Situated between
Alicante and Santa Pola, on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea, and part
of the Monte Y Mar area, Gran Alacant is only a 10 minute drive from El Altet
(Alicante) airport. This is an ideal base for all types of holiday, 35
minutes by car from Benidorm to the north and 25 minutes to Torrevieja
in the south there is always some where new to go.
Gran Alacant is expanding all the time and becoming a very popular
place for a holiday, being so close to the Airport, but not under the
flight path, it also makes it an ideal place for a short break away
from the grind of every day work back home. Monte Y Mar is made up of
privately owned houses, with many various types to suit all. No
high-rise apartments here and most complexes have a swimming pool. Here's a link to google maps where you can browse Gran Alacant at your leisure.
Santa Pola
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A spanish coastal town, situated a mere 6-7 kilometres south of Gran
Alacant. It is mainly uncommercialised and boasts a picturesque harbour from where the local fishing
boats can be seen off- loading their daily catch, which can then be
purchased from the outdoor market within the hour, or indeed sampled in
one of the town's many fine restaurants. There's a fabulous busy port complex by the harbour with many top class restaurants and bars - boasting spectacular views of the coast.
In the Town Centre there's a fabulous square boasting numerous bars/restaurants; shops and banks. A key feature is the 16th century fortress
castle built in the military Renaissance style. Today it contains the
chapel of the Virgin of Loreto. Near to the castle lie the ruins of the ancient Portus
Illicitanus, where you can see the Roman "Palmeral" Villa from the
early Empire and a 4th century Roman fish factory, in addition to
numerous Iberian and Greek ruins.
Opposite the Hotel Polamar - situated on the coastal part of the town - lies an aquarium displaying an array of different fish species and some of the fauna from the Santa Pola bay. The Sea Museum exhibits archaeological artefacts showing an extensive selection of historical maritime objects and gear.
With its typically Mediterranean climate - an average annual temperature of over 20
degrees Celsius - this makes the area an ideal spot for leisure and
recreation throughout the year.
All manner of water sports can be found here and the pristine beaches lend themselves perfectly for sunbathing and relaxing.
Pola Park is a pleasure/theme park located just outside of Santa Pola town centre. It's great for both adults and kids - and just the place to spend a few hours strolling
around in the evening sun. There's a one-off admission to the park per person and then all the rides and facilities are free.
Santa Pola has a transport infrastructure (including the Gran
Alacant area) - operating from the town's bus station, which makes it easy for tourists and visitors to get to
the town and travel around the area.