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Hotel Stays
Special Interest
Gardens
Valencian Gardens
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
Saga host
Expert host
Five included excursions
Hosted drinks reception
All inclusive only available with Saga: All meals (packed lunches on full day excursions)
Free bar open up to 10 hours a day
International flights. Prices are based on return flights with British Airways from London Gatwick. Supplements may apply from other airports
Return transfers direct to your hotel
Minimum 20kg checked luggage, per person
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
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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.
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.
Balcony
Television
Telephone
Hairdryer
Minibar
Kettle
Wi-Fi