It's probably the most fun you'll ever have sitting down! Paragliding over the cliffs of Santa Pola near Alicante.
Category: Things to do and see in and around 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.
Walking Alicante’s coast – Cabo de la Huerta
A beautiful shoreline stroll from Albufereta out to the lighthouse at Cabo de la Huerta with great views across the bay to Alicante.
The Roman city of Alicante – exploring Lucentum
Lucentum is where the Romans built their city, just a few kilometres from modern-day Alicante. Amazingly, a one-woman fight saved it from the bulldozers!
Discovering las Torres de la Huerta, Alicante
Torres de la Huerta form a network of towers that protected people around Alicante from attack by North African corsairs. Around 20 towers survive.
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!
Walking to the majestic Tibi dam
The Tibi Dam near Alicante is immense, a huge wall of stone. It's been providing irrigation water for over four centuries - and it's a great walk in beautiful mountain scenery.
Exploring Tabarca – Alicante’s island
Tabarca island is tiny - it takes less than a minute to walk across at its narrowest point. It's a fun day trip with some great views and cool history. So jump on a ferry!
Head for the hills and the spectacular Castell de Guadalest
Guadalest is only a short drive inland from the Costa Blanca. But the views are spectacular - well worth a day out from the beach.
The mini-Sagrada Familia – El Santuario de Novelda
The spectacular church that looks just like a pint-sized version of Gaudí's Sagrada Familia!