Cities in Costa Blanca Bored with sunbathing? There is a host of places to visit and different things to see and do. Touring by car is easy, and the limestone mountains that gaze out over the Mediterranean provide endlessly stunning vistas.
Take a whole day on the Lemon Train. Running between Alicante and Denia, along the Costa Blanca, it takes you through Benidorm, Altea, Rock of Ifach and Teulada. A stop in Gata de Gorgos lets you visit a guitar factory. Enjoy the panoramic views of the Mediterranean and a glass of sparkling wine on the return trip.
Ondara’s market will leave a lasting impression. The stallholders dress in medieval costume, selling regional specialities like cheese and dried meat, and showing local crafts like stone masonry and falconry.
Altea is an old style Spanish town, with lots of attractions: a large street market, shopping centre, and a long promenade lined with bars and restaurants. The old town is fascinating, with the streets often being 'stepped' and winding up through overhanging 'Spanish' houses with balconies. | Water Activities in Costa Blanca Tourists are looking more and more for activities to fill their free time other than just sun and beach. The Costa Blanca has become a true leisure centre, with activities to suit all tastes and age groups. Most in demand are the nautical sports such as sailing, windsurf, diving and sea-kayak, with instruction available for beginners.
Special instruction in canoe, windsurf and sailing is available for children at the Alicante Nautical Station. The Marina Alta Nautical Station offers a package of quad excursions, kayak-sailing and snorkeling.
The Bahía de Altea Nautical Station mixes sporting activities with relaxing ones, like thalasotherapy, rural tourism, as well as visits to theme and aquatic facilities in the surrounding area.
The town of Benidorm is home to the Terra Mítica theme park, depicting a trip through the cultures of the Mediterranean. The park is divided into five areas, inspired by the civilizations of Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia and the Islands, and entertains with rides and shows as well as bars and restaurants. |
 Sightseeing in Costa BlancaThese classic limestone mountains also provide a wonderfully varied terrain for hikers/walkers. Also located in this area are some classic rock climbing venues which are quickly gaining a reputation amongst the rock climbing fraternity throughout the world. There is excellent cycling and mountain biking terrain throughout.
During the spring wild flowers including many rare species and orchids abound. Bird life is plentiful with golden eagles and other raptors a frequent sight, and, if you are lucky, Griffon vultures on their autumn migration. Late April and through June you will hear nightingales wherever you go, and maybe even catch sight of the illusive Golden Oriole.
Villajoyosa has lovely colored houses in the town center and is a pleasant change from the crowds in Benidorm. The beach is good for windsurfing, and there is a casino for the other risk takers. Most of all, you can take a break from the famous Mediterranean cuisine, and indulge yourself in a cup of chocolate with “churros”.
The most important question after your holiday in Costa Blanca is, 'What did you like best?' Was it the golfing in Benidorm, the sailing lessons in Costa Blanca from Alicante Nautical Station, or maybe riding the Lemon Train? Maybe you simply couldn't decide which was best. No matter which pastime you choose, your villa in Costa Blanca will be the perfect homebase for you holiday in Spain! We hope the Costa Blanca Tourist Information Guide has been helpful; happy travels from IndependentOwners.com! |
