Boat Trips

1 Santa Pola Marina Car Park

Parking: is in the marina car park and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you leave. Parking here will be relatively expensive if you are going to the island for the whole day. Free parking is available along the roads but spaces can be very hard to find, especially during holiday times.

From here: exit the car park to the right and walk along beside the boats towards the fishing fleet, the boats for Tabarca depart from here.

Places of interest and things to do at Santa Pola Marina

• Boat Trips: there are several companies which offer trips to and from the Island. The prices and timetables for the big boats are displayed on the boards at the information hut, it is normally 14€ for adults and 10€ for children for the return journey which takes about half an hour. There are several independent 'taxi' boats which hold 6-10 people, negotiation with their captains is possible.
• Restaurants: enjoy a cerveza or vino at any of these which can be found on either side of the marina.

2 Isla Tabarca

Parking: the island can only be reached by boat.

From here: explore the Island, it is only 1750 metres long and 300 metres wide!

Places of interest and things to do at Santa Pola Marina

• Village Centre: with the old square at the heart, a few quaint 'streets' originate from here.
• Old Fort: the walls and three of the gates houses still survive for you to wander around.
• Church: this proudly guards the small harbour and successfully dwarfs all the other buildings.
• Museum: for more information about the history of the island and its roll as a marine reserve.
• Lighthouse: sitting on the uninhabited tip of the island it keeps watch over the sea.
• Beaches and Coves: found all around the island, some are completely covered in seaweed, others are pebbled and few of the larger ones have sunbeds and sun umbrellas for hire.
• Snorkelling: the sea around the island offers great snorkeling, so remember your snorkel & flippers!
• Restaurants, Cafes and Bars: there is a vast array to choose from, they are slightly more expensive than usual about 20€ for a menu del dia, so you might want bring your own picnic.

Alicante Marina

Parking: is in the underground pay car park and is charged for by length of stay.

From here: this is the coordinate for the car park, exit the car park and walk along in front of the marina until you reach the little ticket hut and the moorings for the boats.

Places of interest and things to do at Alicante Marina

• Boat Trips: are organised by Kontiki. They take about an hour and cost 18€ for the return trip. The timetables varies depending on the time of the year, so for the most up to date information it is best to take a look at their website.
• Catamaran Trips: are arranged by Magic, part of MundoMarino. Take a look at their website for all the latest timetables and prices.

Benidorm Marina

Parking: is in the underground pay car park and is charged for by length of stay.

From here: this is the coordinate for the underground car park, exit the car park and walk back along the same road that you drove along to enter the car park, go straight on at the roundabout with the anchor on it and under the bridge to the Plaza de Hispanidad, then head down to the Levante beach. Once at the beach looking out to sea turn right, walk through the old town to the marina.

Places of interest and things to do at Benidorm Marina

• Boat Trips: Excursiones Marítimas offer trips to and from the Island of Tabarca. The prices and timetables vary depending on the time of the year, so check the boards and ask at the information hut or take a look at their website. It is normally 25€ for adults and 16€ for children for the return journey which takes about an hour and a half.

Beaches

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy during the high season, so take any space you can find!

From here: there is a beach on either side of the Strip.

Top tip: there are over 15 beaches along the length of the Strip, so stop anywhere you see a sign for ‘playa’, the sea is a lot warmer on the Mar Menor side than the Mediterranean side of the Strip. 

Boat Trip

Parking: is in the marina and is free.

From here: at the roundabout just after the entrance arches turn right and park as close to the clubhouse at the end as you can, walk past the clubhouse and to the small jetty to catch the ferry.

Top tip: the B&F Ferry to Santiago de la Ribera departs from the little jetty. During the summer it runs seven days a week from morning until midnight, but has a restricted service out of season. There is normally a notice board with the current timetable beside the jetty. The trip will take about 40 minutes and costs 4€ each way, under 7 years are free, it is an extra 1€ for a bicycle. 

High Street

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy during the high season, so take any space you can find!

From here: this is the start of the Strip, so there are shops and eateries on both sides, take your pick!

Marina Tomas Maestre

Parking: is in the marina and is free.

From here: find a parking space and enjoy.

Top tip: there are two 'parades' of places to eat and drink. When at the roundabout just after the entrance arches turn right for modern parade of eateries with views of the marina, or turn left for a more ramshackle parade of restaurants with views to the Mar Menor. 

Promenades

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy during the high season, so take any space you can find!

From here: there are short promenades alongside most beaches on either side of the Strip. 

