La Coveta Fuma: La Coveta Fuma is a small Spanish village nestling in a beautiful green valley between Alicante & Benidorm, just a few minutes’ drive from El Campello with the stunning palm lined promenade,great bars and restaurants and fantastic sandy beaches. Visit the fantastic marina and the lively fish market. Traditionally Spanish & totally unspoilt Coveta Fuma is one of the delightful safe, sheltered coves around the area with a well stocked supermarket, a good selection of bars & restaurants in the village square with kiddies play area. Coveta has relaxed and peaceful atmosphere, but is far from being remote, in fact the main scenic coastal railway linking Alicante in the North to Denia in the South is just a short stroll away. Fast, reliable and gloriously cheap, the views are breathtaking; passing through countless towns & villages, Villajoyosa, Altea, Calpe. Shop in the bijou boutiques & colourful markets, enjoy tapas & wine in a promenade cafe or relax on one of the endless beaches.
EL CAMPELLO.: El Campello, Where Sea and Mountain Meet
El Campello is about 14 kilometres from Alicante. Situated in the heart of the Costa Blanca, it has 23 kilometres of coastline with beautiful beaches, hidden coves, orange and lemon groves and breathtaking mountain views. Broad sandy unspoilt beaches such as Muchavista, cliffs and small coves, such as those of La Coveta Fuma or La Venta La Nuza. Its crystal clear waters and excellent year-round weather make this an ideal place for water sports such as sailing, scuba diving and windsurfing. El Campello also has a diving club and a sailing club, and a lively fish auction every evening of the year, Monday to Friday on the port. Hiking and walking and cycling routes can be found in the surrounding mountains. Dominating the port is the tower, constructed between the years 1554 and 1557, to ward off the attacks of the Berberiscos Pirates. Also in this area is the archaeological remains of the Iberian (IV B.C.), Roman and Islamic civilisations.
Costa Blanca North: Benidorm with its incredible non-stop nightlife great shops and fabulous entertainment is a just a 40 min drive away, or visit Alicante with its bustling cosmopolitan harbour, promenade and designer shopping and fascinating old town. It is also the main rail link to the magnificent theme park Terra Mitica with its lavish setting and heart stopping rides, there's Terra Natura for animal lovers & the water park Aqualandia for amazing flumes & tropical waterfalls.
The surrounding countryside and mountains are spectacular and within 0.5 hours drive from the coastline. The scenery is beautiful and dotted with fascinating mountain villages, all with a history and a story to tell. Views from the lofty mountain fortress of Guadalest rival those from anywhere else in Spain, and it is said that you can see as far as Ibiza on a clear day. An incredibly varied cultural experience awaits those willing to explore the area, as a Bavarian influence blends comfortably with the old Catalan traditions.
Golf:
Good for golfers!
There are over fifteen 18 hole golf courses in the Costa Blanca, all within a 2 hour drive of Alicante, and four of them are within a 25 minute drive from Coveta.
Alenda Golf Club, just on the outskirts of Alicante at the foot of the Sierra de las Aguilas mountains, with an 18-hole spread over a gentle terrain giving a par of 72.
Alicante Golf Club, located in San Juan again on the outskirts of Alicante and close to the 7km San Juan beach is a modern 18-hole golf course designed by Seve Ballesteros and opened in 1998.
Bonalba Golf Club and Spa, stunning views are part of the package with this 18-hole golf course. Situated on the outskirts of Alicante at the back of the golden sands of San Juan beach, the course can be enjoyed year round.
Real de Faula Golf Club, Real de Faula Golf Club offers two 18-hole Jack Nicklaus designed golf courses, and is the most exciting new golf club project on the Costa Blanca for almost 10 years. The North Golf Course (championship) is Par 72 and 6626 metres. This golf course, whose features are typical of Nicklaus designs, is an American style course with broad fairways, and exquisitely moulded greens; it is more than 6,612 meters long. Players on this course can enjoy outstanding views of the Mediterranean, and the Finestrat mountain range. And the South (Executive )golf course is Par 62 and 3858 metres.
Other Activities:
Simply sunbathing!
