DK Travel : Costa Blanca : Places of interest

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Mar Menor

The Mar Menor is the largest saltwater lagoon in Europe, with more than 70 km (43 miles) of coastline. Relatively shallow, with a maximum depth of 7 m (23 ft), it’s always several degrees warmer than the nearby Mediterranean, and its high salt content makes it easier to float in. Rich in minerals, it has been reputed since Roman times to cure all kinds of ills. The sea is strewn with volcanic islands: Isla Barón is the largest, but pretty Isla Perdiguera is the focus of most boat trips – and a great place to try some freshly caught seafood.
Monóvar

A cheerful old town dotted with historic monuments, Monóvar is one of the biggest wine-producing towns in the Alicante region. At the many bodegas you can pick up some potent local red, a fresh rosé, or the celebrated El Fondillón, a sweet dessert wine which takes 20 years to mature.
Monóvar

The cheerful wine town of Monóvar produces an excellent, robust red wine, as well as rosés, but it is best known for the wonderful dessert wine El Fondillón.
Moraira

A smart enclave of whitewashed villas on a rugged coastline, with quiet coves and a marina.
Moratalla

Medieval Moratalla is a tawny huddle of stone houses steeply piled around a sturdy castle. A traditional mountain town with few monuments, Moratalla’s greatest charms are the natural beauty of the surrounding sierras and its tranquil pace of life, which continues much as it has for centuries. The local cuisine is traditional, with hearty stews and plenty of grilled meat and game. The festivals, particularly Easter Week, are celebrated in old-fashioned style. On Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, the town resounds to the sound of almost a thousand drummers making their way through the centre of town.
Moratalla

Sleepy Moratalla dreams on a hillside in the remotest corner of Murcia, a chaotic jumble of tiled rooftops under yet another ruined castle. The streets are so steep that the locals get around on mopeds. A viewing point near the castle offers fine views across the sierra.
Mula

Mula is clamped to a steep hillside beneath the impressive ruins of a 16th-century castle. The intricate maze of winding streets and passages at the heart of the old quarter recalls the town’s Arabic origins. Here you will find faded mansions and elaborate churches, many built under the auspices of the Marquises of Vélez during the 16th century, when Mula enjoyed its greatest period of prosperity. On the fringes of the town, the delightful spa at Baños de Mula has been famous since Roman times.
Mula

Steeply mounted on a sheer cliff, Mula is guarded by an imposing castle. Narrow streets meander between handsome squares lined with 16th-century churches and palaces. On the outskirts, there’s a fine spa, in use since Roman times.
Mundo Marino

One of the best ways to admire the stunning coastline is to take a ride in a glass-bottomed boat. This service offers full-day trips (including beach barbecue) from Denia (Dénia), Xàbia (Jávea), Calp (Calpe) and Altea.
Mundomar, Benidorm

At this huge marine park, you can admire the flamingoes, penguins and turtles, or enter a spooky bat cave. Dolphins, sea lions and parrots perform spectacular shows. Other attractions include racoons and prairie dogs, and there’s a special section for very young kids.