Tourist Office

Parking: is in the car park and is free.

From here: the office is beside the car park. 

Veneziola Golf

Parking: is in the car park and is free.

From here: the clubhouse and course are beside the car park.

Top tip: nine hole 'links style' pitch and putt course at the very end of the Strip, book your tee time in advance by calling +34 968 147 082.  

Denia Beach North End Playa les Marines

Parking: is in the car park area and is free.

From here: walk down to the beach.

Top tip: there are lots of roads that lead down to the beach, all of which are signed 'Platja' so you can stop wherever you want. 

Denia Beach South End Playa de la Marineta Cassiana

Parking: is in the marked spaces on the side of the road and is free.

From here: cross the road to the beach. 

Denia Car Park 1

Parking: is in any of the spaces beside the road or in the large gravelled car park and is free.

From here: walk through the old town to the castle, museums and main shopping street, or cross the road to for the sandy beach. 

Denia Castle

Parking: this is the coordinate for the castle, parking is either in car park 1 or pay car park 2.

From here: follow the signs to the Centre Historic and the Castillo.

Top tip: the castle is open everyday except the 25^th December and the 1^st January. Times vary depending on the month, but are roughly 10.00-13.00 & 15.00-18.00 during the winter and 10.00-13.30 & 17.00-19.30 in the summer. Tickets are 3€ for adults and 1€ for children.

Denia Ferry Port

Parking: this is the coordinate for the ferry terminal, parking is on the road anywhere you can find a space or use car park 1.

From here: the ticket office is inside the ferry terminal or buy your ticket in advance from the travel agencies or online.

Top tip: for timetables take a look at the official website.  

Denia Fish Auction

Parking: this is the coordinate for the fish auction, parking is in car park 1 and is free.

From here: walk along the pier to the fish market known as the La Lonja.

Top tip: you can watch the fish auction from the gallery inside the hall, it is held Monday-Friday 17.00. 

Denia Marina

Parking: is either in the car park at the start of the marina, or if there are spaces beside the bars and restaurants in the marina.

From here: walk to the marina along the road or along the elevated marina wall.  

Denia Market Medium Monday Morning

Parking: is anywhere you can find a space in the roads close to the market site.

From here: follow the shopping trolleys to the market! 

Denia Montgo Natural Park

Parking: is in a small parking area on the side of the road and is free.

From here: enter the park beside the information board and follow any of the marked trails.

Top tip: the approach to the park is via a residential zone, there is also a lovely little chapel with a garden containing the stations of the cross near the entrance to the park at N38^o49.145 E0^o06.445.

Denia Pay Car Park 2

Parking: is in the pay car park beside the tourist office, make sure you display your ticket in your car.

From here: the tourist office is opposite the car park.

Top tip: this is a pay and display car park with a maximum stay duration of 127 minutes.

Denia Running of the Bulls Pub

Parking: his is the coordinate for the pub, parking is either in car park 1 or pay car park 2.

From here: the pub which is completely dedicated to everything to do with bullfighting and the running of the bulls is right beside you. 

Denia Torre del Gerro Viewpoint

Parking: small car park at dead end, alternatively park near the restaurant and walk the 150 meters to the viewpoint.

From here: access the steep path up to the tower by walking up the road called Via Lactea and then follow the markers. 

Denia Tram Station

Parking: is anywhere you can find a space in the streets around the tram station and is free. Do not park in the pay and display car park opposite the station as it has a maximum stay duration of 127 minutes.

From here: enter the tram station and buy your ticket from the ticket office or ticket machine.

Top tip: take a look at the official website to find out timetables.  

1 Benidorm Terra Mitica

Parking: is in the car park and there is a fixed charge for the day.

From here: enter the park at the payment desks.

Top tip: keep a look out for discount vouchers which are often available in the papers, from supermarkets, printed off the web or if you buy your tickets in advance. For the official website and up-to-date opening times and prices click here and then place your mouse on the word navigation.

2 Benidorm Terra Natura & Aqua Natura

Parking: is in the car park and there is a fixed charge for the day.

From here: enter the park at the payment desks.

Top tip: keep a look out for discount vouchers which are often available in the papers, from supermarkets, printed off the web or if you buy your tickets in advance. For the official website and up-to-date opening times and prices click here.  

3 Benidorm Mundomar & Aqualandia

Parking: is in the car park and is free.

From here: enter either park at its corresponding payment desks.

