This tour is perfect for all Cerevisaphiles!

Derived from the Latin for Beer which is “cerevisiae” and then adding the suffix “phile” which means lover, this is the perfect way to describe all Beer enthusiasts or those who just enjoy a nice refreshing bottle of beer, now and again.

Explore the culture and history of beer and discover the Mediterranean flavours on this guided tour of the Althaia Beer factory in Altea, not far from Benidorm.  

You will discover how craft beer is brewed, from the raw materials to the different types of fermentation, and learn the difference between traditional craft beer and industrial-made beer.

After your guided tour you will visit the Tap Room, a terraced area with views of the factory floor, where you can sample four of the different types of Althaia Beers, served directly from the barrel and accompanied by a selection of cheese, sausages, and bread.

Finally, you will sample one of the dark beers accompanied with a slice of chocolate cookie pizza, the sweetness pairs well and complements the dark beer perfectly.

Children are welcome to accompany the adults on the visit at no extra cost.

Handmade soft drinks are also available in the Taproom.

Each tour is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes in duration.

Address: Cervezas Althaia Partida el Planet, 196, 03590 Altea, Alicante.

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Coast & Caves Full Day trip with departures from Benidorm and Albir

This trip takes you to the Marina Alta area of the Costa Blanca with the first stop in the Medieval town of Benissa.

Nestled between the green mountains and the blue sea, the town has lost none of its medieval character. You will be able to see the typical town houses and visit an 18^th Century mansion owned by one of the local noble families plus the local Church, so large it is called the Cathedral.

The Caves in Benidoleig, known as the Caves of Skulls were formed 150 million years ago with stalagmites and stalactite formations plus sea fossils in the rocks. Human remains from the middles ages found in the cave are responsible for its name. Entrance fee costs 3€ which is not included in the price.

Your last stop is in the beautiful coastal village of Moraira, where you will have an hour to explore at your leisure or sit and people watch by the port or beach.

• Included transport with various pick up points in Benidorm and Albir and an English guide.
• IMPORTANT Please ensure that you print out your ticket from the screen or from the email you will receive in your email account.  You will need to hand this in to the guide on the day of the excursion.

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Crowds flock to Guadalest to admire its sweeping valley views and its random love for unique art. 

The cliff top castle has a dungeoon you can visit and there is a selection of quirky museums for you to explore too! 

Your next visit is to the spectacular Algar Waterfalls where you can cool off in the turquoise waters of its natural pools.

Algar waterfalls is only 15 kms from Benidorm and 3km from the center of Callosa d'en Sarria, in the direction of bolulla.  The area is protected after it  was declared a natural wetland by the Valencia Government.

The visit covers a circuit route approximately 1.5 km where you can walk through the bed of the river Algar ( which means cave in Arabic) and see the spectacular waterfalls and the numerous springs that spring from the rock. The pools of water , where you can take a refreshing dip are called "tolls", and the crystal clear water was known as "source of health" . 

You will aslo see the old dam, the imposing century old canal and ditches which are still in use.

From July until September is not not permitted to take food or glass bottles into the area and you will be asked to leave these items in the lockers outside.

Book your excursion to the Algar Waterfalls and Guadalest here.

• INCLUDED guide on the bus, transport with various pick up points & the entrance to the Fountains of Algar.
• Lunch is NOT INCLUDED: 
• Tickets must be purchased a minimum of 3 days in advance.
• Pick up times are approximate..
  
• IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print out your ticket from the screen or from the e-mail which will be sent to your account.  You need to present this to the guide on the day of the excursion.

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Day trip from Benidorm to Alicante with free time.

Visit the old town of Alicante known as El Barrio, which runs from the Co Cathedral of St Nicolas. The Co Cathedral situated in the city centre is Renaissance in style. Built in the 1600’s it was built over an ancient mosque. Under its dome is the Chapel of the Holy Communion considered one of the most beautiful examples of Spanish Baroque architecture.
Modern and cosmopolitan, Alicante has secrets waiting to be discovered in every corner of the city. The charming port with a great selection of restaurants, pizzerias, bars, ice cream parlours, shops, etc.
Alicante province is known for its beaches, offering 15kms of coastline forming incredible beaches with fine sand and idyllic views
On the top of the Benacantil hill, 166 metres above sea level, is the Santa Barbara Castle, its strategic position permits views of the Alicante bay and the surrounding area. On the hillside Roman, Iberian and Bronze age archaeological remains have been uncovered.
The Castle is divided into 3 areas: the turret, where the old Tower of Homage is located. In this enclosure is the Bulwark, the Engineers Park, the Noble Room, (which was previously a hospital), the Governor's House, etc. Next, the intermediate enclosure, where the most important units are located: Felipe II Hall, Guard Corps, Bulwark of the Queen, etc. Finally, the lower enclosure, dating from the 18th century. There we can find the Revellín del Bon Repós, in which the monument to the illustrious Alicante soldier Felix Berenguer de Marquina is located.

There are also many museums in Alicante, the best known are the MARQ, the Archaeology Museum of Alicante and the MACA, the Museum of Contemporary Art, plus plenty of shops and department stores too for you to explore.

Also worth a visit is the Island of Tabarca, just off the coast of Alicante.  It is the only inhabited island on the Costa Blanca and from the port you can take one of the ferries that cross to the island daily or the City Tour bus tour which will take you around this beautiful city. 

Discover the city of Alicante and be surprised!