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Sight Seeing
   

Sight Seeing in the Costa Blanca
   

Arguably the most famous coast in Spain , Costa Blanca or the White Coast has become a favourite spot amongst British holidaymaker's. Mountains running parallel to the sea curtain the north coast. Here you can marvel at the Moorish villages, wander through the olive trees or discover hidden coves. To the south is where you will find your palm-fringed beaches, sparkling sea and masses of cafes and restaurants to satisfy your every craving. All our Costa Blanca Golf Tour packages include a rest day from the golf course and that time can be used to simply chill out at your base or perhaps consider one of the many excursions on offer. Below is just a small sample of popular excursions you may wish to consider:


4x4 Jeep adventure in the Prades Mountains

 

Without doubt the most exciting way to discover the rough inland of the Costa Blanca.

 

Seated comfortably in a Santana Anibal open top, off road vehicles 8 passenger seats and equipped with a professional music installation,you willexperience the adventure of a lifetime. Your professional drivers will take you to the most beautiful places of this area: forgotten villages, a picturesque reservoir, a spectacular off road-climb up to 1.200m above sea level, to the "Barranco de Garx", also called the "Costa Blanca Grand Canyon".

 

At midday you will go to a typical Spanish restaurant, where you will have the chance to swim in the pool before lunch. A 3-course meal is included taken outside on the terrace with panoramic views and a swimming pool at noon. A second chance to get wet and with the highlight of the afternoon, are the Algar waterfalls: take a refreshing "natural shower" or jump into the crystalline source-water! For this excursion, sun protection, swimming costume and towels are recommended.

 


Aqualandia Water Park (Benidorm)

 

The Aqualandia in Benidorm is a gigantic leisure and aqua park with numerous attractions, thoroughly amusing for children and adults alike. Exciting water slides are just one of the many attractions.

 

The park comprises an area of 150.000 square metres. Free parking space is available for over 1.000 cars. There are extensive green areas, picnic areas as well as various shops and service facilities such as lockers and cash dispensers. Many different restaurants, pizzerias, bars and coffee shops are also at your disposal.

 

In the Lagoon, you can feel like Tarzan, jumping off the diving platform and climbing along an enormous ropeway across the pool. For a more relaxed atmosphere you can enjoy the Atlantic Surf, a gigantic swimming pool which turns on waves daily.

 

Whether you prefer to go down the Black Hole, a slide in complete darkness, the Kamikaze, a slide going down almost vertically, or just down a whitewater canal on a rubber tyre, the multitude of water slides will satisfy your ever desire.


Beaches on the Costa Blanca

 

Denia - A 20km coastline of Blue Flag beaches and small, beautiful coves popular with families. The best are the 11km Las Marines and the cove of Marineta Cassiana.

 

Alicante - La Playa de San Juan boasts 7km of golden sand flanked by a road, so you can stop where you want for easy access. El Postiguet, near Alicante , offers sandy fun at the foot of the Benacantil Mountain . La Albufereta, protected by the Serra Grossa headland, offers seclusion and privacy.

 

Benidorm - Seven kilometers of sandy beaches get busy in summer, but curve appealingly from both sides of Benidorm's Old Quarter promontory. East of town is Playa de Levante, to the west is Playa de Poniente. The latter is quieter and less congested.

 

Calpe - This pretty sand beach has a dramatic aspect thanks to the 350m Penon de Ifach rock face which juts out of the sea right opposite the holiday town of Calpe .

 

Moraira - Sandy beaches like Plagetes and El Portet alternate with private rocky coves where medieval pirates evaded tax duties. If privacy is required, head for L'Andrago, Punta Estrella and La Cala.

 

Carabassi Beach - Located in Gran Alacant, Carabassi beach is said to be one of the best beaches on the Costa Blanca. The golden sands of Carabassi beach are enclosed within dunes and pine trees that stretch from Arenales in the north, past the Cabo de Santa lighthouse, and on to the fishing port of Santa Pola itself, over 5 kilometers away. There are numerous sections of this beach where children can play safely in wide spaces of shallow waters, and you can even go snorkeling over the rocky outcrops that are home to many varieties of fish, a short distance from the shore.


Benidorm Palace Show & Night Life

 

Night wears its more glamorous dress in the Benidorm Palace!

 

Vedette shows, dances, magic and many other different shows will turn the night into a very pleasant and fun time. The legendary song contest of Benidorm has its birthplace here. Many important singers and comedians have performed on this stage, like Montserrat Caballe or Rudolf Nureyev, and singing groups like The Platters, Los Panchos, The Supremes and more.

 

Benidorm Palace has produced some of the best known shows in Europe , with more than 1,500 seats available for important contests like the election of Miss Espana, the Forum Europeo de las Artes (Arts European Forum) and plenty of conferences and congresses.

 

At the conclusion of the show it's time to hot the town. You'll find shows offering real entertainment all year round. Famous names from the world of TV, vocalists, amazing specialty dancers, comics to lift your spirits, female impersonators, adult magic shows... you name it.

 

It's all here - from spectacular show-time to cosy pubs where you can relax. From the top name, international haunts of the clubbing set to the most traditional cabaret spot, all you have to do is enjoy yourself.


Mundomar Park (Benidorm)

 

Mundomar Park is a proud member of the European Association for Aquatic Mammals. Mundomar is not simply an entertainment. Its teaching elements enable one to learn a lot about the sea and its inhabitants. The voyage to knowledge on which the reader is about to embark is the result of our experience in the care of marine mammal.

 

The sea lions will be the first marine mammals to entertain the visitor on his or her trip around the park with their performance in the water and on land.

 

Mundomar Park also has a place for aquatic birds, in particular the different families of penguins which live in our park, observation of which will help us to become better acquainted with these creatures from distant latitudes.

 

Our dolphinarium is a magic place which marks the climax of the journey of our adventurous visitors with the dolphin show, a mammal whose great intelligence is both surprising and amusing.

 


Catamaran Cruise from Alicante

 

Spend a day sailing the Mediterranean Sea onboard a catamaran. Leave Costa Blanca behind as you swim, sunbathe or dive, its all up to you. Lunch is included along with the chance to try Sangria, the famous alcoholic specialty of Spain .

 

Choose to spend the day however you please. Take a swim in the clear blue waters, or laze in the sun on the decks. Bring along your Scuba gear if you fancy a dive. The day is yours to spend how you wish.

 

Your day includes a delicious lunch aboard the boat and the chance to sample the famous alcoholic specialty of Spain - sangria (wine, coca cola and fruits).


Terra Mitica Park Amusement Park (Benidorm)

 

Opened in 2000, Terra Mítica is a giant amusement park located just outside the popular Spanish resort of Benidorm. There are five different areas at the park, all of which are associated with the Mediterranean Sea: Egypt , Iberia , Greece , Rome and The Islands as well as regular live shows. Visitors can travel through ancient civilisations and go on the many themed rides.

 

Around the park you will encounter characters and creatures from many myths and legends, including coming face-to-face with the Minotaur on El Laberinto del Minotauro (Minotaur's Labyrinth) and attempting to rescue Ulysses on the El Rescate de Ulises (Ulysses' Rescue) ride.

 

In Terra Mitica, time stands still for you to enjoy, have fun and experience the mysteries of the most ancient, enigmatic and legendary civilisations of the Mediterranean.

 

Please Note – We do not include excursion transfers or entry fees to attractions within the price of your tour unless you request it specifically as part of a Tour package.

   
 
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