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Beaches of Alicante.

July 22, 2014Alicante holidaysbeaches, San Juanrentspain

Cala Cantalar in Cabo de las Huertas – Alicante

La Cala Cantalar is a few meters from Camino del Faro. It is noted for its natural environment and its rocky composition. Has an area of 100 meters long and 6 meters wide. Definitely a small shelter where to be in complete sync with nature.

Access: Car and bus (line 22).

The beach of San Juan is the best known of Alicante. With an area of 7 km, is an open sandy beach that runs from Cabo de las Huertas to El Campbell.

It has a long promenade, with a variety of craft stalls. I The beach of San Juan.Car hire Alicante n your environment, many amenities, shops, restaurants and bars. Nearby is also the leisure Alicante Golf.

Playing sports such as windsurfing and kite surfing is very common, and recently has opened a bike lane for cyclists and skaters can enjoy the sport by the sea.

Services: rental umbrellas and hammocks, boxes, car parking, cleaning services, play areas, rescue and footbaths.

Access: Car, car (L1 and L3), bus (lines 21, 22)

Albufereta Beach – Alicante

AlbuferetaBeach is midway between Alicante and Playa de San Juan. It’s a beach of fine golden sand about 500 meters long, calm waters. Albufereta Beach - Car Hire Alicante

There are many facilities in the vicinity a few meters away is the Club Náutico Alicante.

Its promenade has recently been remodelled, with shaded areas and rest alternating with games for children.

Services: recreational sports, floating platform, wheelchair access, housekeeping, play areas, boardwalk, rescue service, footbaths.

Access: Car, car (L3 and L4), bus (lines 09, 21, and 22)

Carabassí beach in Elche – Alicante

Located at the foot of the mountain CarabassíBeach is a pristine golden beach and clear water of about 1 km. length. Its location in the natural landscape of dunes, marshes and low vegetation make this beach a haven.

Considered ecological protection area, is suitable for nudists.

Services: Car sunshades and loungers, boxes, car parking, cleaning services, rescue and footbaths. Access: Car (Arenales del Sol) and bus (line-Santa Pola Alicante)

The Lighthouse of Cabo de San Antonio Javea

The Cape of San Antonio, which is located in the Natural Pa rk of Montgó.

El Faro: located about 170 meters high. It is located in a privileged position from which we can see to the north the town of Denia and the Gulf of Valencia and south bay of Javea.

San Antonio is steep, rocky and rough, has a great natural and immense biodiversity. It was declared a Marine Reserve in 1993. At the end of the line, at the top of the lighthouse is located.

San Antonio is an amazing viewpoint. Enjoy a superb panoramic view of the coast of Javea and Denia.

Beaches of Alicante Province.

June 19, 2014Alicante holidaysbeachesrentspain

Sheltered by its bay and by the fortified hill of Mount Benacantil, which rises almost kissing the Mediterranean’s waters, Alicante grew up showing its face to the sea. It is difficult to find a city, with the service of Alicante, offering such a wide and different internationally acknowledged top level and quality beach offer.

L’Esparrelló Beach in Villajoyosa – Alicante

Cala sand and gravel

This small cove of crystalline waters at the foot of a cliff, and exclusive access to walk confers a marked exclusive.

This is a unique a place for lovers of diving, fishing and quietness, suitable for nudism. A little paradise in La Vila to enjoy sunbathing and sea.

Access: Walk (drive to the Playa de la Caleta)

La Caleta Beach in Villajoyosa – Alicante

La Caleta is the perfect place to enjoy. La Caleta Beach in Villajoyosa - Car Hire Alicante

This beach is 160 meters long and 30 meters wide. The composition of stones keeps this beach clean of seaweed.

Services: accessible beach, footbaths, rental of umbrellas and sun beds, yachts rental, kiosks and cleaning services.

It is easily accessible on foot and its proximity to a parking .It is located away from the urban area, which makes this beach an ideal spot to escape the bustle of the city.

