Algar Waterfalls

(1 hr)

This is a natural beauty spot that is run with the visitor’s participation in conservation and development of "Fonts de l'Agar and its surrounding area. Visit the riverside, a walk along the paths and bath in its various pools and waterfalls. Diving from various heights and with participants trying to out do each other with fancy high dives is quite spectacular. Don’t' forget your swimsuits! First aid post, camping for one day with WC and showers, reception centre, parking. Tel/Fax: 96 588 21 06

It is situated on the road to Callosa, 35 Km from Calpe and Benidorm. Combine a visit with a visit to Guadalest. 

Altea

Altea is a pleasant town just north of Benidorm and well worth a visit.

Altea Hills Yachts

 Visit Altea Hills and enjoy a stroll around the Marina, probably one of the most exclusive on the Costa Blanca, and is home of some of the biggest luxury yachts in Spain. Enjoy a meal or a drink at one of the bars in the marina. You can charter boats from here and there is also a diving excursion, which leaves from the marina. 

Aqualandia

(1 hr)

This is a huge water amusement park for adults and children. It is situated on the west side of Benidorm against a hill near Mundomar and Benidorm Palace. Don't forget the sun cream! Tel: 96 586 40 06 or 07  

Aquopolis, Torrevieja (20 mins)

A fun day out for all the family. The kids loved it nearly as much as their parents! Aquapark in Torrevieja. Finca La Hoya Grande. Tel: 96/571 5611. Open from 10am until 7pm. 

Balloon Flights, Elche (30 mins)

  Definitely for the more adventurous, take a 40-minute balloon flight in the areas of Bajo Vinalopo and Bajo Seguar. The trip offers incredible views of the south of the province of Alicante and at the same time provides a secure and suitable flight for the general public. The whole excursion lasts 3 hours, including 40 min flying time. At the end of the flight a picnic is provided and you can celebrate the experience with Cava.

Excitement Touristic Balloon Flights

Reservations 966 637 401

Benidorm Palace

Special and spectacular varied dinner show. Three-hour floor show and dancing, with music provided by a live orchestra. Doors open at 21.00. Reservations tel: 96 585 16 60 or 61.

Alternatively you can book tickets in the travel agent next to the Cam Bank in Commercial Centre 1 in La Marina. 

Calpe

A visit to Calpe itself is recommended. Have lunch in one of the many restaurants, which specialise in local fish dishes. 

Calpe Ifach

 The Phoenicians called the Rock of Ifach the Northern Rock, to distinguish it from Gibraltar, the Southern Rock, as these were the only spectacular promontories they encountered in their travels to the western shores of the Mediterranean. Ifach is indeed a large rock, measuring 332m in height. Today, it is being transformed into a nature park to protect its unique vegetation and over 300 species of animals, including colonies of sea birds that use it as a nesting area. Located here is a nature school where local carnations and even original Robertonian orchids can be admired. The park itself can be reached up a zigzagging track leading to a panoramic view over the entire Marina Alta coastline.

Carrefour Hypermarket

Oh! No! DAD! – Leave your credit card at home by mistake!

There are branches in Torrevieja and Elche. The nearest is Elche.Take the road to Elche from the N332, and follow the road for approximately 14 kilometres. Turn left onto the N340. Follow the signs to Carrefour supermarket.

Castillo Conde de Alfaz

Go back eight hundred years to the Castle of the Count of Alfaz and enjoy a dinner typical of this age. See how the knights fight on foot and horseback to defend their honour and save themselves from the Pit of Terror; a place which you too can visit….if you dare! End you night in the great disco "The Torture Chamber" Tel: 96/686.55.92 or 93. In Alfaz between Altea and Benidorm. 3 km from Benidorm.

Castle of Santa Barbara, Alicante

This is well worth a visit for the magnificent views of Alicante and the surrounding area. Don't make our mistake and try to walk up the hill to the castle. If you are travelling by car, follow the signs on the N-332 to the Puerto. When you reach the Puerto, you will see signs for Parking. Once parked, walk along the promenade until you reach the beach. Continue until past the Tourist Information office, just after this there is a bridge crossing the dual carriageway. Cross the road and follow the signs to the Castle. You will enter a tunnel, which takes you to the lift up to the Castle.

Cactuslandia

For the nature lovers amongst you – no Charlie Dimmock though !A personal garden transformed into cactusland. 1000 different species of cactus and other succulents, tropical fruit tees, several species of parrots, parakeets, exotic birds and other exhibits. A wonderworld of shapes and colours. Also a collection of fossils, mineral stones, shells, butterflies.

Refreshments are available. On the road between Altea and Calpe. 

Tel: 96/584 22 18 - La Galera del Mar, 26 - Altea

El Huerto Del Cura (The Curate's Orchard), National Artistic Garden, Elche (Elx)

This is a garden of 13,000 m² where you can see a large cactus and palm-tree collection with species from all over the world. About a thousand palm-trees surround ponds, rockeries and promenades.

Tel/Fax: 96/5 45 19 36. Porta de la Morera, 49, 03203 Elche (Elx) 

Go-Karts, San Fulgencio

A go-karting track on La Marina's doorstep. There are different categories of Karts which race at different times. The entrance is just off the N-332 near La Marina playas as you approach La Marina from Santa Pola.

Another track is on the road to Torrevieja, on the right opposite the two nightclubs.

Guadalest

This is a beautiful town in the hills with spectacular views. There are several museums, including a Museum of torture and the unique Antonio Marco Museum where you can see miniatures of many things too small to see with the human eye.

Torture Museum Tel: 96 588 50 04 Museum Antonio Marco Tel 96 5898 53 23. Visit the old fortified monastery.

