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Costa Blanca Moraira Villa
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All that is best in Spanish festivals and traditions for three
hectic days of noise and spectacle.
JAVEA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2008
Just ten minutes
drive from our holiday villa is Javea where can you sample the varied delights of around 18 countries,
their culture, food and drink in one visit – Javea. The Javea
International Festival takes place in the port area of Javea from
Wednesday June 18 to Friday June 20, 2008.
BENISSA'S MOORS AND CHRISTIANS |
Acuario Municipal De Santa Pola
All the wonderful sights
under the sea
Aquariums displaying
Mediterranean flora and fauna, including turtles and rays.
Plaza de Fernandez OrdoñezTlf. 96 669 15 32 03130 - Santa Pola (Alicante ) http://www.santapola.com/acuario /acuario.htm  Aquopolis Torrevieja Its's hot,hot, hot.. what you need is a fabulous fun water park. Water park with attractions for all the family, including river rapids, kamikaze slides, wave machine, hydro massage and gentle water slides. June to September. Finca la Hoya Grande s/n, 03180 Torrevieja Tlf: 902 345 008 http://www.aquopolis.es/torrevieja/ 
Safari Park
Vergel
Animal's galore
in a wonderful setting.
1400 animals and 145 different
species in a natural park. Visits are carried out on vehicles or on
foot every day from 10:00 onwards.
Discover the delights of the Animal
Kingdom in a fun-packed environment: 35 hectares of land that is
home to 1400 animals and 145 different species.You can go round the park by car and have a choice of three routes to see herbivores, Bengal tigers and African lions. Alternately, you can walk around the open sections of the park, which are split into sections by theme: Iberian fauna, African birds, Asiatic and oceanic fauna, large herbivores etc., since the walkways are separated by canals or wooden barriers. Ctra. CV 700 Vergel-Pego Km 65, 03770 El Vergel. Tlf: 966 439 808 
Theme Park Monte
Tossal
Reproduction of the various
regions of Valencia, mini-golf, giant chess and petanque in the city
centre next to the Castle of San Fernando, on the side of Mount
Tossal. It has fun and cultural attractions such as mini-golf, giant
chess, pétanque, skating, skateboarding, a rock climbing practice
wall, multi-purpose hall, children’s games, all set on a spectacular
lookout point over the sea and the city. There is also a cafeteria,
shop and car parking. Entrance is free and the park is open all day.Ladera del Castillo de San Fernando, 03005 Alicante Tlf: 965 143 290  Cueva Groto Benidoleig 300 meter cave with stalagmites, stalactites and domes of 20 mt. dating back 50,000 years with many human and bone remains. Situated on the Benidoleig to Pedreguer road. Call for opening hours as this is dependent on the weather Tlf: 966 404 235 
Safari Aitana
Close to the chocolate making
capitol of Spain a land of all those animals you love to see.
Elephants, lamas, giraffes,
bucks, dromedaries, hippos, rhinos, lions and tigers in a 1,500,000
sq.mt. park.
Ctra. Villajoyosa - Alcoy
Km 19, 03815 Penaguila.
Tlf: 965 529 273
http://www.safariaitana.com/
The downhill bike ride is unique to
The Costa Blanca.
24 miles all downhill
Bike Breaks S.L. Ptda. Baranc
Salat 03530 La Nucia Alicante SpainTlf: 96 689 7150 info@thedownhillbikeride.com http://www.thedownhillbikeride.com/ 
Aqua Park Rojales
WOW. Crazy exciting, mad water fun.
Water slides, kamikazes,
children's pools, swimming pool and restaurant.
June until September
Norte s/n, 03170 Rojales.
Tlf. 966 718 612
 Pola Park Santa Pola All the stuff that kid's love. Bang, crash, wallop, speed, noise, fun and frolics. Minikarting, crash boats, children mini-park, roller racer, crash cars, mini-golf, kiosks and more. Avda. Zaragoza s/n, 03130 Santa Pola Tlf: 965 417 060 http://www.polapark.com/ 
Rio Safari
All the creatures
that kid's love
Hippos, elephants, giraffes,
tigers, lions, primates, caimans, aquarium and reptile house.
