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Valencia & the Costa Blanca: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 4-day version for May: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 3-day plan · 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go.

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4
days
190 km
distance
5.0 h
driving
24
curated stops

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Day 1 Valencia → Dénia

4 curated stops
Transit
1h53
Finish
~17:40
Temperature
15.8°C–21.4°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
14.1h
09:30
Llotja de la Seda read more map ↗
Appreciate Gothic architecture in this UNESCO trading hall.
50 min · Valencia · €2 (adults), €1 (concessions), free on Su and holidays
open: M-Sa 09:30-19:00, Su and holidays 09:30-15:00
10:30
Catedral de Santa María de València catedraldevalencia.es read more map ↗
Visit a Gothic cathedral layered with Roman and Moorish history.
50 min · Valencia · €9 (adults), €6 (reduced)
open: Nov-Mar: M-Sa 10:00-17:30; Apr-Oct: M-Sa 10:00-18:30, Su 14:00-18:30; last admission 45 min before closing
11:30
Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia read more map ↗
Experience opera and concerts in a grand 37,000m² arts center.
90 min · Valencia
open: Ticket office: M W F 10:00-14:30, opens again 3 hrs prior to performance; T Th 10:00-19:00 or until performance; Sa Su and holidays opens 2 hrs prior to …
13:30
El Poblet Restaurante elpobletrestaurante.com map ↗
Dine on Michelin-starred dishes from chef Quique Dacosta at an affordable price.
60 min · Valencia · Mains €21
open: M 13:30-15:30 20:30-22:30, Tu 13:30-15:30, W-Sa 13:30-15:30 20:30-22:30
16:10
Parc Natural del Montgó parquesnaturales.gva.es read more
Discover Mediterranean flora and fauna on stunning mountain trails.
90 min · Dénia
Overnight: Dénia
e.g. Hotel Rosa · El Hotelet de la Raconà
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Day 2 Around Dénia

6 curated stops
Transit
0h30
Finish
~17:40
Temperature
15.8°C–21.4°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
14.1h
09:00
Església Parroquial de l'Assumpció read more map ↗
Admire Baroque altarpieces in this 18th-century parish church.
50 min · Dénia
10:30
Museu Etnològic read more map ↗
Learn about Dénia's raisin export and toy industry history.
50 min · Dénia · Free
open: Tu-Sa 10:30-13:00 16:00-19:00, Su 10:30-13:00
11:30
Castell de Dénia read more map ↗
Explore the well-preserved walls of this 12th-century castle.
50 min · Dénia · €3 adults, €2 seniors and students, €1 children 8-14
open: Open daily: Nov-Mar 10:00-18:00, Apr-May 10:00-19:00, Jun 10:00-21:00, Jul-15 Sep 10:00-20:30, 16-30 Sep 10:00-20:00, Oct 10:00-18:30
12:30
Museu Arqueològic read more map ↗
Discover archaeological treasures from Dénia and its surroundings.
50 min · Dénia · Admission included with castle
open: Open daily: Nov-Mar 10:00-18:00, Apr-May 10:30-18:45, Jun 10:30-20:35, Jul-15 Sep 10:30-20:15, 16-30 Sep 10:30-19:45, Oct 10:30-18:15
13:30
Centre d'Visitants parquesnaturales.gva.es map ↗
Learn about the ecosystem and pick up trail maps.
90 min · Dénia
open: M W F 09:00-14:00, other days by appt, closed Su
15:10
Platja de la Escollera Norte search map ↗
Unwind on sandy shores ideal for relaxation and children.
90 min · Dénia
16:40
Ticino Due search map ↗
Enjoy authentic Italian dishes on a sunny outdoor terrace.
60 min · Dénia · Set menu €12.60
open: Daily 10:00-23:00
Overnight here
e.g. Hotel Rosa · El Hotelet de la Raconà
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Day 3 Benidorm & the Sierra Helada

5 curated stops
Transit
1h22
Finish
~17:25
Temperature
16.3°C–20.7°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
14.1h
09:55
Intempo read more map ↗
Gaze up at the towering skyline dominated by Benidorm's tallest building.
50 min · Benidorm & the Sierra Helada
10:55
Platja de Ponent read more map ↗
Enjoy a tranquil Blue Flag beach perfect for families and relaxation.
90 min · Benidorm & the Sierra Helada
12:35
Platja de Llevant read more map ↗
Relax on a wide, pristine Blue Flag beach stretching two kilometers.
90 min · Benidorm & the Sierra Helada
14:15
Parc Natural de la Serra Gelada parquesnaturales.gva.es read more map ↗
Hike scenic trails with panoramic coastal views.
90 min · Benidorm & the Sierra Helada
15:55
Mundomar Benidorm read more map ↗
Encounter diverse animals and marine life in an engaging park.
90 min · Benidorm & the Sierra Helada · €31 (adults), €25 (seniors/children), €19 (disabled)
Overnight here
e.g. Camping Arena Blanca · Camping Almafá
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Day 4 Alicante

6 curated stops
Transit
1h15
Finish
~16:50
Temperature
12.8°C–23.8°C
Rainy days
~4
Daylight
14.1h
10:00
Museu d'Art Contemporani d'Alacant read more map ↗
Encounter modernist masterpieces by Picasso, Miró, and other influential 20th-century artists.
50 min · Alicante · Free
open: Tu-Sa 10:00-20:00, Su and holidays 10:00-14:00
11:00
Basílica de Santa Maria read more map ↗
Admire intricate Gothic and Baroque details on this historic church built over ancient ruins.
50 min · Alicante · Free
12:00
Castell de la Santa Bàrbara read more map ↗
Walk through a massive medieval fortress with stunning city and harbour views.
50 min · Alicante · Free
open: Oct-Mar daily 10:00-20:00, Apr-Jun daily 10:00-22:00, Jul Aug daily 10:00-24:00, Sep daily 10:00-22:00
13:00
Museu de la Ciutat d'Alacant read more map ↗
Discover archaeological treasures from the city and surrounding region.
50 min · Alicante · Free
open: Daily 10:00-14:30, 16:00-20:00
14:00
Museu Arqueològic Provincial d'Alacant marqalicante.com read more map ↗
Discover prehistoric to medieval artifacts in a sleek museum within a former hospital.
50 min · Alicante · €3 (adults), €1.50 (concessions), free (disabled/teachers/journalists/children under 8)
open: Tu-F 10:00-19:00, Sa 10:00-20:30, Su and holidays 10:00-14:00
15:00
Museu de Belles Arts Gravina read more map ↗
Stroll through centuries of Spanish art displayed in an elegant 18th-century palace setting.
50 min · Alicante · Free
open: 1 Sep - 30 Jun: Tu-Sa 10:00-20:00, Su and holidays 10:00-14:00; 1 Jul - 31 Aug: Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su and holidays 11:00-15:00
15:50
Mesón de Labradores facebook.com map ↗
Relish regional dishes and the house specialty chupi-chupi in a historic taberna.
60 min · Alicante · €15 per person (price listed 2016)
open: Daily 13:00-17:00 19:00-00:30

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