Altea
The blue Dome of the church of Altea is a symbolic image of the Costa Blanca. Up the popular Square in the old town, it rests at the top of Altea and it is accessible by steep and narrow cobbled streets and alleys, dotted with panoramic points over views of mountains and sea. The peacefulness and tranquillity of Altea have made it be a paradise for artists and craftsmen. Their shops and stalls are scattered throughout the old town centre.

Guadalest
On the uppermost of a mountain peak, with little houses nestled into the rock, Guadalest overlooks a deep valley and beautiful landscape. The town and its medieval castle, listed as historic-artistic complex, form two districts: The Castle, almost pendant on top of the huge rock and surrounded by historic walls, and Arrabal, spread over the mountain side and dotted with numerous local craft shops around its streets.

Finestrat 
Here is a small town that has its agricultural and tourist traits enhanced by its location inland, bordered by mountains. Historically a coastal defence position against pirates from the lookouts built up its towers, it has managed to conserve the quaintness of a Mediterranean village. From its old Arab castle you can contemplate this area of the local region “Marina Baixa”, where many trekking routes start from.

Calpe
It is a tourist town set at the bottom of the Rock “Peñón de Ifach”, which has been proclaimed a Nature Reserve and offers beautiful panoramic views. Other good reasons to visit Calpe are the picturesque streets of fishermen houses and the seaside promenade although, particularly, the Port area in the afternoon to see the arrival of fishing boats and the later fish auction of their daily catch.

Villajoyosa
A well rooted fishing tradition and chocolate production. Multicoloured houses, painted in the purest Mediterranean style enclose the port area and promenade. A visit along the port in the evening will take you to enjoy the auction sales of the fish and seafood of the local fishermen catches. Besides, its chocolate industry has also a strong history that can be appreciated in the Ethnologic Museum.

Alicante 
Alicante joins tradition and modernity in a comfortable urban street plan open to the Mediterranean. Take a visit up the Castle of “Santa Bárbara”, a stroll besides the sea all along the popular “Explanada” – seaside promenade, or around the Old Town packed with local bars and a good evening atmosphere.

Isle of Benidorm
Just off of the coast of Benidorm bay you can see the Island of Benidorm. It is accessible by a characteristic service of small ferries called “golondrinas” (terns), offering visitors to the island the opportunity of an enjoyable excursion. The quality of the waters and the seabed that surround the island are worth a visit.

Elche
Evidence of a fascinating history and glorious past of Iberian culture, when the popular “Dama de Elche” was sculpted and Elche was a walled city of Al-Andalus, falling to the Christians in 1265. Set in the most extensive orchard of palm trees in Europe, Elche offers a unique urban landscape with “El Palmeral”, Palm Grove legacy of the Andalusia farming culture, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO and Treasure to humanity.

Valencia
The Art and Science museum is without a doubt a good enough reason to visit Valencia, however we must not forget the beautiful historic centre of the city, which is definitely worth a thorough visit: the Cathedral and the “Miguelete”, the “Lonja”, the Northen Station, the “Serrano and Quart” Towers, the Palace “Dos Aguas”.

Tárbena
The most typical feature of this town is the beautiful mountain landscape. Although it snows occasionally, a mild climate prevails in this area offering its visitors a pure fresh mountain air. Numerous trekking routes of amazing views have their set off point here.

Gastronomy delights 
The area offers great gastronomy. Rice and local fish dishes with specialities of each region: local stews like “caldero de peix” and fishy paellas like “paella amb aladroc” with anchovies or “arroz negro” with squid. Inland you will find meat stews like “pilotes de dacsa” or pastries like “les coques” and many other rich and nutritious mountain dishes. Benidorm not only has regional cooking on offer but a great choice of international dishes.