Ctra. Santa Pola-Elche
Km. 4, 03139 Elche.
Tlf: 966 638 288
http://www.riosafari.com/
 Terra Mitica You don't need to go to Disneyland when all this is here. A wonderful place with so much to see and do. Some of the biggest rides and attractions around. Don't miss the theatre and show's. Rides, shows, restaurants and shops for all the family. Tlf: 902 020 220 http://www.terramiticapark.com/ es/index.htm?ES 
Terra Natura 200
So much combined
into one great place. Fun for everyone.
Over 1,500 animals in their
natural habitat, exotic Country themes, live shows, excursions,
bars, restaurants and water parks. Open all year from 10:00.
Fora del Verdader 1,
03502 Benidorm.
Tlf: 902 500 414
http://www.terranatura.com/Eng/
Inicio/Index.aspx
 El Arca Wild animal refuge centre with lions, tigers, wild dogs, raccoons. Every animal has a story, if you get a guided tour it is very interesting. The Queen of Spain help's to support this wonderful place and she drop's in unannounced from time to time in her wellies. Visits are carried out on foot 10:00-17:30 every day at Benimantell, 300 mt. from the car park for El Castell de Guadalest. You're bound to be going to Guadalest so just drive on another 500 metres a to El Arca  Les Fonts de l´Algar Swim in crystal clear water pools under the waterfalls. great photo opportunities. museum, BBQ, picnic area and camp site . Callosa d'en Sarria Tlf: 965 972 129 
MARQ Museum
Historic journey through
Prehistory, Iberian Culture, Roman Culture and Middle Ages.
Placa Dr Gomez Ulla, 03013 Alicante
Tlf: 965 149 006
http://www.marqalicante.com/
web_e/e_marq.swfTHE BONFIRES OF SAN JUAN Alacant/Alicante What's happening in Alicante Events in Alicante Surrounded by mountains and the sea, Moraira, Teulada-Moraira is in a really beautiful setting. Moraira is about 1 hours drive from the international airport of Alicante. Moraira, The Costa Blanca is about mid-way down the eastern coast of Spain, in the autonomous comunitat Valenciana with a climate that has an average yearly temperature of 18 degrees and 325 days of sunshine each year. Moraira is a low rise resort built around a small fishing town, Moraira has 8km of coastline to explore and associated water sports to enjoy. The towns fishing port history can still be seen at the interesting fish auction from Tuesday to Sunday on the harbour side, with many of the fish caught ending up on a plate in one of the excellent restaurants and bars around the modern marina and port. An attractive resort with a lot to offer the holiday maker and tourist trade. Lot's of restaurant's of all tastes and styles, and all the world's cuisines but which does not traditional Spanish cooking. Tapas bars are in abundance. Moraira has 4 golf courses in the vicinity, so golfers are well served and a weekly town market held near to the main beach selling farm products, souvenirs and local specialities. The northern Costa Blanca, Spain This villa in Moraira, a private villa rental that sleeps, eleven, (11) in six (6) bedrooms has a large pool 10 x 5 with a slide. Ample off road parking and large gardens. The villa is close to restaurants and shops several of which are in easy walking distance. Fresh bread every morning a minutes walk away. The villa is within a five minutes drive from the clean golden sands of the beaches in Moraira and El Portet. A holiday in the northern Costa Blanca is set within a greener and more rugged landscape than the south which is relatively flat and dry. The climate here is mild throughout the year with an average of 320 days sunshine each year, perfect for spending time lazing on the many Blue Flag beaches dotted along this coastline. The busier towns of Javea, Calpe, Denia are a very interesting visit and provide more variety for your holiday as well as a busier nightlife and are fifteen minutes drive. Apart from Benidorm the area is not so commercialised as the south and though there are areas of construction, as in most of Spain, you can still find unspoilt Spanish villages and ports. Inland from the seaside resort of Denia and Javea, most popular with vacationers, you will find the Jalon Valley, a rural area of natural beauty and noted for its vineyards and wine. Further to the north the vineyards make way to citrus groves. The hills of the northern Costa Blanca are predominently covered in pine trees, which along with the citrus trees gives a