Symbol of the Costa Blanca, this huge and unique outcrop of limestone rises 332 metres above the Mediterranean, and is one of the most beautiful geographical features of the Valencia Region.
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If you are looking for a different adrenaline-rushing vacation, or simply want to know the best kept secrets of the beaches of the north of the Costa Blanca, the active and multi-adventure tourism company Fun & Quads has a wide range of adventure activities, designed for all tastes and pockets.
If what you want is an urban, chic look, this is the store for you. An establishment in Moraira where you will find the finest and most original garments by Lacoste and Tommy Hilfiger to create your own distinctive look.
Built in Benidorm between 1740 and 1780, in the neoclassical style and close to the Punta Canfali Lookout is this distinctive church named in honour of the patron saint San Jaime.
This is one of the most imposing and important landmarks of the bohemian town of Altea.
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.
The restaurant combines the very best of Mediterranean and French cuisine combined to perfection by the chef Pascal. The dishes on offer include such options as Burgundy Snails, Crêpe Gratin with Porcini and Black Truffle Oil and Monkfish with Fresh Herbs, with a select wine list providing the accompaniment.
Restaurant in Benidorm featuring Neoclassical decor, spacious surroundings and lovingly prepared market cuisine. Where your taste buds will go on a journey to the most innovative and novel culinary creations.
A true architectural monument in the Neo-Gothic style dating from the 20th century located in the beautiful town of Benissa.
A curious sight, and an important natural setting which has existed since the Roman era, and which provides refuge for a wide range of migrating birdlife.
Where the peacefulness of the setting and sporting action combine to offer visitors the very best. Les Bassetes is the perfect place for an active day at the beach, with sport for young and old alike the main attraction
Every day at around five in the afternoon close by the fishing port of Calpe numerous tourists are attracted by the bustle of the fish auction, when the ships return as the sun goes down.
Marco Polo Expediciones can provide the ultimate plan for a day full of fun and adventure.
If you are on vacation in the Costa Blanca and decide to visit the municipality of Jávea, one of the obligatory stops is the Municipal Market, also called "Mercado de Abastos".
Un municipio bohemio, lleno de encanto y luz a la que se suma el color de los cientos de puestos de fruta y verdura que se alzan cada martes en el mercado semanal.
Every Saturday, more than 200 stalls fully stocked with locally grown and regional products await the visit of tourists and inhabitants alike from all along the Costa Blanca.
Every Friday the beautiful fishing village of Moraira stages its street market, the place to find fashion, footwear and jewellery bargains, along with the finest culinary produce from the local market gardens, and other traditional regional delicacies.
A pleasant stroll in the beautiful fishing town of Moraira, with the Mediterranean Sea as a constant companion, offering wonderful views of the port and the little coves.
Today's Altea is one of the key cultural centres of the Valencia Region. And the "Palau de Altea" is the flagship of this picturesque town.
A great natural setting in Benidorm where visitors can enjoy a wide variety of water-based rides, along with a range of additional services. Come and enjoy a water party in Europe's largest aquatic fun park!
Villajoyosa
How would you like to experience a naval battle and a Moorish landing on the beach? Well, make a note in your diary of the Villajoyosa Moors and Christians Festival, declared a festival of International Tourist Interest, with over 250 years of history behind it.
Calpe
Calpe's "Casa de Andalucía" has organized this regional fair in classic Andalusian style since 1966. For a full week in mid-July, riding and dressage, sound and light shows, musical performances and dance groups brighten up the summer evenings with the most popular traditions and customs from the South of Spain.
Costa Blanca
The Festival of the Virgen del Carmen (the Virgin of Mount Carmel) is celebrated in almost every seaside town across Alicante province on 16 July or the nearest weekend.
Altea
Around either the 14th of July (Our Lady of Mount Carmel) or the 29th of June, Saint Peter's Day - the date of the celebration changes each year to coincide with the day of the Virgin or that of the Apostle - the traditional Alicante-style seafaring festivities are held in honour of Saint Peter (San Pere) and the Mother of God (Mare de Déu del Carme).
Dénia
The quintessential party of the town of Dénia, which has now been adopted by other nearby towns in the Valencia region. The fact is that the bullfighting tradition and the Mediterranean Sea make the perfect match in the summertime.
Benidorm
Amazing aquatic festival opens its doors in July, offering over 12 hours of uninterrupted music and fun, with sensational light and sound effects continuing through the night, refreshing the long hot summer days. The fun starts at the Neptuno Aquatic Festival.
Jávea
On the last weekend in June, the beautiful town of Jávea holds its International Festival, a mix of culture, gastronomy, music and world class dance, with stalls representing 22 countries where visitors can sample typical products from different regions. The afternoons are filled with regional dance from each country as well as exhibitions and activities for all ages.
Moraira
On 6 and 22 July Moraira puts on its best party to celebrate its patron saint in honour of the Virgen de los Desamparados (Our Lady of the Unprotected) and the Virgen del Carmen (the Virgin of Mount Carmel): street parties, processions, concerts, floral offerings or mascletás (firecrackers) fill the much loved celebration with colour and fun.
Jávea
There are not many festivals in Spain which are organised by the townspeople themselves, without big money sponsors, and fewer still as colourful and spectacular as this one.
Benissa
The traditional Moors and Christians festival is held in Benissa on the closest weekend to the 20th of June, in honour of Saint Peter the Apostle.
Altea
The neighbourhood of Fornet de Altea welcomes hundreds of young people who are keen to participate in one of the most ancestral and anticipated events that are held to celebrate the arrival of the summer solstice and the fecundation of the earth that it brings.
Altea
During the summer months, the Greenwich Diving Centre organizes guided snorkelling expeditions around the Bay of Altea, in collaboration with the Serra Gelada Nature Park, the Altea Town Hall and the Institute of Coastal Ecology. Mascaret, Illeta de l´Olla, Cap Negret and Solsida are the starting points for these fabulous routes.
Alicante
Just before the summer solstice, Alicante dresses up to the nines to conjure up the time when King James II incorporated the land of Alicante to the Crown of Aragon, and endowed the province with an annual market fair that marked the beginning of the city's commercial activity.
Jávea
By the time May comes around, the springtime in Jávea is bursting with colour and joie-de-vivre, in part due to the Festival of the Sea, a major cultural, tourist, commercial and sporting event in which the region's businesses present their latest creations for the new season.
Moraria
Having a beer, enjoying a tapa or buying a small gift beside the sea, is the idea behind the gastronomical and produce fair that Moraira organizes each year at the beginning of May.