The Costa Blanca has something for everyone.
The Costa Blanca is the name of the coastline which stretches almost twohundred kilometers along the Mediterranean in the province of Alicante. The beautiful sandy beaches of the Costa Blanca have a well-developed tourist industry and attract millions of visitors from all over the world every year. The mayor part of these tourists come from Germany and the United Kingdom, but it is also a popular destinations in the Scandinavian countries, the Benelux (Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg) and France.
The Costa Blanca stretches from Denia to the north to Guardamar in the south. The most important tourist destinations on the Costa Blanca are Benidorm and the city of Alicante itself. Other popular resorts along this coast are Javea, Torrevieja, Altea, Calpe or Villajoyosa.
Visitors to this part of Spain normally arrive at Alicante airport which is the main gateway to the Costa Blanca and airlines from all over europe offer cheap flights to Alicante. As an alternative it is also possible to fly to Valencia airport and even the airport in Almeria (Andalusia) would be a feasable option for travellers. Price comparison website offer useful information about flights or car hire for people looking for the cheapest alternaitves.
Transport from and to the Costa Blanca and it tourist resorts is guaranteed at all airport and travellers can choose between taxis, busses or car hire. This part of Spain offers tourist a wide selection of typical village to visit and a rent a car is certainly a big advantage if you would like to see a bit more during your holidays on the Costa Blanca than the pool or the beach in front of your hotel. Village like Moraira, Oliva, Teulada or Gandia are waiting to be discovered. Don't forget to taste the local food and wine in one of the many small ventas (restaurants) you will find along the way.
The Costa Blanca is also a very popular destination for family holidays. Not only because of the beautiful beaches which are ideal for small children, but also because of the different theme parks you can find here like Terra Mitica in Benidorm, Pola Park in Santa Pola, Go karts in Orihuela, Mundomar, Aqualandia or Terra Nature.
Golf players will find a wide choice of golf courses in Alicante to choose from like Alicante Golf in Playa de San Juan designed by Severiano Ballesteros or La Sella Golf near Denia which was designed by the spanish golf player Jose Mª. Olazábal.
No matter what reason to visit Alicante, the Costa Blanca has something for everyone.