distinctive Mediterranean fragence. Benidorm has come a long way from its days as the being a bucket and spade resort, and is now much more upmarket. It still has 2 beaches giving 4 miles of soft sand, perfect for family holidays and the best nightlife on the Costa Blanca, though the resort has so much more to offer with its delightful Old Town and the theme park of Terra Mitica. To the north of Benidorm is the white washed village of Altea set on the coast infront of an impressive backdrop of hills, the Sierra de Bernia. Altea is largely untouched by mass tourism and so still retains its old Spanish feel. Altea is famous for the church of Virgin de Consuelo with its blue dome, a symbol of this region. The beach here is 6km long, broken down into smaller bathing area by cliffs. A long promenade runs along the beach. A holiday rentals in Altea offers a more peaceful location, yet close to the resort of Benidorm for day trips. Calpe is dominated by the towering Penon de Ifach, a vertically sided rock that protrudes from the Mediterranean over the town. The town, once an ancient fishing village is now one of the most popular resorts in the northern Costa Blanca with its quaint Valencian charm and beautiful sandy beaches. The town still has its fishing port, where you can watch the daily catch, though next door a stunning marina houses dream yachts. A glimpse of Calpes past can be viewed from the old town walls beside the Moorish quarter, used to defend the town against the pirate attacks. Calpes Romain heritage can be seen at the remains of the Roman villa next to the Paseo Maritimo, and more at the towns Musem of Archeology. Self catering Calpe comes in many forms from frontline beach apartments on Calpes beaches to luxury villas overlooking Calpe and the Penon de Ifach. Between Calpe and Moraira is the small village of Benissa with it not to be missed Cathedral of the Marina Alta. The small town of Moraira is set on the Mediterranean with a backdrop of hills, rising upwards towards the Jalon Valley. About 1 hour from the airport at Alicante, Moraira's climate averages 18 degrees over the year with an impressive 325 day average of sunshine. The town maintain its fishing port history which can still be seen at the interesting fish auction from Tuesday to Sunday on the harbour side, many of the fishes caught ending up on a plate in one of the excellent restaurants and bars around the modern marina and port. Moraira has 8km of shoreline to choose from, many of the beaches designated Blue Flag. Many of the Moraira holiday rentals are luxury villas with private pool set in the hills with outstanding vistas over this region. Javea is set in an area of outstanding beauty. The town has an historic past and the old town is beautiful to behold with its traditional buildings with their small balonies looking out towards the main Javea beach of Playa del Arenal with its long stretch of sand. Bars and restaurants can be found alongside the Avenida del Mediterraneo alongside the Javea harbor area. Many of the Javea accommodation rentals on the site have spectacular views from the hills overlooking the town of Javea and its beaches. Denia is much more a family resort, a quiet town based around a fishing port, where the daily catch is unloaded and sold at the town market. Voted as the 3rd most healthiest place to live, Denia climate, like most of the towns in this region is mild yet with long sunshine hours and an average yearly temperature of 19 degrees. This climate is ideal for the oranges and lemon groves around the area, as well as an ideal climate for holiday makers. Much of Denia's history can be seen at the Castle, dating back to Roman times and open to the public, the castle is also the museum of archaeology. Inland from Denia is the golf resort of La Sella, where we also advertise many properties, perfect for the golfer amongst you. With over 20km of shoreline to relax on, a holiday villa Denia is a perfect place to stay for families looking for a quieter location. Restaurants Teulada- Moraira Moraira Girasol The "hautest' cuisine on offer in the whole area. A Michelin two star. On the Moraira-Calpe coast road on the right about 1.5 km south of Moraira. Tel 96 574 4373 open daily except Monday La Sort hotel, bar and restaurant in Moraira village. One of the longest established restaurants in the area, and regularly recommended