Costa Blanca

This long stripe of Mediterranean coast is one of Spain's main holiday destinations. Along 160 kilometers of coastline, Costa Blanca offers endless landscapes and cities to discover. This land likes contrasts: from modern tourist cities with skyscrapers like Benidorm to old town kernels such as Xabia (Javea) or Altea, resorts, castles, mountains, palm trees and, of course, traces of the history of Al Andalus.

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4 famouse destinations on Costa Blanca
Dènia

After the end of the Caliphate of Córdoba, Denia was a small Muslim kingdom, Al Daniyya, that even had its own currency. From then you will find a castle crowning the town. Strolling through its beautiful fishing quarter is one of the best experiences in the region.

Xàbia (Jávea)

It is a small fishing town with whitewashed houses and 20 kilometers of nice coastline. One of its main natural attractions is the exceptional panoramas that can be seen from the 15 viewpoints spread along its coast. This is the Route of the Miradores (viewpoints) of Xàbia.

Altea

The white houses of the old Altea keep the essence of its Andalusí past. Muslims called this town Althaya, and it was part of the Muslim kingdom of Denia. Today it is one of the most charming destinations on the Costa Blanca. A great mix of history and good beaches.

Benidorm

This city has the largest number of skyscrapers in Spain and welcomes more than 5,5 million tourists every year. Benidorm is famous for its long golden beaches and its wide leisure offer, the largest in Valencia Region. By the way, its name also derives from Arabic.