Northern Cities On The Costa Blanca Map

Consult a Costa Blanca map when planning your visita spectacular view of the city and coastline. Five
to the region. The Costa Blanca is home to manykilometers of beaches offer many quiet places to
wonderful cities, both large and small. Here is a briefrelax and unwind.
description of the cities from north to south.Southern Cities on the Costa Blanca Map
Northern Cities on the Costa Blanca MapBenidorm: This city is a major tourist area, especially in
Denia: This is the Northern most city on the Costathe summer months. The area offers beautiful
Blanca. Denia has a beautiful view of the mountainsbeaches and an abundant nightlife. There is a lot to do
and the sea. There are many water sports andfor families as well. The Terra Mitica theme park is
beautiful beaches. The city is not strictly a touristcreated around the theme of five ancient
attraction. You can get a taste of authentic Spanish lifeMediterranean civilizations: Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia
while staying here. Other attractions include the Castleand the Islands. Aqualandia water park is one of the
of Denia, toy museum and shopping on the Calle delargest of its kind in Europe. There are a variety of
Marques de Campo.rides for all ages, including slides, chutes and rapids.
Javea: This town lies just south of Denia. There areThere are also bars, restaurants and picnic areas for
three different parts of the city, the village, port andeating and relaxing.
beach areas. Each offers different attractions. SomeVillajoyosa: This city is located just south of Benidorm
of the main attractions in this city are the Inglesia deand is a quieter vacation spot. Villajoyosa is famous
San Bartolome, which is a 12 the century church. Thefor chocolate production. The Valor brand is well
Museum Soler Blasco which has a copy of theknown throughout Europe. The older part of the city is
treasure of Javea, which is jewelry from the past andlocated on the shore and features brightly colored
the Cabo de Nao, a small hill with a lighthouse thathomes and buildings. The Royal Palm Casino is a
offers a great view of the city.popular destination in this area. The Festival of the
Benissa: This city offers four kilometers of coastlineMoors and Christians is held during the last week of
with quiet beaches and coves. Some are onlyJuly. There are parades, music and a reenactment of
accessible by climbing over small cliffs. The city is richthe Moorish army landing on the beach and being
in history with old churches, hospitals and homes ofdefeated.
nobility of the past. While visiting here, try the octopusAlicante: Most visitors to the Costa Blanca arrive via
stew, which is a specialty in the area as well as thethe Alicante airport. This large city is one of the most
many rice dishes and local wines.well known in the area. Attractions here include historic
Calpe: This romantic village has two large and twobuildings, museums and beaches. The city has
smaller beaches. The beaches have fine sand and areabundant public transportation, shopping and
very clean. You can enjoy swimming, water sports orrestaurants.
just relaxing on the beach here. Other attractionsTorrevieja: This is the southern most city on the Costa
include two old churches and an archaeologicalBlanca. Torrevieja is known for its salt production,
museum. The museum is home to finds from as earlywhich is a major industry. Over a half million tons of
as the fourth century. On the site of the museum aresalt are produced here each year. The area is home
ruins from Ancient Roman times.to salt baths and the museum of sea and salt. The
Altea: The large blue dome of the Nuestra Senora delharbor is still a busy fishing area. There is a fish auction
Consuelo church is a land mark in this city. Altea hasand market in town. The seafood in the local
maintained the look of an older Spanish village, ratherrestaurants is very fresh. This city is home to a large
than a generic tourist town. The mountain area offersBritish community.