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what to do in costa blanca?

Discover the delights of Benidorm, the Mediterranean 's finest tourist resort.
In Alicante,take a walk along the typical Explanada Promenade bordered by palm trees, have a rest on the Postiguet beach -right in the city centre- and get to know the bustling ambience of the commercial and yachting port area, with restaurants, cafés and shops with a maritime flavour.
Enjoy the magnificent beaches and coves along the Costa Blanca. From Dénia to Pilar de la Horadada you'll find beaches for all tastes: quiet coves, bustling beaches, with either sand dunes or fine shingles.
Visit Orihuelato see an exceptional ensemble of gothic, renaissance and baroque monuments.
In Santa Pola, you can try a delightful caldereta de langosta, the town's famous lobster stew. From the harbour, you can make a trip to the island of Tabarca and enjoy the magnificent marine scenery.
Experience the nightlife on the Costa Blanca: discos and pubs, cafés and terraces where you can have a drink or an ice-cream, casinos, dance halls... Boredom is out of the question!
Commune with the elements in the beautiful nature parks of Font Roja, in Alcoi, of La Marjal de Pego, in Oliva, the nature parks ofMontgó, in Dénia and Jávea, of Sierra Mariola, of Salinas in Santa Pola, of Lagunas in la Mata and Torrevieja, of Fondó, or the Peñón de Ifach, in Calpe.
Travel inland to the districts of Vinalopó Mitjà and Vinalopó Alto, and discover castles, excellent cuisine and fine wines( Monóvar, Novelda, Sax, Villena,Biar, Aspe, Monforte del Cid y Petrer).
As a souvenir of your visit, choose some locally-made ceramics from the towns of Agost, Orba or Biar or an article in wickerwork, rush or esparto in Gata de Gorgos.
Climb the Cabo de San Antonio or the Montgó and enjoy a good meal with a view over the blue Mediterranean and the steep coastal cliffs.
Visit the town of Elx and stroll through the largest palm tree plantation in Europe , now listed as World Heritage.
Go beachcombing across the sand dunes in Guardamar del Seguraand have a refreshing swim in the sea.
Do some trekking in the sierra de Bernia. You can cross the entire crest of the mountains at one thousand metres above sea level, with magnificent vistas.
Sail along the coast of la Marina and enjoy a spectacular view of the coast: Dénia, Jávea,Teulada, Moraira, Calpe, Altea, la Vila Joiosa... are seafarer's havens, with lots of opportunities for fun in the sun, taking a rest and relaxing.
Listen to some nostalgic habaneras in the casino of Torrevieja, after seeing the local salt flats and getting a tan on the beach.