Mundomar top tip: keep a look out for discount vouchers which are often available in the papers, from supermarkets, printed off the web or if you buy your tickets in advance. For the official website and up-to-date opening times and prices click here.  

Aqualandia top tip: keep a look out for discount vouchers which are often available in the papers, from supermarkets, printed off the web or if you buy your tickets in advance. For the official website and up-to-date opening times and prices click here.lick  click here

Benidorm Car Park

Parking: is in underground car park and is charged for by the length of stay.

From here: exit the car park and walk back along the same road that you drove along to enter the car park, go straight on at the roundabout with the anchor on it and under the bridge to the Plaza de Hispanidad, then head down to the Levante beach. Once at the beach looking out to sea turn right for the old town, marina and Poniente beach.  

Benidorm Centro Comercial La Marina

Parking: is in the underground car park and is free.

From here: walk up the stairs into the centre, remember where you parked!

Top tip: for more information about the shops and opening times take a look at the official website.

Benidorm Marina

Parking: this is the coordinate for the marina, parking is in the underground pay car park and is charged for by length of stay.

From here: exit the car park and walk back along the same road that you drove along to enter the car park, go straight on at the roundabout with the anchor on it and under the bridge to the Plaza de Hispanidad, then head down to the Levante beach. Once at the beach looking out to sea turn right, walk through the old town to the marina.

Top tip: Excursiones Marítimas offer trips to and from the Island of Tabarca. The prices and timetables vary depending on the time of the year, so check the boards and ask at the information hut or take a look at their website. It is normally 25€ for adults and 16€ for children for the return journey which takes about an hour and a half. 

Benidorm Market Large Wednesday & Sunday Morning

Parking: is anywhere you can find a space, check carefully as not all parking is free!

From here: follow the shopping trolleys to the market.  

Benidorm North End Levante Beach

Parking: this is the coordinate for the start of the beach beside the old town, parking is in the car park, or anywhere you can find a space, be sure to check if you need to buy a parking ticket first!

From here: walk towards the sea and onto the beach and promenade.

Top tip: parking is very difficult especially during the summer, so you might like to park at the La Marina shopping mall and take a taxi or catch a bus to the beach. 

Benidorm Old Town

Parking: this is the coordinate for the church right in the centre of the old town, for parking use car park.

From here: from the car park walk back along the same road that you drove along to enter the car park, go straight on at the roundabout with the anchor on it and under the bridge to the Plaza de Hispanidad, then turn right to enter the streets of the old town and head uphill!

Benidorm Palace

Parking: is in the car park.

From here: the Benidorm Palace is right beside you, enjoy your cabaret show!

Top tip: for more information about the shows, tickets and promotions take a look at the official website, it is best to book your tickets in advance.

Benidorm South End Poniente Beach

Parking: this is the coordinate for the start of the beach beside the old town, parking is in the car park, or anywhere you can find a space, be sure to check if you need to buy a parking ticket first!

From here: walk towards the sea and onto the beach and promenade.

Top tip: parking is very difficult especially during the summer, so you might like to park at the La Marina shopping mall and take a taxi or catch a bus to the beach. 

Benidorm Tram Station

Parking: is in the un-tarmacadam area close to the tram station on the Cv776 and is free, this is the coordinate for the car park.

From here: walk over the tram tracks and turn right to the tram station and buy your ticket.

Top tip: take a look at the official website to find out timetables.  

Isla de Tabarca

Parking: the island can only be reached by boat. These co-ordinates are for the pay car park 1 in the marina at Santa Pola, which is charged for by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you leave. Parking here will be relatively expensive if you are going to the island for the whole day. Free parking is available along the roads but spaces can be very hard to find, especially during holiday times.

From here: exit the car park to the right and walk along beside the boats towards the fishing fleet, the boats for Tabarca depart from here. Once on the Island explore, it is only 1750 metres long and 300 metres wide!

Top tip: Santa Pola is the closest marina to the Isla de Tabarca, so it has the shortest journey time of about 30 minutes.

Los Narejos Boat Trip

Parking: is beside the road and is free, it gets busy here so if you can’t find a space try using any of the side streets.

From here: walk down onto the beach and towards the wooden jetty from where the boats depart.

Top tip: (info correct for 2011) the boat trip around the Islands of the Mar Menor departs on a Monday & Wednesday at 10.40 & 17.40 and on a Friday & Saturday 10.40, it costs 11€. The trip to the Island Grosa on the other side of the La Manga Strip departs on a Friday at 17.40 only and costs 11€. Both journeys last about 2 hours.

