Get to know the most beautiful beaches and coves on the Costa Blanca
Are you thinking where to travel this summer? Do you fancy enjoying a few days on the beach basking in the sun? At Abahana Villas we have the solution! Visit our wonderful and charming Costa Blanca.
5 plans to do on the Costa Blanca.
June holidays are coming up and you still don't know what to do? Take the opportunity to visit the wonderful views of the Costa Blanca. You will have time to enjoy its impressive views from the sea, as well as from the mountains.
Cove of L'Advocat
A delightful spot on the coastline of Benissa in which to enjoy a relaxing swim, watersports and hiking, almost any day of the year
Cove of La Llobella
A wild cove on the incredible coastline of the town of Benissa, where a sense of solitude is the greatest sensation. This spot is famed for the low level of visitors and the beauty of its setting.
Cove of Pinets
A patch of paradise on the costa of Benissa. Rocks and sea form an enchanting scene where visitors feel they are centre-stage.
Abargues House-Museum
A house full of little stories giving visitors a real insight into the details of the life and concerns of this aristocratic family who lived in the town of Benissa.
Old town of Benissa
A beautiful stroll along its narrow alleyways, discovering quite unique townhouses and the chance to plunge headfirst into the traditions of Benissa.
The coast of Benissa
Let yourself fall in love with the quality and temperature of the water, a natural setting awash with local vegetation and the gentle sea breeze.
Puríssima Xiqueta: The Cathedral in the Marina Alta
A true architectural monument in the Neo-Gothic style dating from the 20th century located in the beautiful town of Benissa.
La Fustera beach
A charming beach in Benissa of fine sand surrounded by pine trees and very calm waters which, together with the beach bar, make it the perfect spot to spend a summer's day… a real paradise on this stretch of the Mediterranean
What to do in Benissa?
Abahana Villas - View of the bay of Les Bassetes de Benissa.
Abahana Villas - Relaxing holiday on the beach of La Fustera de Benissa.
Abahana Villas - Peñón de Ifach from the beach of Baladrar in Benissa.
Abahana Villas - Facade of the cathedral of Benissa.
Abahana Villas - Horse rutes in Benissa.
Abahana Villas - Golf practice in Benissa.
Abahana Villas - Medieval Fair of Benissa.
Abahana Villas - Traditional festivals of Benissa.
Abahana Villas - Interior of the cathedral of Benissa.
Abahana Villas - Statue of the Riverer in the old town of Benissa.
Turismo Benissa - Atardecer en las calas de Benissa.
Turismo Benissa - Actividades acuáticas en la playa de la Fustera.
Turismo Benissa - Escenario para los moros y cristianos de Benissa.
Turismo Benissa - Ofrenda a la virgen en las fiestas de Benissa.
Turismo Benissa - Fuegos artificiales en las fiestas patronales.
Underwater treasure, battles and stately homes
To stroll through Benissa is to enjoy narrow cobbled streets with a distinct medieval flavour, latticework inspired by the Moors, and the aristocratic grace of its ancient mansions. It is, in short, an opportunity to savour history and ancient customs.
The fact is that Benissa has managed to take good care of its urban centre, in which numerous buildings and monuments are ours to admire. Of particular note is the old Hospital, a refuge for the poor and needy from as far back as 1790 and now the Town Hall, and two equally noteworthy houses, that of the Andrés family and that of Pere Bigot, currently dependencies of the University of Alicante.
The real name of the owner of this latter house was Pedro Ivars Sala. He was what they call an "Indian" who emigrated to the United States in 1917. He returned years later and dedicated his life to ensuring that the good citizens of Benissa were as happy as could be: he collected all manner of objects and used them to adorn his spacious mansion, he was always telling stories about his adventures in America to the children and young people of the town, and he even treated them to tunes on his accordion.
