Costa Blanca
Guide to the Costa Blanca region of Spain and its towns and villages.
Guide to the Costa Blanca Spain
The Costa Blanca - Over 200 kilometres of coastline, a large hinterland, ancient cities, modern tourist resorts and a long and rich history - this is the Costa Blanca ("White Coast"), situated on the south-eastern coast of Spain's Mediterranean coastline. The Costa Blanca is a hugely popular holiday destination for millions of tourists each year (over 4 million visit Benidorm alone), particularly North Europeans and of course the Spanish themselves who flock to the Costa Blanca from the inland cities, such as Madrid, during the summer months.
Whilst the vast majority of visitors to the Costa Blanca are seeking sun, sea, sand and sangria, those who care to look a little more carefully will discover that the Costa Blanca has much more to offer than this. The glitzy resorts such as Benidorm, though offering a fantastic variety of entertainment for all ages, represent just a small part of what is on offer to the discerning tourist.
The Costa Blanca has plenty of unspoilt countryside to explore and numerous, quaint hilltop villages, where life continues much as it has for centuries. There are many Natural Parks to visit boasting some unique and rare species of flora and fauna. There are a number of ancient cities to discover and explore, many with histories stretching back to the Roman times and beyond - Alicante, Denia, Orihuela and Elche to name but a few.
The list of places to see and things to do on the Costa Blanca is endless, why not enjoy one of the many street markets? (you will find one somewhere any day of the week), perhaps you would like to pop into a tapas bar and taste a couple of the uniquely Spanish dishes on offer. The more adventurous may wish to explore a cave (try the Caves of Canelobre) or take some photos of a beautiful waterfall (such as the Fuentes de Algar), have some fun and join the locals at one of the many fiestas (held all year but more frequently during the summer months). In the hot summer months take a boat trip and marvel at the spectacular coastline whilst enjoying a cooling breeze, or maybe buy a fishing rod and join the Spanish in one of their favourite pastimes. If water sports is your "thing", you will not be disappointed, there are some great locations for wind-surfing, jet-skiing, scuba diving and sailing.
All in all the Costa Blanca has something to offer visitors of all ages, tastes and nationalities. Feel free to explore this website and learn in more detail the history and culture of the Costa Blanca. Click on the relevant links to learn more.
Costa Blanca Places:
Algorfa - One of the charming Costa Blanca villages to the south of Alicante, Algorfa is located beside the Segura River just inland from the popular coastal town of Guardamar del Segura, and close to the villages of Almoradi, Daya Nueva and Benejuzar.....more: Algorfa.
Almoradi - Originally called Amarión, Almoradi was allegedly founded in 1196 BC by king Brigo and it was the location of settlements of Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths and Moors.....more: Almoradi.
Alicante - Alicante has a long and distinguished history stretching back some 7,000 years to when the first hunter gatherers arrived there from Central Europe between 5000BC and 3000BC.....more: Alicante.
Altea - With its best known landmark being the blue and white domed church (Church of Virgen del Consuleo), Altea is an attractive and picturesque town with a history going back many centuries.....more: Altea.
Costa Blanca Pages: Ibi - Torrevieja - Benidorm - Denia
Costa Blanca Websites: Javea - Benidorm - Alicante - Calpe - Torrevieja - Cabo Roig - Algorfa - Almoradi - Altea - Campoamor - Denia - Guardamar del Segura - La Mata - La Zenia - Moraira - Ondara - Pilar de la Horadada - Playa Flamenca - Punta Prima - Rojales - Santa Pola - Sucina - Villajoyosa - Villamartin -
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