Santa Pola Boat Trips

Parking: is in the pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave.

From here: exit the car park to the right and walk along beside the boats towards the fishing fleet, the boats for Tabarca depart from here.

Parking tip: parking in the pay car park 1 will be relatively expensive if you are going to the Island for the whole day, so free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces can be very hard to find, especially during holiday times.

Top tip: the restaurants on the Island are very expensive, it is best to pack a picnic.

Santiago de la Ribera Boat Trip

Parking: is on the roads anywhere you can find a space and is free, it gets busy here, so you might like to use the free car park 1 some streets away.

From here: if you are in the free car park 1 walk towards the large white building at one end of the car park, you'll see a roundabout ahead, walk past this and straight on down to the beach, then walk along the promenade to the Escuela Piragüismo (Kayaking school) large white building on the shores of the Mar Menor, opposite the Hotel Ribera. The wooden pier behind the kayaking school is where the B&F Ferry departs.

Top tip: (info correct for 2010) A single ticket costs 4€ and a return is 8€ per person, it is free for all under fours! You can put a bicycle on the ferry for an additional 1€ each way. The ferry departs Santiago every 2 hours starting at 11.30 and finishing at 21.30. It departs La Manga every 2 hours starting at 10.30 and finishing at 20.30. In the summer (March-November) it goes every day of the week, but during the winter it does not operate on a Sunday. In the height of summer the operating hours are extended for another 4 hours at the end of the day, making the last ferry depart Santiago at 01.00! For more information please call (0034) 649 201 610, there is usually someone who speaks a little English to answer your questions. 

Torrevieja Boat Trips

Parking: is in the pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces are very hard to find.

From here: make your way towards the boat warehouses beside the car park and opposite the submarine, the boats to Island of Tabarca depart from here.

Top tip: The cruise lasts approximately 45 minutes and opperates daily from March to November. There is a notice board beside the boat that displays the most up-to-date time table. Return tickets cost 21€ for adults, 10€ for children aged 5 to 10 years and it is free for children under 5. The restaurants on the Island are very expensive, so it is best to pack a picnic.

1 Punta Brava

Parking: is on the road and is free.

From here: either follow the marked walking route around the hill and enjoy the views from the top, or for the less energetic park further up the road and admire the views from here.

Places of interest and things to do in Punta Brava

• Beach: long with lovely sand.
• Promenade: beach front and long.
• Viewpoint: stand, admire and photograph.
• Walking Route: around the hill to the top for more amazing vistas.

2 Tourist Office

Parking: is in the car park and is free.

From here: the office is beside the car park.

Places of interest and things to do at the Tourist Office

• Tourist Office: enter the tourist office to collect information about the surrounding area.

3 High Street

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy during the high season, so take any space you can find!

From here: this is the start of the Strip, so there are shops and eateries on both sides, take your pick!

Places of interest and things to do on the High Street

• Comercial Zones: there are many ‘commercial zones’ on both sides all along the Strip, so explore at your leisure, as there is only one road along the Strip you really can’t get lost!!

4 Beaches

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy during the high season, so take any space you can find!

From here: there is a beach on either side of the Strip here.

Places of interest and things to do at the Beach

• Beaches: there are over 15 beaches along the length of the Strip, so stop anywhere you see a sign for ‘playa’.
• Sea: the sea is a lot warmer on the Mar Menor side than the Mediterranean side of the Strip.

5 Marina Tomas Maestre

Parking: is in the marina and is free.

From here: find a parking space and enjoy.

Places of interest and things to do at the Tomas Maestre Marina

• Boat Trips: the B&F ferries frequently depart from here across to Santiago de la Ribera on the other side of the Mar Menor.
• Clubhouse: when at the roundabout just after the entrance arches turn right for the clubhouse and continue to the very end of the car park.
• Cafes, Bars & Restaurants: there are two 'parades' of places to eat and drink. When at the roundabout just after the entrance arches turn right for modern parade of eateries with views of the marina, or turn left for a more ramshackle parade of restaurants with views to the Mar Menor.

6 Boat Trip

Parking: is in the marina and is free.

From here: at the roundabout just after the entrance arches turn right and park as close to the clubhouse at the end as you can, walk past the clubhouse and to the small jetty to catch the ferry.

