DK Travel : Costa Blanca : Places of interest

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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.
La Azohía

On the unspoilt cape of Tiñoso, this fishing village is one of the quietest resorts in the region.
La Manga del Mar Menor

La Manga – “The Sleeve” – is the name given to the curious, long spit of land which divides the Mar Menor from the Mediterranean. The entire 21 km (13 miles) length is now densely packed with a virtually unbroken line of brash high-rise apartment buildings and hotels, a mini-Manhattan which is visible for miles around. Dedicated entirely to summer fun, the beaches are lined with bars, cafés and restaurants, and offer numerous opportunities for all kinds of watersports, including windsurfing, waterskiing, fishing and sailing. Regular ferries ply between La Manga and the islands of the Mar Menor.
La Mola

This curious castle, with the only triangular tower in Europe, is cheek by jowl with a Modernista sanctuary.
La Vila Joiosa (Villajoyosa)

La Vila Joiosa (see La Vila Joiosa (Villajoyosa)) has been making chocolate since the 17th century. You can buy the perfect souvenir at the famous Valor chocolate factory on the outskirts of town.
La Vila Joiosa (Villajoyosa)

The Jewelled Town gets its name from the brightly painted houses of ochre, yellow and blue which are clustered around the port. It has fine sandy beaches, a smattering of historic buildings, and a centuries-old chocolate-making tradition.
Laderas de Pinoso

A new venture for two eminent wine-makers.
Lo Pagán

The smallest resort on the Mar Menor, Lo Pagán has great seafood restaurants on the beach.
Lorca

Lorca, an elegant, historic city sprawled beneath the ruins of a 13th-century fortress, is justly celebrated throughout Spain for its wealth of magnificent Baroque architecture. Its elegant avenues and squares are scattered with sumptuous escutcheoned mansions and lavish churches. The beautiful Plaza de España at the heart of the old quarter is overlooked by the splendid Excolegiata de San Patricio (see Colegio de Santo Domingo, Orihuela) and the arcaded 17th-century town hall. A clutch of museums is dedicated to Lorca’s lengthy history and ancient traditions, including the Holy Week processions for which it is famous.