Costa Blanca holidays uncovered - insider tips

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

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; fortunately you’ll be able to grab a bath at the end of the day and are less likely to get scurvy unlike in 16th Century.

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 and traditional tapas to the latest fad diet although we don’t encourage you to try Lady GaGa’s baby food diet (unless you are under the age of 2).

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 comfortableand 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