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COSTA BLANCA

Javea – view of the townJavea – A picturesque town with beautiful beaches, a harbour and a historic old town. Ideal for sailing and hiking in the Montgó mountains. 85 km from Alicante airport.

Dénia – zamek i miastoDenia – Harbour, castle and the Montgó mountain in one frame – a real town with local life all year round, ferries to Ibiza and Michelin stars. About 95 km from Alicante airport.

Cumbre del Sol – view of the townCumbre del Sol – An exclusive, quiet location in the hills with sea views, excellent for relaxing and walking the surrounding trails. 95 km from Alicante airport.

Moraira – view of the townMoraira – A small seaside town with luxury marinas and sandy beaches, popular with families and water sports enthusiasts. 90 km from Alicante airport.

Calpe – view of the townCalpe – Known for the impressive Peñón de Ifach rock, beautiful beaches and a wide choice of water sports. 70 km from Alicante airport.

Altea – view of the townAltea – A charming artists’ town with a white old town and a seaside promenade full of galleries and restaurants. 60 km from Alicante airport.

Playa del Albir beach with mountains in the backgroundEl Albir – a seaside town between Altea and Benidorm, with a promenade, a lighthouse and the Serra Gelada park. About 65 km from Alicante airport.

Panorama of Polop in the Marina Baixa mountainsPolop – a mountain town with a 12th-century castle and fountains with 221 spouts, a dozen or so kilometres from Benidorm. About 60 km from Alicante airport.

Benidorm – view of the townBenidorm – The vibrant centre of the Costa Blanca with beaches, theme parks and nightlife. 45 km from Alicante airport.

Finestrat – view of the townFinestrat – Ideal for golf and mountain hiking enthusiasts, just a few minutes from the Benidorm beaches. 45 km from Alicante airport.

Villajoyosa – view of the townVillajoyosa – A colourful fishing town, famous for its chocolate and quiet beaches. 35 km from Alicante airport.

El Campello – view of the townEl Campello – A lovely seaside town with a promenade, a marina and beaches ideal for relaxing. 15 km from Alicante airport.

Alicante – view of the townAlicante – The regional capital with the historic Santa Bárbara castle, a lively promenade and beautiful beaches. 10 km from Alicante-Elche airport.

Gran Alacant – view of the townGran Alacant – A quiet town with low-rise development, by a beautiful white sandy beach with wide dunes and easy access to the airport. 7 km from Alicante.

Beach in Arenales del SolArenales del Sol – a seaside town in the municipality of Elche with 4 km of beaches and dunes, 11 km from Alicante. About 5 km from Alicante airport.

Santa Pola – view of the townSanta Pola – A popular town with a promenade, beaches and the island of Tabarca nearby, ideal for families. 15 km from Alicante airport.

La Marina – view of the townLa Marina – A small beach town with dunes and picturesque walking routes. 25 km from Alicante airport.

Parish church in San FulgencioSan Fulgencio – an international municipality of the Vega Baja with the La Marina and El Oasis developments, close to the Guardamar beaches and the airport. About 30 km from Alicante airport.

Guardamar del Segura – view of the townGuardamar del Segura – Famous for its wide sandy beaches and pine park. 35 km from Alicante airport.

Ratusz w Algorfie na Costa BlancaAlgorfa – a village in the heart of the Vega Baja, about 10 minutes from the Guardamar beaches, with villa developments and the La Finca golf course. About 50 km from Alicante airport.

Ciudad Quesada – brama osiedlaCiudad Quesada – A large international development with a golf course, shops and restaurants, a few kilometres from the Guardamar beaches. 45 km from Alicante airport.

Rojales – bridge over the Segura riverRojales – A traditional town on the Segura river with the Charles III bridge, the Cuevas del Rodeo caves and a large international community. 45 km from Alicante airport.

Pink salt lake Laguna Salada de Torrevieja at sunsetLos Montesinos – a quiet municipality of the Vega Baja a few kilometres from Torrevieja and its pink salt lakes, with good value for money per square metre. About 45 km from Alicante airport.

Square with a church in Formentera del SeguraFormentera del Segura – one of the smallest municipalities of the Vega Baja, a few kilometres from the Guardamar beaches, with a square and a church in the centre. About 35 km from Alicante airport.

La Mata – view of the townLa Mata – Family-friendly, with a long beach and a calm atmosphere along the Costa Blanca coast. 40 km from Alicante airport.

Torrevieja – view of the townTorrevieja – A seaside city with a promenade, salt lakes and a wide choice of water sports. 45 km from Alicante airport.

Punta Prima – view of the townPunta Prima – A small district with luxury apartments, close to Blue Flag beaches. 45 km from Alicante airport.

Cabo Roig – view of the townCabo Roig – An exclusive resort with a marina, beaches and restaurants right on the water. 50 km from Alicante airport.

Torre de la Horadada – view of the townTorre de la Horadada – A quiet seaside town with sandy beaches and a promenade ideal for walks. 55 km from Alicante airport.

Jachty w przystani w Los Alcázares nad Mar MenorLos Alcazares – a town on the warm, shallow Mar Menor lagoon in the Murcia region, with a promenade, a harbour and golf courses nearby. About 60 km from Alicante airport.

Pilar de la Horadada – view of the townPilar de la Horadada – A combination of a traditional Spanish village and a seaside resort, ideal for family holidays. 55 km from Alicante airport.

Plaza de la Libertad with a church in San Miguel de SalinasSan Miguel de Salinas – the highest-lying town of the Vega Baja, about 10 km from Torrevieja, with a square and a church in the centre. About 55 km from Alicante airport.

COSTA DEL SOL

Malaga – view of the townMalaga – The capital of the Costa del Sol with monuments, museums, beaches and an airport in the centre of the region. 8 km from Málaga-Costa del Sol airport.

Torremolinos – view of the townTorremolinos – A popular resort with beaches, a promenade, water parks and a lively nightlife. 5 km from Málaga airport.

Benalmadena – view of the townBenalmadena – A town combining beaches, a marina and family attractions, including the Sea Life park and a cable car. 12 km from Málaga airport.

Fuengirola – view of the townFuengirola – Known for its long beach, promenade and the Sohail castle. Excellent for families and water sports enthusiasts. 25 km from Málaga airport.

La Cala de Mijas – view of the townLa Cala de Mijas – A small seaside resort with beaches, restaurants and golf courses nearby. 35 km from Málaga airport.

Mijas Pueblo – view of the townMijas Pueblo – A picturesque white village in the mountains, with traditional architecture, viewpoints and a local market. 40 km from Málaga airport.

Marbella – view of the townMarbella – A luxury resort with beaches, the Puerto Banús marina, exclusive boutiques and a lively nightlife. 55 km from Málaga airport.

Estepona – view of the townEstepona – A lovely town with a long promenade, beaches and an atmospheric old town full of flowers. 80 km from Málaga airport.

Casares – view of the townCasares – A traditional white village in the mountains, with beautiful views and peace away from the tourist crowds. 85 km from Málaga airport.

Manilva – port jachtowy Puerto de la DuquesaManilva – a quiet resort at the western end of the Costa del Sol, with the Puerto de la Duquesa marina and muscat vineyards. 90 km from Málaga airport.

Duquesa – port jachtowyDuquesa – The Puerto de la Duquesa marina with a promenade, restaurants and a castle, at the western end of the Costa del Sol. 90 km from Málaga airport.

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