| Benidorm - By far the biggest tourist resort on the | | | | Alicante province, the Vega Baja has a name which |
| Costa Blanca and probably the whole of Europe, the | | | | means 'Low Fertile Valley', an important area for the |
| town of Benidorm is visited by over 4 million | | | | growing of fresh produce, citrus fruits in particular, it |
| holidaymakers each year, and it is not hard to see | | | | also has a beautiful coastline with some fine beaches |
| why it is such a big draw. Benidorm basically, has it all, | | | | and popular resorts. The capital of the district is the |
| beautiful wide, sandy beaches, which stretch for | | | | town of Orihuela and the largest of its coastal towns |
| miles, a huge variety of bars, restaurants and live | | | | are Torrevieja and Guardamar del Segura, where |
| entertainment, superb luxury hotels with excellent | | | | superb white, sandy beaches are lapped by the |
| facilities, a vibrant and exciting nightlife and numerous | | | | sparkling, tranquil waters of the azure blue |
| fabulous tourist attractions including theme parks, | | | | Mediterranean Sea. |
| funfairs, safari parks, animal shows and a wonderful | | | | Villajoyosa - Located on the northern Costa Blanca |
| water park. For a family holiday with plenty to do | | | | coastline between Alicante and Benidorm, the town |
| Benidorm cannot be matched on the Costa Blanca, or | | | | of Villajoyosa is famous for its brightly coloured |
| in fact anywhere else in Spain. | | | | houses. The reason for the vibrant blues, yellows and |
| Denia - Situated in the northernmost area of the | | | | reds of the seafront houses was a practical one, as |
| Costa Blanca region is the beautiful coastal resort of | | | | they were painted so that the town's fishermen |
| Denia, it's medieval castle dates back to the 11th | | | | could spot their homes from far out at sea and sail |
| Century and was begun by the Moors during the | | | | safely home to their loved ones. Villajoyosa is often |
| Arab conquest. Even further back in time, Denia was | | | | referred to as 'Chocolate Heaven' due to its |
| a Greek colony and was also settled by the Iberians | | | | production of Spanish chocolate delicacies since 1881 |
| and the Romans. During the 19th Century, Denia | | | | when one Don Valenciano Lopez Lloret started his |
| became an important area for the growing of raisins | | | | business there. |
| and a group of English raisin traders lived there until | | | | Cabo Roig - The resort of Cabo Roig is one of the |
| the Spanish Civil War in the 1930's The 20th Century | | | | coastal towns of the Vega Baja district of the |
| brought the new industry of tourism and Denia has | | | | Alicante province, situated in an area of the coastline |
| become a popular location for tourists seeking a | | | | known as the Orihuela Costa. Cabo Roig originally |
| seaside holiday. | | | | grew up around a sixteenth century watchtower |
| Elche - Famous for its huge palm forest (Palmerar | | | | which was constructed to warn the neighbourhood |
| D'Elx), its 4th Century BC bust 'The Lady of Elche' | | | | of impending attacks from Berber pirates which |
| (Dama D'Elx) and its haunting medieval drama 'The | | | | occurred frequently along this part of the coast |
| Mystery of Elche' (Misteri D'Elx), the Costa Blanca city | | | | between the 14th and 17th centuries. Cabo Roig is |
| of Elche is the 3rd largest in the Communidad de | | | | now a popular holiday resort with 2 superb beaches |
| Valencia. Its 220,000 (in 2006) inhabitants live in a city | | | | and an exclusive marina and yachting club. One of the |
| surrounded by over 200,000 palm trees - the largest | | | | highlights of Cabo Roig is the stunning cliff walk from |
| palm forest in Europe. A mostly agricultural area up | | | | Cala Caleta to La Zenia, providing some breathtaking |
| until the 19th Century, Elche developed an thriving | | | | views along the way. |
| shoe-making industry which is now one of the most | | | | Calpe - Situated on the northern Costa Blanca |
| important in Spain. | | | | between the towns of Javea and Altea is the lovely |
| Playa Flamenca - Located in the Orihuela Costa | | | | coastal resort of Calpe. Best known for the |
| district of the southern Costa Blanca, Playa Flamenca | | | | spectacular rock formation, the Peñon de |
| could not be called a traditional Spanish village, in fact | | | | Ifach, Calpe is popular with both holidaymakers and |
| up until the early 1970's it was just an area of barren | | | | day-trippers. Calpe's excellent sandy beaches are |
| coastline. Developed by a group of Flemish investors, | | | | busy during the summer months and provide a good |
| Playa Flamenca has become one of the most popular | | | | selection of water sports facilities. With a history |
| destinations along the coast, the newly improved | | | | going back to Roman times, Calpe has some |
| beach and promenade have given the resort a much | | | | interesting places to visit, including the remains of a |
| needed facelift. The busy Saturday market is one of | | | | Roman fish salting factory which stands beside the |
| the big attractions of Playa Flamenca and thousands | | | | seafront promenade. The stunning rock, the |
| of shoppers head there every week looking for a | | | | Peñon de Ifach, watches over Calpe like a |
| bargain or two. | | | | protective mother, and it is now a conserved area |
| Vega Baja - The most southerly district of the | | | | with a wide variety of flora and fauna. |