Alicante
Alicante is really two coastlines. North of the city, in the Marina Alta, pine-covered cliffs drop into pebble coves so clear they look retouched, with sea caves cut by centuries of stonecutters and watchtowers built against pirates. South of it, long golden beaches roll out behind protected dune systems, easy to reach and built for a full day. Between them sits Tabarca, the only inhabited island on this coast and home to Spain’s first marine reserve. These guides cover access, parking, the summer barrier systems that close several coves once they fill, and what the ground under your feet is actually made of.
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Playa Paraíso, Villajoyosa: The Complete Guide to This Long Coastal Stretch
Discover Playa Paraíso in Villajoyosa: over a kilometer of pebbles and sand, kayaking, nearby coves, how to get there by tram, and the best time to visit.
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Playa de la Fossa, Calpe: The Complete Guide Beneath the Peñón de Ifach
Discover Playa de la Fossa in Calpe: golden sand beneath the Peñón de Ifach, water sports, snorkeling, where to eat on the promenade, and the best time to visit.
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Playa Mascarat, Altea: The Complete Guide to This Pebble Cove Beneath the Cliffs
Discover Playa Mascarat in Altea: a pebble cove beneath the Sierra de Bernia with snorkeling, the Mascarat canyon hike, marina dining, and the best time to visit.
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La Cova Tallada, Dénia/Jávea: The Complete Guide to This Historic Sea Cave
Discover La Cova Tallada between Dénia and Jávea: the mandatory summer reservation system, how to get there on foot or by kayak, safety considerations, and the best time to visit this historic sea cave.
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Cala el Portet, Moraira: The Complete Guide to This Sheltered Sandy Cove
Discover Cala el Portet in Moraira: the sandy, shell-shaped cove sheltered by Cap d’Or, snorkeling, the watchtower hike, where to eat, and the best time to visit.
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Cala del Moraig, Benitatxell: The Complete Guide to Alicante’s Hidden Cove
Discover Cala del Moraig in Benitatxell, Alicante: how to get there, parking and reservation rules, things to do including the Cova dels Arcs, where to eat and stay, and the best time to visit.