| The Costa Blanca Spain is one of the most popular | | | | Buses and trains are available from the airport to the |
| tourist areas in the country. This area is located along | | | | city and between cities. If you don't plan to travel |
| the Mediterranean Sea and is well known for its | | | | through the region extensively, you may rely on |
| beautiful beaches. The area has a typical | | | | public transportation. |
| Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild | | | | If you want to visit many different areas of the |
| winters. While summer is the most popular time to | | | | region, you may want to consider a car hire. You can |
| visit, the climate is beautiful all year round. | | | | rent a car at the airport or in the city after you |
| The first step in planning your trip is to decide which | | | | arrive. A car gives you the freedom to move from |
| areas you'd like to visit. Larger cities, such as | | | | place to place. In addition, you won't need to |
| Torrevieja, Benidorm and Alicante have a busy night | | | | schedule your travel by the public transportation |
| life, theme parks and historical attractions as well as | | | | schedule. You can come and go as you like. |
| beautiful beaches. Smaller towns such as Denia and | | | | Staying in the Costa Blanca Spain |
| Altea offer a quiet place to relax and enjoy the | | | | You will need to make arrangements for |
| weather. Consider what you would like to do when | | | | accommodations on your vacation. You can either |
| choosing your destination. | | | | stay in a hotel or rent a property. Hotels are available |
| Travelling to and Around the Costa Blanca Spain | | | | in abundance all over the region. You can choose a |
| The majority of the visitors to the Costa Blanca | | | | large hotel or resort with many amenities and |
| enter through the Alicante airport. This is a large | | | | activities to keep you busy. Golf resorts have |
| airport that offers several choices in discount airlines. | | | | become very popular destinations in the area. There |
| You have more choices in flights at this airport than | | | | are also a variety of smaller, less expensive hotels in |
| in many of the smaller airports in the region. To find | | | | the area. |
| the best deals, book your flight well in advance of | | | | Some people prefer to rent a private property on |
| your trip, particularly in the summer months. | | | | vacation. Apartments are available in abundance in |
| The internet is one way to find discount flights. Keep | | | | many of the large cities. You could also rent a villa in |
| in mind that not all discount carriers are listed on the | | | | the smaller villages. Many rentals have amenities, such |
| major travel websites. To find these, you will need to | | | | as community or private swimming pools. Some are in |
| track down the information and contact the airlines | | | | the center of the attractions, while others are a little |
| directly. This will take more time and effort, but you | | | | off the beaten path for more privacy. |
| will save money. | | | | Renting a property has several advantages. For a |
| Be prepared to give up a few conveniences in | | | | longer stay, it can actually be cheaper than a hotel. |
| exchange for a lower fare. Many discount airlines | | | | You will have more privacy in a rented property. |
| don't offer snacks, require you to check your bags | | | | Most have kitchens, which gives you the option of |
| after each layover and will require at least one | | | | cooking some of your meals. You can try out a few |
| layover during your trip. In addition, you may need to | | | | new local recipes in the kitchen. |
| fly during off peak hours to save the most money. | | | | You can find property rentals on the internet or |
| Once you arrive on the Costa Blanca, you will need | | | | through a travel agent. Be sure to look in advance, |
| to decide how you will travel during your trip. You | | | | especially if you are travelling in the summer months. |
| can either rely on public transportation or consider a | | | | In large cities, such as Benidorm, properties get |
| car hire. Spain has a good train system and larger | | | | booked quickly. Some are booked as far as six |
| cities have good systems of public transportation. | | | | months in advance. |