Calpe - (12 Kms south) Noted for the Peñon de Ifach, which sits out on the coastline like a mini-Gibraltar, it has long beaches of soft, clean sand (Levante Beach especially, which is on the north side of the Peñon).
It also has an interesting fishing harbour and fish market - located slightly away from the holiday town - (with a number of Restaurants close by which specialize in sea food including the BAYDAL.). Large shopping area with extensive range of shops/stores/bars/ restaurants and the like.

Altea - (29 Kms south) An old style Spanish town, right on the coast. It has a large street market and a very good shopping centre. There is a long promenade lined with bars/restaurants.
The old town is fascinating, with the streets often being 'stepped' and winding up through overhanging 'Spanish' houses with balconies, until you emerge into the big square in front of the domed Basilica.
The views along the coast from there are quite stunning. Scattered about along the winding streets are a number of charming old restaurants, which often don't look much from the front, but have superb courtyard gardens or splendid balconies (with the same stunning views) at the rear.
Altea also has a golf course and several very interesting marina developments, just outside the town to the north.

Javea - (12 Kms north) Another resort popular with English tourists and residents. Comprises an "old town" and a newer holiday development along the coast. Yacht marina and fine promenade, long beaches, but mainly of shingle and inclined to shelve somewhat.

Denia - (24 Kms north) Once a thriving commercial port for the coastal trade in raisins, currants, sultanas etc. Quite a large shopping centre, an old castle dominating the town from the hilltop, splendid promenades, some fine beaches, but these are a little way 'out-of-town'. You can take a Hydrofoil trip from here to Ibiza (90 mins journey) either for the day, or for a few days break - chat to your Rep for details. The train station is right in the middle of the town, just yards from the main shopping street. More on the Costa Blanca!