in the Michelin guide. It is located in the centre of Moraira, by the seafront. Family run, good food, particularly fresh local fish Antoniet is another good place at Moraira-Teulada for seafood paellas and fish. Avda. de la Pau, Moraira Tel: 96 574 40 16. On the corner of one of the new apartment blocks in Moraira, with a palm tree-lined square in the middle. A good salad then Arroz Abanda is highly recommended, as is the fresh fish. Le Dauphin at Playa del Portet. Michelin recommended, restaurant serving excellent food by an experienced young Belgian couple. Spectacular sea views from the restaurant and laid-out terraces. Take the road to El Portet beach and take the left walkway along the beach and the restaurant is above to the left. Casa Dorita Tucked away from the high street in Moraira, opposite the church on the pedestrianised street, this family run restaurant offers excellent regional dishes. It is recommended in the Michelin guide. They specialise in locally caught fresh fish, usually grilled. La Bona Taula 1.5 km. along the Calpe road, is located on the cliff edge with steps down to the beach. It specialises in fresh fish and Galician meats. Gema H. Los Limoneros hotel with restaurant just here near centre of Moraira Raco d’Arroz Typical Spanish rice dishes; Paella, Fideua, and Arroz a Banda, near the Port in Moraira. Avda. Madrid Nº 3, 03724 Moraira Tel: 965 744 372 La Provence E Avenida Madrid, Moraira. Tel 96 649 2288 Popular small restaurant in Moraira , a few doors away from La Sort, serving good reasonably priced French food. Las Palmeras (Placita de la Sort) in Moraira Village,where Peter is still entertaining patrons after more than 20 years in the area Cafe Wein, 3 km along the Calpe road serves coffee, pastries and sandwiches and they also bake a range of classic bread, cake and pastry specialities from all around the world - fresh every day. Try them for bread, pastries and croissants, consider having breakfast here. Tel. 96 579 3804 Bona Gent at the Moravit Shopping Centre a small but friendly restaurant El Caserio is towards Teulada, just past the Barclaycentre is , where a range of international and local food can be enjoyed both inside outside on the large terraces. Olive Tree is right next door to the Gemisant and specialising in a range of very interesting international dishe. The food is both good and ecnomical. The restaurant is beautifully presented and a relaxing evening can be enjoyed. Huang Zhou Chinese restaurant which is on the coast road leaving Moraira towards Calpe, not too far from the village. Steak House, close to Huang Zhou Chinese, is where either beef or pork steaks come raw with a heated 'stone' to let you cook it yourself. Tico-Tico which is also on the coastal road from Moraira to Calpe quite far up, past a big Pepe Ia Sal Supermarket. It is signposted just after this shopping area and calls for a very sharp right hand turn to find the restaurant. Pescador Special fresh fish dishes, directly in the Port of Moraira. C/Castell, 03724 Moraira Tel: 966 490 616 The Jacaranda is just a few minutes drive of the centre of town, and yet located in a very quiet and attractive residential area about 250 metres above sea level. The roof terrace has stunning views across the valley and the vineyards towards Calpe and Benidorm. Pasta House just outside Moraira. Gemisant Restaurant and Pizzeria 1.5 km along Calpe road from Moraira is run by the Refugio Valles Family (Isabel and Juan) is the spacious - international and local dishes in a friendly, lively atmosphere with pizzas and pastas. Cabo de la Nao - on the cliff next to the lighthouse Fantastic views and good food. Tel 96 577 1835 La Chaca - Belgian establishment excellent quality, good prices. Approx. 