THE COSTA BLANCA
ALFAZ DEL PI NEAR BENIDORM
THE COSTA BLANCA
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The Costa Blanca is Spain's most popular destination for holidaymakers from throughout Europe. With its mild climate and abundant fruit vegetables and seafood this area is renowned for being the healthiest place to live in Europe. The Costa Blanca has many coastal resorts offering a full range of facilities from the laid back resorts of Moraira, Denia and Javea to the hustle and bustle of Benidorm, most tastes are catered for. Self catering holidays on the Costa Blanca are extremely popular and our website has a range of apartments and villas to rent throughout the area. The Costa Blanca stretches from Denia in the north to Cabo Roig in the south, the capital is Alicante. Spain's largest holiday resort Benidorm is approximately 40kms from Alicante. Inland from the coastal resorts there are mountains and orange groves with a few isolated villages, this is ideal walking country and there are companies specialising in walking holidays in the area. Torrevieja in the south of the region is home to thousands of second home owners from throughout Europe. Apartment prices on this stretch of the Costa Blanca tend to be cheaper than areas further north and as a consequence, Torrevieja has grown from small town into an urban sprawl. The Costa Blanca has more blue flag beaches than any other area of Spain. Being an important part of the tourist industry the beaches are immaculately maintained. The weather in the Costa Blanca is mild all year round. In July and August the temperature can reach over 40c. The area around Javea and Denia to the north, is popular for renting villas. There are a number of villas and apartments to rent slightly inland from the towns. Calpe is another area with a large amount of private villas to rent. Most of these are located on the hills overlooking Calpe and there are some lovely villas on the coast road between Calpe and Moraira.
EL PORTET NEAR MORAIRA THINGS TO DO ON THE COSTA BLANCA Being the most popular destination in mainland Spain the Costa Blanca is highly geared to satisfy the needs of most visitors. A lot of people just come to relax , soak up the sun and enjoy lazy days at the beach followed by a siesta and an evening meal. For the more adventurous, there are a whole host of leisure activities available to satisfy even the most energetic visitors. We have compiled a list of some of the most popular attractions offered by excursion specialists Isango. Apartrent have teamed up with Isango who we believe are the best online excursion agents available, to provide you with a comprehensive list of activities. WHY BOOK ONLINE? There are a number of advantages in pre booking online. Price is one good reason. Isango are confident that they offer the cheapest prices you'll find, even at the destination. To back this up, they offer a double the difference refund if you find the same product cheaper within three days of booking. Another good reason for pre booking online, is the peace of mind to be gained knowing that your ticket is already reserved and not having to worry booking when you arrive. Tours do sell out so why take the chance? and anyway, do you really want to spend your valuable holiday time hunting around for excursions to book? What better way to surprise somebody than with an excursion gift, easily achievable with online booking but very difficult trying to sneak off when on holiday to try and book something in secret. There's also the convenience of browsing through the activities from your armchair. GOLF There are now many golf courses stretching the whole length of the Costa Blanca from Torrevieja in the south, right up to Denia. Some are members only, others require a handicap and some have no restrictions. Wherever you're staying, you shouldn't be too far away from a good course. BEACHES Some of the best beaches in Europe are available on this stretch of coast. Most are blue flag and are kept meticulously clean by an army of workers. Two of the best beaches on the Costa Blanca are the Poniente and Levante beaches in Benidorm. TERRA MITICA
26 EUROS PER PERSON In the hills just outside Benidorm is a fantastic new theme park called Terra Mitica. This is now one of Benidorm's major tourist attractions. The designers of Terra Mitica have pulled out all the stops and created a fantastic day out for the whole family. As well as the rides, there are themed areas with bars and restaurants and a great show, all included in the ticket price of only 30 euros. MORE INFORMATION AND PRE BOOK ONLINE AQUALANDIA 25 EUROS PER PERSON Aqualandia Water Park Benidorm Costa Blanca The well established Aqualandia water park just outside Benidorm makes a welcome respite from the searing summer temperatures. New rides are added regularly, making it one of Benidorm's most frequented attractions. The park has rides suited to all ages including some pretty hair raising slides for the brave. You can spend a whole day in Aqualandia for 25 euros. MORE INFORMATION AND PRE BOOK ONLINE MUNDOMAR 22 EUROS PER PERSON A great treat for the younger kids is Mundomar, right next to Aqualandia. Here they can see a range of animals including dolphins, sea lions, parrots and penguins. The climax of the visit is the brilliant dolphin show. Entrance is 22 euros. MORE INFORMATION AND PRE BOOK ONLINE JEEP TOUR 55 EUROS PER PERSON
MORE INFORMATION AND PRE BOOK ONLINE HORSE RIDING NEAR BENIDORM 25 EUROS PER PERSON
MORE INFORMATION AND PRE BOOK ONLINE ALICANTE SIGHTSEEING TOUR
39 euros per person Set out on a sightseeing excursion in Alicante and explore the pretty Elche gardens and the castle of Santa Barbara. At the gardens of Elche, look out for some rare specimens of date palms, a variety of cacti placed around pools filled with aquatic plants and the imperial palm tree with seven branches. Enjoy breathtaking views of the bay of Alicante from the imposing Santa Barbara Castle perched high on Mount Benacantil. Marvel at the modern Spanish sculptures housed in this 9th century fortress built by the Moors and look out for the oldest remains in the castle dating back to the 11th and 13th centuries. With a trip to the Santa Barbara Castle offering splendid views of Alicante and the Elche gardens, your Spanish excursion will be truly memorable! |
27 EUROS PER PERSON One thing's for sure, you wont be stuck for entertainment when you visit Benidorm. One of the best venues, is the Benidorm Palace. For only 40 euros each, the Benidorm Palace offers world class entertainers which can include magicians, singers, acrobats, comedians etc. To give you an indication of the scale of the show, when we went a while ago, a magician made a full size helicopter disappear. Included in the entrance fee is an excellent three course meal with wine. The Benidorm Palace is at the Rincon end of Benidorm on the road out to Albir. MORE INFORMATION AND PRE BOOK ONLINE CATARMARAN CRUISE
50 EUROS PER PERSON
A catamaran cruise in the Mediterranean
is a great way to explore the beauty of the Costa Blanca coastline.
