| The Costa Blanca is one of the most popular tourist | | | | The Castell de Santa Barbara is a famous castle |
| areas in Spain. The beautiful weather and beaches | | | | located in Alicante. The castle was originally built in |
| attract millions to the region every year. Although the | | | | 400 A.D. and has moats, drawbridges, a tower and |
| summer is the busiest travel season, the area has | | | | dungeons. The castle offers visitors a great view of |
| beautiful weather all year round. | | | | the city. |
| The northern Costa Blanca starts at the base of the | | | | Isla Tabarca is a popular day trip from Alicante. A |
| mountains in Denia and Javea. The region runs down | | | | ferry trip is available from the city to the island. This |
| the Mediterranean Coastline to Torrevieja in the | | | | island is a quiet fishing village with great seafood |
| south. There are large cities and small villages to visit | | | | restaurants. There are tidal pools, clear water and a |
| all along the region. | | | | rocky beach for relaxation. |
| Traveling to the Costa Blanca | | | | Benidorm started out as a fishing village, but has a |
| Most travellers take a flight into the Alicante airport | | | | largely tourist based economy now. The city has |
| when visiting this region. The tourist traffic is heaviest | | | | more hotels than any other city in Spain. The area is |
| in the summer months. If you plan to travel in | | | | known for its night life. The city has many bars and |
| summer, be sure to book your flight, hotel and car | | | | all night clubs. |
| hire well in advance. You will get the best deals with | | | | Benidorm has many tourist attractions that are of |
| the most availability by planning ahead. | | | | interest to families as well. There are theme parks |
| Once you arrive at the airport, you have several | | | | with rides and a water park nearby. Terra Mitica |
| choices for travelling to your destination. A car will | | | | theme park is located here. Terra Mitica is the largest |
| give you the most freedom. However, if you prefer | | | | theme park in Spain. |
| not to drive you have other options. Buses and taxis | | | | Villajoyosa is located to the south of Benidorm. It is a |
| can take you to the train station or any of the | | | | smaller village. The pace of life is slower than in the |
| towns surrounding the airport. The train system is | | | | city and more relaxing. Villajoyosa is famous for its |
| efficient for travelling from city to city during your | | | | chocolate. |
| visit. | | | | Altea is a fishing village and tourist attraction. It is |
| Attractions on the Costa Blanca | | | | smaller than the larger, more populated cities in the |
| The two hundred kilometres of Costa Blanca | | | | region. This village is a second residence for many |
| coastline offer an abundance of attractions for | | | | northern Europeans. The beaches are pebble and |
| visitors. Tourism is a big industry in the providence of | | | | have calm waters. The city offers a beautiful view of |
| Alicante. The area is very popular with tourists from | | | | the mountains on one side and the sea on the other. |
| around Europe, particular the United Kingdom. | | | | Javea and Denia in the north share a nature park. |
| Alicante is the capital and a major city in this region. | | | | The Natural Park of Montgo offers flora, fauna and |
| There is a lot to see in this city. Alicante is a great | | | | rare birds. Javea has a patron saint festival in the |
| place to experience Spanish culture and history. | | | | summer. This consists of a festival and bull fighting. |
| There are museums and cathedrals to tour. A festival | | | | The festival is a popular tourist attraction. |
| is held in late June. | | | | |