Salón GL, Teulada

The next General Meeting will be held at Salón GL, Teulada on Monday, 2nd June. Doors open at 9:30, meeting starts at 10:30 a.m.

The membership desk will be open from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for those new members who have submitted online applications and wish to pay their subscription in cash.

There will be two speakers from Caixa Bank. They will be speaking about the senior protection alarm system by Securitas Direct. This is a personal alarm system for people who may live alone or have a partner who has frequent falls.

BENISSA – Pedrera Cami de La Torreta de Canor
2025-06-03 09:00 - 10:00 | Pedrera industrial park, Calle Benz, C. Benz, 3A, 03720 Benisa, Alicante, 03720, Spain
Walk Leaders: Alex & Elaine

Meeting PointPedrera industrial park, Calle Benz. Park near “the large black building”.GPS: 38.729479, 0.072268Use View Venue Website below for precise location.Walking RouteDistance : 3,8 kmAround the country lanes of Canor and Torreta which are hidden in the valley between the N332 and AP7TerrainWalking SurfaceMostly well maintained tarmac surfaces with one wide gravel and stony track.Ascent300m moderately steep hillDirections to Meeting PointFrom Teulada take the N332 towards Benissa. Before reaching the new Benissa round-a-boud ,turn right into Pedrera industrial park. Immediately after entering the park turn left and drive up the slight incline. Take the right hand bend and follow the road up the hill and then take the first turning to the left, at this point you should see “the large black building” on your left just as the road bends to the right. Parking is available on both sides of the road.

BENISSA – Pedrera Cami de La Torreta de Canor (Thu)
2025-06-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Pedrera industrial park, Calle Benz, C. Benz, 3A, 03720 Benisa, Alicante, 03720, Spain

Hog Roast - 6th June 2025
2025-06-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Alicante
A Hog Roast is currently being organised at Font Santa, Moraira. More details to be announced very soon. In the meantime, please make a diary note.

Elihu Yale and his Wicked Wife
2025-06-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Speaker: David Ebsworth

Elihu Yale is a major figure in our history, though now mostly forgotten. One of the first nabobs, (a Muslim official or governor under the Mogul empire) Yale bequeathed his name to one of the world’s most famous universities. At the same time, he left nothing to poor Catherine except the slur of branding her a “wicked wife.” But Catherine’s own background is fascinating – daughter to one of the Levant Company’s merchant adventurers who helped introduce Alicante wines to the world. Her husband’s reputation is tarnished, however, by his involvement, through the East India Company, in the Indian slave trade but the true story of Catherine and Elihu Yale is still “stranger than fiction” – as author of the Yale Trilogy, David Ebsworth, explains in this one-hour session.

Wine Tasting Group Summer Meal - Thursday, 12th June 2025
2025-06-12 19:00 - 22:30 | Alicante
We have arranged an excellent meal at Restaurante Al Mar in Moraira for our last event before the summer break. The menu and full details of how to book were sent with the invitation to all group members on Sunday, 30th March. If you would like to join us, please contact wine.tasting@u3amoraira-teulada.org

This event is now fully booked.

Pat & Brian

Festival of Sawdust Carpets for the Feast of Corpus Christi in Elche de la Sierra.
2025-06-19 08:00 - 2025-06-22 17:00 | Alicante
Trip details.

19 June: Thursday

We will leave Moraira and drive to Almansa where we will have free time. Lunch is included without drinks. We then drive to our Hotel Felipe 2 in Ayna which is rated 3.5 star. The reviews are excellent. Dinner and accommodation are included.

Hotel Felipe 2

20 June: Friday

Transfer to Elche de la Sierra to visit the museum of the Serrín carpets.

Free time for lunch and return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

21 June: Saturday

Transfer to Albacete. Free time to visit. Lunch included without drinks.

Transfer to Lietor for guided tour.

Transfer back to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.

22 June: Sunday

Transfer to Elche de la Sierra to see the the Alfombras de Serrín and enjoy the Corpus Christi.

Transfer back to Moraira

In more detail below:-

The highlight of Almansa is its impressive castle, built on a large rock that crowns the city. Of Arab origin, it was rebuilt by Don Juan Manuel in the 14th century.

