Beaches

The nearest beaches to our apartment, only 5 minutes away, are those of Muchavista and El Campello with its watchtower built in 1554 in the Fisherman's Quarter, San Juan where at Cabo de las Huertes, you can also snorkel and scuba dive off the rocks.

The beaches are undoubtedly one of the areas strong points. Alicantes mild climate makes beach-life feasible practically all year round.

El Campello

If you want to enjoy the beach and some peace and quiet, then El Campello is an excellent place to visit as it doesn't have a lot of the usual effects of mass tourism. Nevertheless all of the usual tourist facilities are within easy reach.

The Paseo del Mar, or promenade, is almost 2 miles long and makes for a lovely evening stroll in the setting sun; during the day, take advantage of the beaches and sea. There is a huge choice of authentic Spanish restaurants and bars, all serving delicious meals or tapas. The El Campello Marina sits at one end of the bay, offering both a lively fish market and a selection of sumptuous restaurants.

Alicante

The city of Alicante is the capital of the region and offers a wealth of cultural activities and fine beaches and is just 10 kilometres from our villa in Bonalba.

The Castle of Santa Barbara that sits atop the Benacantil Mountain dominates the skyline of Alicante . Originally built by the Moors, it offers breathtaking views down over the marinas and beaches of the city. Improvements to the defences were made by consecutive invaders, so today’s well-preserved remains are something of a wonderful pastiche of historical architecture that are well worth a closer look.

Just a few kilometres off the Alicante coast lays the island of Tabarca . Though small, the unspoilt beauty of the beaches and the clear waters that surround it have made Tabarca an idyllic swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving destination, and therefore a superb half- or full-day excursion for those looking for some peace and quiet among truly beautiful natural scenery.

Aqualandia

Aqualandia offers delightful surroundings and all the fun a multitude of water rides can offer. This is a modern water park, with trained staff and excellent facilities, including picnic areas and a variety of restaurants.

There are lawns and shaded areas for when you need a break from the sun and the many slides and chutes are surrounded by foliage.

Attractions include Niagara, with its beach, caves and calm waters, and the enormous Atlantic Surf pool, which comes complete with waves and is surrounded by the soft circular current of the Amazonas.

The Laguna has springboards, rings and nets and Adventureland is designed especially for young children.

For more adventurous visitors there are plenty of exciting rides including Black Hole, Rapids, Kamikaze, Zig Zag, Pistas Blandas, Big Bang (the highest chute in Europe) and the newest ride, Splash - a multi-track water jump slide.