{"id":34170,"date":"2025-03-23T14:47:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-23T14:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pego.cc\/attractions-of-the-marina-alta-region\/"},"modified":"2025-05-10T18:42:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-10T18:42:19","slug":"attractions-of-the-marina-alta-region","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pego.cc\/en\/attractions-of-the-marina-alta-region\/","title":{"rendered":"Attractions of the Marina Alta region"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Marina Alta - discover the beauty hidden among the mountains and the sea<\/span><\/h1><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Marina Alta is one of the most beautiful regions on the Costa Blanca<\/span><\/h4><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Marina Alta<\/strong> is a picturesque region in the Spanish province of Alicante, located on the northern Costa Blanca. It includes coastal towns such as D\u00e9nia<\/strong>, J\u00e1vea<\/strong>, Calpe<\/strong> and Moraira<\/strong>, as well as charming mountain towns such as Guadalest<\/strong> and Vall de Laguar<\/strong>. At its heart is the very town of Pego<\/strong>, where the Pego.CC<\/strong> cycling base is located. <\/span><\/p>

The region is famous for its beautiful beaches, cliffs and coves with turquoise waters. It’s also a paradise for water sports, hiking and biking trails in Montg\u00f3 Natural Park<\/strong>. Marina Alta<\/strong> also delights with vineyards, traditional fiestas and excellent Mediterranean cuisine, with seafood and local wine at the forefront. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The main attractions of the Marina Alta region:<\/span><\/h2><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Among the top attractions is the Montg\u00f3 Natural Park<\/strong> near Denia, offering spectacular views and numerous trekking trails. Also worth a visit are the Cova Tallada<\/strong> and Cueva de las Calaveras<\/strong> caves, which hide fascinating rock formations and the region’s history. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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D\u00e9nia<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
D\u00e9nia is a bustling port city, known for its impressive castle overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and historic old town. It is also a popular destination for food lovers, offering a wide selection of restaurants serving fresh seafood and local specialties. Ferries depart from the port to the Balearic Islands and beyond. <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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J\u00e1vea (X\u00e0bia)<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
J\u00e1vea delights with turquoise bays such as Cala Granadella and Playa del Arenal, ideal for diving and snorkeling. The town also has a charming old town with whitewashed houses and the Cabo de San Antonio lookout point, which offers a picturesque landscape. <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Moraira<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
Moraira is an elegant seaside town with a beautiful marina, ideal for sailing and luxury vacationers. It is also known for its sandy beaches, such as Playa de l'Ampolla, and its picturesque fortified castle on the seashore. <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Calpe<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
Calpe is a famous coastal town whose symbol is the majestic Pe\u00f1\u00f3n de Ifach rock, rising 332 meters above the Mediterranean Sea. The city offers beautiful beaches, a charming old town and the salt lagoons of Las Salinas, where flamingos can be seen. <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Pego<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
Pego is a Spanish town surrounded by mountains and the Marjal de Pego-Oliva Nature Reserve. It is famous for its traditional fiestas, including the spectacular Moros y Cristianos celebrations, and for its fertile rice fields where the ingredients for authentic Spanish paella are grown <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Guadalest<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
Guadalest is one of Spain's most beautiful towns, picturesquely nestled in the mountains with its impressive Castell de Guadalest fortress. It delights with a turquoise body of water at the foot of the castle and narrow, atmospheric streets full of small museums and handicraft stores. <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Valencia<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
Valencia, Spain's third-largest city, is famous for its avant-garde City of Arts and Sciences and its wide beaches. It is also the birthplace of paella, where you can try an authentic version of the dish in traditional restaurants. <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Alicante<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
Alicante impresses with its impressive Santa B\u00e1rbara Castle, which offers panoramic views of the city and the Mediterranean Sea. It's also a lively seaside city with the charming Explanada de Espa\u00f1a promenade and the beautiful Postiguet beach <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Gandia<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
Gandia is a dynamic city with a rich history, known as the seat of the Borgia family and for its impressive Palace of the Dukes of Gandia. In addition to its historical attractions, it offers wide, sandy beaches and lively seaside promenades. <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Altea<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
Altea is one of the most picturesque towns on the Costa Blanca, known for its whitewashed old town and distinctive Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Consuelo church with its blue dome. The narrow, cobblestone streets are full of art galleries, cafes and vantage points from which to admire the coastal panorama. <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Benidorm<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
Benidorm is a famous skyscraper resort known for its beautiful Levante and Poniente beaches and lively nightlife. In addition to entertainment, the city also offers family attractions such as the Terra M\u00edtica and Aqualandia theme parks, and stunning views from the Balc\u00f3n del Mediterr\u00e1neo lookout point. <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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