Bienvenidos a mi oficina, bienvenidos a la Costa Blanca Como guía oficial de turismo es un placer para mí invitarles a conocer en primera persona los puntos más interesantes de esta fantástica provincia. El poeta ya lo dijo y quisiera que ustedes mismos se convencieran haciéndolo con alguno de estos recorridos por donde he intentado descubrir las joyas de este territorio.
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Two of the most unique villages on the Costa Blanca. Altea, one of the ten most beautiful villages in Spain and a haven for artists, remains to this day one of the most beautiful escapes in the province. Its white houses and cobblestone streets create a unique setting that earned it a place on this prestigious list—so striking are they that you might overlook the castle-fortress upon which the newer part of town was constructed during the 16th and 17th centuries. You’ll have the opportunity to visit the studio of a local artisan. As we make our way back through ever-impressive Benidorm, we stop at La Vila Joiosa, a village founded in the 14th century atop a fortresses that once served as the boundary between kingdoms. Here, colorful buildings left behind by generations of fishermen stand out against each other like jewels strung together along their facades, creating a stunning architectural harmony now replicated across countless historical centers worldwide. It's these same maritime roots that helped establish yet another thriving industry here - chocolate! And yes, there really are four exclamation points after "CHOCOLATE" because it deserves them all!!! We finish with a tour of a nearby factory where visitors get to see how it's made before sampling some delicious samples or purchasing your own box to take home.
Discovering the second capital of the Costa Blanca, with its two World Heritage Sites, is a must on any visit to these lands. The largest palm grove in Europe has marked the evolution of a millenary city through which up to 7 civilisations have passed. The remains of the medina and its imposing basilica form part of a medieval image that has nothing to do with the modern city immersed in the footwear industry. A visit to one of these factories and the possibility of buying shoes at a good price is a great incentive for this excursion. Back towards the coast, we approach Santa Pola, once the portus Ilicitanus of the Romans and today a resting place for thousands of holidaymakers. Salt pans, pink flamingos, the Cap de l’Aljub and the island of Tabarca are part of the usual panorama of this fishing village.
We will travel by road along the Costa Blanca until we enter the mountains of Alicante. A natural border takes us to a totally different landscape in just a few kilometres, a historical territory that gave birth to the Arab warrior whose legend is one of the origins of the Moors and Christians festival. Towns such as La Nucía, Polop, Callosa d’en Sarriá, Benimantell or Guadalest itself, are integrated into the landscape emerging from the mountain itself. Stop in Polop de la Marina, the village where Gabriel Miró spent so many summers, authentic and local, we will drink water from its natural spring. Then on to Guadalest and visit one of the most visited and most beautiful places in Spain. We finish at the Fuentes del Algar, a series of natural pools and waterfalls that allow us to refresh ourselves in a unique spot. After the springs we return and end the visit.
The surroundings of the city of Alicante, the region of l’Alacantí, is a semi-arid area at the foot of the mountains that border this territory. Agriculture in the past and residential tourism today have modified the area, mixing the ancient and the modern in a unique enclave. The Canalobre caves are a natural treasure hidden in the heart of the mountains. Not far away, leaving behind the watchtowers of Xixona and Busot, we will find an indispensable product in our Christmas celebrations, the Turrón (nougat).
Did you know that during the early medieval period, Alicante stood on the border between the two most powerful kingdoms in Europe? Aragon! Castile! Valencia! Murcia! They have left their mark here through fortresses and cathedrals which still stand today bearing testament to their might. So what made Alicante so special? The wines produced there were mentioned in every negotiation; they remain our sole witnesses who can tell us about those times. On this guided visit, we'll be talking direct to these very witnesses.
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