Places of tourist interest in Altea



This historic town is within the province of Alicante and it administered by a municipality. The city located at a distance of about 50 Kms from Alicante and about 10 Kms from Benidorm is blessed with most beautiful weather. Actually this weather has made this small town a place of tourist attraction. The city has become most popular tourist spot since about 2 decades.

What are the places of tourist interest in Altea?

The city is blessed by the famous Alagar River. The city is also popular for its natural beauty and some of the historic buildings. Our lady of Solace church (La Mare de Déu del Consol), historic building of the Town Hall, shopping malls, and the irregular but beautifully  laid out street of this small town are the places worth seeing. 

The most imposing domes of the church with extravagant works of ceramic tiles and a lavish interior are the main features of this historic church. The area around the church is filled with parks which add to the aesthetic beauty of the church.

Not far away from this church are rows and rows of shops and malls where traditional works of arts and artifacts are sold at reasonable prices. The city Town Hall is located very near to the shopping area. The city is not far off from the most famous Mediterranean Sea. As a matter of fact the Altea Beach is one of the most preferred beaches of the Costa Blanca. The beach is so perfectly maintained that it has earned the status of Blue Flag. The beautiful nature around the beach encourages the tourist to make frequent visits to this beautiful city.

The beach is fully equipped with many water sport equipments and the beach has area specially reserved for children. The restaurants on the beach as well as those in the town are popular for their traditional food. From the tall buildings of the town one can see the most spectacular view of the beach and of the places surrounding the building. There are many islands around this small town most of which are of course uninhabited. The beaches have innumerable coves. The El Muscarat Mountain which is very close to the beach is another place of tourist interest.  

During the month of November annual festivals are held which attract many people from many parts of Europe. Most spectacular procession is followed by traditional fireworks which are considered as an important event of the festival. The city is also known for its traditional Spanish wine. 

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There is large variety of parks in Marbella


When people have nothing to do then the best thing to do is to visit a park. Parks are nourishment for health because they have plants and natural atmosphere. People enjoy in the parks as time passes happily there. For many people evening is the best time for spending in the park as they regularly does that. That keeps them healthy, fresh and energetic no matter how old they turn.

There are historical parks, amusement parks, royal parks, entertainment parks and many other kinds of parks in big cities. We should always have the list of important parks whenever we wish to visit a particular city. Visiting a city and leaving its parks without paying them a visit can give regrets to people. So it is better not to commit such kind of mistake especially when it’s about the parks of Marbella.

Marbella is a wonderful city of Spain having some of the world’s finest parks in it. They are lovely for spending times and they are unique in many aspects. One of the best parks in the Spanish city of Marbella is Nagueles Park. This park is awesome because it has a wonderful location at the foothills of Sierra Blanca. This is a natural park and a place for spending some memorable times in the city.

The most imposing domes of the church with extravagant works of ceramic tiles and a lavish interior are the main features of this historic church. The area around the church is filled with parks which add to the aesthetic beauty of the church.

One of the largest parks in the city is Parque de la Constitucion. This park was basically a residential garden which later turned out into a park. It is mostly used for entertainment purposes such as concerts, plays and events are frequently arranged in it. A great public park in Marbella is La Alameda because it’s used by many people for different purposes. Some people meet there daily, some enjoy the atmosphere and some prefer to go for horse riding from this park.

King Fahad Gardens in Marbella are wonderful because they are having royal appearance as they belong to Saudi King. There is a large lake in the Parque de las Medranas which is another delightful park of Marbella. Some people prefer to go to this park for practicing the art of waterskiing. One of the biggest delights in the city is the park named as El Calvario. That park was designed by an architect named as Miguel Angel Vico. The park has a landscape theme which can be seen in the Bonsai Museum as well which is located near the park.

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Monuments of Estepona


Estepona is a town that has a wonderful and long coastline. It is in the southern part of Spain. This town is famous for its beaches. There are also other tourist attractions in this town. Here we are going to know about the various monuments that one can see when they visit the town of Estepona.

Glesia De Los Remedios

This is a very famous church. There is a big history behind this church. During the year 1400, the place, which is now a church, was a forest. It was a pine forest. People found a crucifix in this forest. This was when there was Muslim rule in the town. This was the first crucifix found, so they built this church in the place where they had located that crucifix. To make space for the building, they had to chop off many trees in that area. They built the building with the same wood from the trees that they had to fell to make space. Very close to this hermitage, they built a rest house. During the period from 1725 to 1766 this church was popularly known as the convent of Francisco.  But then the things and name changed after 1889.

Torre Del Reloj

Enrique the fourth built this church and one can now see the remains of the church. This church was a mosque during the Arabic period. When the Castellans conquered this place, there was conversion of the monument into a church. There was an addition of a dome during the fifteenth century. These days there are many concerts held in this tower.