Olla Beach in Altea – Alicante

Gravel beach, has about 1 km in length and about 10 m. wide. Olla Beach. Car hire Alicante

It is a semi-urban beach with calm waters, in summer you can rent small boats and catamarans and surfboards.

Mid-August is the meeting point for thousands of people who will enjoy El Castle de l’Olla , a show of fireworks and music held annually night closest to the feast of San Lorenzo Sabbath.

Services: Boat hire, cleaning services, foot showers, toilets, rescue service.

Levante Beach in Benidorm – Alicante

Fine sand beach.

The Levante beach is one not to miss. Two kilometres in length are more than adequate for all activities that take place in it, as the practice of water skiing, jet skis, parasailing, scuba diving…

Its location in the centre of Benidorm makes this beach one of the most tumultuous and busy in the summer. It is well connected, plus easy parking nearby.

Services: Car sunshades and hammocks, Kiosks, cleaning services, play areas, rescue and showers.

Calpe is famous for its history and culture.

June 2, 2014Alicante holidaysbeaches, The Peñon de Ifachrentspain

The Peñon of Ifach, clean and quiet beaches, beautiful coves, high cliffs, valleys and mountain that overlook the sea, a pleasant climate, warn and friendly treatment of its people… pure Mediterranean. It is an open city to the tourism that blends with the fishing village, proud of its past. It’s smell of the sea, the soft sand of its beaches, the typical sailor streets, and the majestic.

Calpe is an ancient fishing port full of culture and history.
The Peñon de Ifach a huge rock that looks like Gibraltar is one of Calpe’s most famous landmarks. It is a nature reserve with a wide range of birds and plants.
Museum of Archaeology is the place for exhibits of excavations from in and around Calpe. A colourful collection of elaborated fiesta costumes that was worn by the Moors and Christians chiefs and their ladies can be found in the Festival museum.
The footprint of ancient civilization are present in the archaeological ruins of the Iberians, Los Baños de la Reina dating back to the Roman period, or the Vila Ifac founded in s.XIII. Today, Calpe maintains the Torreó de la Peça, the picturesque arable and the old church, which contrast with the cultural centre Jaume Pastor I Fluixá or the geometric building designed by architect Ricardo Bofill.
Besides the marine character of Calpe it can also be found in the traditional port and La lonja which hosts one of the most attractive and visited activities: the fish auction using these products to develop dishes like “la llauna” or the “arròs del senyoret”
Calpe offers a wide variety of all types of accommodation for the traveller of today. All from apartment rentals to large modern hotels.
The airport of El Altet (Alicante) and Manises (Valencia) located at 76 and 135km respectively from Calpe can connect with the main capitals through national and International flights. Road communications is the main AP-7 (exits 63 and 64) and the N-332. Also you can arrive by train from Alicante or Denia through the narrow railway and the regular bus service, with wide schedule, Calp links with the cities of Valencia, Alicante, Madrid and Barcelona.
A mere half hour drive from Calpe towards the north lays the VergelSafari Park.
There are many local fiestas held in Calpe throughout the year. Not to forget the German October fest. There a various big Spanish fiestas during the summer: San Juan the 24th of June. Virgen Del Carmen the 16th of July and many more. The streets become a riot of colour and the stage for a musical show of bands, processions, parades and fireworks.

Dénia famous for the beauty

May 26, 2014Places to visit in Alicantebeaches, Deniarentspain

With excellent mild weather which averages 20ºC all year round, Dénia is famous for the beauty of its landscapes and natural environments, cuisine, festive holidays and outdoor sports activities.

