Fly to Alicante

Costa Blanca is the coastline stretching north and south from Alicante. The area covers almost 200 kilometers of shoreline and it boasts lots of attractions. How about visiting Terra Mitica park in Benidorm or the beautiful bays Altea and Calpe. Just south of Benidorm you can visit Villajoyosa. This tiny town is known for its old town and the locally produced chocolate.

Fair pricing and excellent food is as always a good combination. This is the case for this part of Spain as well, making Costa Blanca and the inlands worth a visit. Golfers have lots of options in the region with more than 20 golf courses at their disposal. With an average of more than 300 sunny days per year, remember to bring your shades and sun lotion.

Playa de Granadella is a beach about 90 minutes drive north of Alicante. The beach is considered one of the absolutely best in all of Spain. It has a protected location in a U-formed bay lined with lavish pine trees. The beach has cobble stones. You can rent a sunbed or bring your own sun matress, but just a towel can be a bit painful with the cobble stones. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants close to the beach.

Isla Tabarca is a tiny island an hour by ferry from mainland Alicante. The island stretches only 1,8 kilometers and is about 400 meters wide. Though small, the island has many inhabitants and is known for its beautiful beaches. In the past the island used to be a refugee for those fleeing Barbary pirates. In the 16th century the Spanish King Carlos III ordered the construction of a fortress on Isla Tabarca. You can see parts of the fortress at the island today.