On the road to Callosa, 35 Km from Calpe and Benidorm, you can find the Fuentes del Algar - the waterfalls of Algar - a natural beauty spot set high in the mountains behind Altea. Walk the paths alongside the beautiful river as it tumbles down the mountain, and swim in its pools and waterfalls.  Don't forget your swimwear.

The crystal clear pools are filled by springs whose waters flow directly from among the rocks.  Paths follow the course of the river and are constantly flanked by the characteristic vegetation of the area, such as reeds, bamboo and oleanders.

One path goes up through aromatic herbs to the 'Arboretum' a garden of natural spices containing most of the typical Mediterranean spice plants. Next to this is the museum of the environment which houses a collection of aromatic and medicinal herbs and the essence of oils and perfumes made from them. These products are available for purchase.

At the top of the valley is a wide open space that has been prepared with facilities including barbecues, tables, benches, toilets and showers.

The Capital Alicante or Alacant is situated in a bay which is closed in to the north by Cabo Las Huertas and to the south by Cabo Santa Pola, and enjoys pleasant temperatures all year round.

A tour in the city would usually start in the Paseo Maritimo, a promenade, or Explanada de Espana where both tourists and local people stroll under shade provided by two rows of tall palm trees.

The Iglesia de Santa Maria is in the square of the same name and is one of the city's most famous monuments.

You may wish to visit the Municipal Art Museum in the Casa de la Asegurada where paintings are on display.

The Symbolis Fortress, the Castillo de Santa Barbara, is located 200 metres up on Benacantil hill.  This castle comprises three different enclosures, each at different heights, on the bare rock.  The lower enclosure dates from the Bourbon era, the middle precinct from the sixteenth century and the upper is part of the site of the original fortress.  The castle had drawbridges, dungeons, living quarters for the nobility, turrets, a gunpowder arsenal and the eighteenth century chapel, Ermita de Santa Barbara.   It can be entered from Paseo de Gomiz through a tunnel 200 metres long which has been dug into the rock.  At the end of the tunnel are two lifts which go up to the fortress.

Hemmed in by the port to the south and the Grossa mountains to the north, playa (beach) of Postiguet, in the heart of the city, is very popular in the summer.

Visit Altea Hills and enjoy a stroll around the Greenish Marina, probably the most exclusive and home of some of the biggest luxury yachts on the Costa Blanca. Enjoy a meal or a drink at one of the bars inside the marina. You can charter boats from here and is also a diving excursion leaves from the marina.

A huge water amusement park for adults and children.  Aqualandia offers you an unforgettable day for the whole family.  Situated on the west site of Benidorm, against a hill near Mundomar and Benidorm Palace.  You have to visit this one, don't forget your sun cream.

Discover the fantastic underwater world in the waters of Benidorm's Island and the Calpe area on this boat trip.  Departures from the port and the street Rincon de Loix; first departure at 10.00 and every hour thereafter.  You can also visit the island.

This is the city which best represents the phenomenon of tourism.  With its fine sandy beaches, more than 300 days of sun each year and humidity levels which never fall below 65 per cent, this is a wonderful place to visit all year round.

Those seeking Arab heritage, in addition to a sultan, should made for the old part of the town which is made up of a series of streets pointing towards the sea.

Restaurants and bars can be found along the Avenida de Filipinas and the surrounding area.

Special and spectacular varied dinner show.   Three-hour floor show and dancing with a live orchestra.

The Phoenicians called the Rock of Ifach the Northern Rock to distinguish it from Gibraltar, the Southern Rock, as these were the only spectacular promontories they encountered in their travels to the western shores of the Mediterranean.

Ifach is indeed a large rock, measuring 332m in height.  Today, it is been transformed into a nature park to protect its unique vegetation and over 300 species of animals, including colonies of sea birds that use it as a nesting area.  Located here is a nature school where local carnations and even original Robertonian orchids can be admired.  The park itself can be reached up a zigzagging track which is compulsory climbing for anyone anxious to get a panoramic view over the entire Marina Alta coastline.   Mountaineers use the southern face for practice, as it drops straight down to the sea.

