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Easter on the Costa Blanca - Semana Santa and processions Easter on the Costa Blanca: an overview of the processions, brotherhoods and traditions of Semana Santa between Dénia, Alicante and Orihuela. Between Dénia and Pilar de la Horadada, processions pass through historic centres during Holy Week. Brotherhoods, baroque sculptures and local rituals
Chocolate Route Villajoyosa - Discover sweet tradition Villajoyosa is considered Spain's chocolate city. The chocolate and turrón industry route leads to traditional businesses such as Valor, Clavileño and Marcos Tonda. The Chocolate and Turrón Route in Villajoyosa If you haven't had enough after visiting the Valor Museum, you should take the „Route of the Chocolate and Turrón Industry“.“
Xàtiva Castle: discover the history of the Borgia fortress Xàtiva Castle is one of the most impressive fortresses in the Valencia region. History of the Borgias, museum, views and insights into Spain's history of power. What is now a stone ruin was once a centre of political power, a prison, a refuge - and a silent witness to European history. The castle of
Events Costa Blanca - February and March 2026 Discover theatre, concerts, exhibitions and family events on the Costa Blanca in February & March 2026 - all dates & venues at a glance. A varied programme for everyone who lives or visits the region and is interested in art, music, music, theatre, music,
Calpe - life between rocks, salt pans and the old town Calpe combines the Mediterranean and everyday life: an international community, historic old town, Ifach Nature Park and a rhythm of life that works. Calpe is not a backdrop, but a living coast. The town has changed, modernised and densified - while remaining independent. Between the old town, urbanisations, sea and mountains, it works
Tennis & padel - racket sports on the Costa Blanca From international academies to recreational matches: tennis and padel are growing rapidly on the Costa Blanca and characterise the region's sporting landscape. After hiking and cycling, the focus continues with a sport that is popular on the Costa Blanca in two different ways.
Day trip to Ibiza from Dénia - experience Ibiza for 24 hours Take the ferry from Dénia to Ibiza Town: a day full of impressions, the old town, the sea and everyday Mediterranean life - close, relaxed and surprising. Ibiza can be recognised from many places on the coast between Dénia and Altea on a clear day - a
La Nucía - Spain's sports city with history & culture La Nucía combines Arab heritage, international diversity and modern sports facilities. Discover culture, legends and culinary highlights. Anyone who visits La Nucía soon realises that this place is more than just a white spot between Benidorm and Altea. In an area of just under 21 square kilometres
Valor Villajoyosa Chocolate Museum - history & tasting Experience the history of Spanish chocolate at the Valor Villajoyosa Museum. Guided tour, historical machines and tasting in the factory shop included. Villajoyosa is a place that smells of cocoa and tells a story: the Valor Chocolate Museum. Anyone expecting a large exhibition here is wrong - the
September & October events on the Costa Blanca 2025 Discover the best events on the Costa Blanca in autumn 2025: festivals, zombie rallies, beer festivals & children's activities for endless fun! More events than grains of sand on the beach - and at least as much fun! No such thing here! Whether it's a zombie rally in La Nucía, a beer rush
Dénia - the city between the sea, Montgó and history History, harbour life and everyday Mediterranean life - why Dénia is more than just a destination for beach days When you stroll through the small streets around the Castillo de Moraira in the morning and the boats in the harbour slowly come to life, you can feel it.
Bioparc Valencia - Nature experience for families & children CBM excursion tip - A day at Bioparc Valencia - Not directly in the Marina Alta or Marina Baixa but definitely worth a visit Sometimes it's worth looking beyond your own horizon - or in this case beyond the provincial border. The Bioparc Valencia
Tonight - Castell de l'Olla - Altea lights up the sky Summer highlight on the Costa Blanca - best views also from Altea and Albir - TRAM runs special night service Tonight, Saturday 9 August, Altea will be the setting for one of the most spectacular firework displays on the Mediterranean: the Castell de l'Olla.
The most beautiful summer spots on the Costa Blanca Five recommendations away from the crowds - with shade, charm and local colour. When the temperatures rise and the hustle and bustle along the coastal promenades increases, many residents and visitors alike ask themselves the same question: where can you enjoy the summer on the Costa Blanca - without having to go to the beach?
When the sun goes to sleep - summer nights full of life Open-air markets, music and small festivals - why it's worth going out again in the evening. During the day, the Costa Blanca is a paradise for sun worshippers. But if you start travelling after sunset, you will discover a different side: squares full of life, street music between market stalls, a glass of
Moraira - where the fishing spirit quietly lives on A watchtower, a harbour, a village feeling: how Moraira has preserved its origins and yet become a fine address by the sea. When you stroll through the small streets around the Castillo de Moraira in the morning and the boats in the harbour slowly come to life,
Historic watchtowers on the Costa Blanca The perfect destinations for hiking enthusiasts - Guardians of the Mediterranean When Barbary pirates ravaged the Spanish Mediterranean coast in the 16th century, King Philip II responded with a sophisticated defence system: a network of watchtowers that stood within sight of each other and could sound the alarm by fire or smoke signal. These stone
Benidorm - where history meets skyscrapers 700 years, two beaches, millions of visitors: how the former fishing village developed into a vertical metropolis - without losing its soul. When you look across the Plaça del Castell in the morning, where the blue of the Mediterranean flirts with the skyline, it becomes clear: Benidorm is
Two perspectives - Goya in Zaragoza and Gehry in Bilbao A look at two places where art makes history Not all art hangs in museums - but some museums make art history themselves.
