Marinas

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.  

Villajoyosa Car Park 1

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

From here: walk out of the car park and turn right for the sandy beach, promenade and old town.

Villajoyosa Car Park 2

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

From here: the car park is right beside the sandy beach, promenade and old town.

Top tip: the turning for the pay car park is between the petrol station and a small park with a fountain, the turning is signed Platja Centre. 

Villajoyosa Marina

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

From here: the marina is directly in front of the parking spaces, keep the sea on your left and walk along the promenade beside the sandy beach for the old town. 

Villajoyosa Tram Station

Parking: is on the side of the road anywhere you can find a space and is free.

From here: walk to the tram station and buy your ticket.

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

Villajoyosa Valor Chocolate Factory

Parking: is on the side of the road wherever there is space.

From here: the chocolate factory is right beside you enter for your tour of the museum.

Top tip: tours are free and run every half hour Monday-Friday 10.00-13.00 & 16.00-19.00 and on a Saturday 10.00-13.00. If you want to be sure of a specific time then call in advance and reserve your place +34 966 810 451. For more information take a look at the official Valor website.

The other chocolate factories are Clavileno and Perez.

Moraira Beach North End Platja del Portet

Parking: is on gravelled car park area and is free, it gets very busy here during the summer and parking spaces are very hard to find.

From here: walk down onto the sandy beach which has a short promenade and a selection of cafes and restaurants to choose from.

Top tip: the car park quickly becomes flooded when it is raining! 

Moraira Beach South End Platja de Platgetes

Parking: is in the car park or in any of the designated spaces along the main road and is free.

From here: the beach is in beside the car park, it is part sandy and part rocky and there are some restaurants and small shops behind.

Moraira Car Park

Parking: is in the large car park and is free, there are other car parking spaces in the roads around here which are marked with blue lines and are pay and display spaces.

From here: walk towards the sea and turn left for the rebuilt castle, restaurants, marina and shopping streets, turn right for the sandy beach and shaded promenade with seating area.

Top tip: the car park is closed on Fridays as it is the site of the market.  

Moraira Market Large Friday Morning

Parking: is in any of the streets around here, if there are blue lines then it is a pay and display parking space.

From here: the market is held on the car park, so follow the shopping trolleys! 

Moraira Scenic Drive to Calpe

Parking: this isn't a car park, but the coordinate for the start of the scenic drive to Calpe.

From here: follow the road along the CV746, stopping where you want at any of the viewpoints or beaches.

Top tip: the coordinate for the finish of the scenic drive in Calpe is N38^o38.560 E0^o04.089.

Javea Beach Central Platja de L'Arenal

Parking: is in the car park or anywhere there is a space on either side of the road in the marked parking places and is free.

From here: the sandy beach, long promenade and a great selection of cafes, bars and restaurants.

Top tip: there is a small market here during the summer evenings.  

Javea Beach North End Platja de Benissero

Parking: is on the actual shingle beach wherever there is space and is free.

From here: the beach is in front of you, enjoy! 

Javea Beach South End Cala Blanca

Parking: is in the small car park which is a dead end, or in any of the spaces on either side of the road before the car park and is free.

From here: the rocky beach is beside the car park, there is also a lovely small promenade along the cliff face. 

Javea Marina

Parking: is on the side of the road or in the smal car park area beside the marina and is free.

From here: the marina and fishing port are right here, walk along the walls, take a look at the boats and relax in the cafes. 

Javea Market Large Thursday Morning

Parking: is in the underground pay car at the Plaza de la Constitucion.

From here: the market is held above the car park on the Plaza de la Constitucion and the surrounding streets.  

Javea Old Town

Parking: is in the underground pay car at the Plaza de la Constitucion.

From here: exit the car park and cross the road, turn left and walk along Calle Buen Aire into the historic quarter for the tourist office, town hall, museum, 14^th century church and quaint narrow streets. 

Javea Viewpoint Cap de la Nau

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

From here: explore the headland and its viewpoints, lighthouse, marked walking paths and restaurants. 

Javea Viewpoint Cap de San Antoni

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

From here: explore the headland and its viewpoints, lighthouse and marked walking paths. 

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.  

Calpe Beach North End Playa Levante

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

From here: walk onto the long sandy beach and it's promenade.

