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Valencia to Alicante: the Costa Blanca – Route Guide

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City of Arts Sciences Valencia — Valencia & the Costa Blanca
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Trace the Mediterranean coast from Valencia's old town and Túria through Dénia and Benidorm to Alicante's waterfront. Each of the four days has a town or seafront walk; beaches, swims, hikes and shows are choices to make around the weather and current access.

Valencia to Alicante: the Costa Blanca is a 204 km one-way journey (self-drive). It works best as a 4-day trip; the plan below is the 4-day version for May, built from 389 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

4
days
204km
distance
4
Stops
389
curated stops

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The route

Valencia→ 106 kmDénia→ 54 kmBenidorm & the Sierra Helada→ 44 kmAlicante

What you'll see

Museu de Belles Arts de València
Explore centuries of art in a grand 17th-century palace setting.
Valencia
Castell de Dénia
Explore the well-preserved walls of this 12th-century castle.
Dénia
Platja de Ponent
Enjoy a tranquil Blue Flag beach perfect for families and relaxation.
Benidorm & the Sierra Helada
Museu d'Art Contemporani d'Alacant
Encounter modernist masterpieces by Picasso, Miró, and other influential 20th-century artists.
Alicante
Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia
Experience opera and concerts in a grand 37,000m² arts center.
Valencia
Museu Etnològic
Learn about Dénia's raisin export and toy industry history.
Dénia
Tossal de la Cala
Explore ancient Iberian and Roman ruins on a scenic hillside.
Benidorm & the Sierra Helada
Museu de Belles Arts Gravina
Stroll through centuries of Spanish art displayed in an elegant 18th-century palace setting.
Alicante

Choose your length

4-day plan8 stops · 4.4 h transit2 stops/day · 1.1 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October

Beach weather without the August density, rice at the source in the Albufera, and the Fallas' March fires or June's Hogueras if you time the festivals.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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