{"id":207532,"date":"2026-01-23T09:15:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T09:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costablanca.nl\/activiteiten-benissa\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T18:40:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T18:40:54","slug":"things-to-do-benissa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Benissa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h1>Things to do Benissa, a complete &amp; up-to-date guide<\/h1>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><b>What to do in Benissa. <\/b>It is one of the <b>oldest villages<\/b> on the Costa Blanca and, due in part to its location, offers a unique blend of history and nature.<\/p>\n<p>The place is best known for its beautiful <i>calas<\/i> and the hiking trail that connects these beaches.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"175\" alt=\"The logo of the town of Benissa on the Costa Blanca.\" title=\"Logo-Costa-Blanca-Benissa\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Logo-Costa-Blanca-Benissa.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-205385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Logo-Costa-Blanca-Benissa-200x88.png 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Logo-Costa-Blanca-Benissa.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h2 id=\"playadelalbir\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"brief_summary\"><\/span>Brief summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here you are looking at the <b>most complete and up-to-date overview<\/b> of activities and things to do in Benissa.<\/p>\n<p>Read all about the beaches, the old town, the white cathedral and many more fun things to do and see.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><strong>Page layout:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Top 5 highlights<\/li>\n<li>Friends &amp; family<\/li>\n<li>Nature &amp; adventure<\/li>\n<li>Events &amp; culture<\/li>\n<li>Nearby<\/li>\n<li>More fun places<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:2 \/ 1;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Mural of Playa de la Fustera in Benissa.\" title=\"Mural Playa de la Fustera Benissa\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Muurschildering-Playa-de-la-Fustera-Benissa.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-200007 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Muurschildering-Playa-de-la-Fustera-Benissa-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Muurschildering-Playa-de-la-Fustera-Benissa-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Muurschildering-Playa-de-la-Fustera-Benissa-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Muurschildering-Playa-de-la-Fustera-Benissa-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Muurschildering-Playa-de-la-Fustera-Benissa.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:20%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:9.6%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:9.6%;--awb-width-small:25%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-small:7.68%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Rick CostaBlanca.nl\" title=\"Profile picture Rick\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Profielfoto-Rick.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-199989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Profielfoto-Rick-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Profielfoto-Rick-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Profielfoto-Rick-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Profielfoto-Rick-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Profielfoto-Rick-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Profielfoto-Rick.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_4_5 4_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:80%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.4%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0%;--awb-width-medium:80%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.4%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0%;--awb-width-small:75%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.56%;--awb-spacing-left-small:0%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:30px;\"><p>Author: <b>Rick<\/b>,<b> <\/b><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">more than 10 years active on the Costa Blanca. These texts are written from my own experiences and based on current sources.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6 fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:-20px;\"><p>Page updated on:  <b>28 April 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #212326;color:#212326\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #212326;color:#212326\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#brief_summary\" >Brief summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#1_to_the_beach_in_benissa\" >1. To the beach in Benissa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#2_stroll_through_the_center_of_benissa\" >2. Stroll through the center of Benissa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#3_visit_the_great_white_cathedral\" >3. Visit the great white cathedral<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#4_visit_casa_museu_abargues\" >4. Visit Casa Museu Abargues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#5_visit_one_of_the_oldest_vaults_in_spain\" >5. Visit one of the oldest vaults in Spain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#6_visit_the_port_in_benissa\" >6. Visit the port in Benissa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#7_going_to_the_market_on_saturday\" >7. Going to the market on Saturday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#8_enjoy_the_view_from_mirador_dels_molins\" >8. Enjoy the view from Mirador dels Molins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#9_shopping_in_benissa\" >9. Shopping in Benissa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#10_hike_paseo_ecologico\" >10. Hike Paseo Ecol\u00f3gico<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#11_engage_in_sports_in_benissa\" >11. Engage in sports in Benissa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#12_fira_i_porrat_de_sant_antoni\" >12. Fira i porrat de Sant