Costa blanca airport is a sun worshipper’s haven but when the sun dips below the horizon, it is exhilarating night-time fun you can find here. Welcome to evenings of a kind only this spectacular coastline can deliver.
Our first stop is Benidorm. By day a favourite of beach lovers, by night it takes on a completely different character. The main avenue which runs from the beach all the way back inland is a nightlife lovers‘ playground with brightly lit pubs and clubs. From floors that stick a bit but the atmosphere is electric, every step comes as a surprise. You may cry “Wonderwall” in an English-style pub one moment and the next be carried away by pulsing techno beats. And wherever you go, don‘t forget the universal cry of “Oi Oi” when someone hears the chance of a good drink deal.
Next stop is Alicante. People here are high on life. In the old city, narrow streets change direction with every turn, and are lined with drinking spots and tapas bars. In the air: the smell of frying garlic and paprika; it’s said that if you haven’t lost track of time in El Barrio you haven’t really been to Alicante. Whether you’re chancing your luck or making a new acquaintance, the stories you accumulate here surely would make Hemingway green with envy.
For a change of venue: Javea. This charming seaside town is relaxed and stylish. Different from the vivacity of Benidorm or Alicante, in Javea we’re as peaceful as can be. As day leaves off work to return home evening, picture yourself sipping sundowners on the beach. One of the bars even charges for its cocktails by the foot of fruit held on a stick–all great fun!
Close to Denia, the atmosphere is one of contented luxury. Locals assert Denia is like the festive heart of its tranquil hill country. The marina offers a charming combination suitable for an evening out on the town. The ambience is compelling, and music from bars by the sea will enrapture you.
Altea can’t be forgotten. In the daytime it’s a painter’s canvas, but at night it dances to a different tune. The rhythms of salsa heard throughout its cobbled streets. Imagine yourself dancing under the stars to a Vivaldi sonata or tango. Enthusiasm counts for more than ability in Altea and since everybody‘s at it–if you’re not much good, join in anyway, you‘ll soon hear them shout.
Remember, when the sun sets on Costa Blanca, it is just a prelude to the night’s symphony. From Benidorm‘s energetic dance floors to Altea’s quiet interludes, the stories of Costa Blanca nights are no less varied than the stars in their heavens. So get up and walk out, make your own unforgettable memory!