Alicante Located in one of the most popular tourist areas in Spain, Valencia, Alicante is a historic Mediterranean port with wonderful beaches. There are plenty interesting monuments such as Santa Barbara Castle, Monastery of Santa Faz, the Cathedral, the Archaeological Museum, Church of Santa Maria and the Modern Art Museum that well worth a visit. Santa Barbara Castle is located high above the city offering magnificent panoramas. Alicante is also a good place for shopping and has a lively nightlife. | Book this City | Altea Once a fortress of the Habsburg Empire, Altea is nowadays one of the most beautiful coastal resorts in Spain. A visit to Altea starts at the highest part of the town - the Plaza de Nuestra Señora del Consuelo, boasting a church with unique blue and white cupolas tiled with glazed ceramics. The city's center will give you the taste of spanish village, a maze of cobbled narrow streets with glimpses of the bay. Beside the church, the most attractive place around Altea is its harbor with many nice restaurants and bars. | Book this City | Benidorm Some of the finest in Europe beaches, backed by mountains on one side and the glorious blue Mediterranean on the other, a pleasant climate all year round, all these make Benidorm one of the most visited places in Spain. Other attractions include several theme parks like: Terra Mítica and Terra Natura, located at the foot of the mountain,and Aqualandia and Mundomar located on the outskirts of the city on the Levante side. The tallest building in Spain, the Gran Hotel Bali is located here. | Book this City | Denia Denia is a cosmopolitan town, rich in history and culture. Its streets are a fascinating showcase of architecture of the Iberian, Carthaginian, Roman, Arab and Christian civilizations. Denia's most impressive sight is the 16th century castle which dominates the town from a height of 58 meters. You can park on the outskirts of the town and walk through a tunnel under the castle into the main shopping centre. Visit the museums, churches, streets and old quarters, walk in Montgó Natural Park, enjoy the sandy beaches. | Book this City | Elche Located in the heart of the Costa Blanca, Elche is a great place for a vacation due to its mild Mediterranean climate, its valuable cultural and ecological heritage. In the old part of the city amongst the most interesting sights are the Altamira Palace, the Basilica of Santa Maria, the Moorish fortress and the Moorish Baths. All over Elche are splendid buildings and lots of statues and monuments.Don't miss the Rio Safari park a wide range of animals on display as well as swimming pools and water slides. | Book this City | Gandia Gandia is one of the largest coastal towns and a thriving center of commerce and tourism in Spain. Its long wide golden sandy beaches attract annualy many tourists. One major tourist sight is the Palace of Santo Duque just at one end of the old city center. This Spanish national monument with many different influences over the past centuries is famous for its patio de las armas and a huge stairway. While you are here, you may also visit the church La Colegiata and the old university building Antigua Universidad. | Book this City | Javea Situated behind a wide fine beach and sheltered between two large rocky headlands, Javea is a popular small seaside resort and market town. Javea offers to its visitors a lot sports facilities, including cycling, diving, fishing, golf, horse-riding, mountain-biking, photography, sailing, trekking; and also many shops & rental centres that serve these pursuits. The bustling port is a favourite with tourists with its fantastic seafood restaurants, safe gravel beach and impressive marina. | Book this City | Murcia The region of Murcia, located between the Community of Valencia and Andalucia, was the site of powerful Carthaginian and roman settlements in antiquity. Its museum has excellent pre-Roman and Roman collections that testify to the transcendence of the great historical role played by the city. The main landmark is the Cathedral of the Diocese of Cartagena-Murcia built in Castilian Gothic style. Other interesting Murcia buildings in the square in front of the Cathedral (Plaza Cardenal Belluga) are the colourful Bishops palace (18th century) and a controversial extension to the town hall, by Rafael Moneo. | Book this City | Valencia Thanks to its location, Valencia is the Spanish getaway to the Mediterranean, where history meets modernism. A bustling commercial center, Valencia is all about culture, commerce, cinema, theatre, and museums. The proximity of the coastal mountain range adds a unique appeal to this sea town. Fine beaches are to be found within the city limits or in its immediate vicinity. A visit to the City of the Arts and Sciences - an astonishing urban complex designed to make learning fun. | Book this City |
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