Calpe Beach South End Playa L'Arenal-Bol

Parking: is in any of the designated car parks and is charged for by length of stay, this is the coordinate for the Plaza Colon parking.

From here: the beach and promenade is right beside the car park.

Top tip: to avoid paying for car parking and driving through the busy streets of Calpe Town park beside the Salinas and walk. 

Calpe Marina

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

From here: explore the marina and walk down onto the small rocky beach.

Calpe Market Large Saturday Morning

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

From here: walk towards the main road and use the bridge to cross it, the markets starts here! 

Calpe Paraje Natural Las Salinas

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

From here: you are right beside the salinas natural park, so stop and admire the pink flamingos!

Top tip: the tourist office is on the opposite side of the road if you want some more information. 

Calpe Parque Natural del Penon de Ifach

Parking: is on gravelled car park area and is free.

From here: the entrance to the natural park is right beside the car park, enter and follow the marked walking trail around the park, through the tunnel in the rock and onto the seaward side of the Penon de Ifach for some amazing views! 

Calpe Scenic Driving Route

Parking: this isn't a car park, but the coordinate for the start of the scenic drive to Moraira.

From here: follow the road along the CV746, stopping where you want at any of the viewpoints or beaches.

Top tip: the coordinate for the finish of the scenic drive in Moraira is N38^o40.875 E0^o07.095. 

Calpe Town Centre

Parking: is in the underground car park Sol y Mar and is charged for by length of stay, there are lots of other small pay car parks, so you can park in any of these.

From here: explore the town centre or walk down onto the south end beach.

Top tip: to avoid paying for car parking and driving through the busy streets of Calpe Town park beside the Salinas and walk.  

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.  

Altea Car Park 1

Parking: is in the car park or any of the spaces alongside the road in the direction of the port and is free.

From here: turn left or right for the beach and promenade with a selection of restaurants or cross the road for the tourist office and walk up into the old town.

Top tip: this is the best car park to use for the sea front.

Altea Car Park 2

Parking: is in the car park or any of the spaces on the side of the road and is free.

From here: cross the road and walk along any of the streets following the signs for the Poble Antic, the old town.

Top tip: this is the best car park to use for visiting the old town.

Altea Car Park 3

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

From here: cross the town hall square and walk down to the beach, or walk along the main shopping street for the old town.

Top tip: when driving into the car park make sure you keep right into the public car park and not the private one! This is the best car park to use for the tram station and the market, but if you don't mind walking a little further you can use car park 1 or 2 both of which are free!

Altea Marina

Parking: is in the car park and is free

From here: walk down to the port, turn left and walk way from the boats for the sandy beach and promenade. 

Altea Market Large Tuesday Morning

Parking: this is the coordinate for the market, to park the closest is pay car park 3, or park for free and walk further from car parks 1 and 2.

From here: from pay car park 3 use the bridge to go over the tram line away from the town hall square and then turn right, follow the shopping trolleys to the market.  

Altea Tram Station

Parking: this is the tram station. If you want to park for free use car park 1 or 2 and walk to the station or use pay car park 3 which is underneath the station.

From here: there is only one platform which is used by the trams going north and south. Buy your tickets on the tram.

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

Cabo Roig Marina

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: follow the path towards the tower, the marina is down the steps beside here.

Dehesa de Campoamor Marina

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: there are a number of restaurants to choose from all of which have lovely views across the marina.

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.

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.

Torrevieja Marina Old

Parking: is in pay car park 3 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: exit the car park, walk past the buildings to the marina with its boats and restaurants.

Cabo de Palos Beach

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

From here: walk away from the mouth of the marina and along any of the short streets on your right, you’ll find the beach in front of you.

Cabo de Palos Lighthouse

Parking: is on the road near the marina and is free, it gets busy during high season, so try any of the side streets.

From here: walk around the marina, past the restaurants and out onto the headland to walk to the lighthouse.

Cabo de Palos Marina

Parking: is on the street beside the marina, if you can’t find a space try any of the side streets.

From here: walk around to the restaurants which are found along the seafront at the mouth of the marina.

Cabo de Palos Market Large Sunday Morning

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

From here: follow the shopping trolleys to the market which is beside the marina.

Cabo de Palos Rocky Coastline

Parking: is on the road near the marina and is free, it gets busy during high season, so try any of the side streets.

From here: walk around the marina, past the restaurants and out onto the headland.