Jalon Valley - Valley of Wine

 The Jalon valley is named after the Jalon river, it flows through the village Jalon (some road signs say Xalo), which lies some 7 km from Benissa. The famous Jalon wines, strong red and the sweet mistela or moscatel wine are sold in two bodegas, where you are encouraged to try the produce. You can buy the wine by the litre.

Every Tuesday a market - vegetables, clothes, shoes etc. - is held in the square and the adjacent streets.

On Saturday mornings an enormous car boot sale and antique market is held on the area opposite the bodega under the huge eucalyptus trees and is well worth visiting.

Jeep Safari 4 x 4 Cabrio

Discover the real Spain. A complete full day of adventure, action and sensation through the magnificent countryside of the Costa Blanca mountains, valleys, picturesque villages, rivers, jungles and swamps. Drive yourself or let yourself be driven.

Av. Penetracion s/n - Complejo Admiral 1, local 5 - Benidorm.

Tel 96 680 71 24 

Karting Benidorm

Rent a go-kart on a great track and enjoy this exciting sport in one of Europe's best tracks. On the road from Benidorm to Villajoyosa. 

Tel: 96 589 46 76

Limon Expres

Travelling on the Limon Expres is a pleasant excursion, along the Costa Blanca. You can admire Altea, Teulada and other natural places you can't otherwise reach. The old tourist trains stops in Gata de Gorgos where passengers visit a guitar factory and are shown typical handicraft. On the way back, going South, passengers can enjoy the wonderful west Mediterranean landscape from the heights of this coast whilst sparkling wine is served.

Reservations - info: Tel:96/680 31 03 Fax: 96 680.85 21

Mundomar

Marine and exotic animal park near Aqualandia. Mundomar is a unique adventure; its main attraction is that it is a beautiful setting with exotic marine animals.  Enjoy a fascinating encounter with the dolphins and seals. They are real stars of the park.

West side of Benidorm - Tel: 96 586 91 01 or 02 or 03

Pola Park

A fun attraction park for children, AT NIGHT. On the N-332 just north of La Marina. You will see the park as you travel from Alicante Airport on the left hand side of the road.

Open 19.00 - 2.00 July and August, and at weekends for the remainder of the year.  Tel 96/541 70 60.

Prehistoric natural cave (1)

The Caves of Canelobre at Busot, situated 24km from the city of Alicante, at a height of 700m on the northern side of Cabeco d'Or. The interior of the cave has got one of the highest vaults in all Spain, and is very similar to a cathedral. 

Tel: 96/569 92 50 - Busat at Alicante, motorway A7, excit 67 to El Campello, exit the road N-332 near El Campello to road N-340 Alcoi-Xixona to the cave in Busot.

Prehistoric natural cave (2)

Visit this magnificent natural cave of more than 300m long and its stalagmites and stalactites and admire the great numbers of domes, which at times rise to a height of more than 20m. The cave is situated on the road between Pedreguer and Benidoleig.

Las Calaveras Benidoleig - Te; 96/640 42 35 - 03759.

Situated inland between Gata and Ondara, surrounding area Javea - Denia.

Safari Park Rio

Rio Safari Park Elche is the ideal spot to enjoy nature and to watch tigers, lions, camels, monkeys and hippopotamus..(or should that be hippopotami?) from its trains. You can also visit the first farm exhibition with more than 200 crocodiles of all sizes. Rio Safari's 6000 fully-grown palm trees create a unique tropical setting.

A professional team records with a video camera your journey by train and will turn your visit into a great audio-visual souvenir.

Tel: 96/663 72 88 - On the road from Santa Pola to Elche.

Salvador Artesana - shoe factory outlet

This is an essential place to visit - your can buy shoes, handbags, leather goods such as belts at factory prices. They also have a range of large sizes for tall men and women - do ask the assistants.

Opening times 10 - 13.30, 3.30 - 8.00.

Take the road to Elche from the N332, and follow the road for approximately 14 kilometres. Turn left onto the N340. Follow the signs to Carrefour supermarket. You will see the yellow sign for the Salvador Artesana factory approximately 250 - 500 metres past Carrefour on the right. Turn right and the factory is at the end of the road on the right-hand side.

030205 Elche (Alicante) Apda. de Correos, 5404 Tel 966 67 54 41.

Sand Dunes of Guardamar

You can ride camels over the dunes at Guardamar for an enjoyable trip.

Don’t get the hump if they spit at you though!

There is also a fabulous HUGE park for shade and relaxing with a picnic maybe? The geese and ducks just love lettuce so do not forget to get some from the market will you?

The park is at the edge of town opposite the entrance to the dunes. There is also a night market during summer and a small fun fare for some light entertainment.

The Marina and estuary make for a good evening stroll as well. If you have aspirations as a fisherman (or woman) the estuary and pier supplies a good location to hone your skills.

Terra Mitica - Theme Park

The Mediterranean's major Theme Park, on the outskirts of Benidorm is well worth a visit and has attractions for all ages. You can buy a 1-day, 2 consecutive days ticket, 3 days non-consecutive ticket or an Evening Ticket. The Park is open all week from Mid-March - October, at weekends during November and December (all week Christmas week) and reopens in March.

Follow the N-332 to Alicante and then join the Autopista A-7 (signpost to Valencia). As you approach Benidorm you will see the signs to Terra Mitica clearly marked, salida (exit) 65-A. (NB the A-7 is a toll road).

Tel: 902 020 220,

Wax Museum, Benidorm

113 sculptures - royal families, politicians, art, music, horror, cinema, etc.

Tel: 96/680 84 21 - Museo de Cera - Avda Mediterranea, 8 - 03500, Benidorm.