Locations
Costa Blanca — Prime enclaves
300 days of sun, 200 km of protected coastline, international airports within 90 minutes. The northern Costa Blanca hosts the most desirable villages of the Spanish Mediterranean, with a quality of life that is hard to match.
01 · UNESCO Creative City · port · Montgó
Dénia
UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy and capital of the Marina Alta. International port with ferries to the Balearics, medieval castle, 20 km of coastline and a world-class culinary scene.
Quique Dacosta 3★
One of the world's top ten restaurants. Plus El Baret, Peix i Brases, and the celebrated Dénia red prawn.
International port
Marina de Dénia with over 1,000 berths and daily ferries to Ibiza, Formentera and Mallorca.
Schools and university
International schools, CEU-Cardenal Herrera and a Polytechnic University of Valencia campus.
Montgó Natural Park
2,100 protected hectares between the city and Jávea. Diving in the Cape San Antonio Marine Reserve.
02 · Granadella cove · Port · Arenal beach
Jávea (Xàbia)
The most international enclave of the northern Costa Blanca. Three cores — historic old town, port and Arenal beach — form a cosmopolitan village surrounded by the Montgó Natural Park and turquoise coves.
Michelin dining
BonAmb (2★) and Tula (1★) anchor an exceptional dining scene, alongside beachfront chiringuitos.
Sailing marina
Yacht Club with 372 berths for vessels up to 20 m; diving centre and sailing school.
International schools
Lady Elizabeth School and XIC Xàbia International College — British curriculum and IB.
Wellness & health
Weekly organic markets, sports clubs, HCB private hospital and German-run clinics.
03 · El Portet · Cap d'Or · low-rise only
Moraira (Teulada)
A whitewashed village protected by law (buildings limited to two floors) — nicknamed "little Switzerland". Hidden bays, vineyards and an elegant pedestrian centre.
Fine Mediterranean cuisine
Girasol and numerous chef-led restaurants. Moscatel wineries with DO Alicante wines.
Exclusive marina
620 berths in one of the most elegant marinas of the north coast, sheltered by Cap d'Or.
Schools nearby
Direct access to international schools in Jávea and Calpe within 20 minutes.
Unspoilt nature
El Portet, Cala del Portitxol and kilometres of coastal paths through pine forest.
04 · Pristine coast · wine · medieval old town
Benissa
Four kilometres of protected rocky coast, near-virgin coves and a medieval historic centre inland. Perfect for those who want absolute privacy, ten minutes from the sea.
Ecological path
4 km coastal walk between crystal-clear coves and protected Mediterranean vegetation.
Medieval old town
One of the best-preserved medieval centres in the province, home to the "Marina Cathedral".
Local produce
Almond, citrus and vineyards. Oil cooperatives and family wineries offering tastings.
15 min from Calpe/Moraira
Full services and international schools nearby — without the coastal crowds.
05 · Blue dome · art · Sierra de Bernia
Altea
The whitewashed village par excellence. Its cobbled old town, crowned by the blue-domed church, is the artistic epicentre of the Costa Blanca. Galleries, ceramics, music and a stately seafront promenade.
Cultural capital
Miguel Hernández Fine Arts University, Palau Altea, galleries and classical music festivals.
Chef-led dining
Seafront restaurants, Scandinavian bistros and remarkable Asian cuisine.
Luis Campomanes marina
Berths for larger yachts, sailing schools and a social club next to Altea Hills.
SHA Wellness Clinic
The world reference in medical wellness is 5 minutes away, in El Albir.
06 · Ifach Rock · marina · urban beaches
Calpe
Dominated by the imposing Ifach Rock — a Nature Reserve — Calpe combines full urban services, Blue Flag beaches and a renowned seafood cuisine.
Michelin Audrey's
Audrey's (1★) by chef Rafa Soler and Beat (1★) at The Cook Book Hotel. Suquets and rice from the port fish market.
Royal Yacht Club
Full marina next to the town centre, active year-round.
Ifach Nature Reserve
Hiking, diving and some of the clearest waters of the mainland Mediterranean.
Full services
HCB private hospital, sports centres, spa and international retail.