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.

Bodegas Castaño

Very reputable, with delicious fruity reds.
Bodegas E Mendoza

Taste the excellent Reserva Santa Rosa.
Bodegas Huertas

Established in 1996, with a dynamic young owner.
Bolnuevo

Bolnuevo’s long, sandy beach is backed by surreal rock formations (see Ciudad Encantada de Bolnuevo, Bolnuevo), and has plenty of cafés and other facilities. To really get away from it all, head south down the coast, where there are dozens of secret coves.
Bolnuevo

On the fringes of Puerto de Mazarrón, Bolnuevo has long sandy beaches and hidden coves to the south.
Bonache

If you are planning a picnic, stop off at this traditional bakery for some empanadas , the traditional pastries stuffed with all kinds of fillings from tuna to ham. There’s also a vegetarian version made with pisto (like ratatouille).
Bous al Mar (Bulls in the Sea)

The culmination of Denia’s summer festival in the first fortnight of August is the Bous al Mar, when bulls are sent careering down the streets, chased by the bravest locals; it’s the locals, rather than the bulls, who end up in the sea!
Bowling Elche, Elx (Elche)

For a family night out, try this big bowling alley, which has a café and an amusement arcade with slot machines to go with the ranks of bowling lanes.
Buen Comer

This long-established cafébar in the old quarter serves good tapas and raciones downstairs; upstairs, there’s a fancier restaurant, with delicious seafood and rice dishes.
Bullas

This medieval village, still guarded by the remnants of a battered castle, sits in a lush valley with endless snaking rows of vines. Wine has been produced here since Roman times; you can learn about its history at the local Museo del Vino. Good for rosés and red table wines.

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