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Costa Blanca Holidays

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Holidays to Costa Blanca

Costa Blanca, aka the White Coast, is every beach lover’s dream holiday destination. But Costa Blanca is more than just a sparkling 200 kilometre stretch of white sand. The region is home to a selection of resorts – all with their own personality.

Firstly there’s bustling Benidorm, perfect for groups of friends who want watersports during the day and neon lights at night. The theme park of Terra Mitica and the Aqualandia waterpark are also nearby.

The other big resort in the region is Alicante, which feels a world-apart from bouncing Benidorm. Its streets are filled with authentic Spanish charm thanks to hilltop castles, an old quarter and a lengthy waterfront. The nightlife here is slightly calmer than Benidorm, but you’ll still find an eclectic selection of restaurants, pubs and nightclubs.

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Costa Blanca In More Detail

Lying on the eastern coast of Spain, Costa Blanca draws millions of tourists each year to its turquoise waters and miles of white, sandy beaches. Alicante is the capital and major city on this stretch of coast, but it is Benidorm that attracts the most visitors, and this is the place to go for those looking for a lively and entertaining holiday with hundreds of bars and all-night clubs. However, there is more to Costa Blanca than crowded beach resorts: within the mountainous interior, there are a series of fascinating medieval towns and fortified villages which have been largely unaffected by modern development.

Alicante is best known as the gateway to the many glittering resorts in the region, but the city is actually an interesting urban destination, with history and culture aplenty to offer those who can be distracted from the beach. Those who have some time in Alicante should head to the Catedral de san Nicolas from which the narrow old streets of the historic quarter, El Barrio, radiate outwards.

The most popular time to visit Costa Blanca is between May and October when the weather is guaranteed to be sunny and warm most of the time. The temperature can get up to 104F (40C) in August, with the sea at a very comfortable 77F (25C). It is too hot and crowded for some during this busy summer season and some visitors holiday in the spring and autumn months when it is cooler and there is the chance of light showers. However, many of the bars and restaurants close outside of the peak tourist season.

The myriad attractions of the Costa Blanca's beach resorts hardly need elaboration, as everybody can understand the appeal of gorgeous beaches, turquoise Mediterranean waters, white sand and a rollicking nightlife. Those who are intent on doing some actual sightseeing in the region should explore some of the more authentic villages just inland, some of which host weekly craft markets.

Of the famous resorts, the charming Altea is the least commercial and the best place to get a taste of real local culture. Altea has a renowned craft market every Tuesday, between April and September, and La Nuncia, just north of Altea, has a good Sunday market. Tourists wanting some culture should also take advantage of Alicante's historical attractions.

The formidable Moorish Castell de Santa Barbara looms over Alicante and visitors can explore some of the tunnels, dungeons, towers and chambers that make up the impressive fortress. The tiny, picturesque Isla Tabarca, is a popular excursion from Alicante, and the city of Elche, inland from Alicante, is also an interesting excursion, containing Europe's only palm forest.

For amusement park thrills and spills, instead of culture, visitors should head to Spain's largest theme park, Terra Mitica, just outside of Benidorm.