Visiting Altea:
The dome of Altea's church, blue with a white geometrical design, is one of the symbolic images of the Costa Blanca. Altea is situated on a hill whose peak rises above the white-tiled parish church.
The magnificently jumbled and cluttered centre of the Old Town provides Altea with a special charm. When visiting, start at the Plaza del Convento and take the Pont de Moncau - this leads to the Vellaguarda district, an area of steep narrow cobble-stoned streets with balconies and small glorietas (circular intersections). In the Plaza, the cultural and leisure centre of Altea is the Church.
Altea's peacefulness and tranquillity have made it a paradise for artists and craftsmen and their shops and stalls are scattered throughout the Old Town Centre. At the foot of the hill lies the wide sea promenade and the commercial street. Altea has a 6 kilometre beach, with cliffs alternating with shingled bathing areas.
Visiting Benidorm:
Benidorm's beaches and range of leisure amenities explain why has it has become Costa Blanca's main tourist area. Benidorm has some of the best beaches in the world. The fine sand, cleaned daily, the quality of the services and the transparency of the water are the main reasons given by Benidorm's many visitors.
The Playa de Levante, where most bathers gather, is located 2 kilometres from the old town centre, the Sierra Helada and the Ricón de Loix. In the middle of the summer the colourful concentration of human bodies is quite impressive. The Playa de Poniente is located on the edges of the old town centre and is more peaceful.
Benidorm's impressive commercial centre is located around the Plaza Triangula. This area is one of Benidorm's most animated night spots.Benidorm's attraction lies in the variety of its leisure amenities, with a wide range of activities for foreign and national tourist, children, teenagers and pensioners. All tastes and activities are catered for.
Visiting Calpe:
The Peñón de Ifach is the symbol of Calpe and, by extension, of the Costa Blanca. It is the highest rock in the entire Mediterranean and divides Calpe's shoreline in two. The limestone mass is 332 metres high and penetrates 1 kilometre into the sea, forming a first-rate geological feature. The summit of the rock can be visited in organized groups. There is also one of the best views of the Costa Blanca from the top of the rock.
There are 11 kilometres of sandy beaches for instance the Levante and Arenal beaches and the Les Urques cove where scuba diving and fishing are possible. The nature of Calpe can be appreciated through nautical excursions and walks. The Peñón de Ifach is renowned by climbers for its difficulties and unique features, and it can be climbed by a number of routes of varying difficulty.
Calpe's attractions have made the village a tourist destination of note for both national and international visitors.
