3 Best Towns To Visit in Costa Blanca
Costa Blanca in Spain has been our summer vacation destination for the past two years. Having a baby, the calm, warm turquoise waters of the Mediterranean sea has been a decisive factor to choose the coast of Alicante as our family holiday resting place.
During these trips we have discovered some great coastal towns that I want to share with you. Calpe, Villajoyosa and Altea are my three choices as perfect destinations in Costa Blanca. Either to stay in one of them or to visit on a day trip, these towns in the region of Alicante are a must.
You see, there are so many of the best things to do in Costa Blanca that you’ll be spoilt for choice once you arrive.
So, to help you get the most out of your visit, I’m sharing my top places in Costa Blanca that you have to visit. Have an amazing time visiting Spain!
3 Best Towns in Costa Blanca: Villajoyosa
There are two main things I'll never forget about Villajoyosa: the colorful houses on the seaside promenade, which are Instagram worthy, and the smell of chocolate coming from the Valor factory which is located in this town.
The colorful houses are old fishermen lodgings which are really well preserved. They go all along the sea promenade which make it a very enjoyable walk by the sea.
Valor is one of the most popular chocolate brands in Spain. If you are a fan of chocolate, you can visit Valor's factory and museum in Villajoyosa. The guided tour is free but you should book your tickets in advance on their website. At the end of the tour you won't be able to leave the amazing chocolate shop empty handed.
Tip! : There's a Valor cafe in town which is also a must. In winter you must have their chocolate con churros and in summer you have to try their cold chocolates and slushy.
Where to stay in Villajoyosa:
- Allon Mediterranea Hotel has an unbeateable location as it's the only hotel opposite the beach. It also has big rooms. On the other hand, the buffet is the worst we've had in Spain. I follow a very healthy diet and I found it extremely difficult to find food to eat for breakfast and dinner. Fruit was scarce but there was no shortage of croissants and they had a wide variety of sausages to choose from.
- Montiboli servigroup is a five star hotel located in the outskirts of Villajoyosa. It's located on a hill top and has beautiful sea views. It's perfect for those looking for a quiet romantic getaway. If you are traveling with children this may not be the best choice since the website advertises it as "adult recommended".
3 Best Towns in Costa Blanca: Calpe
Calpe is a quiet town with a wide variety of things to do. Here are a few ideas:
- Visit the old town. The steps decorated with the colors of the Spanish flag is one of Calpe's main attractions.
- Walk the Ifach rock. Also known as Calpe Rock, this is one of the most famous sights along the Costa Blanca coastline and is also a protected Natural Park. You can take part in a guided excursion which takes you along the walking trail, or climb the rock without a guide.
- See two modern architecture marvels. Designed by architect Ricardo Bofil, Xanadu and Muralla Roja (red wall) serve as Air b&b apartments. The latter was the inspiration for the stair you see on the Netflix show Squid Game. They are both private buildings and cannot be visited.
Where to stay in Calpe:
- There are a couple family friendly options for accommodation in Calpe that I can recommend. One is RH Ifach hotel which is located near the Ifach rock. It's great for families. Their buffet includes baby food and one a week they have the most amazing chocolate fountain. The other one is Estimar Calpe Suitopia which is conveniently located near the beach and old town.
- Gran Hotel Sol y Mar is a wonderful adults only accommodation. This 4-star hotel feels more like a 5-star. It's got the most impressive buffet, it's located opposite the beach and every guest is treated like a VIP.
3 Best Towns in Costa Blanca: Altea
Also known as "the Spanish Santorini", Altea is chosen every year as one of the best beach destination in Spain. Altea is a gorgeous white washed old town and warm turquoise waters.
If you visit Altea, you can't miss the church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo with its blue dome, the sea promenade and the beautiful wooden Orthodox church in the outskirts.
Does Altea sound like the place for you? I devoted a full post to Altea that you can read here.
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