Home :: Contact Us :: About Us :: Map of Spain :: Site Map :: Spain Hotel Offers

Costa Blanca Information

Costa Blanca is in the province of Alicante. It consists of around 200 km of Mediterranean coastline though its borders aren't strictly defined.

To the north it includes the popular resorts of Gandia, Javea and Denia and to the south it extends to the ugly development of Torrevieja. Around here marks the beginning of the Costa Calida.

A number of smallish resorts such as Moraira, Altea and Calpe are particularly popular with Spanish tourists. In contrast the high rise resort of Benidorm attracts some 5 million foreign and national tourists every year, the vast majority British.

Until the 1960s Benidorm was a sleepy fishing village, yet today in Europe only London and Milan have more skyscrapers than this mega resort (the Gran Hotel Bali is 186 metres high). So what's the attraction?

Benidorm offers attractions to suit all age groups from young children to OAPs. In the summer the majority of visitors are young Brits looking for craic whilst the low season is appealing to older couples escaping the north European winter. The resort boasts three first class (blue flag) beaches, entertainment for all, countless bars, restaurants and discos and the Terra Mitica theme park on the edge of town which is one of Spain's most visited tourist attractions. All of this within easy reach of Alicante airport.

Few sun worshippers escape the beaches and bars but the ones that do are in for a treat if they head into the stunning interior. Here you'll find one of Spain's great undiscovered gems, an area growing in popularity with walkers, cyclists, birdwatchers and nature lovers in general.

Costa Blanca Tourist Information > Contents

Alicante Airport Transfers
Details on bus, minibus and taxi transfers from Alicante airport to Alicante city, Benidorm, Altea and beyond.

Flights to Alicante
Our flight guide lists all direct flight operators from the UK and Ireland offering services to Alicante airport.

Costa Blanca Hotels
There are hotels all along the Costa Blanca to suit every taste and budget. Here we've suggested a few in the main resorts.

Costa Blanca Holidays
Check out this fine selection of Costa Blanca holidays with a great selection of accommodation types in all the main resorts.

Benidorm Information
A guide to Benidorm with information about what to do and see, hotels, theme parks and how to get to Benidorm.

Moraira Information
Moraira is a real jewel of the Costa Blanca. Located just south of Javea it has stylish cafes and restaurants and a small, sandy beach just next to its very small "castle".

Useful links: Moraira Apartments | Moraira Villas | Moraira Webcam | Moraira Map

Javea Information
Javea is one of the most popular resorts of the Costa Blanca. It has an interesting old town, a busy marina area and the lovely, sandy beach of El Arenal.

Denia Information
Denia is located between Gandia and Javea on the northern Costa Blanca. Just outside the town it has a long, golden sandy beach which is remarkably underdeveloped. Ferries to Ibiza and Mallorca depart a few times a day.

Calpe Information
Dominated by the huge rock called the Peñon de Ifach, Calpe is probably the most built up resort on the Costa Blanca other than Benidrom. It has some Roman ruins and salt flats that attract a wide range of birds.

Useful links: Calpe Hotels | Calpe Apartments | Calpe Villas | Calpe Webcam | Calpe Map

Altea Information
Altea is one of the most beautiful towns on the Costa Blanca. The beach is pebbly unlike most of the resorts but this has prevented mass tourism and it has a charm that makes it well worth a visit.

Useful links: Altea Hotels | Altea Apartments | Altea Villas | Altea Webcam | Altea Map

Gandia Information
Gandia is the most northerly resort on the Costa Blanca. It caters for predominantly Spanish tourists but the beaches are fantastic and well worth a visit.

Useful links: Gandia Hotels | Gandia Villas | Gandia Apartments | Gandia Webcam | Gandia Map

Villajoyosa
Villajoyosa has a pretty old town with multi-coloured houses. It is only a few kilometres south of Benidorm and is well worth a visit.

Useful link: Villajoyosa Webcam | Villajoyosa Map

Guadalest
Guadalest is a medieval town inland from Benidorm with a castle and a few interesting museums. If you are going by car be sure to get there early before the crowds arrive.

Useful links: Guadalest Webcam

Costa Blanca Weather
Here we provide a description of the weather in Costa Blanca throughout the year with temperatures and rainfall for each month. Also today's Costa Blanca weather and a 5 day forecast.

Useful links: Costa Blanca Markets | Costa Blanca Map | Costa Blanca Boat Trips | Costa Blanca Tram

Scuba Diving in Calpe
Calpe offers excellent diving possibilities in clear, warm water with dives suitable for all levels of diver from beginner to advanced. Here we have an article all about it.

Scuba Diving in Torrevieja
Just off the coast of Torrevieja on the southern Costa Blanca there is a variety of wreck and reef diving for divers of all standards. Here you can read about diving in this area.

Alicante Hotels
Here we've listed some of our recommended Alicante hotels.

Useful Websites about Costa Blanca

Costa Blanca Information
You can find more Costa Blanca tourist information on the official website of the Costa Blanca tourism board.

Benidorm Hotels

From:

To:

Guests: Rooms:

Airport Transfers

For convenience you can pre-book Alicante airport transfers and have a driver waiting for you as you enter the airport's arrival's lounge. This service is available to all destinations along the Costa Blanca and for all group sizes.

Cheap Car Rental

To ensure the best car rental deals from Alicante airport read our tips on car rental in Spain and compare rates from some of the most reliable and best value suppliers who offer deals along the Costa Blanca.

Bookmark & Share

All Spain Hotels

Barcelona Hotels
Madrid Hotels
Valencia Hotels
Seville Hotels
Bilbao Hotels
Costa del Sol Hotels
Malaga Hotels
Marbella Hotels
Torremolinos Hotels
Benalmadena Hotels
Benidorm Hotels
Granada Hotels
Cordoba Hotels
Jerez Hotels
Mallorca Hotels
Magalluf Hotels
Alcudia Hotels
Pollensa Hotels
Toledo Hotels

Spain Travel Guide :: Barcelona :: Benidorm :: Bilbao :: Cadiz :: Cordoba :: Costa Blanca :: Costa Brava :: Costa del Sol :: Extremadura :: Girona :: Gran Canaria :: Granada :: Ibiza :: Jerez de la Frontera :: Lanzarote :: Madrid :: Magaluf :: Malaga :: Mallorca :: Menorca :: Nerja :: Ronda :: Salamanca :: San Sebastian :: Santiago de Compostela :: Seville :: Tenerife :: Toledo :: Valencia :: Tours of Spain :: FC Barcelona Tickets :: Spain Map :: Learn Spanish :: Spain Travel Information :: Spanish Recipes :: Bullfighting :: Flamenco :: Spanish Art :: Spanish Celebrities :: Spanish Wine :: Spanish Festivals :: History of Spain :: Lisbon