For some years, during the summer, an Arts and Crafts Fair has been held in the Old Town centre of Calpe every day except Mondays.  During June to September, the Calle José Antonio and the Plaza de Espana present lively scenes in the evening, not only artists and craftsmen by putting up their stands, but there are also workshops and live entertainment as well as an art exhibition.

Return back eight hundred years to the Castle of the Count of Alfaz and enjoy a dinner typical of this age.  See how the knights fight on foot and horseback to defend their honour and save themselves from the Pit of Terror ...  a place which you too can visit... if you dare.  End your night in the great disco "The Torture Chamber"

Visit the old fortified monastery in Guadalest, 22 Km. inland from Benidorm, on the road 3313 to Alcoy.

The Jalon valley is named after the Jalon river, it flows through the Jalon village, which lies some 7 Km. from Benissa.  The famous Jalon wines, strong red and the sweet mistela or moscatel wine, are sold in two bodegas, where they encourage you to try out their product.  You buy the wine by the litre; bottles are provided.  A third bodega is privately owned, has an extremely pleasant renovated interior, and sells local wine as well as bottled wine.

Every Tuesday a market - vegetables, clothes, shoes etc. - is held in the square and the adjacent streets.

On Saturday mornings an enormous car boot sale and antique market is held opposite the bodega under the huge eucalyptus trees, well worth going to.

4 x 4: Discover the real Spain.  A complete full day of adventure, action and sensation through the magnificent country-side of the Costa Blanca: mountains, valleys, picturesque villages, rivers, jungle and swamps.  Drive yourself or let yourself be driven.

Cabrio: New and exclusive.  A whole day's excursion with brand-new luxury Cabrios.   Enjoy the beautiful countryside while you are driving or while you are being driven.  Suitable for all ages.

La Font Santa karting is one of the all time great tracks and is owned by the father of the junior champion of Espana, Adrian Valles. The track is near Teulada.

You can rent children karts, biplaza karts, leisure karts, 70mph prokarts or 90mph competition karts. It also has a shop dealing in karts and a bar and terrace overlooking this amazing championship course.

Travelling on the Limon Expres is a pleasant excursion, along the Costa Blanca.  It offers a five-hour journey through Benidorm, Altea, Calpe (past Rock of Ifach), Teulada and other natural places you can't otherwise reach.  The old tourist train stops in Gata de Gorgos where passengers visit a guitar factory and are shown typical handicrafts.  On the way back, going south, passengers can enjoy the wonderful west Mediterranean landscape from heights of this coast while sparkling wine is served.

A marine and exotic animal park near Aqualandia, Mundomar is a unique adventure, its main attraction is its beautiful setting with exotic marine animals that live in their natural environment.  The parrots will entertain you.  They are as crafty as they are talkative.  Admire their flashy and exotic colours.  Go through its outstanding landscape and cross its lakes.   Penetrate deeply into its vegetation and explore its paths.  You will see impressive waterfalls and sheer, precipitous rocks.  Enjoy a fascinating encounter with the dolphins and seals.  They are real stars of the park.  These loveable and intelligent beings will surprise you with all their acrobatics.

Visit this magnificent natural cave with a length of more than 300m and its stalagmites and stalactites  and admire the great numbers of domes which at times rise to a height of more than 20m.  The cave is situated on the road between Pedreguer and Benidoleig, and still bears witness with many human as well as animal bones more than 50.000 years old.

Enjoy a new sensation seeing the lions and tigers in complete freedom.  Come on a safari and admire the leopards, jaguars, Iberian wolves, primates and hundreds of totally free animals.  Various attractions include: parrot show, boats, Congo train, horses and exotic ride on a dromedary.  Infant park, restaurant service.

Located a few kilometres west of Pedreguer.

Close your eyes and imagine yourself smiling, having fun and living life to the full.

Imagine a place that offers you new sensations and unforgettable memories, a time in which you experience the past together with technology of the future.

In Terra Mitica, time stands still for you to enjoy, have fun and experience the mysteries of the most ancient, enigmatic and legendary civilisations of the Mediterranean :

Egypt,  Greece,  Rome,  Iberia and   the Islands

Much better than Alton Towers, there is plenty here for everyone.  You are guaranteed a truly wonderful time.