Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Costa Blanca, Valencian Country

August 8, 2021 Natalie Tallman

Costa Blanca is the name given to Alicante's coastline in Spain, which stretches over 200 kilometers. It is an incredibly popular holiday destination for tourists, because of the marvelous weather and beaches. Costa Blanca is family friendly, thanks to the huge range of activities available there from beaches and golf to museums and parks. There are the beaches, such as Los Náufragos in Torrevieja with its volleyball nets, golden sands and Blue Flag status, or smaller beaches like Serragrosa with its crystal waters, ideal for swimmers. But there are also golf courses (particularly the Villaitana club de golf near Benidorm) and watersports facilities and cultural sites like museums and galleries, such as the La Asegurada Municipal Museum in Alicante which has extensive collections of Spanish art. You will need a couple of weeks on the Costa Blanca just to scratch the surface of its entertainment potential.
Restaurants in Costa Blanca

1. Benidorm Old Town

08001 Benidorm Spain
Excellent
61%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 693 reviews

Benidorm Old Town

Reviewed By gerald481 - Plymouth, United Kingdom

Took the trouble to have a day out to visit the old town for the first time on my third visit to Benidorm. I absolutely loved it wandering through the narrow streets and boulevards stopping at various venues for drink or two a complete more relaxed way to enjoy Benidorm and for me and I am sure for many a hidden gem that will have me returning for a longer stay in fact a weeklong stay here is very much on the cards later this year

2. Palmeral de Elche

Calle Porta de la Morera 49, 03203 Elche Spain +34 966 65 81 96 [email protected] https://www.visitelche.com/va/patrimonios-de-la-humanidad/palmeral-de-elche/jardin-huerto-del-cura/
Excellent
53%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,036 reviews

Palmeral de Elche

Reviewed By aloisca

Small botanical garden with many plants, little streams and fish. Very nice place for a walk and a rest and beautiful pictures

3. Jalon Valley

Spain http://www.coachtripsonline.com/day-trips
Excellent
74%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 85 reviews

Jalon Valley

Reviewed By Trip818547 - Paignton, United Kingdom

Excellent day visiting the wine making facility. We tasted many wines from sweet to dry. And bought 3 different types. It was very reasonable and High quality. Well worth seeking out

4. Playa de Levante

Av. Madrid, Benidorm Spain
Excellent
56%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8,999 reviews

Playa de Levante

Reviewed By zeintab

very busy beach,again plenty of bars and restaruants,clean beach golden sands pavements spotless for the amount of people that use it in the day,again summer it's very busy and importantly save in all the years we have been to this beach i can't recollect a disturbace great all round for choices to eat drink and be merry

5. Platja de Ponent

Av. Costera Miguel Aleman 500, Fracc. Costa Azul, Costa Azul, 03502 Benidorm Spain
Excellent
61%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4,219 reviews

Platja de Ponent

Reviewed By 549avrill - Stockport, United Kingdom

Clean Beach, sand lovely and Beautiful soft great for walking or having deckchair and umbrella watch the world go by.

6. Guadalest Valley

Off CV 70 Marina Baixa, 03517 Alicante Spain +34 965 88 50 95 http://www.guadalest.es
Excellent
64%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,503 reviews

Guadalest Valley

Reviewed By M4860QLkimp - Algorfa, Spain

Took a day trip to Guadalest Valley with friends enjoyed the views, the lovely walks and lunch in the restaurant . Visited the museums and craft shops . To visit the castle you walk through the church there is a small charge of 4 e . Well worth a visit with friends and family .

7. Playa del Arenal

Avenue Arenal, 03738 Javea Spain
Excellent
49%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,553 reviews

Playa del Arenal

Reviewed By emma27108 - Chelmsford, United Kingdom

A sandy beach in great location with plenty of restaurants and bars along the promenade for snacks, lunch, dinner etc. Lots of parking nearby for rental cars including our preferred underground car park (keeping the car out of the sun) which was only €3 for the day. Sun loungers on the beach were €7 each plus €7 for an umbrella in August 2019. There were pedalos and kayaks available to rent, but we didn't try these.

8. Arenal Promenade

Platja de l'Arenal, Javea Spain http://www.xabia.org/ver/1437/El-Arenal.html
Excellent
50%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 945 reviews

Arenal Promenade

Reviewed By perpar - Berlin, Germany

From the parador to the other edge of the promenade you will have a relaxing, enjoyable walk with amazing views, all along by the nice sea and wide beach , you’ll find a very interesting sortiment of places like restaurants and cocktails bar . From the opposite side of the parador you will be able to admire the iconic mount of the La Marina Alta comarca( region): the big Montgó, Walk, look, relax, eat some good Mediterranean cuisine and enjoy your holidays along this fantastic promenade .

9. Castillo de Santa Barbara

03002 Alicante Spain http://www.alicante.es/es/patrimonio-cultural/castillo-santa-barbara
Excellent
57%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8,504 reviews

Castillo de Santa Barbara

Perched on a hillside, this historic 16th-century castle and fortress overlooks the town of Alicante.

Reviewed By CorkTony - Cork, Ireland

Excellent few hours the walk up past all the old alley and old house was like a walk back in time The when you get to the castle it’s amazing the 360 views of Alicante are breathtaking definitely worth the hike up There is a lift for those that don’t fancy the walk up

10. Huerto Del Cura Jardin Artistico Nacional

Calle Porta de La Morera 49, 03203 Elche Spain +34 965 45 19 36 [email protected] http://www.huertodelcura.com/
Excellent
58%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 921 reviews

Huerto Del Cura Jardin Artistico Nacional

Reviewed By ncatalan

Such a beautiful place. Serene, green and lush with plenty of places to sit down in the shade as you contemplate the gorgeous palm trees and peacocks. Don’t miss the Imperial Palm Tree dedicated your Austrian Empress ‘Sissi’ who came to visit in the 19th century.

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