Sail to the island of Tabarca, deemed a marine reserve and enjoy the
quiet beauty of the landscape. Go snorkeling in the sparkling blue
waters and watch schools of fish swim past you or take a refreshing
swim. MORE INFORMATION AND PRE BOOK ONLINE TERRA NATURA THEME PARK 23 EUROS PER PERSON Get an
insight into the culture, tradition, landscape, flora and fauna of the
different continents at the Terra Natura theme park. Explore the
Mediterranean forest for its flora and fauna, see the Greek ruins or
meet local villagers and learn about their customs and folklore in the
Europe section of the park. MORE INFORMATION AND PRE BOOK ONLINE TOUR OF THE CITY OF VALENCIA
34.90 EUROS PER PERSON Take a tour of Valencia and get a flavour of the city’s Moorish past with a leisurely saunter down the Old Quarter lined with museums, churches, colourful cafes and restaurants. Look out for an eclectic blend of Gothic, Romanesque and Baroque architectures at the Valencia Cathedral. The cathedral is said to be the current location of the Holy Grail. You could also shop for souvenirs in this area. On this historical and sightseeing excursion in Spain, don’t miss out on the Arts and Science centre which is a top tourist attraction in Spain. Popularly referred to as ‘city within a city’, it is regarded as one of the most exciting and imaginative millennium projects celebrating the arrival of the 21st century. With a trip to the fascinating city of Arts and Science and the colourful Old Quarter, your Valencia city tour will be truly memorable! MORE INFORMATION AND PRE BOOK ONLINE MOUNTAIN BIKING 34 EUROS PER PERSON Try something different on this trip to Benidorm. It's downhill all the way at a nice steady pace as you ride a bicycle down a mountain slope while taking in the breathtaking scenery! Enjoy the lovely countryside and feel that wonderful sense of freedom as you breathe the sweet scent of the lemon and orange groves on your downhill biking adventure! MORE INFORMATION AND PRE BOOK ONLINE SIGHTSEEING AND NATURE TOUR 34.90 EUROS PER PERSON A nature and sightseeing tour of Benidorm is a great way to explore the natural pools of the Algar falls and the white Spanish village of Guadalest. Take a refreshing swim in the deep blue pools of the Algar waterfalls or trek along the banks of the river and take pictures of water cascading down fern fringed pools. The picturesque mountain village of Guadalest is not to be missed on this tour! Nestled on a high mountain ridge, it is one of the most spectacular villages in Spain. A dip in the calm pools of the Algar waterfalls and a trip to the scenic Guadalest village will make your nature and sightseeing excursion in Spain a memorable one. MORE INFORMATION AND PRE BOOK ONLINE MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS SHOW BENIDORM 42.50 EUROS PER PERSON This is one of the most popular shows in Benidorm. It features medieval knights fighting for the hand of the lady. The crowd can join the fun by supporting one of the teams, green or red and after copious amounts of alcohol have been consumed, a riotous time is had by all. Price includes menu of soup, chicken, roast pork and plenty drink. Fancy it? MORE INFORMATION AND PRE BOOK ONLINE "TOUCH OF SPAIN" EXCURSION 32.90 EUROS PER PERSON Set out on a sightseeing excursion from Benidorm and explore the erstwhile fishing port of Moraira, the wine region of Teulada and other attractions. At Moraira, enjoy stunning views of the famous rock of Calpe and its bustling coastline. Calpe sits close to the Rock of Ifach on a hill rising up from the last spurs of the Sierra Bernia. Stroll down its beautiful seafront promenade and see remains of an ancient fish salting factory from Roman times. You could try out some local shellfish specialties at one of the restaurant terraces. Don’t miss out a trip to the quaint Spanish town of Gata de Gorgos, famous for its basket and cane ware made out of palm. Visit its guitar factory, to enter inside you will have to ring the bell on a nondescript wall and a staff member will answer your call. Browse the factory and see guitars being made manually. MORE INFORMATION AND PRE BOOK ONLINE
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THE TOWNS AND VILLAGES OF THE COSTA BLANCA
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GALICIA ASTURIAS CANTABRIA BASQUE COUNTRY NAVARRA CASTILE AND LEON LA RIOJA ARAGON CATALONIA MADRID EXTEMADURA CASTILLA LA MANCHA VALENCIAN COMMUNITY BALEARIC ISLANDS ANDALUCIA MURCIA CANARY ISLANDS