Camping by the Costa Blanca

If you are travelling to the Costa Blanca for camping, you can look forward to enchanting white beaches. The region is characterised by picturesque limestone formations and fine sand where you can relax and unwind. Located on the south-east coast of Spain, the Mediterranean awaits water sports enthusiasts, sun worshippers and beach holidaymakers with warm temperatures.

Special features of camping on the Costa Blanca

Most travellers are drawn to the campsites on the beach of the Costa Blanca. Here, guests have a free choice. The stretch of coast in the Spanish province of Alicante is more than 200 kilometres long and offers both lively bathing spots and secluded romantic spots. The best leisure facilities can be found in Alicante, Benissa, Benidorm, Calp and Dénia, among others.

Numerous water sports schools and tour operators are located around the paradisiacal beaches of these municipalities. Many travellers come to the Costa Blanca for surfing, sailing and kitesurfing. In the hinterland, the rolling hills and fascinating rock formations are ideal for hiking excursions. From the hills you can enjoy marvellous views over the Mediterranean.

How to get there

To get here, travel from Germany right across the neighbouring country of France. You cross the border in Baden-Württemberg, for example, and arrive directly in Alsace. Here it is worth making a stopover in Strasbourg, where the Gothic cathedral is one of the main attractions. The city is located on the opposite bank of the Rhine and can be reached via the A5 motorway and the Rhine bridge near Kehl.

Travellers coming from Frankfurt am Main first head for the Saarland. This is where the border with Lorraine is located. The best place to continue is the metropolis of Paris, where you can see the most beautiful sights, including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, within two to three days.

From Paris, major motorways lead south via Limoges to Toulouse, for example, and via Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier. Alternatively, you can take the route past the Alps through Lyon to Marseille. Once you reach the Mediterranean, follow the coastal motorway to Barcelona and on to Valencia. The latter is around 100 kilometres from the campsites on the Costa Blanca. From Germany, it is around 1,600 to 2,400 kilometres to your destination.

Destinations on the Costa Blanca

On the Costa Blanca, one seaside resort follows another, guaranteeing a successful holiday on the Mediterranean. Cities such as Benidorm, Dénia, Alicante and Calp promise a good mix of relaxation, sport and culture.

Benidorm

Benidorm is one of the most famous holiday resorts on the Costa Blanca and fascinates with its wide range of sports and leisure activities. From surfing and sailing to banana boat trips and exciting dives, everything is possible in the region. White beaches invite you to sunbathe and swim. High above the sea, an excursion to the 1,400 metre high Puig Campana is well worthwhile.

Alicante

In Alicante, you can enjoy a healthy mix of cosmopolitan flair and a pleasantly tranquil atmosphere. The city is generally regarded as the centre of the Costa Blanca and has a correspondingly impressive range of cultural attractions. One of the most important attractions is the Santa Bárbara fortress, which is located on the Benacantil mountain.

Dénia

Dénia is considerably smaller than Benidorm and Alicante, with a total population of around 40,000 people. Here too, holidaymakers can visit a historic fortress that overlooks the city and the sea from a rocky outcrop. The castle complex was built in the 11th century. Travellers will find campsites, restaurants, water sports schools and much more along the beach promenade.

Top 5 sights

• Penyal d'Ifac: The mighty rock towers above the town of Calp on the Costa Blanca beach and is protected by Spain as a natural park.
• El Palmeral: The date palms of Elche are well worth a visit, as are the remains of the city walls and the Moorish palace.
• El Castell de Guadalest: The castle complex of Benidorm is one of the most famous holiday attractions and has an exciting exhibition on the era of the Inquisition.
• Esplanada d'Espanya: Alicante's lively harbour promenade entices visitors to take long walks under the palm trees.
• Santa Bárbara Castle: The medieval castle is one of the most important sights in Alicante.

Top 2 insider tips

• Klein-Schreuder Sculpture Garden: Formerly an orange plantation, the sculpture park created by the Klein-Schreuder Foundation near L'Alfàs del Pi enchants visitors with its colourful flowers, lush palm trees and around 30 works of art by international artists scattered around the grounds, which can be explored via terraces and footpaths.
• Cova de les Calaveres: The stalactite caves near Dénia can be explored as part of an excursion. Guided tours take visitors into the dark caves, which are illuminated especially for holidaymakers.

Excursions and activities

Most holidaymakers are drawn to the Costa Blanca for swimming and water sports such as surfing and kitesurfing. You can also set off on hikes to majestic cliffs.

Bathing fun

The white beaches naturally create the ideal conditions for a beach holiday. In Benidorm, Alicante, Dénia, Calp and other places, travellers can relax on the beach. In many places, camping is possible directly on the Costa Blanca. After getting up in the morning, you can refresh yourself with a dip in the Mediterranean.

Learn to sail and dive

The many holiday towns are ideal starting points for water sports. There are various local providers who take travellers out to sea for kitesurfing and surfing. Travellers can also learn the basics of sailing and diving here. Course participants can acquire internationally recognised certificates in both sports.

For summiteers

The mighty mountain slopes of the Iberian Peninsula rise up around the holiday resorts on the Costa Blanca. The gleaming white limestone rock Penyal d'Ifac is a particularly popular excursion destination. It takes around two hours to reach the summit. The effort is rewarded with marvellous views.

events

February - March

• The Costa Blanca is considered a carnival stronghold in Spain. Benidorm and Alicante in particular offer their visitors hot samba music, dancing and parades.

March - April

• Easter. Easter and Holy Week are celebrated extensively in Spain. Particularly in the villages, you can take part in impressive processions on Good Friday.spring festival
• Fallas: On the night of 19 to 20 March, people on the Costa Blanca erect giant figures made of papier-mâché and wood and give them to the fire to celebrate St Joseph's Day. The highlight of the night is a huge firework display.

July

• Fiestas Mayores Santísima Sangre: the whole town is on its feet to honour the patron saint of Dénia.

October

• Moros y Cristianos: Literally translated, the fiesta means Moors and Christians. At the beginning of October, a parade parades through Benidorm in the appropriate costumes. Music, dancing and regional food complete the festivities.

Gastronomy

Due to its proximity to the Ebro Delta and the Valencia region, paella is also one of the main dishes on the Costa Blanca. The dish is prepared with Spanish rice from the east coast and delights with a balanced mixture of vegetables, fish and seafood. The speciality is usually cooked in large pans and is available in many restaurants on the beach.

Tapas, small snacks that holidaymakers and locals eat in the evening with beer or wine, are also popular. You can try the fiery chorizo sausage, smoked ham and tortillas, for example. The flavoursome Spanish wines are a real must. We particularly recommend the red varieties, which you can enjoy with flamenco music from the Spanish wine bag Bota.

Best time to visit

In principle, you can travel to the Costa Blanca all year round. However, the high season is from May to October. In winter, however, some campsites may be closed with temperatures between 7 and 17 degrees Celsius. As early as April, the temperatures rise considerably and reach an average of around 21 degrees Celsius.

In midsummer, temperatures of around 31 degrees Celsius are normal. July and August are particularly characterised by such heat, both of which are extremely dry months on the Costa Blanca. With an average maximum of between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius, May and June as well as September and October are preferred by many travellers for camping on the Costa Blanca.