Cities

Cities and Resorts

Main Cities and Resorts

Alicante – Santa Bárbara Castle and the beach

Alicante

Benidorm – skyscrapers and beaches

Benidorm

Torrevieja – pink salt lakes and coastline

Torrevieja

Calpe – Peñón de Ifach and sandy beaches

Calpe

Altea – white old town and blue-domed church

Altea

Dénia – castle and harbor with ferry to Ibiza

Dénia

Jávea (Xàbia) – beautiful coves and sunny beaches

Jávea (Xàbia)

Villajoyosa – colorful houses and chocolate factory

Villajoyosa

Guardamar del Segura – sand dunes and coastline

Guardamar del Segura

Orihuela Costa – golf courses and coastal bays

Orihuela Costa

Smaller but Notable Resorts and Attractions

Albir – quieter resort next to Benidorm

Albir

Moraira – elegant fishing village with marina

Moraira

Santa Pola – fishing harbor and Tabarca ferry

Santa Pola

El Campello – beaches near Alicante

El Campello

Villena – castles and festivals inland

Villena

Elda–Petrer – shoe industry and industrial tourism

Elda – Petrer

Hidden Gems, Mountain Villages, and Excursion Spots

Guadalest – mountain castle village

Guadalest

Polop – picturesque mountain village with panoramic views

Polop

Finestrat – Puig Campana and Cala de Finestrat

Finestrat

Busot – Canelobre caves and mountain views

Busot

Castell de Castells – mountain hikes and cave paintings

Castell de Castells

Xaló (Jalón) – wine region and local markets

Xaló (Jalón)