Alicante - Jewel of the Costa Blanca

Alicante - The popular Costa Blanca resort famous for its cosmopolitan feel and friendly locals. Holidays here are plentiful and there are options for those looking for all manner of holidays, whether you;re in the budget or luxury holidays markets.

Alicante itself is located on the East of the Costa Brava and to the South of the famous resort of Benidorm. Its a little quieter than its noisy neighbour but still has a thriving nightlife if you wish to indulge your hard-parting side whilst on vacation. The best areas for a party are in the El Puerto and esplanade areas of Alicante. El Puerto in particular has a fantastically contemporary feel to it with many discos, terraced bars and traditional pubs, all offering a variety of special drink promotions to entice you. In the Summer the partying heads to the nearby San Juan beach where temporary bars set themselves up for the night along the beach for the ultimate Spanish beach party.

There are plenty of things to do on your Alicante holiday. One of the most impressive attractions has to be the nearby caves of Canalobre. There are tours taking you around the caves explaining its origins and the extravagant stalagmites inside. You can also hike to the top of the nearby slopes of Cabezon de Oro for a fantastic view of the area stretching for miles. For a taste of traditional Alicante you could visit the town's very own homage to bullfighting at the Plaza de Toros museum or sample fine fare in one of the towns many traditional tapas restaurants. The area surrounding Alicante was once home to the civilisation of Carthaginian and offers you the chance to view relics of this once great World power and the numerous Roman ventures into the region. The most interesting site to visit is the archaeological site of Tossai De Manises, an ancient city that can now be visited on the outskirts of Alicante and the perfect way to soak up Spanish history on your Alicante holiday.

The San Juan beach area of Alicante is also a great base for those looking to holiday on the beaches. There are many family friendly hotels here ready to offer you fantastic deals and facilities to please all.. For accommodation and an area that is a little quieter, head to Playa del Coco. This tranquil area is home to one of the best beaches in all of Alicante and perfect for ultimate relaxation whilst on your Alicante holiday. The largest beach in Alicante is Postiguet, stretching nearly 1km along Alicante. The wide expanse of Postiguet is perfect for those looking for their own little patch of Alicante and has minimal wind due to the imposing silhouette of Mt Benacantil in the background.

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Costa de Almeria - Spanish resort holidaying for the Connoisseur

For a quieter alternative to the brashy Spanish resorts of Costa Brava and the Costa del Sol, why not venture to the southernmost point of Spain and the Costa de Almeria. It is perhaps Spain's least famous Costa but is certainly one of the country's most interesting holiday spots and is a great place for those looking for pastures new for their holidays to Spain.


The most popular area for holidays in the Costa de Almeria is Mojacar. With 9km of stunningly long, sandy beach and with its traditional Moorish vibe and landscape, it's easy to see why this area is so popular with holiday-goers. The waters here are a lovely shade of azure and perfect for intrepid snorkellers! Watersports also line the beaches so you will always have plenty of fun, entertaining options to keep you and the children occupied. You will also find tour operators within the town offering trips around the lesser known parts of the region and the option to go via horse for those looking for added adventure on your Costa de Almeria holiday.

No visit to the Costa de Almeria is complete without a visit to one of the region's incredible Troglodyte cave villages. Villages such as Sante Fe de Mondujar are home to dwellings that have literally been cut and shaped into the mountains to create homes that are unique to the Costa de Almeria whilst providing inhabitants with shade from the often scorching heat. You'll notice that the heat in the Costa De Almeria is often far more extreme than that of the rest of Spain. Lying so far south, it seems that Almeria has a completely different climate to the rest of the country, it certainly feels more arid and dryer than the mega resorts of the north and this fact is compounded when you discover that the Costa de Almeria is the home of the only desert in Spain!

With its distinct lack of sprawling tourist developments, the region is an attractive prospect for anyone looking to explore this lesser know region of Spain. Much of the area seems to be completely desolate with its barren landscapes and deserts that stretch all the way into the horizon like something out of 'Lawrence of Arabia'. For this reason the the Costa de Almeria is perfect if you are looking for what seems like your own little slice of Spain and where complete solitude is just a short drive away.


Whilst on your journey of exploration, consider a trip to the capital of the region and the ancient city of Almeria. This Moor influenced city is filled with historical titbits such as the domineering ancient walls of Jayran which would once protect the Moorish inhabitants inside or the castle of Alcazaba which is the second largest in all of Andalusia.


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Costa Brava for Families

For an all-action, cheap holiday that is geared towards families, head to Spain's famous Costa Brava!


As one of Spain's most popular and well-loved holiday spots you have a wealth of options available to you. Accommodation ranges from huge resort complexes to traditional family run hotels dotted along the sandy Costa Brava coastline.


The most family friendly of all the resorts in Costa Brava is Lloret de Mar. Equipped with two luscious sandy beaches, Lloret de Mar draws many families to the region who are looking for blue flag beaches and sunnier climbs.Lloret de Mar's waters are safe for bathing and excellent for snorkelling if you are willing to travel a little further past the shallows. The kids will love the nearby waterpark, Water World, which is also Europe's largest! If slides aren't your idea of fun, visit Marineland where you can enjoy the daily dolphin show and investigate Costa Brava's sea life a little closer. 


Tossa de Mar is another well equipped family resort, offering some great value cheap holidays. It has two fantastic beaches, one of which is bordered by Tossa's medieval castle, presenting sunbathers with an amazing backdrop whilst they sun worship. There are also plenty of water-sports on offer and restaurants line the strip adjacent to the beach for a variety of family-friendly eating options. The best place in the area for snorkelling is the bay of Mar Menunda where there is an abundance of sea life. You could also explore the area further by hopping aboard one of the many boats offering trips along the Costa Brava Coastline.

Don't forget to head to Barcelona whilst on you Costa Brava holiday. The Catalonian capital reasonable driving distance from the resorts and offers you and your family something a little different on your trip. The kids will love the huge Barcelona zoo and football fanatics will love you forever if you take them to Barcelona's amazing football stadium, Camp Nou.

The Costa Brava resort of Lloret de Mar

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