Our top 5 best beaches and coves of the Costa Blanca
The Costa Blanca is dotted with beaches and coves, all more beautiful than the others. If you are staying in Calpe, Benissa or Moraira, you will have the embarrassment of choice! Large sandy beaches or more picturesque coves, here are our favorites :
1. Fossa Beach (Playa Levante de Calpe)
Beautiful sandy beach with crystal clear waters that extends over 950 m, it is ideal for true lovers of beach holidays. The family atmosphere and tranquility, it also offers…
The Valley of Pop (Vall del Pop in Valencian)
The Vall del Pop is a valley of the region of Marina Alta, in the north of the province of Alicante, in the Valencian community. This beautiful valley includes the villages of Alcalali, Benichembla, Benissa, Castell de Castells, Jalón, Lliber, Murla, Parcent and Senija.
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In the first place, the Vall del Pop is delimited by mountainous reliefs : Carrascar, Cavall Verd, Coll de Rates, Serra de Bèrnia. Also the Serra del Castell de la Solana, the Serra del Ferrer and the Serra del Penyal…
A walk in the Old Town of Calpe
If you are spending holidays in Calpe, do not miss discovering “el casco antiguo”, the old town of Calpe. The fishing village of Calpe, originally consisted of a walled old town constructed around the church. Pirates from North Africa attacked frequently Calpe, then the residents had built a wall to defend themselves.
You will immediately fall in love walking in its narrow cobbled streets. Its traditional houses decorated with flowers and its painted walls, bring a very special atmosphere
One of the highlights of the Old town of Calpe is the …
COSTA BLANCA : DISCOVER THE FAMOUS MARKET OF JALON
Jalón (Xaló in Valencian language) is a charming village located in the lands about 15 minutes from the village of Benissa , in the north of Costa Blanca. Every Saturday morning from 8 am to 1:30 pm is celebrated a market very touristic located in “el paraje del azud”.
It’s a real pleasure to go there. The village of Jalón is very lively on market days. There are a lot of bars, restaurants, shops of all kinds. Also you will discover cooperatives where to taste and to buy the wines of…
Benissa is a quiet delightful small town.
First of all Benissa has a well preserved old quarter and a beautiful Church known as the Cathedral of the Marina Alta. Most days the tourist office organize free guided walking tours. Naturally, it’s a beautiful coastal town too. The beaches and bays with their cristal clear waters are calm, peaceful, for example the sandy beach of La Fustera. As well as savage coves Cala Pinets, Cala La Llobella, Cala Abogat, Cala Baladrar, Cap Blanc.
In the same time, the local area offers a rich variety of sports and leisure activities. There is…
