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White washed houses, flowers dotting the view, iconic blue domed roofs, gorgeous ocean views… Sounds like Santorini, Greece, doesn’t it? I couldn’t fault you for thinking that you were in the Aegean’s most famous island, because it’s almost a spitting image of the place, but no – Altea, Spain isn’t anywhere near Santorini. In fact, the only way to tell the two apart is the style of architecture. Altea is located on the Southern coast of Spain, on the region known as Costa Blanca. It’s situated near the cities of Calpe and Benidorm, and makes for a great day trip. You might also like: 10 Hidden Gems In Spain That You Need To Visit The town is divided into a new and old neighborhood. While the new town may have more amenities, the more picturesque part of the town is the Old Town. Unlike other tourist sites, Altea Old Town doesn’t have a list of things you need to rush to do in order to feel like you’ve properly “done” Altea. Instead, it’s worth your while to simply wander around the winding streets, snapping photos and enjoying the warm Mediterranean breeze. There are many small shops along the little streets, […]

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I don't know about your kids, but mine need some serious handwriting and cutting practice. We're pretty big into art around here so they have some great experience, but accuracy doesn't really come into play. With these printable worksheets they can either trace the lines or cut along the lines (some of these are way