| The Costa Blanca is one of the most popular | | | | |
| tourist areas in Spain. The beautiful weather | | | | The Castell de Santa Barbara is a famous |
| and beaches attract millions to the region | | | | castle located in Alicante. The castle was |
| every year. Although the summer is the | | | | originally built in 400 A.D. and has moats, |
| busiest travel season, the area has beautiful | | | | drawbridges, a tower and dungeons. The castle |
| weather all year round. | | | | offers visitors a great view of the city. |
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| The northern Costa Blanca starts at the base | | | | Isla Tabarca is a popular day trip from |
| of the mountains in Denia and Javea. The | | | | Alicante. A ferry trip is available from the |
| region runs down the Mediterranean Coastline | | | | city to the island. This island is a quiet |
| to Torrevieja in the south. There are large | | | | fishing village with great seafood |
| cities and small villages to visit all along | | | | restaurants. There are tidal pools, clear |
| the region. | | | | water and a rocky beach for relaxation. |
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| Traveling to the Costa Blanca | | | | Benidorm started out as a fishing village, |
| | | | but has a largely tourist based economy now. |
| Most travellers take a flight into the | | | | The city has more hotels than any other city |
| Alicante airport when visiting this region. | | | | in Spain. The area is known for its night |
| The tourist traffic is heaviest in the summer | | | | life. The city has many bars and all night |
| months. If you plan to travel in summer, be | | | | clubs. |
| sure to book your flight, hotel and car hire | | | | |
| well in advance. You will get the best deals | | | | Benidorm has many tourist attractions that |
| with the most availability by planning ahead. | | | | are of interest to families as well. There |
| | | | are theme parks with rides and a water park |
| Once you arrive at the airport, you have | | | | nearby. Terra Mitica theme park is located |
| several choices for travelling to your | | | | here. Terra Mitica is the largest theme park |
| destination. A car will give you the most | | | | in Spain. |
| freedom. However, if you prefer not to drive | | | | |
| you have other options. Buses and taxis can | | | | Villajoyosa is located to the south of |
| take you to the train station or any of the | | | | Benidorm. It is a smaller village. The pace |
| towns surrounding the airport. The train | | | | of life is slower than in the city and more |
| system is efficient for travelling from city | | | | relaxing. Villajoyosa is famous for its |
| to city during your visit. | | | | chocolate. |
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| Attractions on the Costa Blanca | | | | Altea is a fishing village and tourist |
| | | | attraction. It is smaller than the larger, |
| The two hundred kilometres of Costa Blanca | | | | more populated cities in the region. This |
| coastline offer an abundance of attractions | | | | village is a second residence for many |
| for visitors. Tourism is a big industry in | | | | northern Europeans. The beaches are pebble |
| the providence of Alicante. The area is very | | | | and have calm waters. The city offers a |
| popular with tourists from around Europe, | | | | beautiful view of the mountains on one side |
| particular the United Kingdom. | | | | and the sea on the other. |
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| Alicante is the capital and a major city in | | | | Javea and Denia in the north share a nature |
| this region. There is a lot to see in this | | | | park. The Natural Park of Montgo offers |
| city. Alicante is a great place to experience | | | | flora, fauna and rare birds. Javea has a |
| Spanish culture and history. There are | | | | patron saint festival in the summer. This |
| museums and cathedrals to tour. A festival is | | | | consists of a festival and bull fighting. The |
| held in late June. | | | | festival is a popular tourist attraction. |