Costa Blanca - A diverse destination
The Costa Blanca, or White Coast, is one of Spain’s most popular tourist destinations. The region extends 200 kilometres along the Mediterranean coast through the province of Alicante, stretching from Gandia to Torrevieja.
Visitors to the Costa Blanca are spoilt for choice, for the destinations are varied and diverse. The Costa Blanca has a resort to suit every taste. From the most bustling and cosmopolitan resorts such as Alicante itself, or Benidorm, to those which still maintain their rural air beside the sea, such as Moraira.
Calpe - Home to Spain's smallest nature reserve
At the heart of the Costa Blanca, within the region of Valencia lies the ancient fishing village of Calpe.
Calpe has a wonderful mixture of old Valencian culture and modern tourist facilities. It is a great base from which to explore the local area or enjoy the many local beaches. Calpe alone has three of the most beautiful sandy beaches on the coast, and the the Rock of Ifach (Peñon de Ifach) is a very recognisable feature. It is Spain's smallest nature reserve.
The town sits in an ideal location, easily accessed by the A7 motorway and the N332 that runs from Valencia to Alicante; its approximately one hour drive from the airport at Alicante.
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JÁVEA. Alicante town by town
Jávea, located in the Marina Alta, it combines its spectacular coastline, full of coves and clear water natural landscapes with an old quarter, located in the valley of the river Gorgos, which has kept the essence of the fishing villages.
The series entitled Alicante, village by village is being produced by the Image and Promotional Department of the Provincial Institution with the objective to make each of the Alicante’s localities known in an attractive and intimate way, reflecting its landscape, historical, cultural and urbanistic peculiarities.
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Road Trip & Things to do at the Costa Blanca, Spain (Costa Blanca, Episode 02)
My friend Greg from Alicante and I go on a road trip and show you the things to do along the Costa Blanca from Altea down to Santa Pola
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I flew down to Spain in December for 2 weeks to hang out with my friend Greg and his girlfriend Nellie. After exploring Alicante we rented a car to explore more of the Costa Blanca region.
We started in the beautiful town of Altea where we wandered the streets of the lovely old town before heading to Villajoyosa and Benidorm on the coast. But beside the coast you can also go wine tasting and hiking. The trek to the Balcon de Alicante is a great option which is not too far from Alicante.
As always feel free to leave more recommendations in the comment section below for future visitors of the Costa Blanca, as we were not able to cover all of it and make sure to checkout Greg’s channel for more recommendations!
To do the Coasta Blanca properly I recommend about 1 week - following I list all the places I visited & Things to do in Costa Blanca:
- Altea
- Benidorm
- Villajoyosa
- Wine Tasting e.g. Heretat de Cesilia
- Hiking the Balcon de Alicante
- Salinas de Santa Pola
- Faro de Santa Pola
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HIKING THE CALPE MOUNTAIN OF SPAIN
In June of 2017 my cousin, his girlfriend and I explored the mountain of Calpe called Penyal d'Ifac/Peñón de Ifach.
I made this video because I didn't see any videos on Youtube that showed how the hike looks like all the way up to the top. So I hope this video helps! I tried to record how the hike looks like and the struggles we went through.
It took us 3 hours to go up and down.
Dogs are allowed to go up but it gets rocky when you have to climb the top part of the rock.
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Denia Beaches. Spain, Costa Blanca.
Denia Costa Blanca Part 1, Beaches. Denia at the Costa Blanca North is a cosmopolitan town located along the Mediterranean coastline. 20 kms of sandy beaches and rocky coves makes Denia an ideal place to live or for beach holidays.
Denia is situated between Alicante and Valencia.
It has a sophisticated infrastructure, with 2 Marinas, one of them offering 550 moorings including a full range of services, Bars and Restaurants.
North of the town, there are beaches of fine sand like Las Marinas, south you´ll find small coves along the rocky coast called Las Rotas, perfect for fishermen and divers. The Montgó Mountain is the major landmark of the area. And the best of all, 320 sunny days a year. In 1982 the WHO -World Health Organisation- recommended the climate of the area as one of the most equitable in the world
пляж Дения Коста-Бланка. Strand Denia. Playas de Denia.
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Calpe - Alicante, Costa Blanca, Valencia, Spain
Albir (Playa Del Albir) L'Alfàs del Pi, Costa Blanca (Spanish Version) (Tour)
Playa del Albir.
