Guidebook for ELCHE/ELX, Alicante

Riska & Richard
Riska & Richard
Guidebook for ELCHE/ELX, Alicante

Sightseeing

Located on the summit of Mount Benacantil at 166 meters altitude is one of the largest medieval fortresses in Spain from which you can see the bay of Alicante. Must visit while you are in Costa Blanca! http://www.alicante-spotlight.com/alicante/castles.htm
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Kastilyong Santa Bárbara
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Located on the summit of Mount Benacantil at 166 meters altitude is one of the largest medieval fortresses in Spain from which you can see the bay of Alicante. Must visit while you are in Costa Blanca! http://www.alicante-spotlight.com/alicante/castles.htm

Parks & Nature

Hiking and bird watching. The beach area with chiringuitos is lovely. Put your hiking shoes on and bring your binocular to spot group of flamingos feeding on the salt lake!
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Salinas de Santa Pola
Calle Vicente Salinas
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Hiking and bird watching. The beach area with chiringuitos is lovely. Put your hiking shoes on and bring your binocular to spot group of flamingos feeding on the salt lake!
The Palm Groves itself is an amazing place if you want to relax and enjoy nature and see something you will not see anywhere else in Europe. It’s a system of date palm orchards in the city of Elche with 97 different orchards containing about 70,000 date palms. This is a great place to spend some hours and get away from the heat of the city.
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El Palmerar
s/n Passeig de l'Estació
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The Palm Groves itself is an amazing place if you want to relax and enjoy nature and see something you will not see anywhere else in Europe. It’s a system of date palm orchards in the city of Elche with 97 different orchards containing about 70,000 date palms. This is a great place to spend some hours and get away from the heat of the city.
Playa del Pinet is one of the nearest beaches adjoining blue-flag La Marina Beach with unspoiled 7 miles of glorious golden sand and safe swimming as long as you are sensible and take notice of the warning flags and the lifeguards. Rows of traditional fishermen cottages bring you back to nostalgic old days. There are some Mediterranean restaurants serving excellent traditional food plus entertainment on some nights. Lots of free parking space. In short, great looking beach filled with people enjoying the sun, sand and sea.
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Playa Del Pinet
13 Partida Marina
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Playa del Pinet is one of the nearest beaches adjoining blue-flag La Marina Beach with unspoiled 7 miles of glorious golden sand and safe swimming as long as you are sensible and take notice of the warning flags and the lifeguards. Rows of traditional fishermen cottages bring you back to nostalgic old days. There are some Mediterranean restaurants serving excellent traditional food plus entertainment on some nights. Lots of free parking space. In short, great looking beach filled with people enjoying the sun, sand and sea.

Drinks & Nightlife

Alicante is known to have some of the best nightlife spots to entertain you in the whole of Spain! Alicante offers something for everyone right from sightseeing to shopping, but to explore it more then visit clubs, nightclubs, bars that are scattered around the town, to satisfy all tastes. El Puerto is especially known for having a very lively nightlife, and attracts many tourists as well as locals who seek for a good night out. The chiringuitos (Kiosks) on the Postiguet and San Juan beaches are said to host some of the best parties at night during the summer. Approximately 30 minutes drive from El Pinet apartment.
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Alicante
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Alicante is known to have some of the best nightlife spots to entertain you in the whole of Spain! Alicante offers something for everyone right from sightseeing to shopping, but to explore it more then visit clubs, nightclubs, bars that are scattered around the town, to satisfy all tastes. El Puerto is especially known for having a very lively nightlife, and attracts many tourists as well as locals who seek for a good night out. The chiringuitos (Kiosks) on the Postiguet and San Juan beaches are said to host some of the best parties at night during the summer. Approximately 30 minutes drive from El Pinet apartment.
When it comes to clubbing in the sun, most people immediately think of Ibiza. But club life in Benidorm is really alive and kicking, and Benidorm is also home to some amazing nightclubs with each summer throwing up intense parties featuring some of the world's top djs. Most of the main clubs in Benidorm are situated along the same strip, Avenida Communitat Valencia, which is only a taxi ride away, costing approx. 7 or 8 Euros at the most. Tickets for the major clubs vary between 15 to 30 Euros but will usually include at least one or two free drinks. And maybe even a free t-shirt if you arrive at the right time! Approximately 1 hour drive from El Pinet beach apartment.
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Benidorm
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When it comes to clubbing in the sun, most people immediately think of Ibiza. But club life in Benidorm is really alive and kicking, and Benidorm is also home to some amazing nightclubs with each summer throwing up intense parties featuring some of the world's top djs. Most of the main clubs in Benidorm are situated along the same strip, Avenida Communitat Valencia, which is only a taxi ride away, costing approx. 7 or 8 Euros at the most. Tickets for the major clubs vary between 15 to 30 Euros but will usually include at least one or two free drinks. And maybe even a free t-shirt if you arrive at the right time! Approximately 1 hour drive from El Pinet beach apartment.

