A venue housing an element of the very essence of Spain: bullfighting. This grand, circular structure in the heart of Benidorm is little by little re-gaining its level of activity with such leading figures from the bullfighting world as "El Cordobés" and "El Fandi".
Altea, with the Mediterranean Sea alongside, boasts a delightful new promenade running the length of the coastline as far as the fishing port.
A location embellished by the sculpted outline of the "Parish Church of Nuestra Señora de Loreto", the marina is to be found in the north of Jávea, at the heart of a distinctly seafaring district.
Thursday afternoons plus Saturday and Sunday mornings provide an interesting alternative for enjoying a weekend in the town of Benidorm.
Enjoying a privileged setting in the Port of Calpe, with views of the Peñón de Ifach, this recently founded but accomplished restaurant serves up delicious dishes including in particular Iberian pork top loin and casseroled pork cheeks, as well as such rice dishes as "arròs del senyoret" (fish paella with shelled seafood), rice with lobster... delicious whichever way it is presented. “El Cantal” offers mouthwatering cuisine at affordable prices in an unrivalled setting.
One of the most elegant and sophisticated restaurants on the Costa Blanca. Set in a building more than 200 years old, it has an intoxicatingly Mediterranean atmosphere full of colour, aromas and luminosity which, combined with its outstanding professional staff, will make a soirée here the very best way to round off a visit to the old part of the beautiful town of Altea.
A restaurant which never disappoints, located in the delightful town of Jávea, "Bon Amb" offers an extensive culinary repertoire with a creative touch, dishes which will leave you speechless.
The restaurant that has it all. The uniquely welcoming ambience, the perfect setting for a pleasant soirée on the terrace on any summer's night, or a wonderful lunch on a winter's day. Ca la Iaia is always the right choice.
Incredible restaurant with a standout offering on the culinary scene of Altea. The star attraction are the char-grilled meats of all kinds, with pride of place taken by beef from different designations of origin. At Ca Joan you feel privileged to be able to savour true pleasure in a setting where sensations are intensified through unique dishes embellished by an exceptional venue and setting
True to the traditional cuisine of Benissa, this wonderful restaurant is one of the very best places to sample the famous dishes of this delightful town.
Dishes of creativity and exquisite taste. At La Casa del Maco in Benissa diners can enjoy the peace and quiet of a natural setting while enjoying magnificent and lovingly prepared dishes.
La Mancha and Don Quijote are the first images that spring to mind when setting foot inside this distinctive restaurant. The impression is confirmed by the decor of white walls with rustic rendering, delightful hams hanging from the ceiling all around, and wine casks.
A peaceful spot in Benissa to enjoy a fine paella along with unrivalled views of the valley and the Peñón de Ifach in Calpe from its lively terrace. It is located on a square in the Benimarco
"El Mesón Restaurant" is a byword for quality and good taste in Benidorm. Open since 1980, the restaurant maintains an intimate and traditional atmosphere, along with a long-standing reputation for quality and professionalism.
A table overlooking the sea at Les Bassetes in Benissa with privileged views of the Peñon de Ifach, and the chance to sample the delicious rice dishes served up at this charming restaurant.
A restaurant in Benidorm serving signature cuisine featuring a delightful range of aromas and flavours, using the finest ingredients to achieve the ultimate taste in every mouthful, along with painstaking presentation. Find out for yourself.
An establishment famed in Benidorm for its Yescas, Catalan-style toasted bread with virgin olive oil and tomato, served in more than 100 varieties with cured meats, cheeses, salted fish, smoked produce. A place which is simply not to be missed in this outstanding town.
This gem of French Mediterranean cuisine enjoys an incomparable setting. A luxury restaurant where diners can treat themselves to an exquisite meal with outstanding views: that is Le Dauphin.
Founded in 1976, this wonderful restaurant located within the "MaryVilla Tennis Club" itself, perfectly combines the most traditional cuisine with new and creative Mediterranean cooking.
Puerto Blanco, located in a charming corner alongside the marina of the same name, serves up highly original cuisine while tastefully respecting traditions and using first-rate produce.
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.
