The Costa Blanca (Well some of it). - Tue 29th May 2007
Our stay at Moraira was our first family holiday abroad, So not knowing what to expect,we were more nervous than excited. The hour drive at night to the villa ( Casa Bonita ),was an adventure in itself. After getting lost immediately from leaving the airport,despite crystal clear directions from the team at villa spain,we finally navigated back onto course. On arrival at the villa in the hills of Cumbre Del Sol we were greeted with a view you could not pay for. The coastline of Calpe illuminated at night with the boats just off shore lit up like scattered stars.(corny i know, you would have to see it to believe it). Moraira was our first port of call, it is a quiet and very pretty little fishing village,not too overcrowded. There are two beaches (quite crowded) at peak hours. Next stop Calpe (( highly recommended),about 20 minutes drive around the coast from Moraira.Calpe has a lovely long mosaic walkway along its beach,and is a pleasurable walk from the town itself to the rock (Penon De Ifach ) and marina,which houses a few fishing restaurants and such,and a few market stalls at night. Benidorm was very busy ,no good if you have a large family (large beaches,very clean) again very crowded. Alicante was very nice, stunning architecture ,with an equally stunning mosaic promenade,again lovely clean beaches with adjoining cafes to watch your children play safely while you eat or drink( after you've fed the children that is).we aim to return to Alicante ,not enough time to see it fully on our visit. In the other direction from Moraira,30 mins drive is Javea. We visited Javea at night time,lots of shops and stalls to enjoy,restaurants line the beach ,with a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We had the chance to visit a place called ( Fonts De Algar) 60 mins from Moraira,quite a memorable little place hidden among the vineyards and orange groves.It starts with a leisurely walk along a river and woodlands,then up the cascades of waterfalls to an open wide stretch of shallow river where any one young or old can swim or paddle and sun bathe.You can even buy some wine made in the valley on your way back down. Oh... and the villa,better than we could have ever hoped for,absolutely gorgeous with high panoramic views,everything catered for if your family is large or small. the shops were a short drive away and in Moraira on a Friday there was a large market ( quite pricey), we found that shops were often cheaper than markets. (STRANGE THAT),they must have seen us coming.. We cannot recommend the Costa Blanca or Villaspain enough. We are planning to return next year and cant wait. Thanks to all at Villaspain for making our family holiday a special one. Barry,Amanda and family.
