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What to do and see in Costa Blanca, Valencian Country: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours
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.
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1. Alcoy Walking Tour on the Modernist Route
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Admire the Modernist, Secessionist, and Neoclassical architecture of Alcoy, hear about the city’s traditions, festivities, and culture from your local expert guide, learn about the Industrial Revolution and the working conditions of the late 19th century.
Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Professional art historian guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Vicki L
We booked our tour before arriving in Alicante. So glad we did. We toured Benidorm, Guadalest and Algar waterfalls. Jorge was a great driver, extremely accommodating and very knowledgeable.
2. Guadalest Private Shore Excursion from Alicante
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Book this 5-hour shore excursion from Alicante and make your way to Guadalest Valley and Benidorm. Enjoy a panoramic drive to these locations and discover small villages and views of the bay as you make your way there.
Inclusions: Local guide/driver, Port pick-up and drop-off, Transport by private car or mini-van up to 6 passengers and guide
Exclusions: Entrance fees to San José Castle and any museum, Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By Vicki L
We booked our tour before arriving in Alicante. So glad we did. We toured Benidorm, Guadalest and Algar waterfalls. Jorge was a great driver, extremely accommodating and very knowledgeable.
3. Valencia Day Tour from Benidorm
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover the capital of the Valencian province in this 8-hour private tour. Start with a panoramic drive from Benidorm to Valencia to explore the orange tree groves. Pass by the city's main monuments and landmarks, and let your personal guide know where you'd like to stop and visit on this customizable tour. Pricing is per group, based on a maximum of four people.
Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private car or mini-van up to 6 people (driver and guide will be the same person), Professional driver/guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance fees to the Cathedral and Silk Exchange building
Reviewed By gentenaar2013
A Lovely village but very touristic all year round a lot of tourists visit Guadalest there is a walk up to the village proper.. some lovely views too of the Reservoir and greenery down below in the valley One or two museums to one is a House made in to a museum to show how people in Guadalest lived in days gone by. there was a small entrance fee too as it is privately owned. Lots of souvenir shops too but good stuff inside them not trash.
4. Half day trip from Calpe. Guadalest, Polop, Altea.
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Discover the beautiful history of the Moors and Christians, thanks to architecture, cuisine and traditions. Great conquests and unfulfilled hopes - all this in one round, uniting Guadalest, Polop and Althea. Unique Museums, breathtaking views and gifts of the Mediterranean.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional art historian guide
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off
5. Alicante: Castle And Historical Centre
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Discover by the hands of our tour guides the history and culture of the Alicante city. Our first stop is located at 169 metres above the sea level, where stands the Castle of Santa Barbara that started the city of Al-Laqant, built 1000 years ago. Today from that same spot you can enjoy the best views of the city and it is a great starting point to learn about the fascinating story of Alicante. We offer a private tour, with no rush, just enjoying the moment, the legends and what our guides have to say about this charming city.
Inclusions: Soda/Pop
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6. Half-Day Guided Historic Tour of Alicante with Tapas Tasting
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Are you ready for the adventure? Starting at Central Market, where we will try various typical snacks, we are going to conquer one of the most beautiful castles in Spain in front of the sea which has more than 1000 years of history. (Transportation to the castle is incluided). We will descend to the historic center enjoying the most important monuments and discovering the seven secrets. Let me surprise you with the beauty of my hometown and with countless anecdotes, history, legends and intrigue. Finally we will visit the tapas bar run by my childhood friend, he has been awarded with the best tapas in Alicante, and you will be able to taste one of the winner tapas as well as a typical Spanish drink.
