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:
Albir: Situated between Benidorm and Altea on the northern Costa Blanca, Albir is a more tranquil resort, popular for laid bacl holidays in the sun. Originally a Moorish settlement, Albir's popularity as a holiday resort grew with the rise of Benidorm in the 1950's and 1960's.....more: Albir (Map - Weather).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Calpe: Located between the resorts of Benidorm and Javea, Calpe is another of the Costa Blanca's most popular coastal resorts, it has a large choice of hotels and rental accommodation, and some fine beaches. Calpe is also the location of the Penon de Ifach rock.....more: Calpe.
Guardamar del Segura: A historic coastal town to the north of Torrevieja, Guardamar del Segura is best known for its miles of golden, sandy beaches, and is considerable areas of wooded parkland......more: Guardamar del Segura.
Ondara: A small town and municipality of the Comunidad de Valencia, Ondara is located in the foothills of the Sierra de Segária and has a population of just over 6,000.....more: Ondara.
Punta Prima: Located at the northern end of the Orihuela Costa, on the Costa Blanca, Spain, Punta Prima is a popular holiday spot with some excellent sandy beaches and a strip of shops, bars restaurants and banks, along the N-332 coast road....more: Punta Prima.
Rojales: A traditional Spanish town in the Vega Baja region, Rojales is situated just inland from the coastal town of Guardamar del Segura and is well known for its cave houses, carved into soft rock just outside the town.....more: Rojales.
Santa Pola - Located to the south of Alicante, the town and port of Santa Pola has become a popular holiday resort, used primarily by the Spanish themselves. The beaches of Santa Pola stretch for miles and there is always plenty of space, though the Spanish seem to like to pack themselves in close to the sea. Santa Pola has a large marina which berths some 500 vessels, its port has a history going back many centuries.....more: Santa Pola.
Sucina: Officially part of the Costa Calida, Sucina is however located close to the towns of Pilar de la Horadada and Campoverde on the southern Costa Blanca.....more: Sucina.
Villamartin - Both a championship golf course, and a large residencial urbanization, Villamartin is a popular area for holiday homes and relocation. The golf course is located beside the 2 other Orihuela Costa courses - Las Ramblas and Campoamor Golf......more: Villamartin (Latest Weather).
Costa Blanca Pages: Ibi - Torrevieja - Benidorm - Denia
Costa Blanca Websites: Javea - Benidorm - Calpe - Torrevieja - Cabo Roig - Campoamor - Denia - La Mata - La Zenia - Moraira - Pilar de la Horadada - Playa Flamenca - Punta Prima - Santa Pola - Villajoyosa
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