Antoni<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#13_fallas_de_benissa\" >13. Fallas de Benissa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#14_viu_la_pasqua\" >14. Viu la Pasqua<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#15_special_holidays_in_benissa\" >15. Special holidays in Benissa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#16_visit_a_museum_or_art_gallery_in_benissa\" >16. Visit a museum or art gallery in Benissa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#17_see_the_riberer_monument_in_casco_antiguo\" >17. See the Riberer monument in Casco Antiguo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#18_taking_the_ferry_to_ibiza\" >18. Taking the Ferry to Ibiza<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#19_visit_the_jardin_de_lalbarda\" >19. Visit the Jard\u00edn de L&#8217;albarda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#20_walk_along_the_waterfalls_of_algar\" >20. Walk along the waterfalls of Algar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#21_climb_the_penon_de_ifach_in_calpe\" >21. Climb the Pe\u00f1\u00f3n de Ifach in Calpe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#22_calpe_a_10-minute_drive_away\" >22. Calpe: (a 10-minute drive away)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#23_jalon_a_20-minute_drive_away\" >23. Jal\u00f3n: (a 20-minute drive away).<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#24_moraira_a_15-minute_drive_away\" >24. Moraira: (a 15-minute drive away)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#25_javea_a_25-minute_drive_away\" >25. J\u00e1vea: (a 25-minute drive away).<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#more_tips_for_your_visit_to_benissa\" >More tips for your visit to Benissa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-benissa\/#all_information_about_benissa_at_hand\" >All information about Benissa at hand<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-font-size:22px;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);\"><p><strong>Top 5 highlights in Benissa<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_to_the_beach_in_benissa\"><\/span>1. To the beach in Benissa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Benissa is located inland but the coastline that also belongs to the town forms a beautiful connection between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/calpe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/calpe\/\">Calpe<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/moraira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/moraira\/\">Moraira<\/a>, with several beaches and the characteristic <i>calas<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>From north to south, you will encounter several clear-water bays that invite snorkeling, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/stranden-benissa\/#calabaladrar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/stranden-benissa\/\">Cala Baladrar<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/stranden-benissa\/#caladelesbassetes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/stranden-benissa\/\">Cala de les Bassetes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/stranden-benissa\/#calaadvocat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/stranden-benissa\/\">Cala Advocat<\/a>. These range from pebbly to sandy\/rocky beaches, each with their own nearby amenities and often limited parking. <\/p>\n<p>Further south you will find the natural and secluded coves <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/stranden-benissa\/#calallobella\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/stranden-benissa\/\">Cala Llobella<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/stranden-benissa\/#calapinets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/stranden-benissa\/\">Cala Pinets<\/a>, <b>predominantly rocky<\/b> but with waters ideal for snorkelers, although facilities here are limited. Concluding, there is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/stranden-benissa\/#caladelafustera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/stranden-benissa\/\">Cala de la Fustera<\/a>, a <b>sandy beach<\/b> with clear waters and a directly accessible restaurant. <\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:5px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--button_font_size:16px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/stranden-benissa\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-icon-divider button-icon-divider-left\"><i class=\"fa-umbrella-beach fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default 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value=\"anonymize\"><\/form><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-4\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--body_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--body_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--body_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--body_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--body_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--body_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"The lighthouse in Albir.\" title=\"5. Cala de la Fustera Benissa\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5.-Cala-de-la-Fustera-Benissa.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-200010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5.-Cala-de-la-Fustera-Benissa-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5.-Cala-de-la-Fustera-Benissa-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5.-Cala-de-la-Fustera-Benissa-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5.-Cala-de-la-Fustera-Benissa-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5.-Cala-de-la-Fustera-Benissa.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\">Image: Cala de la Fustera in Benissa.