Overview
Costa Blanca, the white coast, is one of the major tourist destinations in the Mediterranean has some of the best beaches of Spain’s Mediterranean coasts. It attracts holidaymakers with its 200 km. of beautiful white sandy coastline. Alicante is the major and capital city of Costa Blanca and the most popular holiday resort together with famous Benidorm.

Recommended Holiday Resorts for Costa Blanca
Benidorm, Denia, Javea, Torrevieja and Calpe are the recommended holiday resorts for Costa Blanca. Costa Blanca hotels offer great accommodation and quality service for the Menorca holidaymakers.

Alicante is the Valencian Region’s southernmost province and its entire length of shoreline caressed by the Mediterranean’s soothing sea breeze. Warm sandy beaches and curving dunes lie by the stretches of cliffs and rugged coasts shading the coasts in hues of white, blue, ochre and green.
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Benidorm is the biggest choice of the millions of holidaymakers every year located 40 km. on the north of Alicante. It is Costa Blanca’s major holiday resort and continues to be the ultimate destination. See Benidorm hotels >>

Gandia, Denia, Javea, Calpe, Altea, Benidorm and La Vila Joiosa (Villajoyosa) on the north, capital city Alicante in the middle, Guardamar and Torrevieja on the south are the popular coastal towns to visit and see in Costa Blanca. Denia is the district capital of La Marina Alta situated on the northern end of the Costa Blanca and 100 km. from Alicante. Denia is a spectacular town with a picturesque local road that passes between Cape San Antonio and the impressive mass of Mt. Montgó. Villajoyosa is a beautiful city located 32 km. on the south of Alicante with a long tradition of seafaring and voyaging, as well as a chocolate making industry of renown. Santa Pola is a small fishing town located 20 km. from Alicante and is famous for its white beaches and coves. Calpe (Calp) is a beautiful town which the Peñón belongs and worthy of its 11 km. of seashore ranging from fine sandy strands, such as the Levante and Arenal beaches, to picturesque coves, such as La Manzanera and Les Urques.

There are numerous things to do in Costa Blanca for the holidaymakers. The Costa Blanca has great beaches and coves along its 200 km. of coastline with numerous Blue Flagged beaches. Read more about Costa Blanca beaches >>>

As for water sports in Costa Blanca; the good climate, crystal clear waters and beautiful beaches make Costa Blanca an ideal destination for the water sports enthusiasts.

As for leisure activities in Costa Blanca; a visit to the Costa Blanca theme parks, water parks, marine parks and wildlife parks is a great attraction especially for the kids.  Terra Mitica, Aqualandia Water Park and Terra Natura in Benidorm are the best ones. The Tabarca Island, Cape La Nao and Cape San Antonio are the must visit marine reserves in Costa Blanca. Also there are variety of nice museums in Costa Blanca that worth a visit.

Nightlife
Costa Blanca’s nightlife is lively and hot. Alicante, Elche, Benidorm and Torrevieja are the popular destinations having bustling nightlife areas with numerous discos, clubs and music bars. Read more about Costa Blanca nightlife >>>

Eat & Drink
Rice is the most popular dish in the Costa Blanca. Dishes with rice, cooked in all manner of ways and styles are all tasty and the favorite cuisine of the region.

Shopping
The Costa Blanca offers great shopping opportunities for every budget. You are able to find easily variety of the brand names with reasonable prices especially for the Biritish holidaymakers.

Weather in Costa Blanca
Costa Blanca has a wonderful weather with mild winters and hot summers.