The Costa Blanca is one of Spain's most famous holiday destinations. You might have already been to Benidorm to soak up the sun, enjoyed a city break in Alicante or paella on the beach in Valencia but there's a whole host of other adventures awaiting you on this white coast.

Did you know that the Costa Blanca boasts more than 170 beautiful white beaches? Did you also know that there are more than 230 castle or fortification constructions along this coastline to chill out.

Beach life

With 200 kilometres of coastline and 57 blue flags, you're guaranteed a great day at the beach on the Costa Blanca. From white sand to pebbles, steep cliff or dune backdrops, the beaches here just call for you to relax with friends or family.

First, those white sandy beaches for those who want to switch off from the hustle and bustle of daily life on a sun lounger to the tune of waves lapping on the shore by day and the latest music by night.

The northern part of the Costa Blanca is where you will find exclusive beaches in the Marina Alta area. Denia, Javea and Benissa are popular here. Benidorm in the middle has an unforgettable skyline and is the most international of the beach towns. You are guaranteed to find home comforts such as a local breakfast here! Further south you'll find beahces lined with sand dunes, such as those at Guardamar del Segura and wetlands and salt flats in Lagunas de la Mata near Torrevieja and El Hondo in Elche.

Fortified positions - standing the test of time

From bastions to watchtowers, lookout points to bunkers and even the church in Xábia, the Costa Blanca's prime position has been the battleground and defence point of the region's inhabitants for centuries.

Spain's history of invasions from the Moors to the era of the Catholic Kings and even the Vikings cannot be seen over the course of just one holiday. From Orihuela's medina which was attacked by Vikings, Santa Barbara's castle which dates back to the Arab reign in Spain, the fortified mountain castle of the Palace of Marqués de dos Aguas, and of course the castles overlooking the sea such as Guadalest, you'll need to visit more than once to learn about their fascinating history and role in defending their respective towns over time.

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