Palmeral of Elche (El Palmeral)
Europe’s largest palm grove, a UNESCO World Heritage oasis of date palms and ancient irrigation channels in the heart of Elche.
Destination
Cala del Moraig (El Poble Nou de Benitatxell)
A dramatic pebble cove between high cliffs near Benitatxell, with vivid turquoise water, a sea cave and a scenic clifftop coastal path.
Santa Bárbara Castle (Alicante)
The great fortress on Mount Benacantil above Alicante, with one of the finest panoramas on the coast over the city, the port and the Mediterranean.
Levante Beach (Benidorm)
Benidorm’s iconic Levante beach: a long crescent of golden sand backed by the famous high-rise skyline, with a buzzing promenade of bars, restaurants and round-the-clock life.
Cala Les Rotes (Dénia)
A rocky cove and snorkelling spot along Dénia’s Les Rotes coast, with clear water, natural pools among the rocks and a scenic seaside path.
Serra Gelada Natural Park
A coastal mountain ridge of sheer cliffs between Albir and Benidorm, with clifftop trails, an old lighthouse, and some of the highest sea cliffs on the Spanish Mediterranean.
Moraira (Teulada)
A low-key, upmarket coastal resort between Calpe and Jávea, with a small marina, a seafront castle, sandy and rocky coves, and a relaxed village feel.
Dénia Castle
The hilltop castle crowning Dénia, with Islamic and medieval layers, an archaeology museum and sweeping views over the old town, marina and sea toward Ibiza.
Algar Waterfalls (Les Fonts de l’Algar)
A chain of waterfalls and natural pools in the hills above Callosa d’en Sarrià, with a riverside walking route and cool, swimmable turquoise water.
Tabarca Island
Spain’s smallest inhabited island, a short boat ride off Alicante: a walled 18th-century town, clear marine-reserve waters and a car-free day-trip feel.