THE COSTA BLANCA
The Costa Blanca also known as "the white coast" due to its white sand beaches illuminated by the light of the Mediterranean Sea, enjoys an annual average temperature of 20 ° more than 330 days a year. Located between Alicante and Valencia, it offers highly varied landscapes mixing mountains, impressive cliffs and dream creeks.
Near Altea (meaning 'health to all') and its matchless beautiful coast and old town with cobbled streets, discover numerous towns, villages, monuments and places of interest:
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the most popular : Benidorm or "little New York" with the highest concentration of skyscrapers in Europe
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Calpe, picturesque sea resort dominated by the massive rock "Peñon of lfach", often compared with the rock of Gibraltar (in smaller!)
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Moraira, picturesque fishing village with its numerous golden beaches, and prestigious Marina
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Benitachell with its splendid cliffs
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Denia and its marina
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Javea and his famous the Route of the Miradores
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About 10 km of Albir, near the small town of Callosa d' En Sarrià, do not miss the waterfalls of Algar, a magnificent wild place with crystalline waters
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then along the roads, lined with orange and lemon trees, escape inland towards « El Castel de Guadalest ». At the end of a road with views on olive and almond trees, reach this fortress through an arch dug in the stone
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venture a little farther with the visit of Valencia with its completely surprising City of Arts and the Sciences, or Murcia, ...
ACTIVITIES
The region is rich in cultural and sport activities and is incredibly family friendly. There is truly something for everyone : water sports such as scuba diving, snorkel, jet-ski in the Marine Greenwich (Campomanes) or kitesurf, windsurfing board, flyboard, canoe, kayak and rowing on the beach of Cap Negret and its midl winds. You can also rent small sailboats in Besetes, approximately 1 km from Calpe. For the golf lovers, numerous courses the closest being Don Cayo in Altea, Melia Villaitana in Benidorm, La Sella in Denis, the Golf of Javea, Ifach in Moraira, .... And concerning tennis and padle, it’s very simple: courts are available 5 minutes from the villa.
The « nature » lovers enjoy beautiful strolls all year round, on foot or on a bike: five possible roads called "Camins d' Altea" getn you familiar with the rich rural landscape of Altea. You can also discover the natural reserve of Serra Gelada (Ice-cold Mountain), 439 meters above the Mediterranean Sea with breath-taking views on the East of Spain!
Several theme parks are also worthwile: "Terra Mitica", edicated to the various civilizations around the world, "Aqualandia", water park with incredible slides, "Mundomar" (small version of Sea World) and "Terra Natura", with numerous animal species.
FESTIVITIES
Whether cultural or sportive, numerous events take place in the region and particularly in Altea. In January, the Kings fiesta and its parade, in February, the Carnival, in April, the Semana Santa (craft fair and concerts), in June, the planting of Sant Jan ‘s Tree, the Sant Pere and Santa Anna’s maritime fiestas, in August, the famous fireworks of the castel del Olla, in September, the fiestas of Altea (Moors and Christians parades, street concerts, popular activities). Finally, in December, the End of Year parties on the Plaza de la Iglesia and the Christmas market.