Triés sur le volet par un Alicante Expert local, nous vous présentons notre guide de 'Lieux incontournables de la Costa Blanca'.
La Costa Blanca, avec ses plages magnifiques et son climat ensoleillé, est une destination de vacances de rêve en Espagne. Située dans la province d'Alicante, cette région offre une variété de lieux incontournables à explorer. Que vous soyez amateur de plages de sable fin, de villages pittoresques ou de sites historiques, la Costa Blanca a quelque chose à offrir à tous les voyageurs.
Une des attractions les plus célèbres de la région est la ville balnéaire de Benidorm, connue pour ses gratte-ciel imposants, ses parcs d'attractions et ses plages animées. Pour une escapade plus tranquille, ne manquez pas de visiter Altea, un charmant village blanc perché sur une colline offrant des vues spectaculaires sur la Méditerranée.
Les amateurs d'histoire apprécieront une visite à Guadalest, un village médiéval situé dans les montagnes, qui offre des vestiges historiques fascinants. Pour une expérience culturelle, rendez-vous à Elche pour découvrir son riche patrimoine et ses jardins d'origine arabe.
Les plages de la Costa Blanca ne manqueront pas de vous impressionner, que ce soit à Calpe, Javea ou Denia, où vous pourrez vous détendre sur des plages dorées et nager dans des eaux cristallines. Pour une aventure en plein air, explorez les parcs naturels de la région, tels que la Sierra de Mariola ou le parc naturel des grottes de Canelobre.
En résumé, la Costa Blanca est une destination idéale pour les voyageurs en quête de soleil, de mer et de culture. Explorez ces lieux incontournables et vivez des moments inoubliables dans cette magnifique région espagnole.
Canelobre Caves
The picturesque town of Busot is home to the spectacular Canelobre Caves. Only 24km from Alicante, these breathtaking caves are similar to a Gothic cathedral inside, and are well worth a visit.. These caves are believed to date back to 740AD but to have taken more than seven million yearsto be created by the water eroding limestone rock. The entrance used by visitors today was created during...
The Lavender Gardens
The Lavender Gardens in the Jalon Valley is a delightful haven for gardeners, nature lovers and artists, who will appreciate the beautiful flowers, fabulous views and relaxing atmosphere. Stepping through the lavender door is like walking into a secret garden, full of wonder, which appeals to all the senses. The brilliant colours and impressive mountainous backdrop are an artist's dreams. The a...
La Mata-Torrevieja Lagoons
More than 100 species of birds, amphibians and reptiles live in the La Mata-Torrevieja lagoons. Inside the nature park lie Torrevieja's salt lakes which produce 700,000 tons of salt a year. This is a must-see park for all nature lovers and bird watchers. The best time to visit is at sunset or sunrise, particularly if you are a photographer. You will find an abundance of wildlife particularly ...
Alicante Castle
Alicante's impressive castle is the main symbol of the city sitting high on the mountain top. It's a great day trip for all the family - and the views over the bay are amazing. Santa Barbara Castle is one of the largest medieval fortresses in Spain. It's a fabulous place for exploring dungeons, cannons and towers while finding out more about the people who lived there over the centuries. The cas...
Las Calaveras Caves
These magnificent caves are in the north Alicante region. There are some marvellous examples of rock formations within the caves. Said to be the largest caves in the world, they certainly are among the oldest and are said to be more than 50,000 years old. Inside you will find some amazing and fascinating examples of stalactites and stalagmites. While looking at the rock formations, you may t...
Rock of Ifach
The Penon de Ifach has been a symbol of the region since ancient times and would have been an important landmark for sailors in bygone days. Now it is a nature reserve offering a haven to many wild birds, mammals and reptiles as well as interesting flora and fauna. It has been declared one of the seven wonders of the Valencia community. There are several ways to walk around the rock, includi...
Rojales Caves - Cuevas del Rodeo
Rojales Caves - Cuevas del Rodeo The cave houses are a real hidden gem in Rojales, a true architectural underground masterpiece. Many of the caves have been beautifully restored and you really feel like you are in another world whilst wandering around them soaking in the beauty of the caves and their surroundings. There are over 20 caves that have been restored so far and others that await...
