The Rio Vinalopó is Alicante's river. A walk through beautiful countryside takes you right to the source up in the mountains.
Category: Alicante province – things to see
The skywalk at Santa Pola lighthouse
Santa Pola lighthouse has some of the finest clifftop views on the entire Costa Blanca. And if you're lucky, you could get a free air display thrown in.
The best view on the Costa Blanca? Driving up to Coll de Rates
Coll de Rates is a mountain pass with (I think) the best views on the Costa Blanca. Follow this drive up from the sea with a couple of cool stops en route.
Going underground: the Moorish caves of Bocairent
The Caves of the Moors in the hilltop village of Bocairent are quite something. When was the last time you got to scramble about inside a mountain?
Bulls and brandy: the story behind Spain’s roadside icons
Huge black bulls dominating the skyline are a regular roadside sight in Spain. But why are they there, and who put them up in the first place?
Walking up to the spectacular Elche Dam
You're never far from cool, fresh running water on the walk up to the Elche Dam. And there's an amazing waterfall at the dam itself!
The dramatic double arch of Els Arcs
The dramatic wind-carved double arch of Els Arcs is an easy hike with amazing views, less than an hour's drive inland from the Costa Blanca.
The Costa Blanca’s secret garden – Jardín de l’Albarda
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.