Archive for June, 2009

Costa Blanca’s most famous beach resorts

Monday, June 29th, 2009

There is so much to see and discover in Costa Blanca. Incredible places that everyone is yearning to travel. Costa Blanca is a great destination if you want supreme and perfect summer experience. Especially their beaches, you will be amazed how pristine the long stretched beaches that they have. On the other hand, here is the list of the most visited beaches in Costa Blanca.

Altea—a great charming resort abounding with impressive old town and fine buildings. If you want tranquility for your holiday vacation, Altea resort is the place to be. Plus the attraction that it has is truly captivating that would entice all the visitors after seeing the place. Altea is also ideal for honeymooners or newlyweds.

Denia—this is a perfect location for both nightlife and beach swimming events. Located beneath the 11th century castle which is at the hilltop, the beaches that can be found here are composed of pebbles and sand. Denia has almost everything aside of being famous as a beach resort, tourists can also do shopping here, eat on the restaurants, or even playing golf.

Benidorm—this beach resort is not only famous around Costa Blanca but all around the country of Spain. Most of the young tourists from all over the world can be found here having fun and enjoying the beach. It is a first class beach resort with various beach sporting amenities. And it is also surrounded with fascinating attractions that would make both children and adults impressed.

Calpe—it is historically, a small fishing village which was eventually developed into a booming summer holiday beach resort. The old harbour is within the contemporary marina. Some of the hotels and apartments are also visible here.

Alicante—this beach resort is nestling between the sea and the province of Valencia. Designated also as one of the most famous beach resorts in Spain, Alicante is a dynamic city that possesses almost everything what tourists are looking.

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The palm tree city of Elche

Monday, June 15th, 2009

Palm Trees in ElcheAre you familiar with the name Costa Blanca? This is one of the most visited areas in Spain because of its beautiful and captivating beaches around. Aside from the fact that Costa Blanca is also been abounding with incredible cities that every tourist will surely be in-loved, this is not a question anymore why Costa Blanca is very much famous from the foreigners. In every part of Costa Blanca are dotted with great cities, cities that offer the best services and scenery such like the city of Elche.

The Elche city is known as the palm tree capital not only in Costa Blanca itself but all over the world. It is because of the fact that Elche has been proliferated with myriad couples of palm trees around. Designated as one of the interesting cities of Costa Blanca, Elche can easily be reached. If you were from the highway N-340 or have landed into the Alicante Airport, you will easily determine Elche because of the palm trees that signify the city. Aside from the palm trees, most of the roads as well of Elche have signs that would mean as your guide towards your main destination.

Accordingly, since the Iberian times the city of Elche had already been known as the significant centre of civilization, the Dama de Elche or known as The Elche Lady was designated as the masterpiece during the latter period. Discovered in 1897, the Dama de Elche is recently settled in the National Archaeological Museum which is in Madrid. Another thing that makes Elche interesting to visit is the history of the Mystery of Elche which is in the Basilica of Saint Mary. The church was also designated as a brilliant example of the 18th century Valencian Baroque style. There is a mystery of this church that you should have known to yourself; an interesting history that would somehow change your vision in life. Costa Blanca travel in Elche therefore is a combination of thrills and mysteries.

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Costa Blanca, Good For Summer Travel

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Costa Blanca refers to towns from Denia to Torrevieja and a centre of tourism industry for many decades now. It belongs to the Alicante Province and has 200 kilometers coastline. Alicante city is the major city and capital city of Costa Blanca though Benidorm is getting more of the spotlight in terms tourism.

If you are looking for secluded beaches and out of the beaten track tourist destinations then this place is not for you. Costa Blanca has a lively, friendly and festive air as tourist walk to and fro. Restaurants and bar and filled with tourists from all over the world that you could not helped but noticed the cheerful camaraderie between the place and the tourist and between tourists themselves. In fact, it would be very hard to find Costa Blanca accommodation starting July. So booking your accommodation and activities long before the summer months is best suggested.

Though, Costa Blanca has undergone so many changes to accommodation the millions of tourist that flocked to this Spanish Coast, it has preserved some of its heritage- the fishing village. Before sunbathing and frolicking in Costa Blanca beaches perhaps you want to visit Altea and Xabia to get a glimpse of the past through these villages.

Castell de Santa Barbara is a very magnificent castle in 400 BC which built by the Carthaginians. What makes this very beautiful in my eyes it the features that accompany this castle. Perhaps get a first experience in tunnels, drawbridges, cisterns and moats.

Museo de Arte del Siglo XX Asegurada is another must-see for museum connoisseur. Old ages do not mean fewer splendors; the reverse is true here in Costa Blanca. The oldest building in Plaza de Santa Maria has the most modern art collection that any culture lovers would really love.

Costa Blanca, Spain is a joy to behold.

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Costa Blanca’s Best to Offer

Monday, June 1st, 2009

costa blanca coastline

Sea, sand and sun are the significant reasons why most tourists visit Costa Blanca but the attractions do not stop there. Costa Blanca has its Spain one most fertile areas and this region is called for its supplied citrus trees worldwide. Costa Blanca every destination is the treasure to discover where you can relax and enjoy. You can lie around the sun, go into hiding at some secret bay or either pleases to meet new friends along with a complete party. You can explore at Costa Blanca remote hill villages, wild sierras, natural parks and several historical towns with a wealth of tremendous architecture and fascinating museums. It also provides tapas bars and great shopping areas and a series of energetic resorts beside the coast which offers fantastic nightlife, splendid beaches and lots of fun opportunities.

Costa Blanca is the major city and capital is Alicante and one that attracts most of the visitors is Benidorm. Benidorm is an open and wide playground and great tourist spot of the world in every sense which provides to tourist an amenity they could want. Benidorm is for family vacations ideally for it has a kindred and safe atmosphere, lots of activities to do and safe waters. It also offers a lively nightlife with lots of bars and clubs for catering particularly for British tourist. There are cheap and good quality bus services inside the main resorts. For those who travel as group, taxi cabs is a good recommendation for it has also a good value. The best of Alicante is provide the most enviable contrast and varied landscapes with its cultural city with gardens, parks, city centre with many business establishments and night-life. As I go though my Costa Blanca research, it hit into my mind the Costa Blanca biggest beauty is begins from the seavill with its beaches next to its tiny villages that known and give its Costa Blanca unique attraction.

Costa Blanca has an alarming beauty which particularly gives tourist a pleasant stay and highly recommended for total escapade of your hectic work schedule. Costa Blanca is one of the famous Spanish holiday and tourist destinations.

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