Beaches And Coastal Scenery
Along the Costa Blanca the shoreline goes from long sandy beaches to small rock coves. Benidorm and Alicante have big urban sand with hotels, bars and restaurants behind the beach. Calpe, Albir, Javea, Denia and Altea mix beaches, a harbour and pretty old streets. Water is often clear and blue and the coast has sun for much of the year.
Resorts On the Costa Blanca
Benidorm is the liveliest resort with huge hotels, clubs, discos, cabaret bars and late nightlife. Families and groups enjoy theme parks like Terra Mitica, Aqualandia and Mundomar. Calpe and Albir are quieter with soft sandy beaches and a relaxed atmosphere, while Javea and Denia are suited to travellers who like a mix of harbour, beaches and Spanish town life. Inland, rural villages, bodegas and almond fields are in a valley and on a hillside.
Family Holidays and Nightlife
Costa Blanca holidays are good for both families and young party people. Families like long calm beaches with kids parks and soft calm sea. Resorts such as Benidorm or Calpe have family hotels, kids clubs, games and pools at the hotel. In the night bars, discos and clubs offer comedy and cabaret for the crowd. Some resorts also have gay bars and friendly streets by the sea.
All Inclusive and Self Catering
Many packages to Costa Blanca are on offer in the UK and in Europe. Self catering apartments and villas are suited to travellers who like to eat in local restaurants and try other cuisines. Hotels along the coast offer bed and breakfast, half board, full board and all inclusive holidays. All inclusive deals often include breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, ice creams and local drink. Budget bookers find bargain deals in spring and autumn while peak summer has high prices.
Top All-Inclusive Hotels – Costa Blanca
| Destination | Best For | All-Inclusive Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Poseidon Resort | Resort fun | Full service |
| Alannia Guardamar | Families | Lagoon pool |
| Dormio Resort Costa Blanca Beach & Spa | Beach & spa | Modern leisure |
| Magic Robin Hood | Theme lovers | Medieval fun |
Weather And Best Time to Visit
Weather on the Costa Blanca is often warm and sunny for much of the year. Summer months from June to September have high temperatures, low rain and warm sea for swimming. Spring and autumn are less warm but still have many sunny days and are good for walking, golf and exploring. Winter is warm for many visitors from the UK and some visitors come for early spring sun or a quiet escape.
Flights, Transfers and Getting Around
Flights from many UK airports go direct to Alicante and Murcia. Flight time is around two hours from most airports. Package holidays often include transfers by buses from Alicante airport to major resorts such as Benidorm, Calpe and Albir. Travellers who travel independently can get hire car, local buses, a tram and taxis along the coast. Once in resort the coast is easy to explore by walking with more trips by buses, a tram or tours.
