Dance on the Costa Blanca: from the fiesta (Moros y Cristianos) to the stage (CSDA, Abril en Danza)
On the Costa Blanca, dance lives first in the street, in the Moros y Cristianos parades of Alcoy and Villajoyosa, but the province also has a real stage history: Antonio Gades, Asun Noales, the Abril en Danza festival and one of Spain's six public advanced dance schools.
Renting a sunset boat trip on the Costa Blanca: prices, licences and where to book
Yes, you can head out for sunset on the Costa Blanca without owning a boat, and sometimes without a licence, from 65 euros no-licence in Torrevieja up to a 500 euro sailing yacht charter in Alicante. Verified marinas, real prices, and the rule that changes on 1 October 2026.
What can you see on the Costa Blanca in the footsteps of Miguel Hernández?
You can still walk in Miguel Hernández's footsteps on the Costa Blanca: his birthplace in Orihuela has been free to visit since 1985, and an international poetry prize worth 8,000 euros still carries his name every year.
Where can you see flamingos at sunset on the Costa Blanca?
Three southern wetlands compete for the title, but only one really pairs flamingos with a sunset: the Salinas de Santa Pola. Here is how El Fondo and Torrevieja's pink lake compare, and how to pick the right spot for what you want.
Where to play football on the Costa Blanca (and where to enrol your kids)?
You can play football on the Costa Blanca all year: hire a 7-a-side pitch from around 15 euros an hour, join a federated FFCV club, or enrol your children from age 4 in municipal schools, neighbourhood clubs or pro academies. Here is how it all works.
Where to train in combat sports on the Costa Blanca (boxing, judo, MMA)
Boxing, judo, karate, taekwondo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA are all well covered on the Costa Blanca, with clubs and gyms for every age and goal, from fitness to competition. Here is how to choose a discipline, where to train, what it costs and how to get your kids started.
Where can you play basketball on the Costa Blanca (and watch HLA Alicante)?
You can watch HLA Alicante in Primera FEB, shoot hoops for free in parks and along the seafront, hire a municipal court, or enrol your child in a federated FBCV club. Here is the practical guide for expats and visitors on the Costa Blanca.
Where to play tennis on the Costa Blanca: courts, clubs and the Ferrero Academy
Three ways to play tennis on the Costa Blanca: cheap municipal courts, clubs for every level, and schools that take children from age 4 or 5. Plus a rare asset: one of the world's best tennis academies, the Ferrero Academy, is right here in the province.
Cycling on the Costa Blanca: greenways, mountain biking and gravel
Road cycling is not the only way to ride here. Between purpose-built greenways, mountain bike and gravel trails inland, and flat coastal paths for families, the Costa Blanca has riding for every age and level, well beyond the big mountain passes.
Which beach and sea sports can you try on the Costa Blanca?
On the Costa Blanca you can sail, kitesurf, dive, paddleboard and kayak all along the coast, with sea temperatures that stay pleasant from June to November. Here is where to start and how.
Estadio Rico Pérez: the Alicante stadium where Maradona once played
Yes, Diego Maradona played in Alicante. The Estadio José Rico Pérez, home of Hércules CF, hosted three matches at the 1982 World Cup, two of them Argentina's. Here is the story of the ground, from Cruyff's Barcelona in 1974 to its public ownership today.
Where can you go karting or watch a rally on the Costa Blanca?
Yes: Alicante province has several public karting circuits from Elche to Villena, plus a genuine Spanish rally championship round, the Rallye La Nucia Mediterraneo. Here are the verifiable tracks, rally dates and practical details we could confirm.