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Holidays to Spain’s Costa Blanca
Spain’s Costa Blanca or ‘White Coast’ is a lovely stretch of southern Spanish coastline. Once peppered with fishing villages and now largely engulfed by shining, high-rise hotels, it nevertheless hides some authentic old towns where you can still soak up some authentic ‘old’ Spain. Dénia is a great example, weaving local and tourist life into an easy, colourful tapestry, while towns like Altea and Xàbia show a quieter, less-developed side to the Costa Blanca with their cobbled lanes of whitewashed buildings and gentle pace of life.
There are some wonderful walking trails too, along the coast and in protected parks and wetlands where countless species of bird and wildlife have made a home.
Saga’s range of holidays to the Costa Blanca include hotel stays, escorted tours and special interest itineraries themed around walking and birdwatching.
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Highlights of a Costa Blanca holiday
Holidays to the Costa Blanca tick all the boxes for a fun and sun-filled getaway, and although it can be busy in summer, it remains one of Spain’s most popular destinations with locals and visitors alike. Here are a few of our Costa Blanca hotpots.
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Benidorm has long been a favourite with British holidaymakers. Once you’ve topped up your tan on one of its famous sandy beaches, we recommend heading into town for an evening in ‘Tapas Alley’. It’s an aptly named place with loads of small Spanish bars serving up delicious plates of tapas and fruity sangria to wash them all down.
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Key Costa Blanca travel information
Warm weather is the order of the day for most of the year in the Costa Blanca. Between June and September, average temperatures range between 24 and 29°C and in July and August the area is blessed with an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day. Even in winter, from December to February, the temperatures on the Costa Blanca can still hit 13°C.
Major credit cards are widely accepted and there are ATMs in the larger towns and cities. However if you want to use cash, the local currency is the Euro.
The Costa Blanca is one hour ahead of the UK.
Most flights to the Costa Blanca from the UK fly into Alicante airport, although you can also fly to Valencia or Murcia.
It takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes to fly from London to the Costa Blanca.
The Costa Blanca is famous for its natural beauty, especially its lovely coastline, protected parks and wetlands which provide good walking opportunities. The region is also well known for its seafood dishes and local wines.
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4 weeks for the price of 3: Offers are available at the hotels listed above on selected departure dates. Please see individual holidays for details.
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