Shopping

La Zenia Boulevard Shopping Centre is the new shopping mall at the Orihuela Costa. It is the biggest shopping center of the province of Alicante. It occupies 161.000 square meters and has about 150 shops. It offers 5000 free parking spots to customers. Around 22 minutes drive from El Pinet beach Apartment.
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La Zenia
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La Zenia Boulevard Shopping Centre is the new shopping mall at the Orihuela Costa. It is the biggest shopping center of the province of Alicante. It occupies 161.000 square meters and has about 150 shops. It offers 5000 free parking spots to customers. Around 22 minutes drive from El Pinet beach Apartment.
Habaneras Shopping Centre has a lot of little pretty shops and entertainment, nice bars , a restaurant, a cinema and bowling (slot machines). 22 minutes drive from El Pinet beach Apartment.
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Habaneras Shopping Center
7 Av. Rosa Mazón Valero
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Habaneras Shopping Centre has a lot of little pretty shops and entertainment, nice bars , a restaurant, a cinema and bowling (slot machines). 22 minutes drive from El Pinet beach Apartment.
La Marina traditional market is on every Sunday and Thursday on the dedicated site at the same location on calle Antonio Justo Quesada.
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La Marina
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La Marina traditional market is on every Sunday and Thursday on the dedicated site at the same location on calle Antonio Justo Quesada.

Entertainment & Activities

Rio Safari Elche is a zoo park located right by the Santa Pola - Elx road, less than 10 minutes by car from either of these two towns, the city of Alicante and the airport. More than hundreds of exotic animal species from all over the world including hippos, tigers, lions, giraffes, and chimpanzees live in a natural setting provided by four thousand palm trees in the "Huerto de los leones".
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Rio Safari Elche
102 Bajo
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Rio Safari Elche is a zoo park located right by the Santa Pola - Elx road, less than 10 minutes by car from either of these two towns, the city of Alicante and the airport. More than hundreds of exotic animal species from all over the world including hippos, tigers, lions, giraffes, and chimpanzees live in a natural setting provided by four thousand palm trees in the "Huerto de los leones".
Las Ramblas golf is a short course, very attractive with high trees, ravines and fairways make for a great golfing experience. Situated about 20 km from El Pinet beach apartment to the south of Torrevieja. It is within easy reach from La Marina and is adjacent to Villamartin and Campoamor Golf Clubs with numerous Blue Flag beaches only 10 mins away. Ideal for a golfing holiday.
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Club de Golf Las Ramblas de Orihuela
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Las Ramblas golf is a short course, very attractive with high trees, ravines and fairways make for a great golfing experience. Situated about 20 km from El Pinet beach apartment to the south of Torrevieja. It is within easy reach from La Marina and is adjacent to Villamartin and Campoamor Golf Clubs with numerous Blue Flag beaches only 10 mins away. Ideal for a golfing holiday.
Campoamor golf is spread over two valleys and has stunning views and a clubhouse to finish the day. Located only 10 minute drive from the local beaches, bars and restaurants and a 20 minute drive from El Pinet beach apartment.
Golf Campoamor & Villamartín
Avenida de las Brisas
Campoamor golf is spread over two valleys and has stunning views and a clubhouse to finish the day. Located only 10 minute drive from the local beaches, bars and restaurants and a 20 minute drive from El Pinet beach apartment.
Opened in 1996 in Santa Pola, the family park covers and area of 24,000 square metres. Visitors to Pola Park will find more than 20 different attraction, including bouncy castles, rides through the park, a boating lake, the laser labyrinth, scary rides, a games arcade, a mini golf centre in the tropical garden, a tower with panoramic views, and much more.
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Pola Park
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Opened in 1996 in Santa Pola, the family park covers and area of 24,000 square metres. Visitors to Pola Park will find more than 20 different attraction, including bouncy castles, rides through the park, a boating lake, the laser labyrinth, scary rides, a games arcade, a mini golf centre in the tropical garden, a tower with panoramic views, and much more.
The island of Tabarca forms part of a Maritime Nature Reserves called Reserva Marina de la Isla de Tabarca and is also a sanctuary for the protection of birds. Hence the water is crystal clear and the glass bottom boat allows you a view of maritime fauna. Small, pebbled beaches and coves invite to snorkelling. The town is laid out in a square pattern which shows the military origin, with only a few streets bordered by old fishing houses and one quite upscale modern hotel which once was the Governor´s residence, as well as a few restaurants which mostly serve seafood. You can catch boat from Santa Pola harbor. http://www.alicanteturismo.com/isla-tabarca-alicante
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Tabarca
C. Peru
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The island of Tabarca forms part of a Maritime Nature Reserves called Reserva Marina de la Isla de Tabarca and is also a sanctuary for the protection of birds. Hence the water is crystal clear and the glass bottom boat allows you a view of maritime fauna. Small, pebbled beaches and coves invite to snorkelling. The town is laid out in a square pattern which shows the military origin, with only a few streets bordered by old fishing houses and one quite upscale modern hotel which once was the Governor´s residence, as well as a few restaurants which mostly serve seafood. You can catch boat from Santa Pola harbor. http://www.alicanteturismo.com/isla-tabarca-alicante