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_stroll_through_the_center_of_benissa\"><\/span>2. Stroll through the center of Benissa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i>Avenida del Pais Valencia<\/i> is the street that runs right through the village. The center of Benissa is formed by<span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\"> a <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\"><b>small park<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\"> with a fountain called <\/span><i style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\">Glorieta Dolores Piera<\/i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\"> and the impressive <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\"><b>church<\/b><\/span> <span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\"><i>Bas\u00edlica Pur\u00edssima Xiqueta i Sant Pere Ap\u00f2stol<\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\">. <\/span>  <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\">It is also worth visiting the square behind the church, where you will find a large mural depicting <em>Playa de la Fustera<\/em>. This is one of the most recognizable spots in Benissa. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>In addition, Benissa is characterized by its small, narrow streets. Similar to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/altea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/altea\/\">Altea<\/a>, but with a clearer structure. In fact, the streets are laid out as connections between the larger, transverse roads that run straight through the town.  <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-5\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--body_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--body_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--body_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--body_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--body_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--body_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Playa de San Juan in Alicante.\" title=\"Pla\u00e7a Rei Jaume I Benissa\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Placa-Rei-Jaume-I-Benissa.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-207535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Placa-Rei-Jaume-I-Benissa-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Placa-Rei-Jaume-I-Benissa-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Placa-Rei-Jaume-I-Benissa-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Placa-Rei-Jaume-I-Benissa-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Placa-Rei-Jaume-I-Benissa.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\">Image: Glorieta Dolores Piera in the center of Benissa.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:10px;\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_visit_the_great_white_cathedral\"><\/span>3. Visit the great white cathedral<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">The <i>Parr\u00f2quia Pur\u00edssima Xiqueta i Sant Pere Ap\u00f2stol<\/i> stands in the heart of Benissa and is also known as the <i>Catedral de la Marina<\/i>. This neo-Gothic sea cathedral, 60 meters long and 30 meters high, was <b>built and paid for<\/b> entirely <b>by the inhabitants themselves<\/b> between 1902 and 1929. <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">With its white facade and two distinctive towers, the building is visible from a long distance down the valley and serves as a proud symbol of local community spirit and craftsmanship.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">When visiting the inside of the well-maintained church, you will be rewarded with a beautiful altar and unique light from the many <b>stained glass windows<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">Its location on <i>Pla\u00e7a Rei Jaume I<\/i> and the adjacent parking lot makes the cathedral an ideal starting point to take a stroll through the old town.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-6\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--body_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--body_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--body_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--body_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--body_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--body_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"View from Castell de Santa B\u00e0rbara on Playa del Postiguet and the port of Alicante.\" title=\"Cathedral Benissa front\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kathedraal-Benissa-voorzijde.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-207534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kathedraal-Benissa-voorzijde-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kathedraal-Benissa-voorzijde-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kathedraal-Benissa-voorzijde-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kathedraal-Benissa-voorzijde-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kathedraal-Benissa-voorzijde.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\">Image: the cathedral in Benissa.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><h2 data-path-to-node=\"1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_visit_casa_museu_abargues\"><\/span>4. Visit <em>Casa Museu Abargues<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <i>Casa Museo Abargues<\/i> on <i>Calle Desamparados<\/i> is a large and beautiful house from the 18th and 19th centuries. It is now a <b>museum<\/b> where you can see exactly how a wealthy family used to live in Benissa. <\/p>\n<p>You walk through three floors that really give you the feeling of going <b>back in time two hundred years<\/b>. Here you can clearly see the difference between the luxurious rooms of the owners and the simple places where the staff worked. <\/p>\n<p>Inside are still almost all original furnishings, many of which were made in the village itself. During your visit, you&#8217;ll walk through the dining room, bedrooms and a private <b>little church inside the house<\/b>. <\/p>\n<p>Everywhere there are paintings and old objects that tell the stories of the <i>Abargues-Torres<\/i> family. Since admission is usually <b>free<\/b>, it is a very nice place to learn more about the village&#8217;s history in an easy way. <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:10px;\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_visit_one_of_the_oldest_vaults_in_spain\"><\/span>5. Visit one of the oldest vaults in Spain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">The <i>Hermitage de Santa Anna<\/i> is a special little chapel that has stood in Benissa since <b>1613<\/b>. This makes it one of the <b>oldest historical spots<\/b> in the entire region and is just a ten-minute walk from the center. <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">This white chapel is an important monument that gives you an easy way to see what life was like in Spain centuries ago.  <span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px;\">Keep in mind that the door is usually locked.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\" style=\"--awb-font-size:22px;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);\"><p><b>For friends &amp; family in Benissa<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_visit_the_port_in_benissa\"><\/span>6. Visit the port in Benissa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The historic center of Benissa is inland, but the municipality has a coastline of approximately four kilometers. On this coastline, Benissa has one small, <b>atmospheric marina<\/b>: <i>Club N\u00e1utico Les Bassetes<\/i>. <\/p>\n<p>Located on the border of the municipalities of Benissa and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/calpe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/calpe\/\">Calpe<\/a>, this port is the only port facility on the coast of Benissa. It is a smaller port that focuses mainly on smaller pleasure boats (up to 8 meters) and water sports. <\/p>\n<p>The harbor is known for its excellent facilities for sailing and diving enthusiasts. You will also find a sailing school, a diving center and rental of kayaks and <i>paddleboards<\/i>. <\/p>\n<p>There are also two restaurants located in the harbor, which offer stunning views of the sea and Calpe&#8217;s nearby <i>Pe\u00f1\u00f3n de Ifach<\/i> rock.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_going_to_the_market_on_saturday\"><\/span>7. Going to the market on Saturday<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The market in Benissa is not held in one common place, but in two different places in the center:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stalls selling <b>fresh fruits and vegetables<\/b> are located in the parking lot on <em>Av. la Constituci\u00f3n;<\/em><\/li>\n<li>The stalls selling <b>clothes<\/b> can be found on the <i>C\/ Sant Nicolau<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Both markets are open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:5px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--button_font_size:16px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/markten\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-icon-divider button-icon-divider-left\"><i class=\"fa-store fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default fusion-button-text-left\">Discover all Costa Blanca weekly markets<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\"><h2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_enjoy_the_view_from_mirador_dels_molins\"><\/span>8. Enjoy the view from <i>Mirador dels Molins<\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">Viewpoint <span data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"><i>Mirador dels Molins<\/i><\/span> is one of the most beautiful spots to enjoy the view of Benissa and the coast. The name of this viewpoint comes from the <b>old windmills<\/b> that used to stand here to grind grain. <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">Nowadays it is mainly a quiet little square where you can stop for a moment to look at the beautiful surroundings from the benches. Including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-el-penon-de-ifach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-park-el-penon-de-ifach\/\">Pe\u00f1on de Ifach<\/a>. The place is easily accessible and you can park your car in the street.  <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_shopping_in_benissa\"><\/span>9. Shopping in Benissa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For an extensive shopping experience, authentic Benissa is not the main destination. However, the center does offer a number of <b>local stores<\/b> such as boutiques, bakeries and butchers where you can go for daily necessities and authentic Spanish products. <\/p>\n<p>If you really want a day of shopping, nearby Calpe is a good option with a lively shopping street. For the ultimate shopping experience, however, there is <em>Portal de la Marina<\/em> in <i>Ondara<\/i>. <\/p>\n<p>This is the large, <strong>indoor shopping center<\/strong> where most people from the region go. About a twenty-minute drive from Benissa, here you will find all the well-known fashion chains such as <i>Zara<\/i>, <i>H&amp;M<\/i> and <i>Mango<\/i>, in addition to numerous other stores, restaurants and a cinema. <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-7\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--body_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--body_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--body_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--body_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--body_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--body_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Playa de San Juan in Alicante.\" title=\"Benissa street\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Benissa-straat.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-200523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Benissa-straat-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Benissa-straat-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Benissa-straat-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Benissa-straat-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Benissa-straat.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\">Image: the streets of a Benissa.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20\" style=\"--awb-font-size:22px;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);\"><p><strong>Nature &amp; adventure in Benissa<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_hike_paseo_ecologico\"><\/span>10. Hike <i>Paseo Ecol\u00f3gico<\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/paseo-ecologico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/paseo-ecologico\/\">Paseo Ecol\u00f3gico<\/a> is a hiking trail along the coast of Benissa. You will walk along well-constructed trails along steep cliffs and discover hidden coves. <\/p>\n<p>Along the way you will enjoy spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-el-penon-de-ifach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-park-el-penon-de-ifach\/\">Pe\u00f1\u00f3n de Ifach<\/a> rock. The route has a<b>low level of difficulty<\/b>, but does contain many stairs and slight inclines. <\/p>\n<p>This trail is an ecological trail because it protects special plants and local wildlife. You will learn about the geology of the rocks and the history of an old quarry through <b>21 information boards<\/b>. You will also see in the sea the protected <i>Posidonia plants<\/i> that provide excellent water quality.  <\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/paseo-ecologico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/paseo-ecologico\/\">hiking trail(s) Paseo Ecol\u00f3gico<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-location-id=\"188234\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"nl-NL\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Benissa\" data-gyg-excluded-tour-ids=\"\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"GLIKCE3\"><\/div>\n<script async=\"\" defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/v2\/widget.js\"><\/script><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-22\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:20px;\"><h2 id=\"toc_Sport\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_engage_in_sports_in_benissa\"><\/span>11. Engage in sports in Benissa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Benissa, with <i>Club de Golf Ifach<\/i>, has a <b>9-hole golf course<\/b> accessible to golfers of any age and level. It is the perfect place to play golf while enjoying a pleasant walk. <\/p>\n<p>In addition, sports enthusiasts are best served at the top of Benissa. There you will find an artificial turf soccer field, padel club with <b>10 padel courts<\/b>, a sports complex with a sports hall and a sports center where there is a gym, a physio practice and an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23\" style=\"--awb-font-size:22px;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);\"><p><strong>Events &amp; culture in Benissa<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-24\"><h2 data-path-to-node=\"1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_fira_i_porrat_de_sant_antoni\"><\/span>12. <em>Fira i porrat de Sant Antoni<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">This January event is one of the most important <b>winter festivals<\/b> in the <i>Marina Alta<\/i> region. Visitors explore a large medieval market and sample local specialties at the many stalls. <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">During the festivities, the traditional blessing of the animals takes place in the church square. The famous &#8220;wine tunnel&#8221; is also a regular feature, where you can taste various <b>regional wines<\/b>. <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-25\"><h2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_fallas_de_benissa\"><\/span>13. <em>Fallas de Benissa<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">In March, Benissa celebrates the arrival of spring with the <i>Fallas<\/i>, a typical <i>Valencian<\/i> tradition. People build impressive works of art from papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 that often tell a topical or critical story. <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">On the evening of March 19, these statues are set ablaze during the <i>crem\u00e0<\/i>. Music, parades and popping fireworks create a lively atmosphere in the streets of the village. <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-26\"><h2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_viu_la_pasqua\"><\/span>14. <em>Viu la Pasqua<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">During Holy Week, the congregation organizes the <i>Viu la Pasqua<\/i> program in the historic center. The program combines solemn religious processions with various cultural activities. <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">Local gastronomy plays a big role, with <b>tastings<\/b> of the traditional <i>pilota de putxero<\/i>. In this way you will experience the authentic culture and flavors of Benissa in a historical setting. <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-27\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_special_holidays_in_benissa\"><\/span>15. Special holidays in Benissa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\"><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px;\">March\/April: <\/span><i style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px;\">Semana Santa<\/i><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px;\">: during the <\/span><b style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px;\">Holy Week<\/b><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px;\"> religious processions are held in the historic center, often combined with local gastronomic events such as the <\/span><i style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px;\">Taste of Pilota<\/i><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px;\">;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\">April: <i>Fiestas de la Pur\u00edssima Xiqueta<\/i>: these are the official <b>patronal festivals<\/b> of Benissa that take place around the fourth Sunday of April; the program includes the coronation of the queens, floral offerings, parades with floats and spectacular fireworks shows;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\">June: <i>Moros y Cristianos<\/i>: This fiesta is celebrated in honor of <i>San Pedro<\/i> (Saint Peter) on the weekend closest to June 29; the highlight is the <b>gala parade<\/b> in which residents march through the streets in beautiful historic costumes to commemorate the battle between the <i>Moors<\/i> and <i>Christians<\/i>;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,4,0\">July: <i>Fira de Sant Jaume<\/i>: in the neighborhood <i>of Benimarco<\/i>, which partly belongs to Benissa, people celebrate <b>traditional folk festivals<\/b> with music and communal meals in honor of Saint James at the end of July;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,5,0\">October: <i>D\u00eda de la Comunidad Valenciana <\/i><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px;\">(<b>Day of the Valencian Community<\/b>)<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px;\">: on Oct. 9, Benissa, along with the rest of the region, celebrates <i>Valencian<\/i> identity with cultural activities and official commemorations;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,6,0\">December: <i>Viu el Nadal<\/i>: under this name, the municipality organizes various Christmas activities, including a <b>Christmas market<\/b><i>(Mercat de Nadal<\/i>), the official lighting ceremony and the parade of the Three Kings on January 5.