Inclusions: To start, some snacks at the Central Market. To finsh, a big tapa, which was voted the best in the city., Best sangría in town or local wines or local beer or soft drinks, included at the tapas restaurant., Private transportation, A half liter bottle of water is provided
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7. Half Day Private Tour of Guadalest and Fuentes de Algar
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We will travel the Costa Blanca by road until we enter the Alicante mountain. A natural border takes us to a totally different landscape in just a few kilometers. Historical territory that gave rise to the birth of the Arab warrior whose legend is one of the origins of the Moors and Christians festival. Towns such as La Nucía, Polop, Callosa d´en Sarriá, Benimantell or Guadalest itself, are integrated into the landscape sprouting from the mountain itself. Stop at Polop de la Marina, the town where Gabriel Miró spent so many summers, authentic and local, we will drink water from its natural source. Then to Guadalest and visit one of the most visited and most beautiful places in Spain. We finish at the Fuentes del Algar, a series of natural pools and waterfalls that allow you to cool off in a unique setting. After the sources we return and end of visit. recommended comfortable footwear. Swimwear and footwear suitable for rocks (optional for bathing in the fountains).
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water
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8. Day Trip to Guadalest from Benidorm or Albir
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4.7 based on 67 reviews
No visit to the Costa Blanca is complete without a trip to its jewel in the crown, Guadalest. This fortified village perched precariously on a mountain top, is surrounded by some of the highest points in the province of Alicante, the Sierra Aixorta, Sierra Aitana and Sierra Serrella. Enjoy around three hours of free time to explore this beautiful town. This shared guided tour has a duration of 5 hours. The village of Guadalest dates back over a 1000 years and is steeped in history, from the prison and dungeon built in the 12th century to the old washing house used by the local women and has just over 200 inhabitants. Guadalest is probably as well known not only for the symbolic castle but also for the reservoir which serves all main surrounding towns including Benidorm with their water.
Inclusions: Tour escort/host, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Museum entrance fees (optional), Food and drinks
Reviewed By 41lyndaw
Heidi at Round Town Travel was so helpful and without her I doubt if we would have been able to book our hotels in Benidorm using our bono viatge. They are very professional and have an extensive knowledge of the Benidorm and the surrounding area. It was a lovely surprise to find they had left us a bottle of Cava and Chocolates in our room at the Dynastic!! I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone and their day trips look fantastic value. Thank you Heidi look forward to our next booking with you.
9. Day Trip to Algar Waterfalls and Guadalest from Benidorm
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4.6 based on 153 reviews
Discover on this guided day trip two of the most visited villages in Spain. The first stop of the day will be the mountaintop village of Guadalest, where you will have ample time to explore this truly stunning place and visit one of the numerous museums, shops, and cafes.The village of Algar is in complete contrast to Benidorm and really is a holiday must. Enjoy this remarkable tour on an air-conditioned coach transport.
Inclusions: Tour escort/host, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Museum entrance fees (optional)
Reviewed By 41lyndaw
Heidi at Round Town Travel was so helpful and without her I doubt if we would have been able to book our hotels in Benidorm using our bono viatge. They are very professional and have an extensive knowledge of the Benidorm and the surrounding area. It was a lovely surprise to find they had left us a bottle of Cava and Chocolates in our room at the Dynastic!! I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone and their day trips look fantastic value. Thank you Heidi look forward to our next booking with you.
10. Day Trip to Valencia from Benidorm or Albir
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4.4 based on 51 reviews
Get coached at your chosen start point. Experience Spain’s third largest city which is located just a 2-hour coach ride from Benidorm. Valencia’s historic center is one of the largest in Spain and its monuments, attractions, shops, bars and restaurants make it one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. This is a full-day tour adventure which is right in the heart of the City of Valencia.
Inclusions: Tour escort/host, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transportation to/from attractions
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By 41lyndaw
Heidi at Round Town Travel was so helpful and without her I doubt if we would have been able to book our hotels in Benidorm using our bono viatge. They are very professional and have an extensive knowledge of the Benidorm and the surrounding area. It was a lovely surprise to find they had left us a bottle of Cava and Chocolates in our room at the Dynastic!! I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone and their day trips look fantastic value. Thank you Heidi look forward to our next booking with you.
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