The old town, which has been declared a Historic-Artistic Site, is made up of narrow streets that surround the castle. Inside it, the palace of the Counts of Cirat stands out, also known as the Casa Grande, with a beautiful Mannerist doorway. Civil architecture is also represented by 17th-century manor houses, such as that of the Enríquez de Navarra or the Marquises of Montortal; the old granary, now the House of Culture; and the Town Hall. As for religious buildings, of interest are the parish church of the Assumption, from the 16th-19th centuries; the convent of the Augustinians, with a baroque façade; that of San Francisco and the hermitage of San Blas.

Serrin Carpets. Made of Sawdust. We visit the museum and then have free time for lunch before returning to the hotel.

Albacete. We visit the city in the morning and have free time before having lunch which is included but not drinks.

After lunch we visit Lietor. We will have a guided tour of this pretty little village and it’s hidden gems.

The last day we will transfer back to Eleche de la Sierra to see the making of and finished carpets. Times to be confirmed. It maybe be early before the ceremony starts so we can see the carpets in the making.

3035404550Single Occupation510.00485.00465.00480.00423.00Double Occupation438.00410.00391.00385.00350.00

Price includes

Coach for the duration of the trip

3 nights stay at the Hotel Felipe 2 in Ayna

3 dinners at the hotel

2 lunch meals with no drinks

Guide in Lietor

Tickets for the carpet museum

Tips

To book this trip please contact Coral Guise-Smith trip leader on coral.guise-smith@u3amoraira-teulada.org

The deposit is €50 paid by BACS to the U3A bank account. La Caixa Bank Moraira [REDACTED] BIC if necessary: CAIXESBBXXX. Reference is your surnames, membership number and Carpets. If you intend to pay in Sterling, please contact me before doing so.

PLEASE NOTE THAT MONIES PAID FOR TRIPS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE UNLESS WE CAN RE-SELL THE CANCELLED PLACES OR THE TRAVEL GROUP CANCELS THE TRIP WHEN ALL MONIES WILL BE REFUNDED. Please see full T&C’s on the U3A Moraira Travel webpage for full details.

Sometimes changes will have to be made to schedules, this will only happen when outside of our control, and we will notify you of these changes. When booking trips, it will be taken that you will accept any necessary changes.

You are receiving this Travel Newsletter because you are a fully paid-up member of our U3A and have provided us with your email address. If you know someone who is a member but does not have a computer, please pass the information to them.

Valencia Adventure – City & Shopping Bus Trip!
2025-06-19 08:45 - 18:00 | Alicante
Due to popular demand, we’re thrilled to offer more places on a day trip to the vibrant Valencia City Centre and the fabulous Bonaire Shopping Centre!

Departure by bus from La Senieta, Moraira 8:45 AM. Valencia City Centre or Bonaire Shopping Centre. Return to Moraira approx 6:00 PM.

Book Now !

Nearly all seats sold now. If there are insufficient available, contact Carole to be added to the waiting list.

Trip Leader carole.clark@u3amoraira-teulada.org

Medieval Pleasures. Sex Drugs and Rock and Roll in the Middle Ages
2025-06-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Speaker: Keith Smith

When the word Medieval is mentioned, one conjures up images of death, disease and depravity. But what was life in the Middle Ages in Europe really like?What did people eat and drink?What leisure activities did they pursue?What were attitudes to sex? When could they have sex? When not? Who decided this? and what happened when the rules were broken?To find the answers to these questions and more, and to find some common myths about the Middle Ages challenged, come along to this whimsical presentation.

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July Coffee Morning
2025-07-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Golf Club de Ifach, Carrer Mitgeta, 5, Benissa, Alicante, 03720, Spain

September Coffee Morning
2025-09-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Golf Club de Ifach, Carrer Mitgeta, 5, Benissa, Alicante, 03720, Spain

The Year 1946
2025-09-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Speaker: Mike Granville

Speaker: 1946 was a year of profound change. In particular the United States and Soviet Union were emerging as superpowers, setting the stage for the Cold War. This talk will explore how the events and developments of 1946 laid the groundwork for the modern world. It will also look at the lives of ordinary people in Britain and around the globe. Maybe it was the year you were born? Me too.

Mike Granville
