Sights in Costa Blanca

Churches in Altea

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Every time I go to Calpe, I go to visit this Orthodox Church, which is beautiful and inspires a lot of peace within me. I always s

Castles in Petrer

Castle of Petrer

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The Petrere castle is pretty and well cared for. It watches over the town from above. From there the city of Elda and the town of

Churches in Altea

Nuestra Señora del Consuelo Church

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This is the main church of Altea and it is best known for its two domes of glazed ceramic blue tiles. The domes are the emblem of

Castles in Biar

Biar Castle

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When I arrived at the feet of the castle, I realized that it was under restoration (like many other ancient castles). However, thi

Castles in Novelda

La Mola Castle

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In the outskirts of Novelda, there’s the La Mola peak (360m. above sea level) which, to be fair, isn’t especially high, but really

Historical Monuments in Orihuela

Diocesan School of Santo Domingo

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Called the "Escorial de Levante". It was built between the early sixteenth until the mid-eighteenth century. Was once the former U

Bridges in Elche

Canalejas Bridge

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This bridge is the entrance to the center and watches over Elche. It is certainly the prettiest bridge and its lush and colorful s

Churches in Orihuela

Santo Domingo Church

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This Dominican church dates back to the Reconquest of Murcia, and has maintained the canvas representation of the Battle of Lepant

Squares in Elche

Las Flores Square

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Although the place is renovated today with touches of the twentieth century, it has a lot of stories as one of the oldest places.

Castles in Villena

Guided Visit to la Atalaya Castle

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Magnificent guided tour inside Castillo de Villena, the friendly guide tells you all the secrets that this castle keeps. The castl

Historical Monuments in Villajoyosa

Tower of L'Aguilo

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In the municipality of Villajoyosa and next to Finestart Creek at the top of the mountain is the watchtower of L 'Aguilo. It has b

Squares in Elche

Plaza de La Glorieta

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The Plaza de la Glorieta is one of if not the most important places in Elche. Located in the city center, this iconic square is a

Historical Monuments in El Campello

Villa Marco

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The main peculiarity of this villa, which belonged to the Badin family, is that it is guided. A guide tells you the story while a

Statues in Alicante

Statue of Icarus

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You can find this unique, beautiful bronze sculpture in the port of Alicante. It's the work of Esperanca d'Ors, and what caught my

Castles in Elche

Alcásser de la Senyoria

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Also known locally as the Castle of Altamira, this castle stands strategically above the palm trees and oversees everything that h

Historical Monuments in Pilar de la Horadada

Horadada Tower

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One of the last towns of Alicante that borders Murcia. Beautiful beaches and coves. Very quiet family place where there are no hot

Castles in Guardamar del Segura

Castle of Guardamar

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It is worth climbing to the castle see the wonderful view of the town and surrounding area. You can see the Vega Baja del Segura a

Squares in Orihuela

Gabriel Miró Roundabout

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The Glorieta de Orihuela has several zones: the fountain at one end, the bandstand in the middle, and the park area with swings et