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Costa Blanca

The Costa Blanca, on the east coast of Spain, is one of the most beautiful regions of the entire Iberian Peninsula. It enjoys more than 315 sunshine days a year and an average temperature of 18-19C so it's easy to see why the World Health Organisation once named it as having one of the healthiest climates in the world. Thousands of foreigners have come on holiday here, fallen in love with the place and made it their permanent home.

Albir

lbir, Alicante - The Little Gem of the Costa Blanca

The small, modern resort of Albir can be found about 50 minutes drive North along the motorway from Alicante just beyond the lively resort of Benidorm.

Alicante

City Info

Alicante or Alacant is the capital of the province of Alicante, in the southern part of the Land of Valencia, Spain. Its economy is mainly based on tourism, wine production, services and administration. The beach plays important role in Alicante's economy. It is a fast-growing region attracting millions of tourists every year.

Altea

Altea, Alicante - The Cultural Capital of the Valencian region

Altea is located a ten minute drive North of Benidorm (ca.10 km), about 1 hour from Alicante along the N-332 and is one of the most memorable coastal towns of the Costa Blanca, retaining its own unique Spanish charm in spite of its increasing tourism and popularity. It lies directly by the sea in the midst of a beautiful bay and is surrounding by rugged mountains - really picturesque! The name comes from the Moorish 'Althaya' which means 'health to all'.

El Campello

El Campello is a delightful holiday resort situated in a perfect position on the Costa Blanca coast of Alicante. This is a town that has resisted the lure of mass tourism and with its unpretentious air, this resort is perfect for both couples and families alike.

El Campello Beach

Calpe

Calpe, Alicante - In the shadow of the imposing Rock of Ifach

The Rock of Ifach Calpe is located a 20 minute drive North of Benidorm, just over 1 hour from Alicante, along the N-332 (ca. 15 km).

From whichever direction you approach Calpe, the dominating view seawards is of the Peñon de Ifach, a 332 metre rock that is now a nature reserve but has been used since Phoenician times as a defensive standpoint against pirates and Barbary raiders.

Guadalest

Guadalest, Alicante - the Eagle's Nest carved into the Mountain

Guadalest, the 'Eagle's Nest', is located about 25 km inland from Benidorm along the CV-70 road, just over 1 hour from Alicante. It enjoys one of the most spectacular locations of any village in Spain, set high up on a pinnacle and carved out of a mountain top in the midst of truly stunning scenery. It has a population of only 200 but is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Spain.

The drive inland from Altea is fascinating as you follow the winding road ever higher past the picturesque village of Polop, before emerging finally high up over Guadalest.

Jávea

Javea, Alicante - Stunning views over the Eastern-most point of the Costa Blanca

Javea is located 40 km North of Benidorm, about 90 minutes drive from Alicante following the N-332 coast road until you see the signs to turn off to Javea. The regions main crops are citrus fruits and the town is especially beautiful and fragrant in the spring time when the orange and lemon trees blossom.

The Town is quite large, with over 20,000 inhabitants. Frequent pirate attacks during the 17th and 18th century forced the population to settle 2 km from the coast, although now the town stretches down to the marina and the port area with beautiful sandy beaches and beautiful views of the Cabo de Nao, the headline which separates the Valencian coastline from the Alicante coastline.

San Juan

San Juan, just outside Alicante City

Playa de San Juan

San Juan Beach Just outside of Alicante City is the area known as San Juan. Accessed easily by tram, bus (no's 21 & 22) or car, here you will find a beach that is considered one of the finest in Spain, some excellent hotels and stunning views all around the coast as far as El Campello.

It is the furthest beach to travel to from the city, but wow! No wonder people call this the most stunning beach in the Alicante province. Consistently awarded the Blue Flag, San Juan boasts 7 kilometres of fine golden sand and, at an average width of 85m, you will never have difficulty finding that perfect spot!

Moraira

Moraira - a stylish coastal resort in lush, green surroundings

Moraira The elegant former fishing village of Moraira can be reached in about an hour along the A-7 motorway from Alicante airport. Nowadays the town has been transformed into a stylish resort catering to the needs of both Spanish and Northern European visitors and residents alike.

Careful planning and a policy of only allowing buildings of five storeys and less means that the green hillsides surrounding Moraira are still visible from any part of town.

Moraira Castle Likewise much of Moraira's past fishing village existence remains today in its buildings and customs. There is still a fish auction held daily from Tuesday to Sunday in the Lonja, the public exchange, in the heart of the port area. The castle, extremely modern by Alicante standards, was built 'only' 260 years ago by the ruling Bourbon family and their crest can still be seen over the doorway.

Villajoyosa

Villajoyosa, Alicante - the sparkling Jewel of the Costa Blanca

The brightly coloured facades

Villajoyosa is located just South of Benidorm (10 km) and only a 30 minute drive North from Alicante, on the N-332 along the coast.

The name means Jewelled Town, and Villajoyosa retains an authentic Spanish charm with vibrantly coloured houses (to guide the fishermen home), a busy fishing harbour with an afternoon fish market selling the freshest of the daily catch and a quaint town centre with a delightful little market place, artisan stalls and restaurants. It main source of income is fishing and chocolate.

Costa Brava

The Costa Brava is a coastal region of northeastern Catalonia, Spain, in the comarques of Alt Empordà, Baix Empordà and La Selva, in the province of Girona. Costa is the Catalan and Spanish word for 'coast', and Brava means 'rugged' or 'wild'. The Costa Brava stretches from Blanes, 60km northeast of Barcelona, to the French border.

Figueres

Figures, in the heart of Catalonia, Figueres once played a role in Spanish history. Philip V wed Maria Luisa of Savoy here in 1701 in the church of San Pedro, thereby paving the way for the War of the Spanish Succession. But that historical fact is nearly forgotten today: The town is better known as the ..