The Costa Blanca, a region famous for its endless beaches, turquoise sea and warm rays of sunshine, has much more to offer than postcard motifs. Beneath the surface of this picturesque landscape lies a world of secrets. These are the stories that are passed down from generation to generation, the myths that are anchored in the mountains and bays, and the legends that are deeply rooted in the culture of this region. They tell of love and betrayal, of lost treasures, brave heroes and fearsome pirates.
But why is the Costa Blanca such fertile ground for myths? A look at its history sheds some light on this: For centuries, the region was a melting pot of cultures. Moors and Christians fought for supremacy here, sailors sought protection from pirates and farmers worked hard to wrest life from the dry earth. This eventful past has not only left its mark on the architecture, but also on the stories that people still tell each other today.
From the mystical caves of the Montgó mountains to the ghost stories of Guadalest Castle and modern myths about UFO sightings - the Costa Blanca is a place where fantasy and reality merge. Every legend has its origin, and there is often more than a grain of truth behind it.
In this series of articles, we take you into this magical world. Each article is dedicated to a different aspect of the legendary world of the Costa Blanca: from the clashes between Moors and Christians, which left behind many treasures and myths, to the dark stories of the pirates who haunted the coast, to ghosts and strange light phenomena that still inspire the imagination today.
But it's not just about stories. We show you where you can experience these myths: Hiking trails that lead to hidden caves, museums that shed light on the history behind the legends and historical sites that are embedded in the tales.
The Costa Blanca is more than just a place - it is a world full of stories. And it is these stories that make it so vibrant. Join us on a journey through the mystical side of the Costa Blanca. Let yourself be enchanted, surprised and perhaps even shudder a little.