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-8\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--body_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--body_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--body_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--body_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--body_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--body_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-8 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Playa de San Juan in Alicante.\" title=\"Riberer monument Benissa\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Riberer-monument-Benissa.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-207536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Riberer-monument-Benissa-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Riberer-monument-Benissa-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Riberer-monument-Benissa-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Riberer-monument-Benissa-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Riberer-monument-Benissa.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\">Image: the Riberer monument in Benissa.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-28\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:10px;\"><h2 id=\"toc_Kunst_cultuur\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_visit_a_museum_or_art_gallery_in_benissa\"><\/span>16. Visit a museum or art gallery in Benissa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Benissa breathes culture and art. The city has a rich history dating back to Roman times, which is reflected in various sights. <\/p>\n<p>Museums and heritage:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Museo Arqueol\u00f3gico Municipal<\/b>: displays archaeological finds from the area, from Roman mosaics to Moorish ceramics;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Museo de Arte Contempor\u00e1neo<\/b>: houses a collection of modern and contemporary art, with works by Spanish and international artists;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Museo del Mar<\/b>: highlights the maritime history of Benissa with ship models, navigation instruments and fishing gear;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Historical buildings<\/b>: admire the baroque <i>Iglesia de la Merced<\/i>, the gothic <i>Iglesia de San Pedro Ap\u00f3stol<\/i> and the 14th-century <i>Monasterio de la Merced<\/i>, now a hotel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Art galleries:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Galer\u00eda de Arte L&#8217;Atelier<\/b>: shows works by local and international artists;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Galer\u00eda de Arte La Casa del Artista<\/b>: exhibits local artists;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Centro de Arte Taller Ivars<\/b>: offers art exhibitions, workshops and various events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-29\"><h2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_see_the_riberer_monument_in_casco_antiguo\"><\/span>17. See the <i>Riberer<\/i> monument in <i>Casco Antiguo<\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">The monument to the <span data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"><i>Riberer<\/i><\/span> is a special tribute to the seasonal workers from Benissa who used to walk to the rice fields near Valencia twice a year to work.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">Because the land in Benissa was too dry for farming at the time, this <b>hard work<\/b> was necessary to support their families. These workers were known as <i>blavets<\/i> because of their blue smocks. They left on foot with only a basket of food for the long journey to the distant fields.  <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">The statue depicts the <b>moment of farewell<\/b>, with a worker looking at the village church tower one last time before disappearing from view.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">Today, this monument is one of the most important places for the people of Benissa and a special floral offering is made every April during the local celebrations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-30\" style=\"--awb-font-size:22px;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);\"><p><strong>Things to do from Benissa<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-31\"><h2 data-path-to-node=\"1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_taking_the_ferry_to_ibiza\"><\/span>18. Taking the Ferry to <i>Ibiza<\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">From Benissa you can get to the port of D\u00e9nia, where ferries to Ibiza leave in about 25 minutes. The company <i>Balearia<\/i> offers daily crossings that <b>take<\/b> just <b>two hours and 15 minutes<\/b> by fast boat. <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\"><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px;\">It is advisable to book your tickets online in advance, especially during the vacation season, so that you can be sure of a seat on the boat. <\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px;\">Although many people opt for a day trip, it is also possible to take the <b>car<\/b> on the ferry if you want to explore the island for longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-32\"><h2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_visit_the_jardin_de_lalbarda\"><\/span>19. Visit the <i>Jard\u00edn de L&#8217;albarda<\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px;\">Near <i>Pedreguer<\/i> you will find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/jardin-de-lalbarda-pedreguer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/lalbarda-garden-pedreguer\/\">Jard\u00edn de l&#8217;Albarda<\/a>. This is a large <b>50,000-square-meter<\/b> garden with more than <b>700 native plant species<\/b>. The design is based on the <i>Valencian<\/i> Renaissance style with Arabic influences. Here you walk past fountains, tiled patios and under pergolas with vines.