Top Things to do in Costa Blanca
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10 Free Things to do in Costa Blanca That You Shouldn't Miss
Costa Blanca is the name given to Alicante's coastline in Spain, which stretches over 200 kilometers. It is an incredibly popular holiday destination for tourists, because of the marvelous weather and beaches. Costa Blanca is family friendly, thanks to the huge range of activities available there from beaches and golf to museums and parks. There are the beaches, such as Los Náufragos in Torrevieja with its volleyball nets, golden sands and Blue Flag status, or smaller beaches like Serragrosa with its crystal waters, ideal for swimmers. But there are also golf courses (particularly the Villaitana club de golf near Benidorm) and watersports facilities and cultural sites like museums and galleries, such as the La Asegurada Municipal Museum in Alicante which has extensive collections of Spanish art. You will need a couple of weeks on the Costa Blanca just to scratch the surface of its entertainment potential.
Restaurants in Costa Blanca
1. Benidorm Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 693 reviews
Reviewed By gerald481 - Plymouth, United Kingdom
Took the trouble to have a day out to visit the old town for the first time on my third visit to Benidorm. I absolutely loved it wandering through the narrow streets and boulevards stopping at various venues for drink or two a complete more relaxed way to enjoy Benidorm and for me and I am sure for many a hidden gem that will have me returning for a longer stay in fact a weeklong stay here is very much on the cards later this year
2. Jalon Valley
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4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By Trip818547 - Paignton, United Kingdom
Excellent day visiting the wine making facility. We tasted many wines from sweet to dry. And bought 3 different types. It was very reasonable and High quality. Well worth seeking out
3. Playa de Levante
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,999 reviews
Reviewed By zeintab
very busy beach,again plenty of bars and restaruants,clean beach golden sands pavements spotless for the amount of people that use it in the day,again summer it's very busy and importantly save in all the years we have been to this beach i can't recollect a disturbace great all round for choices to eat drink and be merry
4. Platja de Ponent
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4.5 based on 4,219 reviews
Reviewed By 549avrill - Stockport, United Kingdom
Clean Beach, sand lovely and Beautiful soft great for walking or having deckchair and umbrella watch the world go by.
5. Guadalest Valley
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4.5 based on 2,503 reviews
Reviewed By M4860QLkimp - Algorfa, Spain
Took a day trip to Guadalest Valley with friends enjoyed the views, the lovely walks and lunch in the restaurant . Visited the museums and craft shops . To visit the castle you walk through the church there is a small charge of 4 e . Well worth a visit with friends and family .
6. Playa del Arenal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,553 reviews
Reviewed By emma27108 - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
A sandy beach in great location with plenty of restaurants and bars along the promenade for snacks, lunch, dinner etc. Lots of parking nearby for rental cars including our preferred underground car park (keeping the car out of the sun) which was only €3 for the day. Sun loungers on the beach were €7 each plus €7 for an umbrella in August 2019. There were pedalos and kayaks available to rent, but we didn't try these.
7. Arenal Promenade
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4.5 based on 945 reviews
Reviewed By perpar - Berlin, Germany
From the parador to the other edge of the promenade you will have a relaxing, enjoyable walk with amazing views, all along by the nice sea and wide beach , you’ll find a very interesting sortiment of places like restaurants and cocktails bar . From the opposite side of the parador you will be able to admire the iconic mount of the La Marina Alta comarca( region): the big Montgó, Walk, look, relax, eat some good Mediterranean cuisine and enjoy your holidays along this fantastic promenade .
8. Castillo de Santa Barbara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,504 reviews
Perched on a hillside, this historic 16th-century castle and fortress overlooks the town of Alicante.
Reviewed By CorkTony - Cork, Ireland
Excellent few hours the walk up past all the old alley and old house was like a walk back in time The when you get to the castle it’s amazing the 360 views of Alicante are breathtaking definitely worth the hike up There is a lift for those that don’t fancy the walk up
9. Parque Natural de Penyal D'Ifach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,562 reviews
Reviewed By C5731KVrachelm - London, United Kingdom
Loved this walk - easy to follow; beautiful flowers and amazing views. The first but is really easy then after the tunnel it gets a bit more uneven but still easy for an average hiker. I hiked it on my own no problem. There are toilets and water fountains at the start.
10. Parque Natural de la Serra Gelada
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 588 reviews
Reviewed By Z1677JGrobertb - Dundee, United Kingdom
I didn't read any reviews before i did this, i just fancied doing it. I got the train from Benidorm up to Albir (15mins) and found myself heading for the mast by going directly up the north side (very steep and rocky for 30 mins) and came out about 200 metres east of the communications tower/mast/lighthouse or whatever it is!! it was a beautiful December day about 20degrees , looking south at the mediteranean and north/east/west to puig campana/Benidorm/ Albir and Altea- if these stunning views don't put a smile on your face then there is something wrong with you! and its like this the whole walk. Once you are travellling along the top ridge it is constant declines and inclines that will get your blood pumping and about halfway there is a pretty steep/tricky descent (there was a couple in front of me who gave up at this point and turned back) this is definetely the hardest part of the trip, once your past this i wouldn't say it gets easier- but its not as bad, if your not used to hillwalking (ie- you prefer sitting in a benidorm pub all day- then this is not for you) I walk in the Angus hills most weeks and i was tired after this. The journey starting at Albir train station across the serra helada and back to my hotel at the old town took about three and three quarter hours - but this was going at a good pace and only stopping for a few minutes to take in the views and have a drink, if your thinking about doing this and are reasonably fit- what are you waiting for? just do this walk and it will be one of the highlights of your holiday......
