The Costa Blanca is covered in golden sand, so it is perhaps fitting that the Alicante Archaeology Museum is currently presenting an exhibition of one of sand's more beautiful incarnations - glass.
Those taking Spanish holidays from now until March can view some unique and breathtaking glass pieces from ancient periods at the museum.
Donated temporarily by the Catalonian Museum of Archaeology, the show is is part of the Glassway, Interreg III-B Western Mediterranean Project, sponsored by the European Union.
Comprising of three unique sections; history of glass, fabrication techniques and uses of glass; this exhibit is of interest to both eager to learn children and adults with an eye for art.
Holidaymakers taking flights to Alicante and visiting the museum may find themselves looking at the sand between their toes on the Costa Blanca in a new light after seeing the exhibition.