The Costa Blanca is a famous stretch of coast in southeastern Spain, where a warm Mediterranean Sea bathes an infinite diversity of white sand beaches and pebble bays encircled by distant mountain peaks. Follow me on a journey down the coastline, an insider’s Alicante travel guide to the Costa Blanca in Spain.
Calpe is a popular resort on Spain’s Costa Blanca, with sandy beaches, a historical old town, Roman ruins and the landmark Peñon de Ifach.
The Costa Blanca has some of the best mountain walks and coastal trails in Spain. These are 11 of the most popular walks and hikes in Alicante Province.
A tandem paraglide flight is one of the best adventure activities on the Costa Blanca. Paragliding in Alicante is fun, just imagine the thrill of flying over Spain’s Mediterranean coastline or soaring over the mountains on a sunny day.
Get ready to explore the diversity of European countries, while contributing to the well-being of our beautiful planet with these examples of sustainable tourism in Europe.
The blossom in Spain colours the land in a picture-perfect sequence which lasts from January to June. Discover where and when to see the prettiest Spanish landscapes as the fruit trees bloom.
The Costa Blanca is one of the best places for snorkeling and scuba diving in Spain. Off the coast of Alicante Province there some great dive sites and the sea is perfect for snorkel in the summer.
The history of the Costa Blanca goes back beyond 1000 BC, when ancient civilizations already inhabited the lands of Alicante in southeast Spain. Visit the history museums and archaeological sites in Alicante Province to see the fascinating relics of the past.
Throughout Spain the Christmas season is in full swing by the beginning of December – Xmas markets and fairs, street entertainment, concerts and nativity scenes. Find out what’s happening at Christmas and New Year on the Costa Blanca, you definitely won’t get bored!
‘Fira de Tots Sants’ Medieval Fair in Cocentaina (Alicante) takes place around the 1st of November each year. The oldest fête in Spain is held in Cocentaina, a historic market town on the Costa Blanca!
