Alicante

The traveller who visits this port-city can enjoy the castle of Santa Barbara, and the surrounding panoramic views over the coastline and inland.

The route to the castle takes you through historical parts of the city where archeological finds have unearthed, medieval walls, roman relics…etc.

To learn more about the history of the region a visit to the archeological museum is a must situated in the old hospital of San Juan de Dios. The exhibits provide interesting details of the Iberian, Greek, and Roman eras.

The most modern area is the commercial port and yacht club. A very attractive area with fantastic views and during the summer months open air musical shows are held.

The open air terraces on the “Explanada” promenade or restaurants in “El Barrio” are the ideal places to have a drink and watch the world go by.



Benidorm

Benidorm is one of the most important tourist places on the Mediterranean. Close to 4 million people visit the town each year.

Benidorm is known for its high-rise towers and wide avenues. Buildings which combine the Town Hall, the church of St. James, the virgin of Suffrage and many other monuments in the area.

The “Parque de L´Aigüera” is a fantastic piece of urban architecture designed by Ricardo Boffill and consists of lots of green zones a main walkway and 2 auditoriums where most converts and cultural events are held.

In the surrounding areas there are many beautiful places to visit with fantastic scenery, quaint villages, with a completely different ambience to the coast.

There are many places to go looking for adventures and thrills such as the Theme Park “Terra Mitica” divided into 5 different civilizations who once reigned on the Mediterranean coasts: Egypt, Rome, Greece, Iberia and Islands. In each one of these civilizations you will find water and mechanical attractions that make it one of the most important theme parks in the world.

Next to Terra Mitica, is Terra Natura, the biggest animal park in Europe, split into 4 theme areas: Pangea, America, Asia and Europe, with over 1.500 animals and 200 different species.

Mundomar and Aqualandia complete the fun fairs on offer. Mundomar is a sea world and exotic animal park, where you can see these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat. Next to this you will find Aqualandia which is one of the biggest water parks on the Costa Blanca.

Last but not least you have Benidorm´s night life, which ranges from a romantic walk along the moonlit beach, to the many bars, restaurants, beach bars, and discos, catering for all styles.

Valencia

Valencia is a modern cosmopolitan city which has combined its past history with the most modern and innovate buildings all keeping in harmony from the roman forum found in the “Plaza de la Virgen” through to the city of Science and Arts.

The historical “Barrio del Carmen” in Valencia is one of the best places to visit for its night life, with fiestas, bars and summer terraces situated between the lords mansions and other buildings.

The city runs along the old “Turia” river bed which has been re-designed with lots of sport areas, parks and playgrounds. Close to this you will come across the “Royal Gardens”, which is the biggest park in Valencia, and is worth a visit for its spectacular gardens, the zoo and the Natural Science Museum.

At the end of the dry river bed you will arrive at the 21st century “City of Science and Arts”, which is separated into 4 different themes, each one worth a visit.

· Arts Palace, dedicated to the Scenic arts.
· Prince Felipe Science Museum, designed to hold permanent and semi-permanent theme shows about the technological and scientific world.
· L´Hemisferic, a planetarium, Imax cinema and laserium, using the most innovate sound and picture technologies.
· L´Oceanografic, spectacular marine life park, conserving all the marine life.

Valencia has lots of natural open spaces in the surrounding areas, such as “El Palmar”, the typical Valencian fishing houses “Barracas” and rice fields on the edge of the beautiful “LA Albufera” lagoon, where you can enjoy a boat trip to get to know the ecosystem second to none.

Denia

Denia is a lovely town situated on the Costa Blanca between Alicante and Valencia.

Evidence of different civilizations can be found in the architecture of the town, one of the most important being the Arabic castle that presides over the town.

Enclaved on a small hill with fantastic panoramic views over the sea and town, rises Denia castle, and the Islamic fortress from the XI and XII centuries, and in the heart of the castle you will find the very informative Archeological museum.

Today the castle belongs to the national trust, where you will find conservationists, restoring it to its former glory.

Other interesting places to visit are the “Torre del Gerro” or the “San Juan” and “Santa Paula” churches.

Surrounding the town you have “Las Rotas” and the Cape of San Antonio which lead you to the town of Javea giving you spectacular views en-route.

The Maria Alta scenery must not be missed as it is a delight to see the untamed environments, small secluded coves flanked by pine trees, and rocky lookouts over the tranquil Mediterranean.

If you take the old road to Pego you will wind through luscious green orange and lemon groves, where the sweet-smelling blossoms make it an experience not to be missed.

When night falls, you can enjoy the restaurants, pubs, discos and bars situated in the city center or on the moonlit beaches listening to the gentle rhythm of the waves washing over the sand.