Places of interest and things to do at the Tomas Maestre Marina from where the boat trips depart

• Boat Trips to Santiago de la Ribera: the B&F Ferry departs from the little jetty. During the summer it runs seven days a week from morning until midnight, but has a restricted service out of season. There is normally a notice board with the current timetable beside the jetty. The trip will take about 40 minutes and costs 4€ each way, under 7 years are free, it is an extra 1€ for a bicycle.

Santiago de la Ribera Beach

Parking: is on the roads anywhere you can find a space and is free, it gets busy here, so you might like to use the free car park 1 some streets away.

From here: the beach is in front of you, if you are in the free car park 1 walk towards the large white building at one end of the car park, you'll see a roundabout ahead, walk past this and straight on down to the beach.

Santiago de la Ribera Boat Trip

Parking: is on the roads anywhere you can find a space and is free, it gets busy here, so you might like to use the free car park 1 some streets away.

From here: if you are in the free car park 1 walk towards the large white building at one end of the car park, you'll see a roundabout ahead, walk past this and straight on down to the beach, then walk along the promenade to the Escuela Piragüismo (Kayaking school) large white building on the shores of the Mar Menor, opposite the Hotel Ribera. The wooden pier behind the kayaking school is where the B&F Ferry departs.

Top tip: (info correct for 2010) A single ticket costs 4€ and a return is 8€ per person, it is free for all under fours! You can put a bicycle on the ferry for an additional 1€ each way. The ferry departs Santiago every 2 hours starting at 11.30 and finishing at 21.30. It departs La Manga every 2 hours starting at 10.30 and finishing at 20.30. In the summer (March-November) it goes every day of the week, but during the winter it does not operate on a Sunday. In the height of summer the operating hours are extended for another 4 hours at the end of the day, making the last ferry depart Santiago at 01.00! For more information please call (0034) 649 201 610, there is usually someone who speaks a little English to answer your questions. 

Santiago de la Ribera Free Car Park 1

Can be used with: • beach • promenade • boat trip

Santiago de la Ribera Promenade

Parking: is on the roads anywhere you can find a space and is free, it gets busy here, so you might like to use the free car park 1 some streets away.

From here: the promenade is in front of you, as you look out to the sea turn left and enjoy! If you are in the free car park 1 walk towards the large white building at one end of the car park, you'll see a roundabout ahead, walk past this and straight on down to the promenade.

Santiago de la Ribera Town Centre

Parking: is on the roads anywhere you can find a space and is free, it gets busy here, so you might like to use the free car park 1 some streets away.

From here: explore the narrow streets of this small town to discover the shops and restaurants.

Golf Delux

Parking: is in the car park and is free.

From here: the club house is right beside the car park.

Top tip: Golf Delux is a miniature golf course, the holes have been reduced to a maximum of 100 meters but still contain all the normal hazards like streams and ponds, hills, fences, bunkers and pebbles. Prices including all equipment are 7€ for adults 7€ and 5€ for under 16’s. The centre is open 7 days a week from 10.00am until late. For more information check out their website or give them a call on (+34) 968 584 221.

Los Alcazares Beach South

Parking: is in the streets close to the beach, if you can’t find a space try the pay car park 1.

From here: walk down onto the beach, if you are parked in the pay car park 1 walk behind the town hall and continue.

Los Alcazares Market Medium Tuesday Morning

Parking: is on the road and free, it gets busy on market day, so you can use the pay car park 1 and walk to the market.

From here: follow the shopping trolleys to the market.

Los Alcazares Pay Car Park 1

Can be used with: • town centre • market tuesday morning • beaches south • promenade south 

Los Alcazares Promenade South

Parking: is in the streets close to the beach, if you can’t find a space try the pay car park 1.

From here: walk down onto the promenade, if you are parked in the pay car park 1 walk behind the town hall and continue.

Top tip: you will find the Hotel Balneario La Encarnacion along the promenade, it is worth stopping here and going through the bar to the characterful courtyard. This hotel was built in 1904 and was used in the filming of ‘The Garden of Eden’ when it was cosmetically transformed into the 1920's French riviera hotel Des Voyageurs.

Los Alcazares Town Centre

Parking: in the pay car park 1, or if you can find a space in any of the surrounding streets for free.

From here: walk out of to the entrance to pay car park 1, the main high street is straight in front of you, or walk behind the town hall for the small pedestrian area.

Los Narejos Bahia Centre

Parking: is on either side of the main road and is free.

From here: cross the main road (if you have parked on the opposite side!) and walk into the centre for some great restaurants within this entertainment area.

Los Narejos Beach North

Parking: is beside the road and is free, it gets busy here so if you can’t find a space try using any of the side streets.

