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COSTA BLANCA “The Costa Blanca” or
White Coast” is so called because of its
long white sandy beaches that extend over most
of its
coastline and runs from Valencia to Alicante. You
can choose from the multitude of beaches, or discover
one of the many little bays and inlets hidden behind
the rocky cliffs, characteristic of this area.
Although the coastline is the main focus, there
is also plenty
to do and see with the historic cities of Alicante
and Valencia, the pretty mountain village of Guadalest
and some inland areas off the main tourist track
with a typically Spanish feel. |
There
are castles, numerous nature reserves, and veiled
valleys ornamented with flamboyant flowers.
As you would expect, seafood is the local speciality
here and there are a choice of bars and restaurants
providing local wines, strategically placed
along the coast to make the most of both the
food and the superb views. The land around Valencia
is extremely green and lush and not only provides
Spain with some of its finest products but also
rice fields, the produce of which is used in
the classic paella. Nougat is a speciality and
the local Turron is one of the best to be found.
It is a rich almond and honey confectionary
that comes in slabs. Costa Blanca is reputed
to have the healthiest climate in Europe with
lots of sunshine, mild winters and low humidity
making it a favoured destination year round. |
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Pego
Pego is
20 minutes drive from Denia and is a pretty
town surrounded by mountains and has wonderful
views of the surrounding countryside. The area
is famous for its fresh mountain waters and
the orange groves. The town is situated between
Valencia and Alicante, both having airports
and only 45 minutes from Benidorm. |
Pego has numerous bars
and restaurants serving local specialities.
There are plenty of shops to browse and a
weekly market on Thursday providing a wide
selection of fruit, meat, and vegetables to
general items. The town has a large open-air
pool together with a picnic and barbeque area.
The leisure activities are varied from fishing,
rambling, tennis and bowls. A short drive
from Pego you will find more typical Spanish
villages famous for their cherries and the
local delicacy of wild boar.
Surrounding Towns
of interest
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Denia
Denia is
quite a large resort town topped by the ruins
of a 12th century castle. The town is dominated
by its cosmopolitan harbour, with boats running
to Mallorca and Ibiza from here.
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The town
itself offers a very good choice of shops, bars
and restaurants. Most of the shops are on the
pedestrianised main street, with the bulk of
bars and restaurants down towards the harbour.
Originally a fishing village, the old part of
the town has the most character with cobbled
streets and whitewashed houses and is a real
delight to wander around. There are a choice
of beaches in the area. |
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Javea
Javea
is dominated by Mount Montgo and situated between
two dramatic headlands. The town can be divided
into 3 parts: the old town which still retains
its Spanish atmosphere with narrow streets,
whitewashed houses and wrought iron balconies;
the port; and El Arenal, the beach area and
the liveliest part of town, lined with bars
and restaurants.
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