If we talk to you about the province of Alicante you think of its city, in the Castle of Santa Bárbara, in Benidorm and above all in its great beaches. But Alicante is much more, because it has small charming towns that we should discover. Many of them have historical monuments and in others we can discover a great lifestyle.
In Alicante we can find from the typical towns by the sea that have lived from fishing, to others in the very typical interior in which to discover some castles that show the passage of the Muslims in Spanish history. Alicante tourism is opening up to these places to discover much more of this land. Discover the most beautiful towns in Alicante.
Altea
We start with one of the most beautiful and touristic towns in Alicante, located precisely on the Mediterranean coast. It is located next to the Sierra de Bernia on the well-known and touristy Costa Blanca. In Altea its white houses stand out, which create a very Mediterranean picture. Walking through the streets of the old town is a pleasure and you should not miss the church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo, which stands out for its blue domes and its position at the top. In the town there are other places to see, such as the Torre de la Galera, the monastery church of the Carmelitas Descalzas or the Torre de Bellaguarda.
Denia
With Denia we have another town that is also one of the most touristy, due to the number of coves and cozy beaches it has. It is located on the Costa Blanca, in the north of Alicante. When grown up, it is more of a city and is located in the Natural Park Montgó. It has a wonderful heritage that you should not miss, such as its castle, which houses several museums, the Convent of Our Lady of Loreto or the Hermitage of San Juan. As for the beaches, we will have some to choose from, such as Les Marines or La Marineta Casiana.
Jávea
Located in the area of the Marina Alta, like Denia, it is another coastal town with beautiful sights to discover. A little quieter than Denia for those who want a less touristy holiday. It is also a town with abundant and beautiful beaches to enjoy the summer and is close to the Montgó Natural Park. Some of the things that can be visited are the Church of Our Lady of Loreto, the Church of San Bartolomé or the Monastery of the Virgin of the Angels.
Guadalest
Now we are going to the interior, to a totally different town in Alicante. Although the vast majority of tourism is concentrated on the coast, we can find some inland towns with great charm, such as Guadalest. It is located in the Marina Baja region and has been declared Historical-Artistic Set, so your heritage is very careful. In this town of the Guadalest Valley we can see the Castillo de la Alcozaiba, the Castillo de San José, the Casa Orduña or its XNUMXth century prison.
Polop de la Marina
If we go to Guadalest, we can also go through Polop de la Marina, which is located nearby. Like many towns in Alicante, it has a castle in its highest area, for defensive purposes. In its streets you have to see the Fountain of the Jets, which is the emblem of the town. You have to visit the Gabriel Miró House Museum, which is also the tourist office, since it was acquired by the city council. Other things of interest are the medieval wall, the church of San Pedro or the Sanctuary of the Divine Aurora.
Calpe
We return to the coast to enjoy Calpe, where you can appreciate the Peñón de Ifach. This town also has its own castle and a well-kept old town. Do not miss a good bath in the 'Baths of the Moorish Queen', a nursery dug into the rock that gives rise to a kind of pool in which sea water enters directly. As in other places on the coast, it is possible to choose between different beaches and coves.
Teulada-Moraira
These are two different nuclei found in the Marina Alta area. Teulada is located in the interior and Moraira on the coast. There are several things that can be visited in these towns. The church-fortress of Santa Catalina together with its wall protected the citizens in the attacks. In the urban center of Moraira is the XIX century parish church of Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados. The Cap D'Or Watchtower is a peculiar solid stone tower without an entrance door. Near this tower is the Cova de la Cendra, an important archaeological site from the Upper Palaeolithic. Nor should you miss the XNUMXth century Moraira Castle or its wonderful beaches, among which are Playa del Portel or Cala Portitxol.