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Gran Alacant

There are many places to visit in Gran Alacant Spain

Gran Alacant sits high on the cliffs overlooking the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean. It is in a fantastic location just minutes south of the vibrant and fashionable city of Alicante and north of the traditional resort of Santa Pola.


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Places of Interest

  • Gran Alacant Beach

    N38o14.434 W0o31.021

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

    From here: walk along the wooden walk ways over the sand dunes onto the beach.

  • Gran Alacant Beach Car Park

    N38o14.265 W0o31.153

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

    From here: walk out of the car park area and turn left for the wooden walk ways that lead onto the beach.

    Top tip: the car park gets very busy during high season, so come early or take the tourist train from the centro comercial. 

  • Gran Alacant Commercial Centre Front Entrance

    N38°14.006 W0°32.949
    • A number of large supermarkets and some service shops
    • Great selection of restaurants, cafes and bars
    • Some childrens fair ground rides and play area

    Top tip: this is one of the stops for the tourist train, it is schedualled to leave here at 25 mins past the hour, tickets cost 2€ for one circuit .

  • Gran Alacant Commercial Centre Nova Mar

    N38°14.428 W0°31.600
    • Selection of restaurants, cafes and bars

  • Gran Alacant Commercial Centre Orden

    N38°13.974 W0°31.732
    • A supermarket and a restaurant

  • Gran Alacant Commercial Centre Plaza Reino Unido

    N38°13.505 W0°31.237
    • Convenience store and a few service shops
    • Selection of restaurants bars and cafes

  • Gran Alacant Commercial Centre Sueno Azul

    N38°13.885 W0°31.455
    • Selection of restaurants bars and cafes
    • Some service shops
    • Opposite small Thursday morning market
       

  • Gran Alacant Commercial Centre Top

    N38°13.612 W0°31.409
    • Selection of service shops including a pharmacy
    • Some restaurants and bars

  • Gran Alacant Lighthouse

    N38o13.031 W0o31.049

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

    From here: walk along the road to the turning circle and then follow the path to the lighthouse.

    Top tip: parking is limited here, so you can park at the Centro Comercial and take the tourist train (charges apply). To park right beside the lighthouse take the turning on the N332 between Gran Alacant and Santa Pola which is marked with the sign post that says El Faro Santa Pola . 

  • Gran Alacant Market Small Thursday Morning

    N38°13.885 W0°31.455

    Parking: is on the side of the road and is free, it get busy here on market days so you might have to park further away and walk.

    From here: the market is on the opposite side of the road.

  • Gran Alacant Parque Sierra Santa Pola

    N38o13.807 W0o31.608

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

    From here: the park which contains a childrens playground, adult fitness equimpment and a kiosk, is opposite here. 

  • Gran Alacant Promenade Arenal

    N38o14.520 W0o31.012

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

    From here: walk along the promenade into Arenales del Sol where there are lots of shops, cafes and restauarants, or down onto the beach. 

  • Gran Alacant Tourist Train

    N38o13.989 W0o32.945

    Parking: is in the car park and is free

    From here: this is one of the the 11 stops for the tourist train. It opperates during most of the year and is schedualled to leave here at 25 mins past the hour, tickets cost 2€ for one circuit. For more information about the route and timetable take a look at the official website.

  • Gran Alacant Viewpoint

    N38o13.031 W0o31.049

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

    From here: walk along the road to the turning circle and then follow any of the paths to the lighthouse. There are benches at both viewpoints eitherside of the lighthouse, but the best views of the Island of Tabarca are to be found at the viewpoint just past the lighthouse.

    Top tip: parking is limited here, so you can park at the Centro Comercial and take the tourist train (charges apply). 

  • Gran Alacant Village Centre

    N38o13.616 W0o31.363

    Parking: is in the car park and is free.

    From here: the small parade of shops and resturants is opposite, the library, townhall and childrens playground are beside the car park. 

  • Santa Pola Scenic Drive Northern Point

    N38°13.496 W0°30.784

    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

    N38°11.781 W0°30.928

    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.

Polop

The mountains around Polop are one of many places to visit here.

The village of Polop is located inland in the Costa Blanca North in an area known as the Marina Alta. The local economy is based mainly on agriculture, so much of the surrounding countryside is covered in polythene to act as giant greenhouses. 


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Places of Interest

  • Polop Castle

    N38°37.386 W0°07.941

    Parking: the streets in the village are very narrow and parking places are very limited, so it is best to park here on the waste ground.

