When it comes to a great holiday, what do you look for? Lying on a beach enjoying the relaxing sound of the sea? Water sports? Awe-inspiring monuments and locations? Stunning landscape? If you’re after all these things then one destination you can’t afford to miss is the Costa Blanca.
The Costa Blanca (meaning ‘white coast’) is over 200km of glorious Mediterranean coastline which benefits from a wonderfully warm climate, soft sandy beaches and glittering azure seas. Set in the Alicante Province of Spain, not only does it boast beautiful beaches but also vast mountains surrounding a truly captivating scene.
The Costa Blanca encompasses many popular destinations such as Benidorm, Alicante, Denia and Xabia. For those who want a relaxing holiday, this could be the perfect place to enjoy the calm lapping sounds of the sea while reading the latest bestseller but there are also many other things to do
Here are five great attractions in the Costa Blanca:
1. Scuba diving in Benidorm – what better way to see the life within the sea than by scuba diving? Introductory courses are available to ease you into it if you haven’t had the pleasure of diving before and there are advanced courses for when you progress.
Equipment is available for hire or purchase and you could be seeing some of the amazing hidden gems of marine life that the Mediterranean has to offer!
2. Golf courses throughout the Costa Blanca – if you’re looking for a golfing holiday, you will not be disappointed with the range of facilities all along the Costa Blanca with golf in Alicante, Benidorm, Altea, Calpe, Javea and Olivia Denia. So if golf is your hobby of choice, why not take a look into a golfing holiday in the Costa Blanca?
3. Villajoyosa “The Chocolate Village” – south of Benidorm stands a delightful little town that could be the perfect place to relax. Enjoy the atmosphere of the tranquil location as well as sampling some of the fine foods and a visit to the Chocolate Museum situated in the village – a paradise for chocolate lovers everywhere! With attractive coloured houses and narrow streets leading to the shore, this could be the ideal place to explore and enjoy a gentler way of life.
4. Churches and monuments – there are many fascinating churches and monuments throughout the Costa Blanca. For example, for a truly astonishing sight, why not visit Altea and take in the view of the church Nuestra Senora del Consuelo? With truly breathtaking architecture and intricate design, it is well worth the trip. Also, why not visit the Castle Santa Barbara in Alicante? There are so many interesting buildings to behold in the Costa Blanca.
5. Fun parks – Benidorm boasts some of the greatest nightlife in the Costa Blanca with summer a particular favourite for visitors to enjoy the parties! As well as some lively nightlife there are many parks to visit with water parks, animal parks and theme parks all on hand. This is the ideal place for parents and kids to enjoy some fun and, with so much to do; you’ll be spoiled for choice!
