Costa Blanca Travel: Eyewitness Travel Guide Costa Blanca, Spain

Knowing more about where you are going for your vacation will help you to have an even better vacation. When you learn more about what time of year to go to your ideal vacation spot can help you to get the most out of your trip. Knowing about the culture and history can also help you to discover more things to see and do. When you are planning a vacation it is important to do everything you can to learn about your destination so you can take full advantage while you are on your trip. Since a trip takes time and money you want to have the best time possible.

If you have chosen to visit Costa Blanca, Spain then you have picked a magnificent vacation spot. You have either spoken with trusted friends or read reviews on the countless wonders that Costa Blanca has to offer, and have decided that this was a place not to be missed on your next vacation. You can enjoy nature and relax in a beautiful environment. So just open your map up of the Iberian Peninsula and see Spain and Portugal. You can find Alicante near the Mediterranean if you follow your finger down the coast to the south you can see the small town of Pilar del Honradada. After this you can look towards Torrevieja and see Benidorm, Altea, Calpe, Moraira, Javea, and Denia to get a full view of Costa Blanca.

Now that you have a good idea of the different towns in Costa Blanca then you can get going with your holiday planning. Most people choose Costa Blanca during the summertime, but this will require advanced booking since it is such a popular time of year to be traveling. If you are traveling within Europe you are sure to find a great deal on a discount airline. If you are traveling from England then you can definitely find a good deal all year round. You can choose from an airport in either Alicante or Valencia to give you more options in terms of flights. You can rent a car to see the area even better, but you can also take a bus or train for a cheaper way to explore the region. There is plenty of transportation to and from the airport for anywhere you want to go, so you don’t need to worry about getting around to any of the villas on Costa Blanca.

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Benidorm - Spanish Holidays

Around The Costa Blanca

Author: Robert Carlton

Benidorm, which is located just 20 minutes north of the city of Alicante on the Costa Blanca coast Spain, is such as action-packed city. Even though it has a beautiful stretch of soft sandy beaches, we should leave this leisure activity for the end because there are so many kinds of tourist parks to visit around Benidorm.

The biggest Attraction around Benidorm: Terra Mitica
This park in English is called ´Mythical Land´, because it is a theme park which takes us back to the ancient civilizations of Rome, Egypt and Greece, all of which were Mediterranean civilizations. As we all know, the heroes from those times were very brave, not letting anything or anyone frighten them. Do you think you will be like them after having ridden on the topsy turvy roller coaster? Or controlling your heartbeat after riding on many of the other attractions especially set up for you? Maybe you think you will recover a little after watching one of the gladiator shows? Your adrenalin will be pumping fast with all the professional actors making ancient life come so close to you. There is also a part of this park for adventurous kids too. Terra Mitica is open all year round; from November to April it is only open at the weekends and on Spanish holidays. The entrance fee is approximately 40 euros but if you go in groups consult prices. Terra Mitica is found just five minutes north of Benidorm, easily accessible by bus or car.

Aqualandia Water Amusement Park
So you want to cool down a little but the beach is not your cup of tea? Here at Aqualandia you can enjoy a days outing with the whole family. The children can slide down all the water slides as many times as they wish, always being well cared for by the lifeguards on duty. There are water shutes of every size, diving board areas, rapidly moving waters and even a black hole. For the sun beauties like mum and grandma, you can lay around on comfortable hammocks and enjoy a picnic lunch in the shaded areas. It is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is located on the north entrance hillside to Benidorm.

Another view on the Costa Blanca at the Terra Natura Park
This is not like any other wildlife park. Here, there are four theme areas and a water park. 1.500 animals of over 200 species, 50 of which are in danger of extinction. What a privilege to be the lucky ones to see these living specimens up close! And not only these animals but their natural habitats and fauna which makes their living quarters appropriate for them. As you enter the park, the first area to visit is the Pangea, taking you back in time to hen there were rivers petrified from hot burning lava, abundant vegetation hiding gigantic insects and many other surprises. To the left you are carried away to America, discovering an old mine converted into a tropical farm. The colorful macaws are found in the dove cove and later on the old joins the new in the colonial town of Copaltenango. In the center is Asia.

