Accommodation and the Area

Superb self catering 3 bed 3 bath townhouses with fantastic views , communal pool, 2mins to beach and walking distance to all amenities and bars etc. Why not let us source and book for you or take a look at the links opposite for a wonderful choice of villas and townhouses in Gran Alacant and Alicante.

Situated south of Alicante, Gran Alacant is a new development overlooking the sea, on the Costa Blanca.

The golden sandy beaches of Arenales del Sol are wide and bordered by dunes and just 700 metres away.

The wonderful scenery and beaches will encourage you to enjoy the Mediterranean climate that prompted the World Health Organisation to describe it as "One of the healthiest places in the World in which to live". Close by (500metres) is the Clot de Galvany nature reserve.

Santa Pola

Santa Pola, 3km south of Gran Alacant is a traditional Spanish fishing town. There are five main beaches, a harbour and plenty of seafood restaurants and other cuisines. A large market is held in Santa Pola on Saturdays and Mondays. Just a short ferry journey away is the Isle of Tabarca. Ferries run about every 30 mins.
Santa Pola lies just twenty kilometres south of Alicante and is very easily reachable either by car on the National highway N-332 or by air when landing at the Altet Airport just 8 kilometres away.
Santa Pola quickly takes you back to Roman times. It was here where the Portus Illicitanus, the Roman ruins, were found. The Roman House of the Palmeral which was built during the Low Imperial and the Roman factory for pickling and salting fish from the 4th century B. C. are also clear signs of this era. It was a most prosperous fishing village on the Costa Blanca, but today all of this has been overtaken by tourism.
Santa Pola extends and hugs both side of the Renaissance Castle-Fortress built in the 16th c. to defend itself from the pirate attacks. This building is found in the city centre and has a very strict military appearance.
It houses the magnificent Archaeological Museumwhere you can feast your eyes and admire Iberian and Roman findings. Along with this, the Fishing Museum with a rich selection of maritime objects and a fascinating aquarium.
From the same time period three watch out tower are still standing ; the Atalayola, the Tamarit and the Escaletes. As you leave the fortress, a nice place to take a breather and maybe a few tapas ( typical side dishes) would be in the Plaza de la Glorieta ( Glorieta Square), surrounded by terraces and lovely gardens. Continuing on with your leisurely stroll heading towards the higher part of the town, you promptly arrive at the Plaza del Calvario where you will enjoy a impressive panoramic view.
On the outskirts you must visit the Salinas de Santa Pola (salt mines) in the natural park where you can get information and book a date for your visit. You will be graced with an incredible view of flamingos (reaching over 3000 at the end of summer) and two very unique kinds of ducks among others.