Poniente promenade
The Beachfront Promenade along Poniente beach in Benidorm was recently redesigned courtesy of Carlos Ferrater and Xavier Martí Galí.
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Ecological promenade
Unquestionably a feast for the eyes. The ecological promenade in Benissa is a protected natural route offering views of the coastline of Marina Alta which reveal its magnificent layout.
Promenade and port of Calpe
The town of Calpe has a long-standing tradition of fishing and watersports, above all sailing. A pleasant walk down by the shoreline begins on the busy "Infanta Elena Promenade", stretching some two kilometres, running past Playa Arenal-Bol beach as far as the beautiful fishing port.
Walk through the old town of Altea
Peaceful, narrow alleyways, whitewashed houses which in days gone by were protected by a solid city wall, an imposing church with its distinctive blue domes and impressive views of the coastline, revealing in the distance the Peñón de Ifach in Calpe.
Beach of Cap Negret
One of the longest beaches of the coastal section of Altea. Crystal-clear and unpolluted water making for a pleasant day at the beach and a refreshing dip in the sea, with views of the ever-present Peñón de Ifach in Calpe.
Cap Blanc beach
This delightful beach is the largest in the charming town of Altea, on the Costa Blanca. A real favourite with windsurfers because of the wind conditions, and the perfect beach for expert sailors.
La Ampolla beach
This delightful beach innvites visitors to spend the perfect day at the seaside here. Why miss out? L’Ampolla beach offers the full range of beach amenities and is a delight for visitors, above all on summer nights. Discover it.
La Fossa beach
Between Bassetes beach and the Peñón de Ifach is the huge bay containing this beach, La Fossa beach, one of the busiest in Calpe, with a whole host of services to offer everyone, along with "Q" tourism quality recognition and a Blue Flag.
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
La Olla beach
One of the favourite beaches with visitors and locals alike, offering a view of the small island which shares its name with the beach: Isla de Olla with the imposing Peñón de Ifach in Calpe as its backdrop.
La Roda beach
A beach right by the town, with a stunning promenade running alongside, teeming with fine restaurants and ice cream parlours. La Roda beach has the reputation as one of the liveliest in Altea: find out for yourself.
Levante beach
The city's most famous beach and the focal point for tourism, one of its key attractions being the promenade which runs alongside, making it the ideal place to visit.
Poniente beach of Benidorm: The most extensive and with a special light.
Benidorm, located beyond the Old Town of Benidorm, has a more laid back atmosphere than Levante, and is more popular with Spanish tourists.This is the longest beach in the town of Benidorm.
BEach of Puerto Blanco
A delightful and peaceful bay of golden sand very close by the marina, home to a fantastic diving centre along with many other amenities. This semi-urban beach allows for a quiet day by the seaside as well as wonderful views of the Peñón de Ifach in Calpe.
Arenal-Bol beach
Close to the centre of Calpe, measuring 1400 metres in length and at the feet of the Peñón de Ifach, is this fantastic urban beach, offering golden sand and crystal-clear water of the highest quality
Beach of Cantal-Roig
Located alongside the Fishing Port and the Peñón de Ifach. Cantal Roig beach is one of the most lively urban beaches in the borough of Calpe.
El Portet beach. One of the most photographed corners of Moraira.
This bay, sheltered by the Cap d’Or and some distance from the town centre of Moraira is seen as a little patch of heaven, the clarity and calm of its waters creating the sensation of swimming in a pool. It may be small, but it has enormous charm.
Beach of La Barreta
Located on the outskirts of the town of Altea, and forming a kind of small bay alongside Marina Greenwich is Playa de La Barreta. A beautiful beach of pristine water which is the perfect place for a peaceful dip in the sea
Platgetes beach
A host of good vibrations. The quality of the beach, thanks to the views from the promenade it shares, and the beach bar serving up delicious paellas by the water's edge. A site just waiting to be enjoyed.
La Solsida beach
Located in the beautiful town of Altea, close to the Mar y Montaña harbour in the Galera del Mar is this incredible and unspoiled clove where you can enjoy splendid isolation and revel in the peace and quiet of the sea.
Spectacular kayak routes...
Secret islands to discover ...
Villajoyosa
from July 24, 2024 to July 31, 2024
Moors and Christians in Villajoyosa: A naval battle at dawn
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
from July 17, 2024 to July 19, 2024
Andalusia Fair in 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
from July 16, 2024 to July 16, 2024
Virgen del Carmen in coastal towns
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
from July 14, 2024 to July 18, 2024
Festivities of "San Pere" and "Mare de Déu del Carme"
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
from July 8, 2024 to July 16, 2024
"Bous a la mar": Do you play at being a bullfighter?
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
from July 3, 2024 to July 3, 2024
Neptune Water Music Festival
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
from June 29, 2024 to July 1, 2024
International Cultural Festival in Jávea: Enjoy multiculturalism next to the Mediterranean.
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
from July 13, 2024 to July 23, 2024
Patron saint festivities of 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
from July 14, 2024 to July 22, 2024
Moors and Christians in Javea
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
from June 28, 2024 to July 2, 2024
Moors and Christians in 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
from June 22, 2024 to June 25, 2024
Festivitie of l’Arbret in 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
from June 20, 2024 to September 30, 2024
Jornadas Snorkel en 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
from June 18, 2024 to June 24, 2024
Alicante Medieval fair
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
from May 19, 2024 to May 26, 2024
Festival del Mar de 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
from April 28, 2024 to May 1, 2024
Gastronomic and commercial fair of Moraira.
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.
