Costa Blanca holidays uncovered - insider tips

Get the most out of your holiday to Costa Blanca with lowcostholidays.com’s insider tips.

When is the best time to go?

High season is between April and October, with temperatures averaging 25-30 degrees. Some of the biggests events and festiavals are held in August and also around the Easter period in March and April, so these are popular times to visit Costa Blanca.

Spectacular days out

Pretend you’re a knight in shining armour in Alicante’s historic castle, a great way to get a feel of the olden days and take in former culture of this historic region. It might be a bit too hot for a full body armour though, just bring some shorts!

Hidden gems

Virtually unheard of, Calblanque is a stunning natural paradise perfect for enjoying the beach without the crowds. Explore the quiet coves and sandy beaches; you’re more likely to be disturbed by a noisy seagull than be smacked in the face by a wayward volleyball.

How’s the shopping?

Costa Blanca has all the souvenir shops that you expect from a popular tourist destination. Alicante and Benidorm have some impressive boutiques and are well worth a visit if you’re in the mood for some shopping or just fancy dragging your other half through hours of retail torture.

If you’re looking to bring home some local handicraft, Costa Blanca has some fantastic wickerwork and leather goods

Where can I get a burger?

Costa Blanca has a great range of food options from fast food favourites to traditional tapas. Enjoy some local delicacies or some beautiful Spanish wine. Restaurants in Costa Blanca tend to have all the British favourites on the menu too.

Get in with the locals...

When in Rome and all that. Here’s some information for when you’re on your Costa Blanca holidays;

Can I drink the water?

• Be on the safe side and drink bottled water, rumour has it Costa Blanca’s tap water makes you hair curl

What’s the 999 number?

• The Spanish emergency services are contactable on 112

Shall I pack the sun cream?

• With year round sunshine, you should be putting on plenty of cream but if you think a bright pink face is a good look for you don’t worry about it

How do I get around?

• Taxis are both affordable and more comfortable and you’ll get the chance to have a chin wag with the driver

Shall I learn the language?

• English is widely spoken especially in the larger resorts, in Benidorm you’ll probably be learning new words from the locals

How much should I tip?

• Spain’s restaurants rarely apply a service charge but make yourself look like a flambouyant business man and chuck a tip the waiters way, 5% to 10% should do