    From here: walk down into the centre of the village, you'll see the zig zag path up to the castle to your left. 

  • Polop Market Small Wednesday Morning

    N38°37.386 W0°07.941

    Parking: the streets in the village are very narrow and parking places are very limited, so it is best to park here on the waste ground.

    From here: follow the shopping trolleys to the market.  

  • Polop Village Centre

    N38°37.386 W0°07.941

    Parking: the streets in the village are very narrow and parking places are very limited, so it is best to park here on the waste ground.

    From here: walk down into the centre of the village. 

Teulada

Places to visit in and around Teulada are easy to find with this website

The little town of Teulada was once well renowned for the cultivation of the Muscatel grape which was used mainly to produce wine. The hillsides around the town were terraced by the occupying Moors who also put in the intricate irrigation systems. Grapes, almonds and citrus fruits are still grown in abundance, although agriculture is no longer the main source of income as tourism has taken its place.


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Places of Interest

  • Teulada Car Park

    N38o43.671 E0o06.055

    Parking: is on unpaved parking area and is free.

    From here: exit the car park and turn left, walk uphill and turn right into Calle de Colon, carry straight on into the streets of the old town and explore.  

  • Teulada Small Market Wednesday Morning

    N38o43.704 E0o06.126

    Parking: these coordinates are for the market, for parking use car park.

    From here: exit the car park and turn left, walk uphill and turn right into Calle Alacant and follow the shopping trolleys!

Pedreguer

Pedreguer is one of many places to visit in and around the Costa Blanca

Pedreguer is a typical Spanish inland market town of the Costa Blanca north, an area also known as the Marina Alta. The town has a small historic centre with an interesting town hall, church and a very impressive looking Policia Municipal building. Many of the façades of the houses are painted in vivid colours, which gives Pedreguer a lively appearance.


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Places of Interest

  • Pedreguer Ermita de Sant Blai

    N38o47.494 E0o01.999

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

    From here: the church is right beside here.  

  • Pedreguer Small Market Saturday Morning

    N38o47.605 E0o02.062

    Parking: is in any of the streets wherever there is space and is free.

    From here: this is the location of the small market, so you might have to park further away and walk.  

  • Pedreguer Town Centre

    N38o47.605 E0o02.062

    Parking: is in any of the streets wherever there is space and is free.

    From here: the town hall is directly ahead and the church and Policia Muncipal Station are across the road. 

  • Pedreguer Viewpoint

    N38o46.795 E0o02.955

    Parking: there are a few spaces beside the hut and telecommunications masts.

    From here: walk across to the viewpoint.


     

Los Urrutias

The beach is one of many places to visit in and around Los Urrutias Spain

Los Urrutias is a charming small village on the shores of the Mar Menor. It has a beautiful church and plaza, which gives the village an old-world feel. Both the beach and the promenade are long and merge with the beach and promenade of Punta Brava to the north. There is a tiny marina which just adds to its charm, a good time to visit is on a Thursday morning when the village hosts its weekly market.

Places of interest & ideas of things to do in Los Urrutias


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Places of Interest

  • Los Urrutas Beach

    N37°40.858 W0°49.765

    Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets busy during high season so park wherever you see a space!

    From here: walk down onto the long beach.

  • Los Urrutas Market Small Thursday Mornings

    N37°40.858 W0°49.765

    Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets busy during high season so park wherever you see a space!

    From here: follow the shopping trolleys to discover this small market.

  • Los Urrutas Promenade

    N37°40.858 W0°49.765

    Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets busy during high season so park wherever you see a space!

    From here: walk down onto the long promenade in front of the beach, turn left to walk all the way to neighbouring Punta Brava or right for views of the small marina.

  • Los Urrutas Village Centre

    N37°40.858 W0°49.765

    Parking: is on the road and is free, it gets busy during high season so park wherever you see a space!

    From here: this is the village centre, explore and soak up its old-world feel.

Algorfa

The village centre is one of many places to visit in Algorfa Spain

A large modern Church square sits in the middle of this charming little inland village. There is a good selection of local and international cuisine on offer.

Places of interest & ideas of things to do in Algorfa


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Places of Interest

  • Algorfa Commercial Centre La Finca Golf

    N38°03.562 W0°46.966
    • Convenience store and some service shops
    • A selection of restaurants, cafes and bars

  • Algorfa Market Small Wednesday Morning

    N38°05.237 W0°47.787

    Parking: is on the road and free.

