CULTURE & LEISURE

Destinations


The beaches of the Costa Blanca


for those who love the seaside, promenades along the beach, or enjoying a cocktail


20 min


Elche


 

Discover gems of Arabian and baroque architecture as you wander the streets of Elche, admire the Santa María basilica, La Gloriete Plaza, and the stunning palm tree grove “El Palmeral”.


47 min


Elche

Huerta del Cura


The “Palmeral de Elche” is one of the largest palm tree gardens in the world, recognized as UNESCO world heritage since 2000. The crowining jewl is the Royal Palm Tree (Palmera Imperial), which resembles a candelabra with its seven trunks.


47 min


National park

Calblanque


Calblanque is a remote beach surrounded by verdant hills filled with local wildlife, where hiking trails take you through untamed nature.


45 min


Elche

San Pedro del Pinatar


The nature park Salinas y Arenales at San Pedro Del Pinatar is a protected  nature area of 2250 acres with many  hiking and biking trails. You can almost always admire flamingos here. Lo Pagan is also known for its mud baths.


20 min


Golf of Campoamor


The golf course is “par 72” and 6.277 meters long. It offers the golfer a play area of the highest sport standards and is distinguished by its beauty and nature.


5 min


Cartagena


Cartagena has a lively city center with numerous cultural attractions. Those who love archeology can indulge in the Roman Museum with the splendid amphitheater. In the Calle Mayor you can admire the impressive façades of ‘the Casino’, ‘Cervantes’, ‘Gran Hotel’ and the ‘Palacio Consistorial-Town Hall’. The harbor invites for a terrace.


44 min


Murcia


The plaza Cardenal Belluga is a beautiful square with the Cathedral de Santa Maria and the Palacio Episcopal. Discover the old historic city center from here. You can enjoy a drink or tapas at one of the many interior squares!


47 min


Torrevieja – Salinas


This beautiful nature park can be visited by well-marked walking and cycling routes. It is remarkable that the northern lake at La Mata is rather blue-green in color and the southern lake is pink.


44 min


Guadalest


During your stay on the Costa Blanca, you can also visit the mountainous interior. The medieval village and the former fortress of Guadalest are built on a steep rock. Especially the bell tower on the top of the rock is a beautiful picture! But perhaps even more beautiful is the view of the emerald-green reservoir and the Guadalest valley.


1h 43 min


Alicante


Casco Antiguo is the historical part of the city of Alicante and lies between the Rambla Méndez Núñez, the mountain Monte Benacantil and the beach. Sights include the Basilica Santa Bárbara, Palacio Maisonnave, the Teatro Principal, Plaza Ayuntamiento and the Mercado Central. During a walk you will be surprised by the beauty of small squares, narrow streets and authentic buildings.


60 min