| Consult a Costa Blanca map when planning your visit | | | | a spectacular view of the city and coastline. Five |
| to the region. The Costa Blanca is home to many | | | | kilometers of beaches offer many quiet places to |
| wonderful cities, both large and small. Here is a brief | | | | relax and unwind. |
| description of the cities from north to south. | | | | Southern Cities on the Costa Blanca Map |
| Northern Cities on the Costa Blanca Map | | | | Benidorm: This city is a major tourist area, especially in |
| Denia: This is the Northern most city on the Costa | | | | the summer months. The area offers beautiful |
| Blanca. Denia has a beautiful view of the mountains | | | | beaches and an abundant nightlife. There is a lot to do |
| and the sea. There are many water sports and | | | | for families as well. The Terra Mitica theme park is |
| beautiful beaches. The city is not strictly a tourist | | | | created around the theme of five ancient |
| attraction. You can get a taste of authentic Spanish life | | | | Mediterranean civilizations: Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia |
| while staying here. Other attractions include the Castle | | | | and the Islands. Aqualandia water park is one of the |
| of Denia, toy museum and shopping on the Calle de | | | | largest 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 are | | | | There are also bars, restaurants and picnic areas for |
| three different parts of the city, the village, port and | | | | eating and relaxing. |
| beach areas. Each offers different attractions. Some | | | | Villajoyosa: This city is located just south of Benidorm |
| of the main attractions in this city are the Inglesia de | | | | and is a quieter vacation spot. Villajoyosa is famous |
| San Bartolome, which is a 12 the century church. The | | | | for chocolate production. The Valor brand is well |
| Museum Soler Blasco which has a copy of the | | | | known throughout Europe. The older part of the city is |
| treasure of Javea, which is jewelry from the past and | | | | located on the shore and features brightly colored |
| the Cabo de Nao, a small hill with a lighthouse that | | | | homes 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 coastline | | | | Moors and Christians is held during the last week of |
| with quiet beaches and coves. Some are only | | | | July. There are parades, music and a reenactment of |
| accessible by climbing over small cliffs. The city is rich | | | | the Moorish army landing on the beach and being |
| in history with old churches, hospitals and homes of | | | | defeated. |
| nobility of the past. While visiting here, try the octopus | | | | Alicante: Most visitors to the Costa Blanca arrive via |
| stew, which is a specialty in the area as well as the | | | | the 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 two | | | | buildings, museums and beaches. The city has |
| smaller beaches. The beaches have fine sand and are | | | | abundant public transportation, shopping and |
| very clean. You can enjoy swimming, water sports or | | | | restaurants. |
| just relaxing on the beach here. Other attractions | | | | Torrevieja: This is the southern most city on the Costa |
| include two old churches and an archaeological | | | | Blanca. Torrevieja is known for its salt production, |
| museum. The museum is home to finds from as early | | | | which is a major industry. Over a half million tons of |
| as the fourth century. On the site of the museum are | | | | salt 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 del | | | | harbor is still a busy fishing area. There is a fish auction |
| Consuelo church is a land mark in this city. Altea has | | | | and market in town. The seafood in the local |
| maintained the look of an older Spanish village, rather | | | | restaurants is very fresh. This city is home to a large |
| than a generic tourist town. The mountain area offers | | | | British community. |