The most beautiful villages and towns of the Costa Blanca

The lively promenade with charming cafes offers relaxation. The flat coastline is one of its greatest assets and makes old and young feel right at home. In the many restaurants you will find both local ingredients and international influences. The cozy Sunday market, local stores and boutiques always know how to surprise. Albir offers an irresistible mix of natural beauty, international atmosphere and sophistication. Want to read more about Albir? Then be sure to check out our blog!

Altea is a paradise for foodies, with its weekly fruit and vegetable market and a daily opened covered market. In the wonderful bay of La Olla de Altea, you will imagine yourself in paradise. Along this pristine pebble beach you will find plenty of water sports opportunities and some of Altea's best local restaurants. With beautiful hiking and biking trails, four ports and a golf course, there is little more to desire. Visit Altea at your own risk, cause chances are it will capture your heart forever,

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A challenging golf course with beautiful views can be found whilst the surrounding mountains are ideal for hikers and cyclists. La Fustera, Cala Baladrar and Cala Pinets are the best known but by no means the only coves worth visiting. The historic center of Benissa surprises with an impressive church, charming streets and cozy boutiques. The language you will be greeted in is Valencian and the town exudes a powerful Mediterranean charm. Do not leave before having tasted the typical arroz a banda. Benissa is without doubt the ultimate vacation destination for epicureans.

Moraira is still very much a fishing village. Be sure to ask for the catch of the day in one of the excellent restaurants or visit the fish auction or Lonja de Pescado. With none less than eight kilometers of coastline several beaches and coves wait to be explored by water sports enthusiasts. For beach lovers, Playa Portet is an absolute must-see. This small bay is an oasis of tranquility and still one of Moraira's best kept secrets. If you visit Moraira once, you will always find yourself returning for more.

The indoor market or so-called "mercado Municipal" is a well-kept secret, where you can stop for picking up fresh groceries, as well as for enjoying a drink and something to eat, in one of the market's many lively bars, bustling with Spanish locals. Another must-see is  the picturesque fishing port with its fish auction, preferably followed by a meal in one of the local restaurants where you can taste the freshly caught fish. 

In turn, a seemingly endless list of beaches and coves invites you to relax and enjoy. El Arenal beach is known and loved for its many restaurants, while the pristine Playa de Granadella enchants with crystal clear turquoise water and absolute tranquility. It is not for nothing that this paradisiacal beach is annually included in the top 10 of Spain's most beautiful beaches.

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Javea also boasts several trendy beach bars and restaurants that are usually open from early morning until long after sunset. Regardless of whether you are an early bird or a night owl, you can rest assured that Javea never disappoints. Curious about this hip coastal city? Then be sure to check out our blog, where we regularly update with our personal recommedations.

At nightfall, bustling Benidorm really comes alive. With an array of clubs, cocktail bars, live music and entertainment, the night beckons seductively. But there is also plenty of entertainment during the day. In old Benidorm, charming narrow streets lead you past the many stores to the iconic San Jaime church and the Castillo de Benidorm. This stunning vantage point is the place to be for your vacation snapshots. The many terraces along the expansive boulevards are sun-drenched and inviting. Spanish tapas, Fish & Chips or exotic world cuisine, you can easily find it in Benidorm. The residents of Benidorm cannot say it often enough; "Benidorm lo tiene todo," which means as much as "Benidorm has it all.

This lush village square with more than 200 water fountains and inlaid coats of arms of the main surrounding villages is the beating heart of Polop, an authentic Spanish village. Here is where the locals gather for a chat and, of course, to get water. In nearby Fonts de l'Algar, you can hike, swim and relax in a natural park with shallow natural pools and stunning waterfalls. Don't forget to stop at one of the many roadside fruit stalls and taste the juicy yellow-orange fruit nispero, a delicious local fruit. Polop is a traditional Spanish town that invites you to slow down and enjoy the Mediterranean lifestyle.