Getting Around

Bus Station in Santa Pola
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Estacion de autobuses de santa pola station
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Bus Station in Santa Pola

Food Scene

Cocina Tradicional Mediterránea. Seafront restaurant right next to the El Pinet beach. Average price, excellent grilled squid, ranging from children's menu to adult. Just 15 minutes walk from the house. Beautiful setting right by the beach!
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Restaurante Gallego Playa
151 Playa de Pinet
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Cocina Tradicional Mediterránea. Seafront restaurant right next to the El Pinet beach. Average price, excellent grilled squid, ranging from children's menu to adult. Just 15 minutes walk from the house. Beautiful setting right by the beach!
Great seafront restaurant right next to the El Pinet beach. Restaurant serves good selection of typical Spanish food. Meat, fish, paella and reasonably priced. 10 minutes walk from El Pinet beach apartment.
Restaurante Galicia
Great seafront restaurant right next to the El Pinet beach. Restaurant serves good selection of typical Spanish food. Meat, fish, paella and reasonably priced. 10 minutes walk from El Pinet beach apartment.
Mediteranian Restaurant right on El Pinet beach near La Marina, walk through the restaurant to get on the narrow busy beach. Frequented by the locals, great local food, inexpensive, friendly staff, a nice way to chill out by the sea. 10 minutes walk from El Pinet beach apartment.
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Hostal Maruja
105 Cami del Pinet
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Mediteranian Restaurant right on El Pinet beach near La Marina, walk through the restaurant to get on the narrow busy beach. Frequented by the locals, great local food, inexpensive, friendly staff, a nice way to chill out by the sea. 10 minutes walk from El Pinet beach apartment.
Unique Gastro is a Bistro - restaurant with exceptional quality at an exceptionally good price! Just a stone throw from El Pinet beach apartment! Highly recommended. For example day menu just for €12,00 with a quality of a top restaurant! Must visit!
Unique Restaurant
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Unique Gastro is a Bistro - restaurant with exceptional quality at an exceptionally good price! Just a stone throw from El Pinet beach apartment! Highly recommended. For example day menu just for €12,00 with a quality of a top restaurant! Must visit!
Santa Pola is, at present, a coastal fishing and tourist town. Located on the Costa Blanca, approximately 10 minutes drive from El Pinet beach apartment. A small fishing port, Santa Pola is famous for its variety of landscapes, from the views of the distant mountains to the wild sand dunes. Walk along the boulevard and sample the exquisite seafood dishes by one the many restaurants by the water.
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Santa Pola
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Santa Pola is, at present, a coastal fishing and tourist town. Located on the Costa Blanca, approximately 10 minutes drive from El Pinet beach apartment. A small fishing port, Santa Pola is famous for its variety of landscapes, from the views of the distant mountains to the wild sand dunes. Walk along the boulevard and sample the exquisite seafood dishes by one the many restaurants by the water.