Guidebook for El Tosal

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Guidebook for El Tosal

Sightseeing

Polop is a quiet village next to the town of La Nucia. From the road of Casa Carolee to Polop you will have beautiful views on the valley of Guadelest, the sea and adjacent mountains.
23 locals recommend
Barony of Polop
23 locals recommend
Polop is a quiet village next to the town of La Nucia. From the road of Casa Carolee to Polop you will have beautiful views on the valley of Guadelest, the sea and adjacent mountains.
The Peñon de Ifach is the largest single rock in the Mediterranean. The nature reserve provides a shelter to rare plants and many birds. The path to the top takes 330m and shows breathtaking views.
240 locals recommend
Calp
240 locals recommend
The Peñon de Ifach is the largest single rock in the Mediterranean. The nature reserve provides a shelter to rare plants and many birds. The path to the top takes 330m and shows breathtaking views.
Well-know for the Font de la Favara (waterfall) with a beautiful garden with native plants and breathtaking views towards Altea and Polop.
6 locals recommend
La Nucia
6 locals recommend
Well-know for the Font de la Favara (waterfall) with a beautiful garden with native plants and breathtaking views towards Altea and Polop.
Old fishing town against a backdrop of mountains. You will find a combination of sandy and rocky beaches alternating with intriguing coves. Head for Portet Cove if you're looking for water sports.
202 locals recommend
Moraira
0 Carretera
202 locals recommend
Old fishing town against a backdrop of mountains. You will find a combination of sandy and rocky beaches alternating with intriguing coves. Head for Portet Cove if you're looking for water sports.
Enjoy the view at the lighthouse of La Nao. It is the most Western point of the Valencian province and forms a barrier between the bay of Alicante and Valencia. Visit the old town too!
234 locals recommend
Xàbia
234 locals recommend
Enjoy the view at the lighthouse of La Nao. It is the most Western point of the Valencian province and forms a barrier between the bay of Alicante and Valencia. Visit the old town too!
Let your host drive you to Altea and catch the train to Denia. At walking distance from the station is the Castle of Denia with magnificent views. Thirsty? Have a drink @ Irish pub Paddy O'Connell.
231 locals recommend
Dénia
231 locals recommend
Let your host drive you to Altea and catch the train to Denia. At walking distance from the station is the Castle of Denia with magnificent views. Thirsty? Have a drink @ Irish pub Paddy O'Connell.
Visit the beautiful sea promenade, the harbour, the castle of Santa Barbara, the Concatedral de San Nicolas de Bari, the Santa Maria Church and the castle of San Fernando. Or take the boat to Tabarca.
305 locals recommend
Alicante
305 locals recommend
Visit the beautiful sea promenade, the harbour, the castle of Santa Barbara, the Concatedral de San Nicolas de Bari, the Santa Maria Church and the castle of San Fernando. Or take the boat to Tabarca.
Visit the caves of Canelobre nature reserve
9 locals recommend
Busot
9 locals recommend
Visit the caves of Canelobre nature reserve
Just outside the village of Benidoleig you can find this amazing cave of skulls, well worth a visit especially on a hot afternoon. It's almost like a natural cathedral.
Benidoleig
Just outside the village of Benidoleig you can find this amazing cave of skulls, well worth a visit especially on a hot afternoon. It's almost like a natural cathedral.
Take the boat from the Calpe harbour to the Parque Natural Peñon de Ifach.
240 locals recommend
Calp
240 locals recommend
Take the boat from the Calpe harbour to the Parque Natural Peñon de Ifach.

Food Scene

Well-known for its fresh fish and tapas
9 locals recommend
Restaurante Ca Jaume - Altea
30 C. San Pedro
9 locals recommend
Well-known for its fresh fish and tapas

Entertainment & Activities

This Paramount theme park with rides and shows is a must for children. With shops, restaurants and outdoor adventure.
423 locals recommend
Terra Mitica
s/n Partida del Moralet
423 locals recommend
This Paramount theme park with rides and shows is a must for children. With shops, restaurants and outdoor adventure.
A must for children, this Paramount entertainment theme park.
122 locals recommend
Terra Mitica station
122 locals recommend
A must for children, this Paramount entertainment theme park.
Visit the Rio Safari, home to nearly 800 animals including a sea lion show. Take a guided tour by train through the park. In Summer there is a swimming pool with glide.
138 locals recommend
Elche
138 locals recommend
Visit the Rio Safari, home to nearly 800 animals including a sea lion show. Take a guided tour by train through the park. In Summer there is a swimming pool with glide.
A great day out with Safari Aitana. A top tour to see wild animals in their natural habitat.
6 locals recommend
Penàguila
6 locals recommend
A great day out with Safari Aitana. A top tour to see wild animals in their natural habitat.
Swim paradise open from June - September
222 locals recommend
Torrevieja
222 locals recommend
Swim paradise open from June - September

Essentials

Dialprix, Mercadona, MasYmas, Aldi and Lidl are your main supermarkets where you can find all groceries. Dutch, German and Norwegian products can be found at Costa Blanca Supermarket in Alfaz del Pi.
530 locals recommend
Altea
530 locals recommend
Dialprix, Mercadona, MasYmas, Aldi and Lidl are your main supermarkets where you can find all groceries. Dutch, German and Norwegian products can be found at Costa Blanca Supermarket in Alfaz del Pi.

Arts & Culture

Entertainment from sandy beaches to the narrow streets leading you to the beautiful Balcón del Mediterráneo. Hire a bike to cycle along the 5km long promenade. Visit the neoclassic park of l'Algüera.
316 locals recommend
Benidorm
316 locals recommend
Entertainment from sandy beaches to the narrow streets leading you to the beautiful Balcón del Mediterráneo. Hire a bike to cycle along the 5km long promenade. Visit the neoclassic park of l'Algüera.
Well-known for the production and sales of grass-made baskets, hats and furniture. It is a small historical town.
24 locals recommend
Gata de Gorgos
24 locals recommend
Well-known for the production and sales of grass-made baskets, hats and furniture. It is a small historical town.

Everything Else

The oldest bodega of Pinoso with the most famous 'appellation' of Alicante.
Bodegas Pinoso
82 P.º de la Constitución
The oldest bodega of Pinoso with the most famous 'appellation' of Alicante.
Beautiful sculpture exposition set in a lovely garden. Only 3 km away from Casa Carolee.
Klein-Schreuder Sculpture Garden
23 Cam. del Pinar
Beautiful sculpture exposition set in a lovely garden. Only 3 km away from Casa Carolee.
Take the boat from Santa Pola to this lovely island. Do realise that you will spend 5 hours on the island before the boat returns.
62 locals recommend
Isla de Tabarca
62 locals recommend
Take the boat from Santa Pola to this lovely island. Do realise that you will spend 5 hours on the island before the boat returns.
Breathtaking views from the castle towards the lake. Only half an hour from Casa Carolee. If you take the CV-70 to return over Callosa, you have done a whole circle.
153 locals recommend
Guadalest station
153 locals recommend
Breathtaking views from the castle towards the lake. Only half an hour from Casa Carolee. If you take the CV-70 to return over Callosa, you have done a whole circle.