Plaza de toros

The inauguration of this tower was in the year 1972. The design was by the architect by name Juan de Mora. He won a National Prize for his architectural skills. This tower is elliptical in shape. There are only two more buildings, which have this shape in the whole world location en espagne. This place holds musical concerts.

Ermita del  Calvario

This monument is not a very big one and is in the shape of a square. The outer part of the tower is very elegant and simple. This tower is of the parish culture and this is the only remain which is preserved from that culture. The tower was built somewhere around 1818. This was initially a place where patients who had contagious diseases lived separately away from the village. Only much later, it became a sacred place meant for prayer.

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Altea Is a Beautiful Place


Located on the coastline of Costa Blanca, Altea is a beautiful place that has very less population. But the city gets crowded with tourist from different parts of the world as there are a number of sightseeing places.  Once it was a fishing village and now it’s still being maintained like the way before. It lies on the southern side of Calpe and is around 15km from Benidorm.

The village look will really leave you enchanted as it provides a pleasant atmosphere for people coming from city and its hustle bustle. The most famous church Nuestra Senora del Consuelo is located in this city and looks magnificent with a blue roof.  The entire city is kind of set in the medieval period and lot of such things will truly keep you wonderstruck. There is a road called the national highway that forms a kind of divider between the Altea harbor region and the Altea beach area. 

The harbor area is a very interesting locality as it offers splendid views for the tourists. You could also find very many interesting restaurants that will serve the local flavor with lot of nourishments. If you like to explore the city around then the best option would be to take a car on hire as you will find many such car rentals near the beach area to cater to the needs of the tourists.

For all the shopaholics the best market is the one that opens on all Sundays location vacances en espagne. You get everything that you want at very cheap price. You could take home some interesting pieces of art crafts from the market to cherish in your memories.  Besides you could travel down to the Sierra de Bernia which is a hill that will give you good view over the entire Altea.  Recently there has been flourishing activities happening in the field of real estate in the entire Altea. The construction activities have led to many of the international companies getting into Altea.

The beaches of Altea though not very sandy but it’s a great place to hang out in the evenings. You get some spectacular sun set views and other natural views across the beach. There are also many hotels of various economic ranges that will give you comfortable stay near the beaches and you could relax and enjoy your vacation. The weather is too good and so even summers are quite pleasant for tourists to visit.

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Take a Trip to Denia



Located along the Costa Blanca nearly 85kms towards the northern side of Alicante is the attractive Denia. The harbor of Denia is very prominent as it connects to the other important cities like Ibiza and lot more. The place is known for its tourist attractions and so earns through tourism. The city is prosperous as the fishing activities happen in leaps and bounds. 

One of the most important sightseeing spots is the Castle that had been constructed in the 12th century. The Castle is so located that you could get a wider view of the sea and the green pastures on the other side.  Museums are numerous in Denia and visiting few of them is worth. Denia has rich cultural heritage and a great historical background and so when you visit museums you will get a glimpse of the city and its history as a whole. If you need to know any further information about the history of the city then you could also visit Museo Etnologica.

Reaching Denia is quite easy with the comfortable drive on the N 332. It gives you a comfortable and enjoyable drive along the Costa balance. Coast line on one side makes the drive really memorable  location villa en espagne.  This route is the shortest to reach Denia and it has plenty of natural scenic beauty to offer to the tourist. You can relish the enriched natural scenes on your drive through this route. Another route is taking the railway route of the medium gauge. As Denia lies between Gandia and Javea it the most sought after places during summer.  As the city lies on the borders of the Montgo mountains it makes a natural facility for various kinds of water sports.

If you are planning to spend some days in Denia then one thing that could be done is to take a boat on rent. Take a trip to Javea , Benidorm and lot others. Though there are number of car rentals available but a boat ride will only give you required pleasure. Many buses ply between the tourists attractions and if you are a budget travelers then these would be a better option. However the facility of car cannot be over emphasized. Even hotels and restaurants are many according to your budget requirements. You have right from economy to luxury class hotels all available in Denia. And plan your trip in advance and make your bookings well in advance as during peak seasons there will be lot of crowd.

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Beaches of Valencia


Valencia is well known for its beaches. It has a long coastal line. The beaches here are mostly sandy. They are amazing, white sand beaches.

All the beaches in Valencia region have a lot of facilities like a room to change, sun beds for hire, restaurants and hotels. All this makes this place a great holiday spot.

This is a very fertile region, with many fields where they grow fruits like oranges, lemons etc.

There are a few golf courses here. The huge coastline makes it a wonderful city and it is truly the most fertile part of Spain.

Valencia Beach

This beach is in the city. It is easily accessible and one can reach it from the airport itself. This is because it is only eight kilometers away from the airport. It is only a ten to fifteen minutes drive. This is a lovely beach, with beautiful sand and offers many facilities and water sport equipments. The tourists who come here can really enjoy and need not worry about the facilities, as it is a fully equipped beach.