4 km down coast from Moraira. Must book. Tel/fax 96 574 7706 except Monday Da Vinci - Light Italian cuisine on the coast road to Moraira Ctra. Moraira-Calpe Nº, km 3.5, 03724 Moraira Tel: 965 748 631. A stunning restaurant with beautiful surroundings. The food is Mediterranean and International cuisine. It is one of the more formal restaurants of the area. Benitachell Montivideo Crta Cumbre del Sol, Benitachell. Tel 96 649 3285. Good restaurant, on the left on the Benitachell-Cumbre del Sol road, this old farmhouse surrounded by vineyards has been converted into an excellent, reasonably priced, restaurant run by a young Swiss who has gained a reputation for good food, especially his barbecued meats, in an attractive setting. Open all year but closed on Thursdays. Teulada Local residents often make the trip up to Teulada Town just for the menu at the restaurants Avenida and Mediterraneo (which is actually the dining room of the hostal with the same name). They both provide a salad, starter, main course, desert, coffee, wine and bread La Naya Partida Benimarco, 1, Teulada Tel: 96-6498900 It is in the country with views towards the sea from the large terrace. The special dish is the succulent baked lamb (Cordero Assado), and you could have the stuffed mussels as a starter. Take the Teulada road and after leaving the town turn left, just before the overhead railway track, signposted Benimarco/Calpe and follow this winding road until you come to a T-junction and you will see signs for the restaurant. Calpe La Cambra Homemade food from Miguel Martinez, owner of the restaurant La Cambra and who already has been in his beautiful restaurant in the Calle Delfin for over 15 years. The "Comedor" in the first floor is tastefully decorated, and the restaurant is in the Michelin Guide. "Arroz con Morena", made from Moray eel has become his best known dish. Its all very reasonably prices for the quality, and the Monday to Saturday lunch menu is particularly good value Los Zapotos Egon Abb offers on his menu a mixture from various ethnic cuisines from the French, Arab and Asiatic kitchens. For example Porc Filet prepared with green curry based a Thai recipie, from Egypt comes yellow lentil soup with mint, race el hanout originating from Morocco. The wine cellar is excellent. Baydal at the Calpe Port is worth the trip. Serves good fish and paella Shadi - Lebanese if you want to be adventurous Cabo La Nina in Calpe (close to fountain by dry river bed) Tel 96 583 6464 Javea Villa Mediterránea - Lovely restaurant specializing in French-Basque cuisine with Mediterranean touches. La Bombonería - Family management and an extensive menu at modest prices. Glazed room with bamboo furnishings, which opens onto a landscaped area. El Negresco - A classic restaurant with a back-up bar at the entrance, and a welcoming dining room. Interesting, French-style cuisine. Parador de Javea - Fishes, seafood and rices are here combined with the orchard products, making possible some really exquisite dishes, like paella with duck and red peppers, or paella with vegetables of the season. Citrus fruits (oranges, tangerines) are exceptional here too. Chez Angel - French brasserie, well priced fixed munu. Among shops close to Humpty Dumpty, on Arenal main road on right, after traffic light tel 96 579 2723 except Tue Address: Ctra. Cabo La Nao, 2-3, Javea Park (On left – midway – in the main cluster of shops) Excellent gourmet menu in pleasant surroundings. La Rustica - Very good cuisine, Belgian owned.- Tel 96 577 0855 except Mon. Camino Cabanos, Javea. Well cooked and presented food, in an old 'rustic' villa which is popular. Take the road from Benitachell to Javea beach (a mile after Benitachell and turn right with the sign for L'Scala to your right), and when you arrive to the first t-junction turn left and the restaurant is about 50 yards to the left. L'Escut Pleasant choice in a villa with very well-kept exteriors. Landscaped areas, terrace for the summer and an inside dining room with good furnishings and table service. Rodat Nicely kept facilities where the café and the restaurant share the same space. Los Remos- Marine atmosphere with windows facing the sea. Red prawn carpaccio, angler stew, "canutillos" with passion fruit. Gota de Mar - French/Italian cuisine; Delightful poolside terrace. Tel 96 577 1648 except Wed. Set in a large private villa, they have tables outside around the pool and it is popular with locals. A good value four course menu including wine. Take the road from Benitachell to Javea beach (a mile after Benitachell and turn right with the sign for L'Scala to your right), but turn right for Cabo La Nao at the second t-junction, and the restaurant is to the right. Elefante, Cami Cabanes - Partida Cap Sades, 19 03730 Javea, is close to Javea the provides "gourmet" cuisine in the rustic setting of a beautiful old country house with surrounding terraced gardens. L'Scala Set in an old rustic farmhouse home of a very eccentric Argentinean (a former opera singer