Holiday in the Costa Blanca

What makes Costa Blanca special as a destination?

The Costa Blanca, the 'White Coast', stretches along the province of Alicante and is famous for its white sandy beaches, the mildest climate in Europe, and a diverse mix of lively seaside resorts and sleepy fishing villages. With over 300 sunny days a year, water temperatures ranging from 16 to 27°C, and over 200 kilometers of coastline, the Costa Blanca is a year-round destination for beachgoers and long-term winter visitors. Benidorm is the vibrant heart of the coast — skyscrapers by the beach, a lively nightlife, and two wide sandy beaches contrast with the old town on the cliff of Balcón del Mediterráneo. In the south, Torrevieja offers salt lagoons with pink shimmering water, while Dénia and Jávea in the north attract visitors with rocky coves and an upscale vibe. The Peñón de Ifach in Calpe, a 332-meter-high limestone rock directly by the sea, is the landmark of the Costa Blanca. Away from the coast, the hinterland surprises: Guadalest, a mountain village on a cliff with a reservoir, is a popular day trip. The Caves of Canelobre near Busot and the Sierra de Aitana offer pure nature. The region shines culinarily with Arroz a Banda (rice in fish broth), Fideuà (noodle paella), and Turrón from Jijona — the famous Spanish almond nougat. The Isla de Tabarca off Alicante, Spain's smallest inhabited marine reserve, attracts snorkelers with crystal-clear water.