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From £1,345pp
Including flights
Hotel Stays
Special Interest
Gardens
Valencian Gardens
Multiple
7 nights
London Gatwick Airport
Albir, Costa Blanca, Spain
Spain isn’t just about sun-soaked beaches – it’s also home to remarkable gardens shaped by history and tradition. With five included excursions, you’ll explore Elche’s vast UNESCO-listed palm groves and centuries-old irrigation systems, the rare mix of formal design and wild Mediterranean planting at Albarda Gardens, and Alicante’s historic gardens paired with artworks they inspired. Over seven days, this garden holiday offers more than striking scenery – it reveals the region’s botanical heritage and the people who created it.
Facilities
A buffet restaurant offering Mediterranean and international cuisine
Outdoor swimming pool
Rooftop swimming pool (heated and covered
seasonally)
Gym
Sauna (extra change)
Wi-Fi
There is a lift to all floors, except the rooftop
Nationwide shared chauffeur service– included on all departures from April 1, 2026
A nationwide return shared chauffeur service from your home to your UK departure point
Your holiday includes
All Inclusive
- All meals
- Free bar open up to 10 hours a day with local drinks
International flights
Prices are based on return flights with easyJet or British Airways from London Gatwick. Supplements may apply from other airports
Maximum 20kg checked luggage, per person
Return transfers direct to your hotel
Plus
- Expert host
- Five included excursions
- Hosted drinks reception
- Porterage at your hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
Exceptional value every time
Saga Host
Our trained hosts will welcome you and ensure you enjoy your holiday. We also offer 24/7 support if needed.
Travel insurance and additional cancellation cover included §
A price reduction is available if you choose not to take the included insurance and additional cancellation cover.
Please note
Please note: On full day excursions, a lunch will be provided by the hotel.
Included excursions
Huerto del Cura Garden
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Discover Elche’s rich horticultural heritage at Huerto del Cura, a National Artistic Garden. This landscaped oasis features rare palm species and Mediterranean plants. Wander through tranquil paths lined with centuries-old trees and learn about the region’s unique botanical traditions in one of Spain’s most treasured historic gardens.
The Palmeral of Elche
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Explore El Palmeral Park, a UNESCO-listed palm grove dating back to the Islamic period. Walk beneath thousands of palms and uncover original irrigation canals still in use today. This expansive green space reveals ancient agricultural ingenuity and highlights the enduring beauty of one of Europe’s most important historic palm groves.
Albarda Gardens and Spanish garden art
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Today will be a relaxed and inspiring day for garden and art lovers alike starting with a guided visit to the stunning Albarda Gardens and Fundació Fundem in Pedreguer. These beautifully restored gardens blend formal design with wild Mediterranean planting, home to over 700 plant species. Later, enjoy a talk on ‘Gardens in Art’, highlighting six artists who captured the charm and character of Spanish gardens between the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Gardens of Alicante
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Spend the day exploring the city of Alicante. First, a guided walk to Plaza Portal de Elche, home to four magnificent Ficus macrophylla trees with vast canopies and trunks over six metres in circumference. In the afternoon, continue through the historic old town to the MUBAG museum, housed in an elegant 18th-century palace. Highlights include a sculpture by Mariano Benlliure, one of Spain’s most celebrated artists, previously featured in the Gardens in Art talk.
Museo del Palmeral & Crevillente visit
1 / 5
Begin with a visit to Elche’s Museo del Palmeral to learn about traditional palm cultivation. Enjoy time for lunch in the lush Palmeral Park. Then, explore Crevillente, a unique complex styled like a medieval Moorish farm, complete with courtyards and a tearoom offering a glimpse into the area’s cultural and architectural heritage.
Location
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Albir is a compact seaside resort in the foothills of the scenic Sierra Helada natural park. The hotel is located within the Alfaz del Pi beach area, from where you can walk into the centre of Albir around half-a-mile away, and venture along the level promenade to Altea, approximately two-and-a-half miles away. The nearest bus stop is 77 yards away. The drive to/from the airport takes approximately 50 minutes and the transfer coach pick-up and drop-off point is around 77 yards from the hotel.
Out and about
There is a regular train service from the centre of Albir to the lively resort of Benidorm, a 13-minute ride away, and Alicante, in one direction, and Altea, Calpe and Denia in the other. The Serra Gelada Natural Park is approximately one mile away.
Benidorm
Although Benidorm is best known for its beaches, modern skyline and typically British atmosphere, there is also an old town with an attractive whitewashed castle, which once protected the city from pirate attacks and now offers panoramic views across the coastline.
The Serra Gelada Natural Park
This natural landmark, which covers around 13,750 acres, offers walking and hiking trails of varied gradients. There are numerous viewing platforms, as well as plenty of places to sit and enjoy the dramatic scenery, most notably at the Faro del Albir lighthouse.
Address
c/Pau Casals 4, Albir, Alicante, Spain, 03581
Hotel details
Meals are served buffet-style in the main restaurant (reached by lift), with a variety of Spanish and international dishes on offer.
Breakfast is available between 0800-1000
Lunch is available between 1300-1500
Dinner is available between 1930-2130
Timings may vary.
The free bar is open up to 10 hours a day, between 1300-2300, and serves standard local alcoholic drinks, wines, spirits, beers and juices.
203 rooms
Side-sea views
Balcony
Tea and coffee making facilities
TV
Mini fridge
Most rooms have a bath with an overhead shower (a room with a walk-in shower is available on request)
Guided orientation walks
Live entertainment three nights per week
Visit to Altea market on Tuesdays
Pool table. Golf and bowling greens are available nearby (details and prices are available in resort)
There is a choice of optional excursions available for an extra cost, subject to
availability.