Day trip
1 h by car
Castillo de Guadalest
A village perched above a turquoise reservoir in the Aitana mountains. The classic excursion into inland Alicante: an hour's drive and views that stay with you.
Things to see and do
Discover the Costa Blanca at your pace
Castles perched on the mountains, hidden coves, pink lagoons, Saturday markets, and a Mediterranean island thirty minutes by ferry. A selection of places we visit ourselves with family and friends.
- Culture40 min by car
Alicante: Castillo de Santa Bárbara and old town
A Moorish fortress on Mount Benacantil, with views across the whole bay. And below it, the Barrio de Santa Cruz, white-washed and steep.
- Beach15 min on foot · 5 min by car
Cabo Roig cliffs
The prettiest coastal path on Orihuela Costa: hidden coves, transparent water and sunsets over the sea. A 15-minute walk from the apartments.
- Family50 min by car
Terra Mítica
Theme park in Benidorm with five zones inspired by the great civilisations of the Mediterranean. A perfect day out if you're travelling with children or teenagers.
- Nature10 min by car
Torrevieja Salt Lakes
A pink, almost fuchsia lagoon ten minutes away by car. Natural park, flamingos in winter and a sight you won't see anywhere else nearby.
- Culture
25 min on foot · 5 min by carVillamartín Plaza
Open-air commercial plaza with palm trees, mosaics, a resident parakeet colony and around thirty bars and restaurants. The social hub of the whole area.
- Nature25 min by car
El Hondo Natural Park
A wetland half an hour from the apartment: flamingos, white-headed ducks and total silence. One of the best birdwatching areas in Spain.
- Day trip1 h 10 min by car
Fuentes del Algar
Waterfalls and pools of crystal-clear water in the mountains. The perfect plan when the August heat on the coast becomes hard to bear.
- Family
30 min on foot · 8 min by carLa Zenia Boulevard
The largest open-air shopping centre on the Costa Blanca. 150 shops, cinemas, restaurants and a children's area. Ten minutes from the apartments by car.
- Beach30 min by car
Mar Menor
The largest saltwater lagoon in Europe: shallow, warm waters famous for their therapeutic mud. Half an hour from the apartments.
- Culture20 min by car
Orihuela: old town
A 14th-century cathedral, episcopal palaces and the house of Miguel Hernández at the foot of the Sierra de Orihuela. The area's best-kept cultural secret.
- Culture
5 min by carWeekend street markets
Every Saturday and Sunday, open-air markets fill streets and car parks across the area. Clothes, fruit, crafts, ceramics and the buzz of everyday Spain.
- Culture
50 min by carBenidorm Palace
The grand cabaret of the Costa Blanca: dinner, feather show, ballet, magic and a live orchestra. Almost half a century on stage. A different kind of evening, very Spanish in spirit.
- Nature1 h by car
Canelobre Caves
One of the tallest caves in Spain, with spectacular stalactites and cathedral-like acoustics. Near Busot, in inland Alicante.
- Day trip30 min by car
Tabarca Island
The only inhabited island in the Valencian Community. Marine reserve, walled old town and waters so clear they look Caribbean.
- Day trip30 min by car
Elche Palm Grove
More than 200,000 palm trees right in the city centre, an Arab heritage and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Unique in Europe.
- Day trip45 min by car
Cartagena
Three thousand years of history in one city: Roman Carthago Nova, naval port and Modernist architecture. 45 minutes by motorway.
- Day trip
1 h 5 min by carBalneario de Archena
Thermal baths with two thousand years of history in the Ricote Valley, beside the Segura river. Just over an hour by car from the coast, sulphurous water at 51 °C and a neo-Mudéjar palace — the classic spa escape in Murcia.
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Where to stay while exploring
Four hand-curated apartments. Each with its own character.
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Ground floor · 2 pools Parque Recoleta
Punta Prima
from 95€ / night
9.0 Excellent · Booking
View on Google MapsGround floor with private garden terrace and 2 communal pools.
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2 pools · Family El Rincón
Playa Flamenca
from 80€ / night
8.9 Very good · Booking
View on Google Maps2 pools and 2 bathrooms — perfect for families and groups of 4.
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4 pools · Quiet La Calma
Playa Flamenca
from 85€ / night
9.1 Excellent · Booking
View on Google Maps4 pools and a peaceful vibe — ideal for unwinding and remote work.
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Penthouse · Solarium · Kids' pool area El Bosque
Playa Flamenca
from 75€ / night
8.8 Very good · Booking
View on Google MapsPenthouse with private solarium and large pool with kids' area.
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Four hand-curated apartments in Playa Flamenca and Punta Prima — well placed to head somewhere different each day and come back to your pool at sunset.
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