    From here: a small locals market the stalls can be found near the church square.

  • Algorfa Rio Segura Walking Cycling Route

    N38°05.505 W0°47.711

    Parking: is on the road beside any of the traditional 1 storey houses.  To enter the path walk back the few yards to the entrance of the road and on your left hand side you will see the path. As you turn the corner turn right for Formentera, Rojales and Guardamar Marina, turn left for Benejuzar and Orihuela.

    From here: walk or cycle along beside the river. 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!!

  • Algorfa Village Centre

    N38°05.237 W0°47.787

    Parking: is in on the road and is free.

    From here: you are in the centre of the village, so just take a leisurely stroll and explore! There is a nice selection of cafes, bars and restaurants to enjoy.

  • La Finca Golf Resort

    N38°03.563 W0°46.927

    Parking: is in the car park and is free.

    From here: follow the signs to the clubhouse.

    Top tip: book your tee time in advance by contacting the club directly.

    Contact Information:

Daya Vieja

The village centre is one of many places to visit in Daya Vieja Spain

Twinned with its neighbouring village of Daya Nueva, Daya Vieja is the older of the two and is slightly smaller. It is a typical inland village with its church, square, selection of bars and cafes as well as a small street market which is held every Friday morning.

Places of interest & ideas of things to do in Daya Vieja

  • Village Centre: small square, church and selection of bars and cafes.
  • Market: small Friday morning.

Ideas of places to twin Daya Vieja with day or night


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Places of Interest

  • Daya Vieja Market Small Friday Morning

    N38°06.269 W0°44.242

    Parking: is on the road and is free.

    From here: follow the shopping trolleys to the small market selling lots of local produce.

  • Daya Vieja Village Centre

    N38°06.269 W0°44.242

    Parking: on the road and is free.

    From here: right in the centre of this small village with its typical church and square.

Los Montesinos

The village centre is one of many places to visit in Los Montesinos Spain

A busy village surrounded by citrus groves. The large and modern church square is lined with bars and cafes. We suggest you visit the small Friday afternoon street market and enjoy a drink in the square with the locals as the bells ring out to mark the passing of time.

Places of interest & ideas of things to do in Los Montesinos


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Places of Interest

  • Los Montesinos Commercial Centre Monte La Herrada

    N38°02.311 W0°44.616
    • A large supermarket
    • Small complex with a couple of cafes and bars
    • A selection of service shops

  • Los Montesinos Market Small Friday Afternoon

    N38°01.638 W0°44.556

    Parking: is on the road and is free.

    From here: follow the shopping trolleys to this small market just behind the church square.

  • Los Montesinos Village Centre

    N38°01.638 W0°44.556

    Parking: is on the road and is free.

    From here: there are two main parts to this village; the church with its square and the busy high street. The shops, bars and cafes are situated in and around both.

Bigastro

The impressive church square is one of many places to visit in Bigastro Spain

Situated near the large town of Orihuela, Bigastro is a traditional village of the Vega Baja. Like all its neighbours the heart of life is set around the church square.

Places of interest & ideas of things to do in Bigastro

  • Village Centre: typical of the area with its church square.
  • Market: small Thursday morning.

Ideas of places to twin Bigastro with day or night


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Places of Interest

  • Bigastro Market Small Thursday Morning

    N38°03.786 W0°53.743

    Parking: park where you can in the streets around the centre of the village, it is free.

    From here: the market is in the streets around the centre of the village, follow the flow of people and the pull along shopping trolleys!

  • Bigastro Village Centre

    N38°03.786 W0°53.743

    Parking: park where you can in the streets around the centre of the village, it is free.

    From here: typical inland village of the Vega Baja with a selection of small shops, bars and cafes to enjoy.

Dolores

The village centre is one of many places to visit in Dolores Spain

Dolores is one of the largest inland villages in this area. The large iconic church stands proudly in the large palm tree lined church square. It is slightly busier than some of its neighbouring smaller villages and so has a good selection of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants, but means that you can explore without worrying about getting lost!

Places of interest & ideas of things to do in Dolores


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Places of Interest

  • Dolores Market Small Friday Morning

    N38°08.431 W0°46.147

    Parking: is on the road and is free.

    From here: follow the shopping trolleys to discover the market with all of its fresh local produce.

  • Dolores Village Centre

    N38°08.431 W0°46.147

    Parking: is on the road and is free.

    From here: walk toward the church and the heart of the village.

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