From here: walk down onto the beach.

Los Narejos Boat Trip

Parking: is beside the road and is free, it gets busy here so if you can’t find a space try using any of the side streets.

From here: walk down onto the beach and towards the wooden jetty from where the boats depart.

Top tip: (info correct for 2011) the boat trip around the Islands of the Mar Menor departs on a Monday & Wednesday at 10.40 & 17.40 and on a Friday & Saturday 10.40, it costs 11€. The trip to the Island Grosa on the other side of the La Manga Strip departs on a Friday at 17.40 only and costs 11€. Both journeys last about 2 hours.

Los Narejos Market Small Saturday Morning

Parking: is on the road and free, it gets busy on market day, so you might have to park further away.

From here: follow the shopping trolleys to the market.

Los Narejos Promenade North

Parking: is beside the road and is free, it gets busy here so if you can’t find a space try using any of the side streets.

From here: walk down onto the promenade.

Guardamar del Segura Alfonso Park

Parking: is on the road and free, it gets very busy in the summer, so you might have to park further away and walk or use the pay car park.

From here: walk towards the entrance for the Alfonso Park which was created to stop the town from becoming buried in the sand. There are many paths through the park and it is great for a walk, cycle or picnic.

Parking tip: if it is really busy try the pay car park, look at the town hall then walk down the road to the right of the building towards the sea, past the Reina Sofia Park, the entrance to the Alfonso Park is on the left.

Top tip: you can walk through the Alfonso Park all the way to the marina and back along the beach.

Guardamar del Segura Beach North End

Parking: is in the Marina and costs 1€ for however long you want to stay, insert coin on entrance and scan ticket on exit.

From here: walk around the marina and exit through gate to north end of the beach, the pier and the Alfonso Park.

Top tip: this is a great place to park during the height of the summer if you\'ve arrived too late at the beach to get parked in the town.

Guardamar del Segura Beach South End

Parking: is on the road and free, it gets very busy during high season, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.

From here: walk down onto the beach, turn right for La Mata or left for centre of Guardamar and its promenade.

Guardamar del Segura Boat Trips

Parking: is in the Marina and costs 1€ for however long you want to stay, insert coin on entrance and scan ticket on exit.

From here: walk around the marina to the boat.

Top tip: take a look at the official website for the Tabarca Cruiser for up to date information about timetables and prices.

Guardamar del Segura Childrens Funfair

Parking: is on the road and free, it gets very busy, so you might have to park further away and walk or use the pay car park.

From here: you'll easily spot the children's funfair which is here every night during the summer.

Parking tip: if it is really busy try the pay car park, look at the town hall then walk down the road to the right of the building towards the sea, past the Reina Sofia Park the Funfair is on the right.

Top tip: arrive early and have a picnic on the beach whilst the sunbathers are departing, then enjoy your evening knowing that you are already parked.

Guardamar del Segura Marina & Marina Promenade

Parking: is in the Marina and costs 1€ for however long you want to stay, insert coin on entrance and scan ticket on exit.

From here: walk around the marina, exit gate to take a stroll along the promenade out to sea to see the fishermen or along the beach to see the sand dunes or through the Alfonso Park.

Guardamar del Segura Market Large Wednesday Morning

Parking: is on the road and free, it gets very busy on market days, so you might have to park further away and walk.

From here: walk uphill away from the sea towards the church the market stalls line the streets around this area.

Parking tip: if it is really busy try the pay car park, walk towards the church, the market stalls line the streets around this area.

Guardamar del Segura Night Market

Parking: is on the road and free, it gets very busy in the evening, so you might have to park further away and walk or use the pay car park underground for the Town Centre.

From here: you'll easily spot the night market which is here every night during the summer.

Parking tip: if it is really busy try the pay car park, look at the town hall then walk down the road to the right of the building towards the sea, the stalls will be opposite the Reina Sofia Park on your left.

Top tip: arrive early and have a picnic on the beach whilst the sunbathers are departing, then enjoy your evening knowing that you are already parked.

Guardamar del Segura Pay Car Park 1

Can be used with: • town centre • tourist office • promenade • reina sofia park • tourist train • alfonso park • funfair childrens summer evenings • market night summer evenings • market large wednesday morning 

Guardamar del Segura Promenade

Parking: is on the road and free, it gets very busy during high season, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.

From here: walk downhill towards the beach, turn left for start of promenade with its mix of bars, cafes and restaurants.

