Benidorm - By far the biggest tourist resort on the Costa Blanca and probably the whole of Europe, the town of Benidorm is visited by over 4 million holidaymakers each year, and it is not hard to see why it is such a big draw. Benidorm basically, has it all, beautiful wide, sandy beaches, which stretch for miles, a huge variety of bars, restaurants and live entertainment, superb luxury hotels with excellent facilities, a vibrant and exciting nightlife and numerous fabulous tourist attractions including theme parks, funfairs, safari parks, animal shows and a wonderful water park. For a family holiday with plenty to do Benidorm cannot be matched on the Costa Blanca, or in fact anywhere else in Spain.
Denia - Situated in the northernmost area of the Costa Blanca region is the beautiful coastal resort of Denia, its medieval castle dates back to the 11th Century and was begun by the Moors during the Arab conquest. Even further back in time, Denia was a Greek colony and was also settled by the Iberians and the Romans. During the 19th Century, Denia became an important area for the growing of raisins and a group of English raisin traders lived there until the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s The 20th Century brought the new industry of tourism and Denia has become a popular location for tourists seeking a seaside holiday.
Elche - Famous for its huge palm forest (Palmerar DElx), its 4th Century BC bust The Lady of Elche (Dama DElx) and its haunting medieval drama The Mystery of Elche (Misteri DElx), the Costa Blanca city of Elche is the 3rd largest in the Communidad de Valencia. Its 220,000 (in 2006) inhabitants live in a city surrounded by over 200,000 palm trees - the largest palm forest in Europe. A mostly agricultural area up until the 19th Century, Elche developed an thriving shoe-making industry which is now one of the most important in Spain.
Playa Flamenca ? Located in the Orihuela Costa district of the southern Costa Blanca, Playa Flamenca could not be called a traditional Spanish village, in fact up until the early 1970?s it was just an area of barren coastline. Developed by a group of Flemish investors, Playa Flamenca has become one of the most popular destinations along the coast, the newly improved beach and promenade have given the resort a much needed facelift. The busy Saturday market is one of the big attractions of Playa Flamenca and thousands of shoppers head there every week looking for a bargain or two.
Vega Baja ? The most southerly district of the Alicante province, the Vega Baja has a name which means ?Low Fertile Valley?, an important area for the growing of fresh produce, citrus fruits in particular, it also has a beautiful coastline with some fine beaches and popular resorts. The capital of the district is the town of Orihuela and the largest of its coastal towns are Torrevieja and Guardamar del Segura, where superb white, sandy beaches are lapped by the sparkling, tranquil waters of the azure blue Mediterranean Sea.
Villajoyosa - Located on the northern Costa Blanca coastline between Alicante and Benidorm, the town of Villajoyosa is famous for its brightly coloured houses. The reason for the vibrant blues, yellows and reds of the seafront houses was a practical one, as they were painted so that the towns fishermen could spot their homes from far out at sea and sail safely home to their loved ones. Villajoyosa is often referred to as Chocolate Heaven due to its production of Spanish chocolate delicacies since 1881 when one Don Valenciano Lopez Lloret started his business there.
Cabo Roig ? The resort of Cabo Roig is one of the coastal towns of the Vega Baja district of the Alicante province, situated in an area of the coastline known as the Orihuela Costa. Cabo Roig originally grew up around a sixteenth century watchtower which was constructed to warn the neighbourhood of impending attacks from Berber pirates which occurred frequently along this part of the coast between the 14th and 17th centuries. Cabo Roig is now a popular holiday resort with 2 superb beaches and an exclusive marina and yachting club. One of the highlights of Cabo Roig is the stunning cliff walk from Cala Caleta to La Zenia, providing some breathtaking views along the way.
Calpe ? Situated on the northern Costa Blanca between the towns of Javea and Altea is the lovely coastal resort of Calpe. Best known for the spectacular rock formation, the Peñon de Ifach, Calpe is popular with both holidaymakers and day-trippers. Calpe?s excellent sandy beaches are busy during the summer months and provide a good selection of water sports facilities. With a history going back to Roman times, Calpe has some interesting places to visit, including the remains of a Roman fish salting factory which stands beside the seafront promenade. The stunning rock, the Peñon de Ifach, watches over Calpe like a protective mother, and it is now a conserved area with a wide variety of flora and fauna.
