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The Costa Blanca<\/a><\/strong> is a region on the east coast of Spain best known for the popular seaside resorts<\/strong> of Benidorm, Alicante, Calpe, Torrevieja, D\u00e9nia, Altea and Moraira. When they hear the name \u201cCosta Blanca\u201d or \u201cBenidorm\u201d, many people instantly think of masses of tourists just looking for sun, sea, sand and a night out. However, this is only partly true! Of course, millions of tourists<\/strong> come here every year to enjoy a well-deserved summer holiday or even a sunny winter getaway because of the warm climate. But the Costa Blanca has so much more to offer than just sun, sea and nightlife! In fact, the Costa Blanca is perhaps one of the most versatile seaside areas in Europe!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this blog, I\u2019m going to\ntake you on a journey to discover things to do on the Costa Blanca! So read on to\nfind out our top 10 best activities on\nthe Costa Blanca<\/strong> which shouldn\u2019t be missed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Costa Blanca \u2013 the \u201cWhite Coast\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Located on the east coast\nof Spain, the Costa Blanca, with seaside resorts such as Benidorm, Alicante,\nCalpe, Torrevieja, D\u00e9nia, Altea and Moraira, is one of Spain\u2019s most popular holiday destinations<\/strong>, with four million domestic and\nforeign tourists flocking here every year. \u201cCosta Blanca\u201d literally means\n\u201cWhite Coast\u201d, but contrary to popular belief, this has nothing to do with the pearly white sandy beaches<\/strong> that you can\nfind here or the picturesque white houses. The Costa Blanca owes its name to the colour of the blossom of the almond\ntrees<\/strong> that were once widely found here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Costa Blanca is full of\ndiversity and has something for everyone. You\u2019ll find rich history<\/strong>, a diverse culture, some breath-taking nature<\/strong>, pearly white beaches, bustling cities and picturesque villages<\/strong>. In the summer, the\nweather is wonderfully warm with a gentle sea breeze, but it\u2019s also a lovely place\nto visit in the winter months, with temperatures still reaching 16\u00b0C. All of\nthis makes the Costa Blanca a wonderful\nholiday destination all year round<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things to do on the Costa Blanca – Top 10 activities!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As we just mentioned, the\nCosta Blanca has an enormous range of\nactivities <\/strong>on offer. You\u2019ll\nnever get bored regardless of the time of year! In fact, the beauty of the\nCosta Blanca is that, even though you\u2019re in a popular holiday destination, there\u2019s\nno need to stay in amongst the hustle and bustle, especially if you\u2019re staying in a holiday home or villa on the Costa Blanca<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> as these\nare mainly built outside the busy city centres. But which are the activities that\nyou definitely shouldn\u2019t miss? Find out below in our list of Top 10 \u201cThings to\ndo on the Costa Blanca\u201d!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.   \nThe lovely towns and villages of the Costa Blanca<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When staying on the Costa\nBlanca, it\u2019s certainly worth getting out and visiting the region\u2019s beautiful towns\nand villages. Each town has its own charm, history and breath-taking beach! Towns\nand villages that are definitely worth a visit include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Denia<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Denia<\/a><\/strong> is the most northern coastal town on the Costa Blanca and is actually where the region starts. This beautiful town has the perfect blend of tourism and authentic Spanish life<\/strong>. Stroll through the picturesque centre, gaze across the harbour, enjoy the beach, stroll along the promenade or discover its many historical sights, including the beautiful medieval castle with its stunning sea views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Javea<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Javea<\/a><\/strong>, just south of Denia, was once a small fishing village, but has since grown into a lovely tourist resort. Javea is really welcoming, with nice shops and numerous great restaurants<\/strong>, but it\u2019s never too busy. Just like any resort on the Costa Blanca, Javea boasts stunning beaches and a beautiful promenade<\/strong>. Javea\u2019s historic centre also retains its original character and charm, and you\u2019ll find a peculiar maze of white-walled streets, vaulted archways and Gothic windows, all finished in raw stone, which is a typical feature of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moraira<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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If you travel further south from Javea, you\u2019ll end up in the beautiful and picturesque town of Moraira<\/a><\/strong>. One of the great things about Moraira is that it\u2019s still left off many holiday guides, which means that it has managed to retain its authentic character<\/strong>. The town has a relaxed atmosphere, the beach is beautiful and there is a distinct lack of big, bleak hotels and apartment blocks. Instead, you\u2019ll find mainly rustic villas and holiday homes<\/a><\/strong>! Apart from the stunning beach, the real highlights of Moraira are the castle and the beautiful harbour!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calpe<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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The seaside resort of Calpe<\/a><\/strong>, known for its large rock, is built around the highest cape on the Costa Blanca (332 metres altitude) and towers above the Mediterranean Sea. On this cape, you\u2019ll find unique flora and wildlife<\/strong> which are definitely worth discovering. But Calpe also has everything you would expect from a great tourist resort<\/strong> \u2013 it\u2019s not too busy and there are beautiful beaches, a pretty promenade<\/strong>, some cosy shops and restaurants and fun activities<\/a> to do<\/strong>! This is really a wonderful destination for a relaxing holiday of sun, sea and sand!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benidorm<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Benidorm<\/a><\/strong> is of course the tourist showpiece of the Costa Blanca. Life goes on 24\/7 here<\/strong>, and nothing is too outrageous here. Countless restaurants, bars, nightclubs, shops, amusement parks and activity centres are open round the clock to keep visitors happy. Whilst many seaside resorts can only say that during the summer, in Benidorm, this is true all year round! Thanks to its sheltered location on the bay<\/strong>, Benidorm is also a dream for tourists in the winter months. Even if a bustling seaside resort isn\u2019t really your thing, it\u2019s certainly still worth a short visit. After all, you have to experience everything in life<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alicante\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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For many, the beautiful city of Alicante<\/a><\/strong> is just where the airport is on the way to other tourist resorts. But Alicante is also a big, beautiful coastal city with shops, activities, stunning beaches<\/strong> and a beautiful palm-lined promenade. The historic city<\/strong> of Alicante also offers a range of sights, particularly the Castillo de Santa B\u00e1rbara<\/strong>. Here, you can enjoy a wonderfully unique view over the city and the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.   \nStunning pearly white beaches<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Playa La Granadella near Javea <\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Costa Blanca, located\nin the province of Alicante, has a whopping 200 kilometres (~125 miles) of Mediterranean coastline<\/strong>. This\ncoastline is known for its abundance of beautiful\nbeaches with fine sand and a relatively calm sea<\/strong>. Combined with the sunny\nMediterranean climate, this makes the Costa Blanca a mecca for sun, sea and\nbeach lovers. But even if you\u2019re not one of them, the sight of the beautiful azure-blue water<\/strong>, the vast\nstretches of white sand and the breath-taking surrounding mountainous landscape\nis truly a paradise on earth<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The beautiful beaches of\nthe Costa Blanca will undoubtedly capture your heart. The beaches here are generally\nquite wide, which means there\u2019s plenty of space to lay down your towel. There\nis normally a range of water activities<\/strong>\nto participate in, and of course you\u2019ll also find plenty of cosy beach bars for\na refreshing snack. Thanks to the long walk in and the calm water, most beaches\nare also suitable for families with young children. In fact, did you know that Playa La Granadella near Javea<\/strong> has\neven been voted the best beach in all of Spain!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, you\u2019ll find a list\nof the most beautiful beaches and bays to visit in each resort town: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n