Dubbed The White Coast by the Ancient Greeks who visited here, the Costa Blanca is today one of Spain's principal tourist spots. Millions flock to the Costa Blanca every year for the radiant sunshine, white sand and exciting entertainment.
There is so much more to the Costa Blanca than it's tourist hotspots. Small, sandy coves, rugged hillsides and delightful, rural landscape, dotted with orange groves and sleepy Moorish villages.
To the South of the Costa Blanca see the citrus and palm filled parks of Elche, with its date plantations. Once again the town of Torrevieja has been voted one of Spain's ten cleanest towns and has been awarded an 'Escoba de Plata' (silver broom) in Madrid.
All of the beaches in Alicante Province have been passed fit for bathing in the latest water quality report from the EU Enviroment Commission. Spanish beaches are far and away the best in the EU. The whole of the UK has only four blue flag beaches - the same number as Torrevieja alone. Then proceeding North along the coast, stop, shop and enjoy the cosmopolitan city and abundant delights of the capital, Alicante.
Continuing North enjoy the spectacle of the hanging, painted houses of Villajoyosa. The excitement of the many attractions of Benidorm, including Terra Mitica the newest and largest Theme Park in Europe and Aqualandia the wonderful waterpark and it's unforgettable rides. Benidorm is also home to the internationally renowned Benidorm Palace with it's Dinner show and dancing from Tuesday to Saturday.
Still travelling North, visit Altea, the cultural and artistic centre of the Costa Blanca, with it's modern University and brand new Arts Theatre complementing the traditional fishing port and still proudly hosting the best open air market along this stretch of coastline. Her steeply sloping pathways, flanked by art and craft shops, open air bistros and every variety of international restaurant, lead the visitor up to a renowned and beautiful blue domed church.
Beginning a foray inland at this point, explore the mountain-top fortress of Guadalest, offering unforgettable mountain and lakeside views. Returning down the valley just a few kilometers, take the opportunity to stroll beside, or swim in, the natural pools and waterfalls of Algar.
Once returned to the coast, proceed northwards visiting Calpe and its famous Penon de Ifach. Try lunching in the traditional fishing port and
dine in one of the town's many and varied restaurants.
The sandy beaches here will delight the most discerning holidaymaker.
Resuming your journey along the Costa Blanca, visit the pretty village of Moraira, with its modern sports marina and the coastal remains of a Moorish castle, which was once, reputedly, home to the Princess Aira, after whom the town was named.