Altea - Between history, art and Mediterranean light Part of the new CBM series „My village“ - a search for clues in places that are more than just postcard idylls. Whitewashed houses, narrow alleyways and a view of the shimmering blue of the Mediterranean - Altea looks like a Mediterranean still life composition. The blue-tiled dome of the church of Nuestra
Culture on all stages: auditoriums & open-air arenas Art, music and theatre – where almost every location on the Costa Blanca becomes a lively cultural stage. Not only has a diverse art scene long since established itself on the Costa Blanca, but the stages for music, theatre and dance also set standards. In Marina
Clear the stage for art and culture Where studios open doors, sound spaces grow and art permeates everyday life - the cultural coast between Dénia and Benidorm. What happens when light, landscape and lifestyle meet creative minds? On the Costa Blanca, this has long since become more than just an inspiring view of the sea.
Faro de l'Albir on the Costa Blanca - hiking with far-reaching views The Faro de l'Albir - panoramic views as far as Ibiza An excursion to the Serra Gelada Nature Park offers more than just fresh air: relaxed walking paths and sporty trails intersect at the Albir lighthouse - including distant views as far as Ibiza. Not everyone
Guadalest, a mountain village with secrets and liquid gold Why it's worth visiting again - away from the typical postcard motifs Hardly any other place in the province of Alicante has been immortalised on postcards as often as this little gem in the mountains. Anyone who lives here or regularly visits the Costa Blanca,
Mystical round trip - On the trail of legends A journey through the legendary places of the Costa Blanca - where myths and landscape merge. Its history, characterised by legends, myths and mysterious tales, invites you to discover the region from a new perspective. This round trip takes you to the most fascinating
The mysterious side of the Costa Blanca in the present. Modern myths - UFOs, lights and other mysteries - From inexplicable celestial phenomena to missing hikers Myths and legends are not just relics of the past on the Costa Blanca. Even today, there are stories that fire the imagination
Fairytale creatures - mermaids, giants and mythical creatures How nature and fantasy merge on the Costa Blanca to create mythical stories. In the mountains, bays and waves of the Costa Blanca, people have seen - or at least imagined - creatures for centuries that transform their surroundings into a fairytale land.
Hidden treasures - gold and secrets in the mountains of the Costa Blanca A journey to the legends of the Costa Blanca, which tell of undiscovered riches, curses and mysterious places. The mountains and caves of the region not only harbour natural beauty, but also a rich treasure trove of myths and tales. Since
Hauntings and ghosts - the eerie stories of the Costa Blanca From ghosts in old castles to whispering alleyways: The dark secrets of the Costa Blanca. The Costa Blanca, often associated with sun, sea and lightness, also harbours a mysterious side. Its castles, alleyways and churches are not just witnesses to past times.
Pirates and sailors - the dark side of the coast How pirates and sailors shaped the Costa Blanca - from raids to hidden treasures. The idyllic coastline of the Costa Blanca may be a place of peace and relaxation today, but centuries ago it was the scene of danger and adventure. From the
The mystical Costa Blanca - legends, myths and stories A journey through the mysterious side of the Costa Blanca - where legends meet history and myths come to life. The Costa Blanca, a region famous for its endless beaches, turquoise sea and warm rays of sunshine, has much more to offer.
Paseo Ecológico de Benissa: The most beautiful path between the sea and nature A sustainable coastal path that perfectly combines the Mediterranean landscape and slowing down. Welcome to the Paseo Ecológico de Benissa - a place that impresses with its unspoilt beauty and the perfect balance between man and nature. This coastal path on the Costa
A pink and white carpet: almond blossom in the Marina Alta and Marina Baixa The perfect time of year for walks and discoveries When winter slowly bids farewell and nature awakens in the Marina Alta and Marina Baixa, a magical natural spectacle heralds the arrival of spring: the almond blossom. From the end of January to mid-February
Safari Aitana: adventure or everyday life? A look behind the scenes Experience African wildlife in the heart of the Sierra Aitana - an excursion destination that inspires and is the subject of debate. Safari parks polarise opinion: For some they are a fascinating adventure, for others they raise questions about the ethics of animal husbandry. Safari Aitana, embedded in the
The magic of nativity scenes on the Costa Blanca - small worlds, big stories How miniature landscapes bring the Christmas season to life - a look behind the scenes of a traditional art form. Christmas on the Costa Blanca would only be half as magical without the artistic nativity scenes known here as „Belén“. But
Costa Blanca in November/December - event tips In November and December, the Costa Blanca blossoms with cultural diversity. In particular, the festival in honour of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music, runs like a thread through the programme of events. Around her day of remembrance on 22 November, towns such as Calpe,
Colourful hustle and bustle and Mediterranean delights The weekly markets of Marina Alta and Marina Baixa If you fancy a colourful hustle and bustle on the Costa Blanca, you should definitely visit the weekly markets. Here, the real life of residents and locals mingles with the excursions of holidaymakers. Between the fragrant fruit and vegetable stalls, Mediterranean
The cross of Benidorm - Of sins, symbols and Instagram How a religious monument became a tourist icon of the Costa Blanca It stands high up on the Serra Gelada and is one of the most photographed landmarks of Benidorm - the imposing cross that dominates the city with its simple but impressive presence.
Discover the diversity of wine - the ruta del vino through Alicante The Ruta del Vino de Alicante takes wine lovers through the most important wine-growing regions of the province of Alicante and offers a deep insight into the rich wine-growing culture of the region. This wine route includes: ▶ Vinalopó: Famous for strong red wines and the Monastrell grape.▶ Marina
Wine museums and cultural sites - wine as an event The Alicante region offers several museums and cultural sites that provide a deep insight into the rich history and tradition of viticulture. In addition, both the Marina Alta and the Marina Baja organise numerous wine festivals throughout the year that attract both locals and visitors.