The walking tunnel under the impressive castle from the 16th century which dominates the town from a height of 58 meters.
Visit the Tower of Gerro. A lookout post from the 17th century.
Discover the traditional Neighbourhoods: the fishermen’s neighbourhood of “Baix la Mar”, the Historical City Centre and Les Roques district.
The area north of the city called “Las Marinas” has over 14km of lovely sandy beaches.
In the south “Las Rotas” area features a sandy followed by breath-taking rocky coves whose crystalline water has been declared a Marine Reserve.
Mt.Montgó, which has been declared a NaturalPark, has an altitude of 753m and over 650 plants species. Its hiking routes invite you to explore its spectacular landscapes, caves and its peak.
Dénia features up to four Yacht Dock facilities! The Local Marina, “El Portet” the Royal Yacht Club and the Marina of Dénia. Has a very important harbour with ferry terminal serving ferries to Ibiza, Menorca, Mallorca and Formentera.
Is served by the Valencia airport and the Alicante airport. Aprox. 1 hour drive
Has a very important harbour with ferry terminal serving to Ibiza, Menorca, Mallorca and Formentera.
Its sea breezes are ideal for Windsurfing and kite surfing, especially at LesDevesesBeach
Explore the aquatic Marine Reserve of Cabo San Antonio, a protected zone with priceless ecological value. A special permit is required for scuba diving with oxygen thanks.
Sailing, Canoeing and Rowing have become very popular sports due to the infrastructures and services provided by Dénia’s ports
Into the mountains you will be able to visit the Moorish fortress of Guadalest. Wonderful Arab architecture from the year of 715.
Taste Dénia’s exquisite red shrimp, its seafood rice dish called “arroz a Banda” as well as a wide variety of garden vegetables, fresh fish and local seafood which provide delicious combinations.
Dénia’s extensive natural resources provide wonderful options to devote your free time in numerous activities such as hiking, tourist bicycle routes, golf…
Dénia celebrates many holidays all year round:
1. The Fallas Festival from 16^th to 19^th of Mach.
2. Festa Major (1^st fortnight of July). Parade floats, concerts and the famous “Bous a la Mar” a festival with national tourist interest.
3. Moors and Cristians, from 14^th to 16^th of August. Sea landings, gala parades and fireworks.

Valencia

March 16, 2014Things to view in Valenciabeaches, The Hemisfèric, The Science Museumrentspain

The Mediterranean Sea lends its name to a climate of long, hot summers and mild winters with moderate rainfall, and over 300 days of sunshine a year. Running the length of the Region’s 632 kilometres of coastline is a comprehensive infrastructure of sailing clubs, marinas and countless blue-flag beaches, as well as numerous sites of cultural interest beautiful locations.

City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia is the biggest leisure/ culture complex in Europe. Situated next to the former bed of the River Turia, it has become an international landmark both for its architecture and its amazing capacity for amusing, teaching and exciting them, together with encouraging their participation.
The Hemisfèric is unique and spectacular building that represents a large human eye, the eye of wisdom. It houses a large sphere that forms the largest film auditorium in Spain, with three projection system:

Large-scale cinema: IMAX Dome.
3D Digital cinema.
Digital projections: astronomy and entertainment shows.

The Science Museum Principe Felipe is an interactive space in which science gets closer to the public in an accessible and participative way.
Umbracle this is a vantage point from which all the building, lakes, parades, and landscaped areas of the complex can be contemplated. Its lower part includes a parking and in the upper part we find the Promenade of Art and Garden of Astronomy. (Free access areas.)
At the Oceanographic you’ll venture into a magical nature environment from where to contemplate the amazing species of our seas and oceans. ¡And don’t miss the biggest Dolphinarium in Europe!
The Bioparc is a zoo designed following the zooinmersion concept, with barriers invisible to the eye of the visitor.
Bike rental. The ideal way to discover the city on your own !! unlike the electronic bike rental system found on the streets, you do not need to return the bike every 30 minutes and you do not need a credit card charge as a guarantee.
Albufera Bus Touristic. The same way as in the Valencia Bus Touristic, visits, can be done individually or in a collective way by renting the Albufera Bus Touristic for private groups, such as congresses, conventions, incentives and others. The estimated length of the visit is two hours and a 30 minutes boat ride through the Albufera lagoon is included.
The Key to extraordinary gastronomic heritage of the Regions of Valencia is the rich Mediterranean cuisine. It is characterised for its exquisite and healthy recipes based on natural sea and garden products, but also for its diversity.