Where to go karting or watch a rally on the Costa Blanca

Yes, you can get your motorsport fix without leaving the Costa Blanca. Alicante province has several karting circuits open to the public, from Elche and Villena to Alicante, Torrevieja and Benidorm, and it also hosts a genuine round of the Spanish rally championship, the Rallye La Nucía Mediterráneo. No need to drive all the way to the Ricardo Tormo circuit, which is actually near Valencia, outside the Costa Blanca. Here is the rundown of the province's verifiable circuits and rally dates, with the practical details we were able to confirm.

Where can you go karting on the Costa Blanca?

Five circuits are well documented across the province. Each one runs "tandas" (timed sessions) of roughly 10 minutes, with karts matched to age (kids' karts often from 6 to 8, and much younger at some venues). Prices and opening hours shift with the season, so always check directly with each circuit before you set off.

Which is the most complete circuit in the province?

MIR Racing Circuit in Villena is the standout: a 1,500 m homologated track with electronic timing and a broad kart range, sitting on the Villena to Yecla road about 30 minutes from central Alicante via the A-31. Prices listed on its own site start at:

• from 18€ for kids' karts (160cc)
• 20€ for adult karts (420cc)
• 25€ for two-seaters (270cc)
• a "Todo al 8" group rate of 30€ per person for groups of 8 or more

The minimum age is 8 for kids' karts and 14 for adult karts. Monday and Tuesday sessions need to be booked in advance with a minimum group size (5 to 7 people depending on the kart type).

The Elche circuit is 850 m outdoors, with 8 right-hand and 4 left-hand turns, floodlit for after-dark laps and a good bet in summer. Racing Center Gilesias, split between Elche and San Fulgencio on the N-332 between La Marina and Guardamar del Segura, has been running since 1989 and offers everything from karts for two-year-olds up to competition models.

Where can you watch or take part in rallying on the Costa Blanca?

The headline event is the Rallye La Nucía Mediterráneo, Trofeo Costa Blanca, organised each year by Automóvil Club AIA, the province's inter-club motorsport association. The 2026 edition, the 32nd, ran on 20 and 21 March (with scrutineering on 19 March): 10 timed special stages and 124 km against the clock. It opened the 2026 season of the Supercampeonato de España de Rallyes (S-CER), the top tier of Spanish rallying, and also counted towards the International Iberian Trophy. The route winds through around 30 municipalities across the province, from La Nucía to Relleu.

The other big name is the Rally Alicante-Costablanca, run by Automóvil Club de Alicante (ACA), the oldest motoring club in the Comunitat Valenciana, founded in 1930. The event traces back to 1969 (as the "500 km Nocturnos de Alicante") and was renamed several times, becoming the Rally Cajalicante (1984 to 1991) and then the Rally Costablanca (1995 to 1999), before settling on its current name in 2000.

How can you take part in a regularity rally near you?

No competition car? The province also runs more accessible regularity rallies, where the aim is to hit exact checkpoint times rather than to go flat out. Two 2026 dates count towards the Trofeo Regularidad Comunidad Valenciana (TRCV):

• VIII Rallye Hivern, 7 February 2026 in Agost, a morning format with a closing meal at Venta Sant Jordi.
• XI Rallye 1000 Curvas, 7 June 2026 in Sant Joan d'Alacant, the fourth round of the 2026 TRCV calendar.

These events are usually contested in classic and vintage touring cars, without the safety demands and budgets of a homologated speed rally. For amateurs, it is normally the easiest way in, through a local club affiliated to the region's motorsport federation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest karting circuit in Alicante province?
MIR Racing Circuit in Villena, a 1,500 m homologated track with electronic timing, the longest of the province's documented circuits.

Can you watch a Spanish championship rally on the Costa Blanca?
Yes. The Rallye La Nucía Mediterráneo, Trofeo Costa Blanca, counts towards the Supercampeonato de España de Rallyes (S-CER). The 2026 edition ran on 20 and 21 March, with 10 special stages across roughly 30 municipalities.

What is the minimum age for karting on the Costa Blanca?
It depends on the circuit. Some, such as Racing Center Gilesias, take karts from age 2, while MIR Racing Circuit in Villena sets a minimum of 8 for kids' karts and 14 for adult karts. Always check with your chosen venue.

Is the Ricardo Tormo circuit on the Costa Blanca?
No. Ricardo Tormo is in Cheste, near Valencia, outside Alicante province and therefore outside the Costa Blanca.

Sources

Official sites of MIR Racing Circuit (Villena), Elche Karting Club, Karting Alacant, Racing Center Gilesias and Karting Benidorm / La Vila for track specifications and prices; the official Rallye La Nucía site (rallyelanucia.com) and specialist coverage (nostresport.com, automovilismocanario.com, eWRC-results.com) for the 2026 Rallye La Nucía Mediterráneo; Wikipedia and acalicante.es for the history of the Rally Alicante-Costablanca; rallyregularidad.net and trofeorcv.com for the 2026 TRCV calendar. Checked July 2026.

Information verified in July 2026. The Daily Costa Blanca is an AI-assisted publication with human editorial review and responsibility.