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The garden was created in <b>1990<\/b> by <i>Enrique Montoliu<\/i>. Today, the FUNDEM foundation manages the grounds. <i>Jard\u00edn de l&#8217;Albarda<\/i> serves as an example of sustainable gardening because the plants require little water. A visit is therefore instructive and contributes to the protection of local nature.  <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-33\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_walk_along_the_waterfalls_of_algar\"><\/span>20. Walk along the waterfalls of <i>Algar<\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\"><span data-path-to-node=\"2,1\"><span class=\"citation-141\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/alger-watervallen-fonts-de-algar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/algar-waterfalls\/\">waterfalls of Algar<\/a> are an officially protected natural area in the village of <i>Callosa d&#8217;en Sarri\u00e0<\/i><\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"2,3\">. <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"2,5\"><span class=\"citation-140\">This location offers a refreshing change from the busy sandy beaches on the coast<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"2,7\">. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\"><span data-path-to-node=\"2,9\"><span class=\"citation-139\">Here you follow a <b>1.5-kilometer hiking trail<\/b> along the bed of the river <i>Algar<\/i><\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"2,11\">. <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"2,13\"><span class=\"citation-138\">During the walk you will see spectacular waterfalls and clear pools of water in which you may swim<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"2,15\">. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\"><span data-path-to-node=\"2,17\"><span class=\"citation-137\">The landscape is formed by limestone and shows a surprisingly green side of the province of Alicante<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"2,19\">. <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"2,21\"><span class=\"citation-136\">In the area you will see many orchards with medlar trees, for which the region is known worldwide<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"2,23\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em><b>Tip:<\/b> Read more about the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/alger-watervallen-fonts-de-algar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/algar-waterfalls\/\"><em>Algar<\/em> waterfalls<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-34\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_climb_the_penon_de_ifach_in_calpe\"><\/span>21. Climb the <i>Pe\u00f1\u00f3n de Ifach<\/i> in Calpe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ascent of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-el-penon-de-ifach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-park-el-penon-de-ifach\/\">Pe\u00f1on de Ifach<\/a> offers a sporting challenge with the reward of panoramic views of <i>Sierra Helada<\/i>, Albir, Benidorm, Altea, Calpe and Benissa.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurparken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natuurparken\/\">nature park<\/a> features trails that <b>vary in difficulty<\/b>, with the route becoming more adventurous after the tunnel for the experienced hiker.<\/p>\n<p>At the summit, you experience a unique sense of freedom over <b>300 meters<\/b> above the Mediterranean Sea.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-35\" style=\"--awb-font-size:22px;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);\"><p><strong>Nice places in the surroundings of Benissa<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-36\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_calpe_a_10-minute_drive_away\"><\/span>22. Calpe: (a 10-minute drive away)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Be impressed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-el-penon-de-ifach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-park-el-penon-de-ifach\/\">Pe\u00f1\u00f3n de Ifach<\/a>, the rock that towers high above <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/calpe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/calpe\/\">Calpe<\/a> and is a symbol of the Costa Blanca. Climb the rock for <b>360-degree<\/b> views, explore the historic town center and enjoy the seafood restaurants in the harbor; <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_jalon_a_20-minute_drive_away\"><\/span>23. Jal\u00f3n: (a 20-minute drive away).<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Drive through the beautiful Xal\u00f3 Valley, known for its vineyards, almond orchards and picturesque villages such as Ll\u00edber and Parcent. Taste local wines in one of the bodegas and enjoy the soothing atmosphere of the countryside in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/jalon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/jalon\/\">Jal\u00f3n<\/a>; <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_moraira_a_15-minute_drive_away\"><\/span>24. Moraira: (a 15-minute drive away)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Discover the charming coastal town of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/moraira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/moraira\/\">Moraira<\/a> with its beautiful beaches, marina and pleasant promenade. Visit the castle of Moraira, which overlooks the coast, and enjoy a delicious meal in one of the many restaurants; <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_javea_a_25-minute_drive_away\"><\/span>25. J\u00e1vea: (a 25-minute drive away).