Another palatial construction is considerably older; the Casa Museo Abargues dates back to the 18th and 19th centuries and conserves many of its original elements. It is a faithful mirror image of the noble ambience of the era: shields, staircases, chests, masonry, dining rooms, the old kitchen, the stable, the private chapel, the bedrooms of the gentry and those of the servants… The mansion is a veritable piece of history that gently transports us back to the lifestyle of Alicante's noble families of that period.
Street life
The house of Juan Vives, whose frontispiece is dominated by a tiled plaque in honour of the Patron Saint of Benissa, is the nerve centre of one of the city's most popular festivities, "Riberer's Night", which is celebrated in April. The origin of this festivity goes back to the 19th century: the Vives family gave shelter to two pilgrims who, before going on their way and by way of showing their gratitude, presented their benefactors with a miraculous image of the Most Pure Xiqueta. While popular fervour towards the "Most pure child" continued to grow, other apparent miracles took place until, in 1864, the Most Pure Xiqueta was officially proclaimed Patron Saint of Benissa.
Nowadays the entire town gathers together in front of this house on this night, dressed in whatever garments they are allocated - it depends on their year of birth - to sing hymns to the Virgin. When the singing comes to an end, the party continues with the ubiquitous fireworks and hurrahs to the Xiqueta. Of course, it is no surprise that Benissa's main church, which dates back to the start of the 20th century, is dedicated to this advocation of the Virgin. This is a building that was built in the Neo-Gothic style, with three naves and a spectacular central dome which is well worth the visit.
However, Benissa's festivities are not limited to purely religious occasions. If your visit coincides with the last days of June, hit the streets and don't miss the spectacular Moors and Christians parades, brimming with magnificent garments and delicate ornaments, in which the dancing, the drums and the fireworks attempt to reproduce the ancient battles between the two bands.
Active holidays
And if you like sport, then Benissa has all manner of facilities that will allow you to enjoy horse riding (don't miss the incredible trails through the nearby mountains) and golf in a spectacular landscape - when it opened in 1974, the 9-hole Ifach Golf Club was a pioneer of this sport on the Costa Blanca.
Not to mention Benissa's snorkel routes that are famous on account of the diversity and the colours of its underwater species and for its beautiful underwater meadows of ocean posidonia. You can choose from six possible marine routes: Les Bassetes, La Fustera, Els Pinets, La Llobella, L'Advocat, and Baladrar.
Throughout all these routes you will be guaranteed impressive views of the sea bed: canyons, passageways, balconies, fanciful rock formations… and, of course, warm, calm and extremely clean water. Try not to forget your underwater camera as you'll have lots of opportunities to snap an octopus or two and lots of fish species: Damselfish, Painted Comber, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse or Cardinals.
Let's not forget about the beaches
Benissa offers its visitors six beaches to die for. Les Bassetes bay offers an idyllic view of the Peñón de Ifach in the background, while Cala Pinets, whose tranquil waters are ideal for kids, is also perfect for lively parents prepared to "take their lives in their hands" by venturing as far as the Dead Sea and the Black Rocks, a small inlet of shallow water beside some rather curious rock formations. The Platgeta de L'Advocat, easily recognisable by its breakwater, is fantastic for those who can't live without their aperitif in a "chiringuito" – remember it only opens in the summertime - and Fustera beach is an ideal choice if you are looking for a top-quality, comfortable and accessible beach - as witnessed by the fact that it has been awarded the Blue Flag on several occasions.
Looking for fun? The Baladrar cove, with its green pine trees that stand in marked contrast to the intensely blue sky and the sea, puts on live music in its open-air restaurant. And if you would rather go somewhere a little more intimate, you should visit Llobella cove: it may be small, but it's quite unique.
To sum up, Benissa offers you holidays that let you have fun but that also let you rest, holidays that are all about genuine relaxation. One last tip: blend into the landscape, be part of its relaxed way of life and enjoy the gastronomical delights it has to offer. Don't leave without having tried "borreta de melva" (a stew made with tuna fish), "coques al calfó i amb mullador" (a local prawn based dish), or "mullador de pelleta" (another stew made with tuna skin).
