Valencia City, the region’s capital, is famed for its nightlife, the wild Las Fallas spring festival and the stunning architecture of its Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias.
To the north, along the Costa del Azahar (Orange Blossom Coast), is a string of low-key resorts, plus the historic site of Sagunto. Southwards along the Costa Blanca (White Coast) stretch some of Spain’s finest beaches. You can bar-hop and party in international resorts such as Benidorm, Torrevieja and the lively provincial capital of Alicante. Others, such as Denia and Gandia and Guardamar del Segura, still retain a much more Spanish flavour. Inland lies another world where mountains buckle and castles crown the hilltops: there’s Morella, girt by its intact medieval walls; Xàtiva, with its own splendid castle; and Elche, with Europe’s most extensive palm groves.
Activities in the area...
The area is abound with golf courses. At the last count, there were 13 good courses in the region of Alicante alone. Watersports and deep sea fishing can be booked at the sports marina and for the less energetic of you, horse riding along the beaches is a great experience! The area is also great for walking with some of the best parks and natural reserves around, often spotting rare birds and wildlife. And if shopping is your passion, markets are famous in this area! Don't bring too many shoes and bags ladies, you will need some room in your cases for what you want to buy here! |
