In a car the beaches of Alicante, Benidorm or San Juan are all within a twenty minute drive. For those who seek peace and tranquility, the more obvious attractions of the nearby mountains are easily accessible. Although not essential, a car does broaden the horizons. If required, a hire car can be arranged for you on arrival at the airport. Alternatively, you may make your own arrangements either in this country or at Alicante airport. There is a bus service which runs along the N332 road, also a narrow gauge railway which runs from Alicante to Denia.
Places To Visit
ALICANTE (25 mins)
Stylish city, lots of shops, harbour and beaches.
ALTEA (35 mins)
Bypass Benidorm and you come to Altea. Park on the front and walk upto the church, overlooking the town. Steep climb through very Spanish houses but worth it.
GUADALEST (40 mins)
In the mountains, worth a visit. Good roads - ask Nick for directions. Combine Guadalest in the morning with Benidorm in the afternoon.
VILLAJOYOSA
Very Spanish town, small bars, a nice harbour and a lovely beach.
ELCHE
Has a wonderful palm garden with the 8-headed palm in the centre and beautiful flower and cactus gardens. The town is the centre of the footwear industry.
TERRA MITICA
Theme Park located at the bottom of Sierra Cortina. Official site
CUEVA DE CANALOBRE
A short drive into the hills to see the deepest single cave in Europe with stalactites & stalagmites in rich colours formed by the salts in the water.
CASTLE SANTA BARBARA
In Alicante. Scene of invasion by Moors, Arabs, French & English. A lift to the top where fine views of Alicante and the coast can be seen. A good museum.
WILD WEST BARANCO
On the other side of the road tunnel where daily shoot-outs and bank robberies are staged.
CASTEL ALFAZ DEL PI
Medieval jousting and banquetting. Have an old fashioned meal while you watch.
BENIDORM PALACE
Top quality adult shows. Official site
BENIDORM AQUALAND
All types of water sports & aquatic displays.
Restaurants
PLAZA
In the centre of Coveta, Dutch run, very good value with large choice. Highly recommended.
BISTRO
In the centre of Coveta, English run.
SINGAPORE GARDENS
In the centre of Coveta, Chinese resturant.
Bars
TREVOSO
Really nice bar with a good menu, plenty of food on plate, next to PLAZA.
OASIS
Other side of PLAZA, a modern bar with live music.
SINS
Centre of Coveta, English owned, Pat & Steve, relatively inexpensive meals, live music, barbeques.
Beaches
CAMPELLO (10 mins)
Long stretch of sandy beach, very Spanish, best used in the week, not at weekends. Bars & restaurants behind the promenade. Has a lovely harbour.
VILLAJOYOSA (15 mins)
Turn right onto N332, through the tunnel for about 10 mins. Ignore first beach on the right and carry on into the town. Turn right, just after some traffic lights down a narrow street onto the front.
BENIDORM (25 mins)
4 lovely beaches - Cala Finestraat, La Cala, Poniente & Levante. For first 3, go through Villajoyosa and after a mile or two, bear off to the right - signposted Poniente. Turning off to the right first Cala Finistraat and second to La Cala, carry straight on and you come to Poniente. When you get to the bottom of the slope, beach is on the right and if you turn off to run parallel to the road you were on, you can drive along the side of the beach and park anywhere.