Malvarrosa and Las Arenas Beaches

These beaches are twenty minutes away from the town. This is also a very popular beach and one can take a bus to reach this beach. You can also take a tram, which will take only ten minutes to reach the beach. When you walk along the Las Arenas beach you will reach the Malvarrosa  location en espagne. This is almost a thirty minutes walk, but then it is a nice and relaxing walk. In case you are not able to walk for half an hour, you can always hire a bike to reach the end. The beaches also have a good measure of bars, restaurants and hotels where you can stop for a drink and bite. There are tremendous amount of activities that one can do here, like sun bathing, swimming, fishing and indulging in some water sports.

Those who come to Valencia for a vacation must visit the beaches in this place, as it is a wonderful sight to see. These sandy beaches in Valencia extend to up to five hundred kilometers. As these beaches have a good amount of facilities, one need not worry about the food or the drink. Besides, one can undertake some exciting activities on these beaches and have a wonderful and memorable trip. Valencia beaches are the best in Spain.

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Historical Background of Marbella Community


History has proved the existence of human life on the mountains of Sierra Blanca in Marbella thousands year ago before the birth of Christ and many residuals of human beings belonging to Paleolithic age and Neolithic age have been found along the sides of the mountain range in Marbella.

According to some recent historical fact findings it has been proved that Punic and Phoenician civilizations were present in Rio Real region during the 7th century before the Christ. Findings of Roman existence are also present in the form of various discoveries like the thermal baths, etc in the Old Town of Marbella Community.

Existence of Marbella is quoted in the historical literature belonging to Muslim rule during the middle ages. Marbella was developed as Walled City during the Arab rule over the city. Arabs constructed the castle in the city and then covered the whole city with walls with only three entrances to the city- from Malaga, from the Sea and from Ronda. This castle is still present in Marbella but the doors and moat of the castle does not exist today.

King Fernando the Catholic conquered Marbella in 1485 and this is evident by the existence of engravings located in the Choir area of the Cathedral of Toledo.

The infrastructure of Marbella city went through many changes during the 16th century as this city was being conquered by many nations. “Medina” which was once the centre during the Muslim rule is now replaced by the construction of Open Square and this square is linked with the sea through Calle Nueva Street.

During those historical times, the major sources of livelihood were the livestock and agriculture  location vacances en espagne. The agriculture was much developed during the Arab’s rule over the city and it is still a good source of income in the region.

19th century was the start of installation of various industrial units in Spain and during the same time industrialization developed in the Malaga region of Marbella. Now this part of Spain is the second biggest industrial unit in the region of Peninsula.

Half a century ago, Marbella had the population of ten thousand inhabitants only, with agriculture being the major source of income. However, today this city has more than one hundred thousand inhabitants and good industrial development. Today, this city has all kind of infrastructure and facilities for the residents and tourists, with the development of parks, plazas, restaurants and hotels.

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History of Alicante - Spain


Alicante city is a famous tourist destination among the tourists from all over the world and especially from Europe. This beautiful city of Spain is on the Mediterranean coastline. Alicante city is located in the region of Valencia in Spain and this city has the distinction of being the 2nd important area in Valencia region. The population of Alicante is more than thirty three hundred thousand individuals. Alicante city plays an important role in the tourist industry of Spain, as every year a great number of people visit this place of Costa Blanca to spend their holidays and it helps Spain’s economy to earn through this tourism.

History of Alicante:

Alicante city has its history which originated many centuries ago from very secure and planned places, which are located along the sea. These places include Mt Benancantil, Benalua, Albufereta and the hilly region of the Serra Grossa.

During the Moors rule over Alicante, this city saw some growth and development. However, during 1246, King Alfonso X occupied this city. During the year 1308, King James I merged Alicante area into the Kingdom of Valencia and finally during 1490, Alicante was given the status of “City” by Ferdinand, who was the famous Catholic ruler of that time.

After almost hundred years of getting the status of a city, Alicante got the status of becoming a natural coastline of Castilla Kingdom and it helped the Kingdom to increase the trade through shipments. This development of the maritime trade in the region helped a lot in the growth of Spain and Alicante. Very soon, Alicante became the 3rd largest dealing and trading city of Spain.

Alicante city went through a series of bombing for a week during 1691 by French Armada and then during the start of 18th century, this city went through Succession War, after the attack on the Alicante castle by the Brits  location villa en espagne. During the famous War of Independence in 1804 to 1814, Alicante city was the provisional capital city of the Kingdom of Valencia. 

Alicante city re-gained the path of growth at the start of 19th century with the development of the railway tracks and it helped the progress of the city both, as a trading port and railway trade. The same century saw the demolition of old city walls and creation of boroughs by the city authorities.

Today, Alicante is known worldwide as a popular tourist and modern city.

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