who is known for his impromptu recitals). They serve superb meats that are hung over a barbecue, an Argentinean speciality, and you can have a light tapas for starters all reasonably priced. The house wine, served in jugs, is recommended. They also have an outside terrace, with a small number of tables, with valley views Benissa Casa Cantó (Benissa). "And nobody can refuse to an Arròs Ximo, an Arròs de Senyoret, a Putxero de Polp or a Cruet de Peix (Casa Cantó’s specialities) Casa Cantó is a restaurant (the quality always ready to break out) with the particularity of offering an individual rice not mattering how many people have sat down to eat" Cases de San Jaume Dining area with two rooms, one of them on a covered terrace, with stone walls. Al Zaraq - Lebanese - on the N332, S. of Benissa (on RH bend just before the Venta de Chata Hotel. Delightful ambience and really excellent. Tele 96 573 1615 Casa del Maco Set in the foothills of the Lleus valley rests a charming and tastefully restored 18th century finca (farm house). It's lying in 4000 square metres of terraced land and is approached through pine-wooded foothills, surrounded by vineyards, olive and almond orchards. Meticulously restored over 12 years, this rustic Spanish farmhouse retains its original features and character, yet provides a luxury hotel-restaurant Jalon Valley Hallelujah Bar, is a very quaint bar, which merits a visit or two.Travelling inland it is well worth going through the Jalon Valley. This is agricultural country with almond/orange and lemon groves. The road can be quite narrow in places, especially through some of the villages. There are bodegas where you can have a wine tasting and purchase supplies at good prices. Try the local muscatel. Pepe's, Beni Rossa and La Solana are others. There are mountain passes through the Valley which take you to Altea or Benidorm. Although the routes are very scenic the roads can be narrow and the mountains high. A camera is essential on these trips. Verdi Vent Crta Jalon-Bernia Km 5. Tel: 96 5973413 If you want to take a drive inland and want lunch in the mountains then this is an ideal place. Extremely good value at €15 a head which consists of a four course meal and wine included! Set in the Sierra Bernia mountain range (national park) it is a thirty minute drive from Moraira through beautiful valleys. The restaurant itself is a rustic farmhouse set on its own within a mountain valley setting and very peaceful. They speak English. Closed Tuesdays. Take the road to Benissa, direction Alicante, and once you have passed the town then take the next turning right, signposted Jalon/Pinos and once you enter Jalon, by the petrol station, follow signs for Sierra Bernia and you will find the restaurant on the left after 5 kilometers of winding road. Gata de Gorgos Coral de Pato. Specialising in Valencian food, which offers a beautiful outside eating area in the summer under old, antique wooden beams. In the country side, in Gata de Gorgos. Ctra. Gata-Xaló km 1, Ptda. Trossets 31, 03740 Gata de Gorgos Tel: 965 756 834 Denia El Poblet at Denia (the simply boiled red shrimp from Denia are phenomenal, but there's also a lot of modern stuff like the monkfish and lobster 'suquet', or stew, with walnuts and lemon verbena, or the 'rascasse' in a chamomile infusion); El Poblet Las Marinas, km 2,5 Denia, Alicante Tel: 965-784-179 Dinner for two over 100 Euro La Seu. Extremely good superior Spanish restaurant. The interior is stylish without being fussy and intimidating. The staff are friendly, helpful with the menu and efficient. The food, inventive regional Spanish dishes well cooked and presented using the freshest ingredients. Miquel Ruiz, chef and owner of "La Seu" has closed his restaurant in Moraira and will be opening his new “La Seu” in Denia. It’ll be located in the new marina of Denia. He’s already opened a bar right beside the restaurant for “tapas” and “paellas”. Casa Pepa, Casa Pepa at Ondara (the best 'arroz meloso', i.e. the juicy rices that are Spain's answer to risotto, and thus quite different from the dry paellas); Ca'Sento at Valencia, which is a great restaurant in the making; Nou Manolín in Alicante, a large popular sprawling polace, where such paella dishes like arroz con magro (with pork) are done perfectly. Casa Paco appears to be the place to get an authentic paella--one with rabbit and snails |
