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‘Villa Almendra’
Jalon Valley |
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Altea: The old town is popular with artists and potters and its steep, narrow stepped streets are characterized by shops, boutques and craft studios housed in the typical white houses with hanging geraniums. The most prominent building which can be seen from afar is the church of La Virgen de la Consuelo with its stunning blue domed roof situated at the highest point of old Altea. It is surrounded by restaurants and bars which come to life in the evening. The beachfront of Altea is also lovely to wander along with some lovely shops and boutiques. Calpe: Calpe is dominated by the towering Penon de Ifach, a picturesque outcrop of rock rising to over 300 meters out from the sea. It is possible to go up to the Ifach nature reserve where the views are fabulous. Calpe was once an ancient fishing port almost 3,000 years old. The old town is full of history and tradition and is a delight to wander around. This lovely tourist resort boasts beautiful sandy beaches with EU Blue Flag awards situated either side of the Ifach. Denia: Overlooked by the 16th century castle, Denia offers immense charm and local history together with a superb marina. The tree-lined main avenue is alive with bars, cafes and some lovely boutiques. Excellent to visit in the evening. Denia also has some 20km of magnificent beaches and spectacular coves ideal for snorkeling and diving. Javea: Just south of Denia passing over the Montgo National Park lies the town of Javea. The area is famous for rocky coves with hidden caves and bays once used by pirates and smugglers but now frequented by divers and snorkellers. One particular gem which can be reached by car is Grenadella beach on the Cap de la Nao point. Well worth a visit. Another area to explore is the old town of Javea with its magnificent fortified Gothic church and local museum explaining the history of the coast. Moraira: This very picturesque upmarket town began as a small fishing village but now has a large marina with superb fish restaurants and the Moraira Yacht Club. Very popular at night in the summer evenings and is an excellent place to people watch!
Guadalest: Guadalest can be reached via a stunning mountain drive and is situated over 590 metres high. It was originally built by the Moors in 1200 AD and retains much of its history. The museum and fortification are indeed most interesting to visit. It is also characterised by some lovely craft shops, bars and restaurants, some built into the rock face and have the most incredible views down to the sea and over the emerald green lake.
Further things to see and do are:
Terra Mitica (The Paramount Theme Park)
Aqualanda (Water Park)
Gata de Gorgos
Alicante-Denia narrow gauge railway
The Orba Valley
Prehistoric caves at Benidoleig
The Cuevas del Canelobre/Busot with music/light shows
The Waterfalls of Algar
The many Fiestas and Festivals—Not to be missed!
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