Costa Blanca

Costa Blanca is Spain’s famous white shore located in the province of Alicante, it is one of the most popular and certainly one of the most spectacular holiday destinations in the country. Countless visitors come from all over the world to explore this fantastic region.

Benidorm
Benidorm is probably the most popular and also the largest resort on Costa Blanca. The cityscape along the coast is particularly impressive, which is why the city has been nicknamed the “Manhattan of Spain”.

Calpe
The highlight of the province of Alicante is the wonderful resort of Calpe. It is located in the central part of Costa Blanca and is considered to be the best place for a beach holiday.

Javea
Javea, also known as Xabia, is also a popular place to go. The coastline, located in an extremely beautiful landscape, is dotted with wonderful beaches, steep cliffs and fantastic vantage points.

Villajoyosa
The colorful seaside town of Villajoyosa is probably unique on Costa Blanca. It is famous for its colorful houses, which give the city a unique sight.

Weather:
In Costa Blanca, the summers are hot, muggy, and mostly clear, the winters are long, cool, windy, and partly cloudy, and it is dry year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 7 Celsius degrees to 30 Celsius degrees.

Wind:
The most windy month in Costa Blanca is March when the average maximum windspeed is 26kmh.
The least windy month is October when the average maximum windspeed is 20kmh.

General:
The language spoken is Spanish.

Citizens from countries outside the European Union are required to present a passport valid for at least three months beyond the intended stay in Italy.

Banking:
The currency is the EURO (EUR).
MasterCard and American Express are widely accepted but you may be charged a service fee if you pay by card.

Internet:
Getting online is easy with plenty of Wi-Fi spots across independent cafes and restaurants.