> Hi Stewart,

> Should be lots to see and do. You are a short drive to Rhonda to see the
> Puente Nueva and also close by  is Acinipo where the remains of a Roman
> amphitheatre are evident. Then you are also close to one our favourite
> Pueblas Blancas, the town of Arcos de la Frontera with it's fantastic ridge
> overllooking the Serenia de Rhonda. Grazelama in the mountains is a great
> village to visit and to explore as well. We went to Ulbrique two years ago
> and although it was a Sunday and very quiet it was a beautiful town to
> wander around.

> I would also suggest a trip to Jerez for two reasons. Firstly there are the
> sherry bodegas, where you can visit an sip. I suggest Tio Pepe/Gonzeles
> Byass. Also the Spanish Riding school (La Escuala des Cabellos) is a
> wonderful experience to watch the skills of riders and the horses. But you
> need to book ahead for the escuala.

> And of course there is Sevilla - about a 90 minute drive or I'm sure the
> Amarillo bus will get you there too. Sevilla is a wonderful city with much
> to see and do. Especially take in the Cathedral and the Giralda.

> Hope this helps and enjoy your trip.
>  Cheers

> John

> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Stewart Fishburne <s...@globalnet.co.uk>
> To: travelspain@googlegroups.com
> Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:59:20 AM
> Subject: [travelspain] Villamartin, Costa Blanca

> Hi all

> It appears that my partner has won a (genuine) free week's accommodation in
> Villamartin, Costa Blanca to be taken between October this year and March
> 2009. A quick look at the place suggests that it is a golf/sun/beach/bar
> resort  not far from Torrevieja. This doesn't match closely (if at all) with
> our preferred holiday preferences of countryside and villages/museums and
> cities/restaurants.

> But it seems churlish (even rude) to decline a prize won at her place of
> work. This is not a part of Spain I know anything about. Before I go and buy
> a guide book and do the normal web research, is there anyone on the group
> who could make recommendations as to things we might like to do/see/visit in
> that area?

> Thanks

> Stewart