As you stroll through the natural reserve of Kaziranga, you are able to see rhinoceros, buffalos and the temple of the wildcats. In this section there is a marvelous park for children to play in. And last, but of course not least, is Europe. In the town of Kalicameni, white-washed and full of comedians and natives singing their local songs. All this may sound tiring, but there are many a new food to be tried and a thirst-quenching drink to be had at any of the fabulous restaurants. And for those who need an extra thrill, in the Mare Nostrum waterway, you are fully equipped to have splash with live sharks! Terra Natura is open all year round, offering special passes for those who know how to appreciate a good opportunity and to take advantage of it as often as possible.

Benidorm and the Doliphins at the Mundomar Marine Animal Park
Do you enjoy the water and its interesting animal kingdom but prefer to be on land? Then Mundomar (Seaworld) Marine Animal park is your best bet. All of us have read adventure stories about dolphins and feel that they are our friends, well it’s time to visit them. Here we can see the silly antics of these adorable sea creatures close up. Or chat up a conversation with the colourful parrots. The elegance and grace is personified with the exhibition of flamingos, so pink! Who has not had a turtle in their home as a pet, but to see ones that you could probably ride is another surprise. But, are you still even more curious and want to see what the marine world is like under the water. Well, we can all become Ariel, or Sebastian as in the Little Mermaid book and go down into a ship and have a look around the sea bottom. Refreshments and resting places are abundant. It is open at 10:00 a.m., adults are 18 euros, children 3-12 years old 12 euros and under 3 are free. The entrance is near the cross roads of Avenue Mediterranean and Avenue Europe. Do not miss this amazing experience!

Between Pego and Oliva: The Vergel Park
If your travels have taken you along the coast heading towards Valencia, then it would be well worth making a stop off highway A-7 exit no. 61 which indicates the towns of Pego and Oliva and just follow the signs to this safari park, found near Ondara. There are all kinds of wild animals to be touched, fed and observed. For a little extra fun time activity, the kids can let their hair fly in the wind when riding a go kart, mini train or ponies. There are even some marine animals like dolphins and sea lions. It is a relaxing and educational day excursion for the whole family. It is only open in the summer from 10:00 in the morning til 7:00 in the evening.

Cactuslandia
Once again, you do not have to hire a camel and head into the dry desert to appreciate the wide selection of over 1000 cactus plants and similar shrubs. This is a private garden created by a German who was and is interested in the theme of cactii and tropical plants like banana trees, papaya, and mango. Also on this 3000m2 rugged hillside surface is an amazing museum which he put together and includes an extensive collection shells, different colored corals, unusual insects from all over the world and even some fossils.

Looking at this huge selection of theme parks and tourist attractions around Benidorm and the Costa Blanca, you certainly will find your favourite one on your next holidays around the spanish coast. Make your stay in Benidorm a complete one and visit each and every one, all unique.

About the Author:

Robert Carlton - Living with his spanish family around Alicante, the author

Robert Carlton runs a marketing agency. He can be reached at his internet site at

http://www.alicante-spain.com/benidorm.html

Things To Do and See in Costa Blanca

Mundomar, Benidorm, Costa Blanca
Attraction type: Aquarium

El Arca de Noe (Noah's Ark), Benidorm, Costa Blanca
Attraction type: Zoo

Terra Mitica, Alicante, Costa Blanca
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park

Terra Natura, Benidorm, Costa Blanca
Terra Natura offers replicas of eco-systems and cultures for a different kind

of learning experience. "Visit" America, Asia and Europe all in one place.

One warning for visitors--during winter many...
Attraction type: Zoo

Castillo de Santa Barbara, Alicante, Costa Blanca
Perched on a hillside, this historic 16th-century castle

and fortress overlooks the town of Alicante.
Attraction type: Castle; Historic site