Cala Granadella (Javea)
Javea’s Cala Granadella is stunning but tiny – the parking, crowds and pebble reality behind the viral photos.
Guardamar del Segura (dunes)
Guardamar’s vast pine-backed dunes and quiet beaches – a low-key alternative to the polished resort towns nearby.
Penon de Ifach (Calpe)
The Ifach climb needs a free advance booking and is capped daily – what to expect on Calpe’s iconic limestone rock.
Elche: Palm Groves, Beaches and the Costa Blanca Interior
Discover Elche on the Costa Blanca: the UNESCO palm groves, the basilica, the Lady of Elche, nearby beaches and the best things to see and do here.
Torrevieja Pink Lake
What the Laguna Rosa really looks like, when it is pinkest, and how to visit the Torrevieja salt lake without disappointment.
Tabarca
Tabarca’s walled village, clear water and what day-trippers don’t expect – ferries, crowds and the real reason to go.
Guardamar: Pine Dunes and Wild Beaches on the Costa Blanca
Guardamar del Segura is known for pine-backed dunes and wild, uncrowded beaches south of Alicante. Explore its coast, castle ruins and nature park.
Santa Pola: Beaches, Salt Flats and the Ferry to Tabarca
Discover Santa Pola on the Costa Blanca: sandy beaches, the salt flats and flamingos, the fishing harbour, the ferry to Tabarca and things to do here.
El Campello: Beaches, the Tram and a Fishing Town near Alicante
El Campello lies just north of Alicante, linked by a vintage seafront tram. Explore its sandy beaches, working fishing port and fresh seafood scene.
Villajoyosa: Painted Houses, Chocolate and a Working Costa Blanca Town
Discover Villajoyosa on the Costa Blanca: candy-coloured houses, the chocolate heritage, sandy beaches, old town streets and the best things to do here.