Between the Lakes in costa blanca

Our YouTube channel "Between the Lakes" refers to the areas between the two great salt lakes in Torrevieja known as the blue lake and the pink lake.

We have done over 160 episodes so far since our first one on August 8th 2020. They vary in content from buying property in Spain to  informative videos about the travel locator forms, the 90 day rule in the Schengen Zone, non-resident tax and travelling and exploring on our E-bikes "Between the Lakes" and beyond - plus others in Benidorm - all are filmed in Costa Blanca.

EPISODES LIST- from episode one made 08/08/2020     click here to see the full list 

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Episode 01  - The Spanish Health Form for travelling to Spain ( out of date now, see Episode 40)

Episode 02 - Leeds Airport to Alicante, QR Codes and buses during pandemic

Episode 03 - Queueing for the Beach in Torrevieja

Episode 04 - Sunday Lunch at Bar Patricia, Torrevieja

Episode 05 - Between the Pink Lake and the Blue Lake at La Mata, Torrevieja

Episode 06 - Buying a Washing Machine in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca

Episode 07 - Empty Streets in Ciudad Quesada during COVID 19

Episode 08 - COVID 19 sees empty bars and restaurants

Episode 09 - All Quiet on Torrevieja Front September 2020

Episode 10 - Introduction to Costa Blanca Torrevieja Channel 

Episode 11 - Bike Ride to Nautilus Restaurant Punta Prima

Episode 12 - Bike ride to a deserted Los Montesinos - September 2020

Episode 13 - Bike ride to La Mata from Torrevieja October 2020

Episode 14 - Torrevieja Pier (Dique de Levente) Quiet due to COVID 19

Episode 15 - Torrevieja Park - Parque de las Naciones in October 2020

Episode 16 - Torrevieja Pink Lake, Toretta 3 and Bar Patricia for Sunday Lunch

Episode 17 - Bike trip to Playa Flamenca Beach - Orihuela Costa

Episode 18 - Bike trip to Torrevieja Friday Market Costa Blanca

Episode 19 - E-Bike Information and Trip to Mecradona in Torrevieja

Episode 20 - Bike Trip to Acequion Beach and Marina in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca - November 2020

Episode 21 - La Florida, Orihuela Costa, Torrevieja Costa Blanca - November 2020

Episode 22 - December 2020 UK Government Locater Form (now out of date)

Episode 23 - Journey Back to the UK from Torrevieja, Alicante Airport and Locator Form at Leeds

Episode 24 - Torrevieja Belen Nativity Scene at Plaza de la Constitution - December 2020

Episode 25 - Torrevieja 2020 Thank God it's Nearly Over - Out takes episode

Episode 26 - Torrevieja Habaneras Shopping Centre and Cycle through Toretta 3

Episode 27 - Bike Ride to El Chaparal in Torrevieja Costa Blanca

Episode 28 - E-Bike Trip to San Luis in Torrevieja Costa Blanca

Episode 29 - Torrevieja December 2020 - Urbanisation San Luis - Alicante Region - December 2020

Episode 30 - Petition UK Government to Extend EU 90 day rule to 180 days (now out of date)

Episode 31 - Torrevieja Costa Blanca - Sunset at The Pink Lake

Episode 32 - Mike and Yvonne have first dose of Astra-Zeneca Vaccine - February 2021

Episode 33 - Torrevieja Costa Blanca, Looking Back, Looking Forward

Episode 34 - Between the Lakes with Mike and Yvonne - Channel Trailer

Episode 35 - Between the Lakes with Mike and Yvonne, Torrevieja Costa Blanca, Orihuela Costa

Episode 36 - Torrevieja Costa Blanca with Mike and Yvonne Update - Green List for travel

Episode 37 - Buying a House in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca Spain

Episode 38 - What they don't Tell You on A Place in the Sun Buying a House in Costa Blanca

