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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. |