In-depth guides to the best Costa Blanca destinations: beaches, nature, history, gastronomy and local events.
The 9 beaches and coves of Altea north to south, from Mascarat to Cap Blanc: pebbles, transparent water and the best shore snorkelling in the Marina Baixa. Access, parking, facilities and the dog-friendly area at l'Olla.
The 5 beaches and coves of Benidorm: Levante, Poniente, Mal Pas and the Tio Ximo and Almadrava coves. Lengths, 2026 Blue Flags, accessibility, snorkelling and Benidorm Island with the La Llosa marine reserve.
The three coves of El Poble Nou de Benitatxell below the highest cliffs on the Costa Blanca: Cala del Moraig (with the Cova dels Arcs), Llebeig and Testos. 2026 parking booking rules, shuttle bus, the cliff path and how you actually get there.
The 14 beaches and coves of Calp north to south, from the Penyal d'Ifac to the Morro de Toix: La Fossa, Arenal-Bol and Cantal Roig (Blue Flags), Les Urques (the only dog-friendly one) and the unspoilt southern coves. Includes the 2026 Penyal booking rules.
All 17 beaches and coves of El Campello south to north, from Muchavista to Carritxal: three Blue Flags, unspoilt coves reachable by tram, marked snorkelling trails and the two beaches where dogs are allowed all year.
The 7 beaches and coves of Teulada-Moraira, north to south: l'Ampolla, les Platgetes, el Portet, Cap Blanc, l'Andragó, el Portitxolet and Cala Llebeig. Size, seabed, facilities, parking and snorkelling, with official data.
The 6 coves of Benissa, south to north: Les Bassetes, La Fustera, Els Pinets, Llobella, l'Advocat and Baladrar (the two with Blue Flags), linked by the 3.2 km Paseo Ecológico. Access, parking, facilities and snorkelling.
All 12 beaches and coves of Dénia, north to south: Les Marines (sand, seven Blue Flags) and Les Rotes (rocky coves inside a marine reserve). Access, parking, facilities, snorkelling and the summer traffic restriction at Les Rotes.
Complete guide to the Marina Alta summer festivals 2026: dates and day-by-day programme by town. Bous a la mar, Moros i Cristians, mascletàs and processions in Dénia, Xàbia, Calp, Benissa, Moraira and more.
Complete calendar of events, festivals and traditions in Javea. Patron saint festival, fishermen's market, cultural events. Living maritime traditions on the Costa Blanca.
Real itineraries for Xàbia/Jávea of 1, 2 and 4 days, with children and out of season, built around the three conditions that decide your plan: the three separate centres, the fact the TRAM does not reach it, and the regulated cove access in summer. Includes what NOT to plan.
Complete guide to nature and hiking in Javea. Coastal trails, viewpoints, marine and terrestrial flora, birdwatching. Ecological escapes on the Costa Blanca.
Complete guide to Javea's heritage and history. Gothic church, historic mills, defense towers, local traditions. Medieval architecture on the Costa Blanca.
The 8 official beaches and coves of Xàbia/Jávea north to south (La Grava, the Muntanyars, Arenal, Cala Blanca, Sardinera, Portitxol, Granadella) plus Francés, en Caló and Ambolo. Access, 2026 regulated parking, facilities, Blue Flags and snorkelling.