Episode 39 - A Place in the Sun didn't tell me about Spanish Non Resident Tax

Episode 40 - How to fill in the Spanish Passenger Travel Locator Health Form September 2021

Episode 41 - Our Journey from UK to Alicante using the Spanish Health Form and QR Code

Episode 42 -Royal British Legion Charity Events at The Oasis San Luis Torrevieja

Episode 43 - Costa Blanca meets Costa Calida Between the Lakes with Shaun Mathews Expat in Mazaron

Episode 44 - On The Front at Torrevieja - Hugs with Soul, The COVID Sculpture Tribute

Episode 45 - Torrevieja Friday Market - One of the best markets on the Costa Blanca Sept 2021

Episode 46 - E-Bike Ride to Ciudad Quesada from Torrevieja Costa Blanca

Episode 47 - E-Bike to the Tallahasse Bar Toretta 2 Torrevieja Costa Blanca

Episode 48 - E-Bike Trip Torrevieja to La Zenia and Playa Flamenca on the Orihuela Costa

Episode 49 - San Luis Torrevieja Costa Blanca Churchills Bar and Asia Jardin

Episode 50 - Mariners Market at Torrevieja Costa Blanca Spain

Episode 51 - The DJI Mini 2 Drone in Elche Alicante - A Great Day Out with The Spanish Drone Seekers

Episode 52 - On The Seafront with the Statues of Torrevieja Costa Blanca

Episode 53 - A Tour of Altos del Limonar in Torrevieja Costa Blanca

Episode 54 - A Tour of Our House in Torrevieja Costa Blanca Spain - Buying a House in Spain

Episode 55 - Our E-Bike trip to La Mata on Market Day and The Salt Lake of La Mata

Episode 56 - Between the Lakes Christmas Video Out Takes Episode

Episode 57 - Our Journey back from Torrevieja to West Yorkshire Alicante locator forms etc.

Episode 58 - How to Spend 180 days in Spain in 12 Months using the Schengen Calculator

Episode 59 - St Patricks Day trip to Knaresborough in the UK - Mother Shipton and Blind Jack

Episode 60 - UK to Costa Blanca Torrevieja Health forms

Episode 61 - A trip to Cabo Roig and La Zenia Boulevard with Lynn and Mick

Episode 62 - The Lemon Tree Market at Guadamar del Segura Costa Blanca

Episode 63 -Acequion and Naufragos Beaches in Torrevieja Costa Blanca

Episode 64 - Out and About in Torrevieja Costa Blanca

Episode 65 - Punta Prima Torrevieja Costa Blanca

Episode 66 - Washington Square in San Luis Torrevieja

Episode 67 - Wine tasting at Bar Patricia Torreta 3 Torrevieja

Episode 68 - Along the cycle tracks in Torrevieja

Episode 69 - Playa del Cura Beach Torrevieja

Episode 70 - How to work out your 90 days in 180 days in the Schengen Zone

Episode 71 - Our trip from Clerckheaton to Torrevieja and day one at the Pink Lake

Episode 72 - Torreta 3 and the Meson Galea Restaurant

Episode 73 - A Walk on the Seafront and the Bella Lola Restaurant

Episode 74 - Drone Images and fish and chips at O'conners by the Sea Acequion Beach

Episode 75 - The Watermill Park at La Mata plus Ocean View restaurant at La Mata

Episode 76 - Benidorm The Rio Park Hotel

Episode 77 - Benidorm - strolling around The Old Town

Episode 78 - Benidorm - The New Town walking tour

Episode 79 - Street Food and Vintage Food Trucks in Torrevieja at the Skate Park

Episode 80 - Playa de los Locos Beach in Torrevieja

Episode 81 - Night Life in Torrevieja -The Stuffed Olives in town

Episode 82 - Punta Marina Commercial Centre in Punta Prima

Episode 83 - End of Year summary with Bloopers and outtakes

Episode 84 - Torrevieja International Harbour , Moby Dicks 

Episode 85 - Ozone Cinema and Bowling Centre in Torrevieja

Episode 86 - Journey from Cleckheaton to Alicante Costa Blanca

Episode 87 - Supermercado International Marina with Andy

Episode 88 - St. Patrick's Day, Yvonne's Birthday at St James's Gate and The Concierto

