10 days in Costa Blanca Itinerary

As Valencia’s second largest city and one of the most well-known along the Costa Blanca, Alicante has an enchanting atmosphere that blends rich history with animated beach life.

Family-friendly places like Mundomar and Castillo de Santa Barbara will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from Alicante: Valor Chocolate Museum (in Villajoyosa) and Benidorm (El Casco Antiguo de Benidorm, Playa de Levante, &more). It doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya and indulge in some personalized pampering at Spa Hammam Bienestar Ancestral.

To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read Alicante trip planning tool.

London, UK to Alicante is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Alicante due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from London in April; daily highs in Alicante reach 25°C and lows reach 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to drive to Benidorm.

A major seaside resort on the famous Costa Blanca, Benidorm was built compactly, thanks to the foresight of a local government administrator in the 1960s, who had a vision for a holiday destination that would grow upwards.

Kids will enjoy Mundomar and Platja de Ponent. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 14th (Sun) at Aqualandia. There's lots more to do: visit El Casco Antiguo de Benidorm, appreciate the extensive heritage of Placa del Castell, get in on the family fun at Terra Mitica, and enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de Levante.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Benidorm visit planning app.

Traveling by car from Alicante to Benidorm takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or ride a tram. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in April, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.