El Jardín de l'Albarda is a green jewel of a garden. And it's one of the Costa Blanca's best-kept secrets.
On the hunt for Alicante’s best wines
Alicante wine has a growing reputation. Reds from the Vinalopó, delicate whites nearer the coast, plus great dessert wines. Try these bodegas.
The six best ways to see the Benidorm skyline
The skyscrapers of Benidorm are spectacular - a mini-Manhattan on the Mediterranean. Here are my top six places to catch some amazing views.
El Castell de Confrides – top castle of the Costa Blanca
The ruined Castell de Confrides is the highest castle in all of Alicante province, at over 1,000 metres. The views over the Guadalest valley are stunning.
Walking the giant cliffs of the Sierra Helada
The Sierra Helada cliffs offer some of the best sea views on the entire Costa Blanca, plus an unbeatable panorama of the towers of Benidorm.
The turquoise lake of Guadalest
The Guadalest lake supplies water to all those thirsty tourist towns on the Costa Blanca. It's a beautiful walk too! And it's nice and easy!
The clifftop castle of Granadella
The ruined castle of Granadella is perched on the cliffs above a beautiful little beach, with great views up and down the Costa Blanca.
From the ferry to the Costa Blanca – my top 10 Spanish stopovers
Catching the car ferry to Spain? Here are my top 10 stopovers to break your journey to the Costa Blanca.
Paragliding the cliffs of Santa Pola
It's probably the most fun you'll ever have sitting down! Paragliding over the cliffs of Santa Pola near Alicante.
The Costa Blanca by tram – from Alicante to Dénia
Try seeing the Costa Blanca by tram! It's not the quickest way of getting from Alicante to Dénia, but views are great with plenty of cool stops en route.