Episode 89 - Acequion and Naufragos beaches in Torrevieja

Episode 90 - A Bike Trip to Los Montesinos - New Cycle Track

Episode 91 - The new Park and Pump track at La Siesta

Episode 92 - Live Together with Shaun from Expat in Mazorron

Episode 93 - A day out with "Brits Living i n Spain" eating paella

Episode 94 - The Habaneras Shopping centre and The Beijng Restaurant and Bar

Episode 95 - Santa Maria Restaurant in Torrevieja

Episode 96 - Night life in Th Port of Torrevieja - Love and Liquor

Episode 97 - The wonderful Park of Nations in Torrevieja

Episode 98 - Izzy's Bar in Torreta 2, Torrevieja

Episode 99 - Journey back to UK from Alicante

Episode 100 - Cost of Living in Spain v The UK The cost of running a second home

Episode 101- Ca's Xorc, Luxury retreat in Mallorca

Episode 102 - Monster waves on the seafront in Torrevieja & Svensken pa Hornet Restaurant

Episode 103- Closing our Sabadell bank account and a trip round La Zenia

Episode 104 - Lightening strikes in Torrevieja

Episode 105 - The S61 Submarine Museum in the port of Torrevieja

Episode 106 - The La Hoya development gets underway

Episode 107 - Playa del Cura Beach and The Bella Vita Restaurant

Episode 108 - Benidorm Breakfast 01 -Alpha Bar

Episode 109 - Benidorm Breakfast 02 -Palm Court Hotel

Episode 110 - Benidorm Breakfast 03 - Cheap and Cheerful 

Episode 111 - Benidorm Breakfast 04 - Bar Mallorca

Episode 112 - Benidorm Breakfast 05 - Joanna's Bar

Episode 113 - Benidorm Breakfast 06 - The Titanic Bar

Episode 114 - Benidorm Breakfast 07 - The winner is....?

Episode 115 - Street Food and Vintage Trucks in the Park of Nations

Episode 116 - Torrevieja to Benidorm with Davids Coach Trips

Episode 117 - Solarium Makeover and The Mar y Tierra Retaurant in Torreta 2

Episode 118 - E-Bke ride to La Mata, The Water Park and Seaview International Restaurant

Episode 119 - Solarium Makeover is now complete

Episode 120 - Our annual OUT-TAKES and bloopers video

Episode 121 - Aguas Nuevas and Alameda commercial centres 

Episode 122 - November on the Acequion Beach in Torrevieja & Menu del Dia at Galicia Restaurant

Episode 123 - Salty Snowman and dense fog in Torrevieja

Episode 124 - A look at ETIAS and EESstarts in 2025

Episode 125 - Five things you didn't know about the PINK LAKE

Episode 126 - The opening of La Siesta Park

Episode 127 - Makeover in the Plaza and walk around Torrevieja

Episode 128 - St Patricks Day in Torrevieja

Episode 129 - 7 Bars 5 Dice and 3 Hours in Torrevieja

Episode 130 - Food Shop in Spain Supermarket

Episode 131 - Great Value Gran China Asian Restaurant

Episode 132 - Lemon Tree Market, Amazing prices

Episode 133 - In converation with Shaun and Yogi

Episode 134 - The Mizu Asian Restaurant Torrevieja

Episode 135 - Cod v Haddock Quesada Fish & Chips

Episode 136 - Trailer for our livestream Buying a House in Torrevieja

Episode 137 - Update on the Port Projectin Torrevieja

Episode 138 - The Shamrock Irish Pub in San Luis Torrevieja

Episode 139 - The Union Bar - Spanish Day with paella and music


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