Costa Blanca Driving Holidays

Costa Blanca Driving Holidays

The sunny Spanish location and glorious Mediterranean coastline of Costa Blanca offers something special for everyone. Whether you`re looking for the hustle and bustle of town and city life or a peaceful and picturesque village with views of the mountains you can literally see it all by taking a drive through this sun drenched holiday destination.

With a driving holiday you`ll be not only be able to see more of the Mediterranean coastline but you`ll be able to travel through the many different resorts of the Costa Blanca at your own pace.

Whilst the smaller resorts in Costa Blanca, such as Gandia, Javea, Denia, Moraira, Altea and Calpe are all excellent holiday locations, Benidorm maintains its famed popularity. With five million tourists visiting every year this resort is a key location along the Costa Blanca, boasting excellent beaches, discos, restaurants, bars and even a theme park. With something for all ages this is a place for relaxation, exploration and celebration.

When traveling to Costa Blanca you will find a wide range of accommodation designed to suit all travel needs, from bed and breakfast rooms to self catering and villa rentals. Most accommodation is air-conditioned and all provide a well equipped and comfy base from which to plan the next stage of your journey.

Not only is the range of accommodation varied, but so too are the prices, with cheap deals easy to find in most areas. As with accommodation, cheap flights are also readily available to Costa Blanca so it won`t be long before you`re surrounded by the sun and the sea and enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of Spanish life.

If you`re looking for where to start your journey then take a drive to Alicante, where you`ll find views of both the Costa Blanca mountains and the clear blue sea and sandy beaches. At Alicante`s medieval castle, the Castillo de Santa Bárbara, the landscape blends with new stories and tales of the past as dungeons and towering castle walls take visitors back through Spanish history.

Alternatively, the variety of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes in Alicante will keep any keen shopper satisifed. However, whether you want to shop, sunbathe or take in the history of this well known resort, you`ll not have a problem finding something to do in this vibrant yet easy-going city.

While planning your drive why not also include a visit to Valencia. Whilst this city plays host to both festivals and a lively nightlife, including the Tomato Fiesta held in Buñol, it never forgets to showcase its roots in art, culture and Spanish history. At the Cathedral Diocesan Museum two large canvases by Francisco de Goya can be viewed or for a more contemporary take on art the IVAM (The Valencia Institute of Modern Art) provides a wide variety of exhibitions and workshops.

Wherever you choose to go, with a hire car how long you stay and what you do is entirely up to you. The freedom to choose is yours. Just jump in the car and drive yourself, your friends and your family to your next destination. Vary your trip with city and beach locations and immerse yourself within the Spanish culture that lies around every corner.

With car hire Alicante airport you`ll find just the right way to start this stress-free holiday and begin your journey through the many sights and attractions of the Costa Blanca.