DK Travel : Costa Blanca

Sun, sea and sand are excellent reasons to visit the Costa Blanca, but its attractions don’t stop there. Inland, you can explore magnificent Natural Parks, wild sierras and remote hill villages, or visit historic towns with fascinating museums and a wealth of fabulous architecture. The engaging capital cities of Alicante (Alacant) and Murcia are crammed with great shops and tapas bars, and a string of lively resorts along the coast offers splendid beaches, fantastic nightlife and plenty of opportunities for fun. Best of all, there’s always a secret cove or rugged cape to be discovered if the crowds get too much.

Jumilla

One of the largest wine-producing towns in Murcia, Jumilla spills down a hillside, overlooked by a 15th-century castle. The town has been producing wine since Roman times. The local bodegas make a robust red from monastrell and tempranillo grapes.
Karting La Cala

Kids (seven and over) will get a kick out of this racetrack, one of the best karting circuits in Europe. The eight-minute slots are designed to test skill, speed and endurance.
KM Disco Garden

One of several mega-clubs on the Carretera Alicante-Valencia (others include Pachá, Manssion and Penélope), KM has room for 5,000 people. The laser shows are spectacular (see KM, Benidorm).
KM, Benidorm

KM is one of Benidorm’s best-known mega-clubs, featuring some of Spain’s top DJs spinning everything from Spanish pop to the latest dance tracks. Also on this strip are Penélope, Pachá, and Manssion.
La Almadraba, Isla Tabarca

Traditional restaurant with a pretty terrace overlooking the port. The menu offers plenty of local dishes, including caldero tabarquino (see Isla Tabarca).
La Azohía

On the unspoilt cape of Tiñoso, this fishing village is one of the quietest resorts in the region.
La Bohême, Xàbia (Jávea)

The selection of fresh tapas is written up on a blackboard each day at this popular seaside spot; there’s also a range of seafood and simple meat dishes to choose from.
La Capella, Altea

Dine under vine-draped arches on the terrace of this charming restaurant. There are good traditional dishes, as well as a selection of tapas at the popular bar.
La Casa del Reloj, San Pedro del Pinatar

This beautiful 19th-century mansion contains several elegant dining spaces set around a patio, and a piano bar. Particularly good rice dishes.
La Casa Vieja, Rugat

Beautiful rooms, attentive service and thoughtful details make La Casa Vieja the perfect country retreat. There’s a huge fireplace to huddle round in winter, an excellent restaurant, and a pool.

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