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July 11, 2010

Hotel Don Pancho Benidorm

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Hotel Don Pancho Benidorm

Hotel Don Pancho Benidorm

Another of this huge resort’s popular hotels, the Don Pancho Benidorm is located in a perfect spot just one hundred metres from the Playa Levante beach and within easy reach of all the facilities that this wonderful resort has to offer. It’s 252 guest rooms have all the usual facilities expected of a modern resort hotel and hotel amenities include lounge, buffet restaurant, conference rooms, sauna, fitness centre, swimming pool, child’s pool, sunbathing terrace with sunbeds, lounge area with entertainment, tennis court etc. Benidorm is a huge resort attracting over 4 million visitors each year, it has a wide choice of hotels, though the Don Pancho should certainly be on your short list. Benidorm is especially well known for its theme parks and you can take the kids to a choice of Aqualandia, Mundomar, Terra Mitica or Terra Natura, this together with enjoying the fantastic weather, the beach, the brilliant entertainment and the nightlife facilities, should keep you busy throughout your visit. Benidorm and the Don Pancho Hotel is just 30-40 minutes driving distance from Alicante (El Altet) airport, so accessing the hotel is not a problem. Rooms in the Don Pancho Benidorm are offered from 80 euros per night.

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June 17, 2010

Port Denia Hotel Spain

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Port Denia Hotel

Port Denia Hotel Spain

The 3 star Port Denia Hotel is located in a residential area with easy access to the sea and next to the harbour, only 50 metres from Marianeta Beach. Denia town centre is located only 1 kilometre away. All hotel rooms were completely refurbished in 2005, rooms now have en-suite bathroom with hairdryer, Satellite TV, air-conditioning/heating, safety deposit box, telephone and mini-bar and broadband internet connection. Half of the rooms offer a balcony. At guests disposal an Internet corner is located in the lobby, there are indoor activities, there is an Indoor swimming pool with Spa area, Jacuzzi, showers, mini-gym and sauna. In the gardened area outside the hotel, there is a large swimming pool for adults and a smaller one for children, a solarium and children’s playground, an area of arcade games, table tennis and pool table, there is also a bowling alley. The entertainment team will be in charge of making guests stay most enjoyable with a schedule plenty of daily and nightly activities for adults and children. Denia is located on the north of the Costa Blanca between Alicante and Valencia. More Denia Hotels here: DENIA HOTELS.

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Cabo Cervera Hotel Torrevieja

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Cabo Cervera Hotel Torrevieja

Cabo Cervera Hotel Torrevieja

If you are travelling to the coastal town of Torrevieja, on the Costa Blanca, Spain this year, you may be looking to book a hotel for your visit. With a good selection of Torrevieja hotels to choose from you may be confused as to which one to choose and you should certainly consider the Cabo Cervera Hotel which benefits from an excellent position right beside the beach, in a good spot on the coast road between La Mata and Torrevieja. The Cabo Cervera Hotel gives you the benefits of being out of the town centre whilst being within easy reach of facilities should you need them. The Cabo Cervera offers 188 rooms, many with fabulous sea views. Rooms are available from €50 per night and you can book a room by visiting this page: Cabo Cervera Hotel. You will get the cheapest rates currently available using a comparison website which searches through the best hotel websites. Torrevieja is located some 40 kilometres south of Alicante and its airport, it enjoys some wonderful weather conditions, and has excellent facilities including a water park, cinema, marina, and tenpin bowling alley as well as some of the best shopping in the area.

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Cabo Cervera Hotel Map.

May 18, 2010

Pilar de la Horadada Costa Blanca

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Pilar de la Horadada church

Pilar de la Horadada Church

The attractive little town of Pilar de la Horadada is named after an ancient watchtower which was originally used to warn local inhabitants of pirate attacks many centuries ago. It was probably originally inhabited by the Iberians and was later settled by Romans, Moors and eventually reconquered by Christians. Pilar de la Horadada is the southernmost town in Alicante and the Costa Blanca, to the south is the Murcia region and the area known as the Costa Calida. After the Christian reconquest it marked the border between the Kingdoms of Aragon and Castile and it eventually ained its independence from the town of Orihuela in 1986. Pilar is well known as an agricultural area and grows much produce including lettuces, broccoli and celery, other products include melons, oranges and lemons, for this is citrus growing territory, it also grows numerous flower species. The nearby Rio Seco is an important protected area with some rare species of flora and fauna, in particular orchids and a species of dwarf palm tree. In recent years Pilar de la Horadada has become more developed with an increase in demand for holiday homes and properties for relocation, and the town now has a large expat community, with many Brits and North Europeans choosing to settle here permanently. Pilar has a popular beach area where many visitors enjoy the fine local weather especially during the hot summer months, it attracts both Spanish and International visitors.

Pilar de la Horadada Street Map.

May 17, 2010

Altea Costa Blanca

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A coastal town and municipality situated in the Alicante province of the Costa Blanca, Spain, Altea is a popular holiday destination which is more attractive and peaceful than the neighbouring resorts of Benidorm and Calpe. Altea has a resident population of around 18,000, though this of course rises considerably during the hectic summer season. The area of the municipality of Altea is 34.4 square kilometres, taking in several small villages such as Altea la Vella a charming little place. The history of Altea stretches back into the mists of time when ancient Greeks traded along this coast, with later Phoenicians, Romans and then Moors all trading in the Bay of Altea. After the Christian reconquest, the town was fortified to protect it from further incursions, the enclosed area now forming the old town of Altea. The town is renowned for its picturesque blue domed church, the Nuestra Señora del Consuelo, much photographed and definitely one of the symbols of the Costa Blanca region. Altea of course like the entire Costa Blanca region, enjoys wonderful weather conditions for most of the year, with long hours of sunshine and low rainfall, making it ideal for beach style holidays. Apart from Benidorm and Calpe, there are a number of small coastal resorts surrounding Altea, amongst these are Albir, Finestrat, Benissa and Moraira. Altea can easily be accessed from the N-332 coast road, it is about 32 miles north of Alicante.

Altea Map.

May 10, 2010

Santa Pola Alicante

Filed under: Costa Blanca,History,Holidays,Spain — Tags: , , , — needahand @ 11:19 am
The Port at Santa Pola

The Port at Santa Pola

A popular coastal town located to the south of Alicante on the Costa Blanca, Spain, Santa Pola has a population of around 30,000 and a municipal area of 58 square kilometres. Possibly visited by Greeks and Phoenicians even before the arrival of the Romans, it later became Portus Ilicitanus under the Romans. Important over the centuries for fishing and salt production, Santa Pola saw the arrival of tourism in the second half of the 20th century, this added with property development saw the town grow in size to its present dimensions. Attracting mostly Spanish holidaymakers, Santa Pola has miles of sandy beaches and a large marina and port, the southern beach areas are especially popular for kitesurfing and windsurfing, with weather conditions ideal for these sports. From the port you can take a boat trip to the nearby island of Tabarca where there are some great opportunities for scuba diving or just simply enjoying the beaches and the sunshine in tranquil conditions. Santa Pola is situated just off the N-332 between Alicante and Guardamar del Segura.

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