Welcome to the beautiful small resort town of Playa del Albir! This gem of a town is located between Benidorm (6KM to the south) and Altea (3KM to the north). It is ideally suited to holidaymakers looking for an alternative to busy Benidorm but offering easy access to all the Costa Blanca has to offer.
When the local town hall with the help of its architects designed how the modern Albir would look, they made some very good decisions, they took care to create wide boulevards' lined with trees providing the spacious atmosphere that is so well known throughout Spain. Indeed Albir is known as one of the Costa Blanca's crown jewels.
Albir's beach is called Playa de Racó de l'Albir and is approximately 590 meters long, continually receiving the coveted Blue flag award annually since 2001.
The seafront here is breathtaking, offering sweeping views of Altea and Calpe's famous Peñon de Ifach. The beach is pebbly but beautifully maintained and sun beds are numerous. During the summer months the beach is protected by life-guards.
Each July the town hosts a film festival which is well known throughout Spain and a huge screen is erected on the beach. Films are shown from 10pm onwards.
During July and August each evening a craft market sets up along the beach front. Here you will find locally produced goods, such as paintings, leather goods and the occasional Spanish sweet treat! Albir is also home to a typical Spanish market which takes place every Sunday in the centre of town. The market opens at 9am and closes at 2pm. Here you will find anything from shoes to beach wear. If you're staying in an apartment this is an excellent time to stock up on some superb local produce. You will find a variety of locally grown fruit and vegetables and some great Spanish hams!
The Sierra Helada or frozen mountain dominates the town. This has been declared a Spanish national park and offers a stunning walk to the town's very own light house. Please remember that should you wish to take the walk to take bottled water with you and don't forget your camera! You can access the park by walking along the Cami del Faro. Best times to visit are mornings and late afternoons, to avoid of course the intense heat of the summer sun.
Modern Albir caters for its residents and holidaymakers alike. The town is home to approximately 5,000 full time residents most of whom are Northern European expats. The whole area has a cosmopolitan 'feel' about it and this is reflected in its bars and restaurants. Don't be surprised to find a Scandinavian bar next to a Dutch restaurant! The seafront is lined with a variety of sophisticated bars and restaurants, all of which can offer anything from a simple beer, to a delicious cocktail or a superb lunch or dinner.
Albir's nightlife tends to be more low key than its famous neighbour, however the choice of restaurants and bars opening until the small hours will not disappoint you.
The town has a choice of hotels ranging from large and modern to small and cosy. Nothing in Albir is too large as the town has a law forbidding any high rises to be constructed.
Albir is also home to a large variety of shops ranging from clothing boutiques to supermarkets. The giant Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona has a large supermarket located more or less at the entrance to the town as does Lidl.
Now there are times when you may get the urge to swap Albir's tranquillity for some serious Benidorm shopping, eating, drinking or partying.
Then you should know how to get around. You can make your way from Albir to Benidorm by bus or by taxi. Bus stops are conveniently located along Albir's main roads. The town is served by an excellent bus service. Look out for the number 10 which runs every 15 minutes through out the day to Benidorm. The price of a single ticket is 1.40 euros. The journey takes approximately 35 minutes and you will of course know when you are in Benidorm simply by looking up at the high rises! The same bus will also whisk you to the beautiful Spanish white town of Altea within 15 minutes.
A ride from the taxi rank at the Avenida de l'Albir, which is located opposite the Consum Supermarket to Benidorm takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes and will cost anywhere between €8 and €11 depending of course which part of the city you wish to visit.
Then return to the tranquillity which is Albir, and relax.
Calpe Alicante Spain is really amazing.
Calpe is a great vacation destination, it is located in the South of Spain, in Costa Blanca, it is considered by many people being the best vacation destination for all people that love nature, because it has amazing natural parks, Calpe is also known for the best beaches in Spain and for the Calpe Rock (The Rock of Ifach) which is the symbol of Costa Blanca.
Calpe is located in Alicante and at the same time is also a Valencian community, the nearby cities are Benissa, Moraira, Javea, and Altea, the Calpe City is located 25 km distance from Benidorm.
Once you will arrive in Calpe you will start to love the city instantly and you will have a lot of places to visit like : La Fossa Beach, Arenal-Bol Beach, Ifack Rock Natural Park and many more.
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