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.