Parking tip: if it is really busy try the pay car park, look at the town hall then walk down the road to the right of the building towards the sea, past the Reina Sofia and Alfonso Park to the T junction, turn left for start of promenade with its mix of bars, cafes and restaurants.

Guardamar del Segura Reina Sofia Park

Parking: is on the road and free, it gets very busy in the summer, so you might have to park further away and walk or use the pay car park.

From here: walk towards the entrance for the Reina Sofia Park with its ponds full of terrapins and ducks, paths and floodlit children's play area, you might even be lucky enough to see a peacock!

Parking tip: if it is really busy try the pay car park, look at the town hall then walk down the road to the right of the building towards the sea, the entrance to the Reina Sofia Park is on your right.

Top tip: visit during the evening in the summer, it is open until midnight, and enjoy the close by night market and children's funfair, even have a stroll on the moonlit beach.

Guardamar del Segura Rio Segura Walking Cycling Route

Parking: is in the Marina and costs 1€ for however long you want to stay, insert coin on entrance and scan ticket on exit. Or to miss out the 2 kilometres of pavement join the path at the towns entrance by the roundabout with the waterfall fountain on it that you pass to get to the marina. To find the path walk or cycle under the bridge keeping the river on your right.

From here: walk or cycle along the banks of the Rio Segura (pavement for first 2 kilometres then it changes to hard ground). The path goes past Rojales, Formentera, Algorfa and Benejuzar and finishes 30 kilometres away in Orihuela. This route can be done as one long journey from Guardamar to Orihuela or you can use the villages as starting/stopping points.

Top tip: go with friends and two cars, leave one car in the village where you want to finish and one at the start!!

Guardamar del Segura Tourist Office

Parking: is either in pay car park underground or is free in any of the side streets if you can find a space!

From here: walk into the Church square and locate the Tourist Office in the corner next to the Town Hall where you can find out more information about the Castle (ruin), Archaeology Museum, Engineer Mira Museum, the Moorish ruins in the Dunes which is only visitable on the Tourist Train.

Guardamar del Segura Tourist Train

Parking: is either in pay car park underground or is free in any of the side streets if you can find a space!

From here: walk into the Church square and locate the Tourist Office in the corner beside the Town Hall where you can book for the Tourist Train, it operates during the summer only.

Guardamar del Segura Town Centre

Parking: is either in pay car park underground or is free in any of the side streets if you can find a space!

From here: walk into the Church square and turn left or right for the long high street on which all of the shops are located.

Dive Academy Santa Pola

The Dive Academy is owned and run by Damon Rose, he has been a master instructor since 1998. The Academy is based at the beautiful marina in Santa Pola where they have a shop selling all things dive related, offices and boat which the academy uses for taking you out to sea! The Dive Academy is a BSAC (British Sub Aqua Club) training Centre as well as holding a PADI 5 Star status. 

There are many different packages available, so it is best to check the Dive Academy's own website for the most up to date information or better still call into the shop at the marina for a chat. The packages, dive sites and experiences have been specially designed and we know that they will be enjoyed by all!

Examples of Packages

If you have never dived before why not try the half day Snorkel Safari, it is a great day out for the whole family! All you need to bring is your swimming costume, towel and smile and we will take care of everything else. You will have a presentation on the marine life you will be seeing and a brief explanation on how to snorkel safely. Then it is into the sea for a fun packed hour or two of Snorkelling around Tabarca island!!

If you want to go out into the deep blue then start with The PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience. It is a fantastic way to be introduced to the amazing underwater world which is only accessible on scuba!

For the more ambitious and already qualified there are the Scuba Diver 1 day course, Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Diver and many other Specialist courses and experiences.

Opening Times

• Vary depending on the season.

Telephone Numbers & Email

• (+34) 965 414 510 (Shop/Office)
• (+34) 648 463 310 (English)
• (+34) 680 198 890  (Spanish)
• Email: info@diveacademy-santapola.com

Languages Spoken

• Spanish
• English
• Dutch

More Information

• Dive Academy's website click here.
• Follow us on Twitter DiveacademySP .
• Join our Facebook Group click here.
• Photos of taken by the Dive Academy click here.

Parking: is in the marina pay car park right beside the shop.

Santa Pola Beach Centre & North

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy during the high season, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.

From here: head for the sea and enjoy the beach.

Parking tip: the free parking continues parallel to the beach for about 1 kilometre, so stop anywhere you see a space!!

Santa Pola Beach South

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy during the high season, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.

