DK Travel : Costa Blanca : Outdoor

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Penyal d’Ifac (Peñon d’Ifach) summit mirador

The mirador at the summit of the Penyal d’Ifac (see Penyal d’Ifac (Peñon d’Ifach)) is the ultimate viewing point – but you’ll have to work to get there, as it’s a stiff and slippery 45-minute climb from the base.
Penyal d’Ifac, Calp (Calpe)

A vast, sheer rock erupting from the turquoise sea, the Penyal d’Ifac is a startling sight. Once a virtually impregnable pirate lair, it is now a Natural Park with a magnificent walking trail that, if you have the stamina for it, will lead you right to the summit (see Penyal d’Ifac (Peñon d’Ifach)).
Petrer (Petrel) Castle

The most impressive of a line of castles which cuts through the middle of the Alicante region, the sturdy fortifications of Petrer Castle make for a perfect picnic – and, indeed, picture – spot with endless views.
Playa de Bolnuevo, Bolnuevo

The main beach of this sleepy little resort is long and sandy, with good facilities including lifeguards, cafés and restaurants. Behind it are the extraordinary cliffs of the “Enchanted City” (see Ciudad Encantada de Bolnuevo). To the south, naturists will find a series of secluded coves.
Playa de Poniente and Playa de Levante, Benidorm

The golden arc of Benidorm’s twin beaches stretches for almost five km (3 miles) around the bay, a breathtaking sweep of gleaming sand and turquoise waters. In high season, you’ll need to get there early to grab some space. Immaculate and superbly equipped with everything from play areas and wheelchair ramps to beach bars and lifeguard posts.
Playa de San Juan, Alicante (Alacant)

Easily the best of Alicante’s beaches, this glorious stretch of fine sand with every facility is in a popular holiday suburb a short tram ride from the city centre. The bars and clubs buzz all night in summer.
Playa de Venecia, Gandia-Playa

This immaculate golden beach is famously “combed” by tractors in summer to maintain its pristine appearance. Lined with smart rows of coconut-matting sunshades and blue-and-white-striped sun loungers, it has all the amenities: play areas for children, showers, lifeguard posts, and a line of restaurants and cafés along the seafront.
Playa Honda

One of the most popular beaches on the Mar Menor, the Playa Honda is a wonderful 7-km (4-mile) stretch of sand around Mar de Cristal, with every imaginable facility.
Portitxol, Cap de la Nau

This is another exquisite cove, flanked by high cliffs and looking out over the tiny island of Portitxol. The viewing point (mirador) above the cove offers some of the most beautiful views on the whole coastline. Amenities include a handful of café-bars and a lifeguard post.
Portús

Tucked in the lee of a rocky headland south of Cartagena, this narrow pebbly beach is well off the beaten track. There are little bays to be discovered, and it’s an authorized nudist beach.