Hotel Kaktus Albir QQQQ

Denia

Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the old town of Denia where you’ll have the chance to visit the church, castle and Toy Museum.

Half day

Marina Alta

Your first stop is at a traditional bodega near Benissa, one of the oldest towns on the Costa Blanca. From here you’ll enjoy a scenic drive through the coastal region of Marina Alta before stopping at the caves of Benidoleig where you can choose to enter the caves (extra charge) or perhaps treat yourself to a coffee in the adjoining cafe.

Half day

Alicante

Enjoy a visit to the bustling port and provincial capital of Alicante, known for its luminous skies – in fact the Roman's called it Lucentum – the ‘city of light’. Attractions include the stylish promenade, the cathedral of St Nicholas, the baroque Town Hall and the Castillo de Santa Barbara fortress.

Included on holidays of 14 nights or longer departing before November 2019

Full day

Guadalest

This tiny historic village sits on a peak between the mountain ranges. A natural strongpoint, it was used by the Moors as a fortress centuries ago – you enter the remains of the fort via a crevice in the rock. Guadalest is famous for its lacemaking and crochet work, and shops selling artisan work lie in the heart of the village.

Half day

Villajoyosa

Travel south to this beautiful seaside resort with its brightly coloured houses, designed to help fishermen find their way home. The town developed trading connections with Ecuador and Venezuela in the 19th century, importing cocoa. A chocolate industry sprang up and Villajoyosa is now famous for its particular confectionary. Enjoy a guided tour of a chocolate factory – with the opportunity to taste the product – followed by a visit to the local market.

half day

Valencia

Drive past citrus groves and rice fields to tour Spain's third-largest city. The cathedral dates from 1262 and, lying to the right of the main entrance, in the flamboyant Gothic-style Capilla del Santo Cáliz, is what is claimed to be the Holy Grail, the chalice from which Jesus sipped during the Last Supper. Plaza de la Virgin occupies the site that was once the forum of Roman Valencia, the spot where its main north-south and east-west highways met. Beside the cathedral is the church of Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados, home to the ornate, silk-robed statue of Our Lady of the Abandoned Ones, the patroness of Valencia. You'll also visit UNESCO-listed La Lonja, a former silk exchange building dating back to the 15th century and built in flamboyant Gothic style. Please note: This excursion involves quite extensive walking with a local guide.

Full day

Moraira

Picturesque Moraira was once a coastal hamlet where the local fishermen lived and stored their boats and nets. Very little of the original settlement remains, except for the castle and the parish church, both of which have been restored and the latter considerably enlarged. The town has been developed sensitively, with strong planning control ensuring it has a very different appearance to the other coastal resorts of Spain with very few buildings more than two storeys high. Several mountain streams wind down the Moraira Valley from pine forests and converge at the coast to flow across the beach and into the sea, even in the driest August weather.

Half day

Finestrat

Venture up to the charming mountain village of Finestrat, which commands breathtaking views out to the Mediterranean. Your visit coincides with the local market, so you may like to browse the stalls before heading back down to the beach.

half day

Maserof wine museum and bodega

Take a step back in time in the beautiful Jalón Valley and visit this restored finca and bodega – a rural farmhouse and winery – that are about 300 years old. Naturally there will be a wine tasting, but you can also wander around the grounds to enjoy stunning views over the vineyards and the countryside beyond.

Half day

Benidorm Palace show

Take in a show at one of the most prestigious night spots on the Costa Blanca – the Benidorm Palace. This cabaret once played host to Rudolf Nuryev, and today offers a vibrant and colourful international show, expect exotic costumes and a serious flutter of feathers and sequins!

Evening