<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Explore the diverse landscapes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/javea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/javea\/\">J\u00e1vea<\/a>, with its impressive cliffs, hidden coves. Take a walk to the <i>Cabo de la Nao<\/i> lighthouse for panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" 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class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"more_tips_for_your_visit_to_benissa\"><\/span>More tips for your visit to Benissa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-9 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:5px;--button_font_size:16px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Benissa general and practical information\" aria-label=\"Benissa general and practical information\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/benissa\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-icon-divider button-icon-divider-left\"><i class=\"fa-info fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default fusion-button-text-left\">Practical info<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-10 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-5 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:5px;--button_font_size:16px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Restaurants in Benissa\" aria-label=\"Restaurants in Benissa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/restaurants-benissa\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-icon-divider button-icon-divider-left\"><i class=\"fa-utensils fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default fusion-button-text-left\">Best restaurants<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 0px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-38\" style=\"--awb-font-size:22px;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);\"><p><b>Download the free Pure Costa Blanca app<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-39\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"all_information_about_benissa_at_hand\"><\/span>All information about Benissa at hand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do you want to be sure that you don&#8217;t miss anything from your favorite place on the Costa Blanca? Then download the free app and turn your phone into the ultimate travel guide for the entire region: <\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"21:1-27:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:96\"><strong>All &#8216;website&#8217; content is available:<\/strong> all travel guides, blogs and other tips for restaurants, activities and sights, but also accommodations;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"21:1-27:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"22:1-22:85\"><strong>Simple navigation:<\/strong> all available information is clearly presented (per location) and you can easily navigate back and forth;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"21:1-27:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"22:1-22:85\"><b>Interactive map:<\/b> explore the Costa Blanca and easily plan your routes to the most beautiful places;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"21:1-27:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:109\"><b>Smart location recognition:<\/b> when you approach a place on the Costa Blanca, you automatically receive a notification that allows you to directly open the travel guide for that place;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"21:1-27:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:109\"><b>Your favorites:<\/b> you can save and easily find your favorite locations, such as restaurants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Pure Costa Blanca app is completely free to download and use. Start planning your perfect trip today! <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-11 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" 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style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:50%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-small:3.84%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" 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style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;--awb-flex-wrap-small:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-40 fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\"><p>Publication date:  <br><b>23 January 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-41 fusion-no-small-visibility\"><p>Publication date:  <b>23 January 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-42 fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:-20px;\"><p>Updated on:  <br><b>28 April 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-43 fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:-20px;\"><p>Updated on:  <b>28 April 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-44\" style=\"--awb-font-size:16px;\"><p><strong>Comments on this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:40px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:var(--awb-color3);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" 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fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-11 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Rick Pure Costa Blanca\" title=\"bijgesneden-Profielfoto-Rick.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cropped-Profielfoto-Rick.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-204799\" 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style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:75%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.56%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.56%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-45\" style=\"--awb-font-size:22px;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/author\/rick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rick<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-46\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:-20px;\"><p><em>Your signpost on the Costa Blanca<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-47\"><p>Hi! My name is Rick, initiator of Pure Costa Blanca and the free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/app\/\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/app\/\">App<\/a>. Since 2015 I can be found on the Costa Blanca on a monthly basis.  <\/p>\n<p>With this online platform I make as much as possible relevant information and tips about places on the Costa Blanca insightful and clear. The texts are exclusively written by myself. 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