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- Setting: the Costa Blanca stretches along 218 kilometres of coastline in Spain's Levante, with town beaches, family beaches and semi-wild ones.
- La Granadella in Jávea: at the end of a steep road, this gravel and rock cove is good for diving. It has a car park and a viewpoint, but it gets very busy: best to arrive early.
- Tabarca: the beach is on the only inhabited island in the Valencian Community, a protected marine reserve. You reach it by boat from Santa Pola, Guardamar, Benidorm or Alicante; there is a museum to visit and you can try the caldereta.
- Benidorm Levante: a town beach more than two kilometres long, suited to families, lined by a Paseo Marítimo full of bars and restaurants.
- La Fossa and Carabassí: Playa de la Fossa, north of the Peñón de Ifach in Calpe, has golden sand and, in summer, access adapted for people with reduced mobility. In Elche, Carabassí is a free beach surrounded by dunes.
- Key point: the right choice depends on what you want: rocky coves for diving, town beaches for families, semi-wild spots for nature.
The Costa Blanca covers a large part of Spain's Levante coast. This area with its own personality has a great variety of beaches to suit every kind of traveller along its 218 kilometres. Looking for something urban? You have it. Something quieter? You can find it. A spot for the children? That too. Welcome to the Costa Blanca, a region of sandy beaches and calm waters.
La Granadella beach in Jávea
To start, we head to the town of Jávea to visit a place of great beauty: Cala la Granadella. Hidden at the end of a steep road, it awaits you with its scenery. This cove is unlike the other swimming spots on the Costa Blanca. It is small and made of gravel and rock. It offers plenty of activities and crystal-clear water, ideal for snorkelling. Some people also go scuba diving. It also has a car park with a viewpoint you should not miss. It is usually very busy, so go early in the morning to get the best spot.
Tabarca beach, Tabarca island
Getting there is part of the fun, as Tabarca beach is on the island of Tabarca, a marine reserve rich in plant and animal life and the only inhabited island in the whole Valencian Community. Here the sea meets a shore of sand and gravel with an unusual colour. To enjoy this beach, you need to take a boat from Santa Pola or from Guardamar, Benidorm or Alicante. In summer it gets very crowded, but at other times it is a very quiet destination, ideal for a short break. You can learn about its history by walking along the walls and visiting the island's museum. And of course, take time to enjoy its clear waters and the caldereta, the island's typical dish.
Benidorm Levante beach
It is perhaps one of the best-known beaches in the whole country. Benidorm's Levante beach is Mediterranean in its purest form. A town beach, perfectly suited to every traveller's needs, full of services and, of course, full of swimmers who want to make the most of it. It is more than two kilometres long, with activity all day long. It is especially suited to families with children or older couples who want a safe swim. Next to the sand, on the Paseo Marítimo, there are many bars, restaurants and entertainment venues that promise fun holidays.
La Fossa beach in Calpe
North of the Peñón de Ifach, the symbol of Calpe and the Costa Blanca, lies Playa de la Fossa. It is a beautiful town beach with truly charming scenery. Add to this its golden sand, clear water and all the facilities that make it a favourite with many families. From here you can see the lesser-known side of the Peñón de Ifach, with vegetation running down to the sea. In summer, it has an area adapted for people with reduced mobility, with access from Calle Llevant by the Hipocampos building. Next to the beach there is a promenade with shops, restaurants and the other services you need for a full day at the beach.
Carabassí beach, Elche
Next to the Sierra de El Carabassí lies the beach of the same name, with fine golden sand, where swimmers will find high dunes and a pine forest of great ecological value. It is a semi-wild beach, classed as a free beach. It has some services, such as lifeguards, a beach bar, toilets, sunloungers and access for people with reduced mobility. Its rich seabed also stands out, as it is close to the salt flats and wetlands of El Clot de Galvany and Balsares.
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Thomas Rouer is the founder of Alveo Search and the CEO of the Alveo group. Based in Spain for almost ten years, he develops property services designed for the specific needs of foreign buyers.
His expertise covers every aspect of buying property in Spain: understanding the market, searching for and selecting properties, negotiation, financing, paperwork, tax and securing the purchase process.
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