photo journal for Costa Blanca
Translating to “White Coast”, the Costa Blanca has been visited by millions of Brits each year for decades. Some may know it best for the Stag and Hen Parties attracted in droves to the town of Benidorm each summer, but journey further out and loud beach crowds make way for natural beauty.
Turquoise waters swallow sandy beaches with a backdrop of jagged cliffs and old towns, built at the Province’s highest points. Iberians predated Greek, Roman and Islamic influences on the area where 100 castles tell the story of conquerers, their battles and the royalty they served.
While history lovers can study the architecture, tracing each stone back to its source, the real joy of the Costa Blanca is a hint of salt in the air and looking out into the distance where sky blends into sea.
Walking in Centro de Interpretación Faro de l’Albir.
Centro de Interpretación Faro de l’Albir.
Altea Town
El Cranc Chiringuito.
Paella served at El Cranc seafront restaurant
Sea views from El Cranc Restaurant in Altea.
Altea Old Town, visible from the sea front.
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Consuelo, a religious temple located at the highest point of Altea Town.
The view over Altea from Altea Hills.
The Spanish Steps in the old town of Calpe.
Peñon d'Ifach, also known as Calpe Rock, rises 322 meters above the Mediterranean Sea and is one of the most famous sights along the Costa Blanca coast line.
The view from on top of Peñon d'Ifach.
Sea views from Peñon d'Ifach.
The coastline in the Costa Blanca as seen from Peñon d'Ifach.
Guadalest Old Town.
View points in Guadalest.
The Valley of Guadalest as seen from the old town.
Looking for more restaurants, bars or hotels in Costa Blanca? Maybe our map can help.
For more destinations on the Mediterranean check out our photo journal for Campania & photo journal for Santorini.