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THE MEDITERRANEAN
BALCONY
The Costa Blanca, the haunt of many tourists
and the home of many foreign residents, combines magnificent
beaches and cliffs with enchanting coves. The sun rises over
the Mediterranean and shines on this stretch of land for almost
3,000 hours a year, dropping into the peninsula to create
continental sunsets which are sometimes dramatic, after which
the sea looks up in search of sparkling moonlight. |
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From Denia to Benidorm,
the coastline acquires monumental proportions. Left behind
in the north are the flat, fertile orchards and the leisurely
lowlands. Here the mountains dip their feet in the sea, breaking
off abruptly on this coastal area of the Land of Valencia,
where crystal-clear waters, attractive seabeds and bright,
sandy beaches are always part of the landscape. The capes
of San Antonio and La Nao, Moraira, and a little further south,
the Rock of Ifach, are breathtakingly beautiful, creating
cliff-faces, hidden coves and sharp, sloping beaches, some
with sand, others with shingle. Javea, Teulada, Benissa, Calpe,
Altea and La Vila Joiosa... these are true seafarer villages,
sitting on the coast, looking out to sea, and inviting visitors
to partake of their delights and discover their secrets. In
Benidorm, however, the bravado of the coast seems to tone
down once again, opening out to create an incredibly broad
stretch of southerly-facing sand enjoying year-round sun.
This was Spain's first tourist enclave, and it is still going
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BEACHES
ALONG THE COSTA BLANCA |
BEACHES OF
DENIA (total 7 beaches)
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The busy port of considerable
size (including a fishing area, yacht club and marina)
divides the Denia coastline into two, completely different
sections known locally as Marines and Rotes. The most
crowded and popular beaches stretch more than ten kilometres
towards the north. They have full facilities including
summer beach services to rent or learn to windsurf. |
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BEACHES OF
JAVEA(total 7 beaches)
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From
the San Antonio cape to Granadella cove, Jávea
is a perfect example of the varied coastline along the
Costa Blanca. Sailing, diving or simply swimming can
be unique experiences here. To the north, the coast
offers the chance to delve into the depths of the San
Antonio cape marine nature reserve. Boats are available
for hire at the port, and the schools it houses provide
sailing classes. |
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BEACHES OF
MORAIRA (total 5 beaches)
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Moraira
point: an imposing rock pointing due south which splits
the coastline in two. To the north lies Portet beach,
a beautiful inlet with clear waters perfect for learning
to windsurf and a popular spot to moor boats and take
a quick dip in the shade of the spinnakers. |
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BEACHES OF
CALPE (total 12 beaches)
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With
small, rocky coves and wide, urban, fine sandy beaches,
Calpe has a wide variety of attractive coastline where
transparent waters are the order of the day. Its beautiful,
peaceful coves include Les Bassetes, to the north -
a natural shelter that provides perfect conditions for
learning to sail and an interesting sea bed carpeted
with underwater plants perfect for diving. |
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BEACHES OF
ALTEA (total 5 beaches)
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Altea
stretches out from Mascarat point in a wide bay, a succession
of tiny coves and beaches as far as the port's breakwater
that marks the edge of Alfàs del Pi, whose beach
completes the bay at the foot of Bombarda point. The
first beach - pebbles and clear waters - lies next to
Greenwich marina with an appealing range of sports activities
at the diving centre, sailing school and boat charter.
Similar facilities are also available in the port and
the yacht club. |
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