From here: the sea and beach of Playa Llisa is in front of you.

Top tip: the 'rural beaches' which adjoin Playa Llisa are excellent for kite surfing, the wind is normally best in the afternoon.

Santa Pola Boat Trips

Parking: is in the pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave.

From here: exit the car park to the right and walk along beside the boats towards the fishing fleet, the boats for Tabarca depart from here.

Parking tip: parking in the pay car park 1 will be relatively expensive if you are going to the Island for the whole day, so free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces can be very hard to find, especially during holiday times.

Top tip: the restaurants on the Island are very expensive, it is best to pack a picnic.

Santa Pola Coastal Walk

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy during the high season, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.

From here: walk along the promenade with the sea on your left and start the walk beside the information board. This walk along the 'rural beaches' takes about 2 hours, you can follow the markers on the dunes or walk along the 'rural beaches'. You'll pass the remains of a salt transporting boat, two civil war shelters, the inlet channel and then ultimately the outlet channel for the salt lagoons, where the walk ends.

Top tip: these 'rural beaches' are excellent for kite surfing, the wind is normally best in the afternoon, so time your walk accordingly!

Santa Pola Fishing Marina & Fish Market

Parking: is in pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces can be very hard to find, especially during holiday times.

From here: exit the car park to the right and walk along beside the boats, follow the pier around to the right, the fish market is directly in front of you.

Top tip: the auction is held Monday to Friday at around 17.00.

Santa Pola Fishing Marina Promenade

Parking: is in pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces can be very hard to find, especially during holiday times.

From here: exit pay car park 1 to the right and walk along beside the boats towards the fishing fleet, follow the marina around to the right and continue on past the buildings for a walk along the short promenade.

Santa Pola Funfair Pola Park

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy during the high season, so you might have to park further away and walk.

From here: the Pola Park is right beside you, it is open weekend evenings only during March, April, May, June and September and every evening during July and August. Entrance to the park is free, just pay per activity.

Top tip: take a look at the official website for the Pola Park for up to date information about timetables and prices.

Santa Pola Marina

Parking: is in pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces can be very hard to find, especially during holiday times.

From here: this is the marina.

Santa Pola Market Large Monday & Saturday Morning

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy when the market is on, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.

From here: the large market is directly in front of you.

Top tip: the Saturday market is larger than the Monday one, so take your pick!

Santa Pola Pay Car Park 1

Can be used with: • tourist office • town centre • marina • boat trips • fishing marina & fish market • fishing marina promenade 

Santa Pola Promenade Centre & North

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy during the high season, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.

From here: as you look at the sea, turn left for the beaches, promenade and the start of the scenic driving route or turn right for the town centre, fishing port and marina.

Parking tip: the free parking continues parallel to the beach for about 1 kilometre, so stop anywhere you see a space!!

Santa Pola Promenade South

Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets very busy during the high season, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.

From here: walk along the short promenade keeping the sea on your right. You can walk all the way to the marina, but there is no promenade for most of the route, so you can either walk along the sand or use the pavement behind the beach houses!

Santa Pola Salt Museum & Nature Reserve

Parking: is in the car park and is free.

From here: the Salt Museum is right beside you, entrance is free.

Santa Pola Scenic Drive Northern Point

From here: this is the coordinate for the northern point in Gran Alacant of the coastal road which runs beside the sea underneath the cliffs from Santa Pola. 

Top tip: it gets very busy especially during high season, so is sometimes best avoided in the summer.

Santa Pola Scenic Drive Southern Point

From here: this is the coordinate for the southern point in Santa Pola of the coastal road which runs beside the sea underneath the cliffs from Gran Alacant.  

Top tip: it gets very busy especially during high season, so is sometimes best avoided in the summer.

Santa Pola Tourist Office

Parking: is in pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces can be very hard to find, especially during holiday times.

From here: exit the car park to the right and walk along beside the boats towards the fishing fleet, you will see the tourist information office on your right just before the beach. Find out about the Castle, Fishing Museum, Sea Museum, Aquarium, Salt Museum, El Palmeral Park with its Roman Villa.

Santa Pola Town Centre

Parking: is in pay car park 1 and is charged by the length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave. Free parking is available on the roads around this area, but spaces can be very hard to find, especially during holiday times.

From here: exit the car park to the right and walk along beside the boats towards the fishing fleet, at the tourist information office (it is a good idea to collect a free map) enter the streets on your right and explore the relatively spread out town centre.