Valencia

Valencia is not just the capital of the Valencian comunity but a vibrant modern city full of century old traditions and a place where nature and city life create a unique cocktail.

Now it is posible to visit Valencia, the Oceanografic aquarium or Valencia football club's home ground, the Mestalla Stadium on these excursions with pick ups departing from Altea and Calpe

Your first option gives you approximately  5 hours  in Valencia to explore at your leisure.  While there take the city tour audio guided sightseeing bus tour which drives through the historic areas of the city and which the guide will offer you tickets for on the bus. 

You have free time to explore the city`s monuments, market, museums etc and soak up the atmosphere of the city.

If you select the option to visit the Mestalla Stadium you can enjoy the hour long guided tour in English and see the press room, trophy room, dressing rooms etc. You will learn a lot of local history of Valencia as well as anecdotes and the history of the actual football team.

Your second option is a visit to the Oceanografic aquarium, the largest of its kind in Europe.  The Oceanografic is located in the City of the Arts and Sciences here you have two and a half hours free time to walk under the tunels and observe the marine life above your head. 

 

  • 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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Valencia is one of Spain's most vibrant cities, a city with an intriguing fusion of tradition mixed with the present. Home to the paella, the famous Fallas Festival and the City of the Sciences.

In the morning, you will be taken on a guided walk through the historic city centre of Valencia accompanied by an official guide.  Discover the Roman origins of the city and the imprint of its Muslim past. 

Admire the splendour of Valencia's Gothic Monuments such as the Cathedral and the Lonja de Seda which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Then compare the modern era at the Gantxo House or the Central Market. 

Then on the the Albufera Nature Reserve.  This reserve is located between the rice paddies and the sea.  Discover the beauty of the island of El Palmar while you enjoy a relaxing boat trip on the Albufera Lake. Learn how fishermen work on the lagoon with a demonstration of the fishing techniques from the region .  You will also get a chance to try "Mistela" a local sweet wine served with cake. 

This full day excursion departing from Benidorm and Albir departs every Thursday arrives back in Benidorm between 18:00 and 18:30

  • Included transport with various pick up points from Benidorm and comentary from an official guide.
  • Guided tour of the historic city centre.
  • NOT INCLUIDED lunch.
  • Arrival back in resort approx 18:30 hours.
  • Children are from 4 - 12 years of age.  Infants from 0-3 years pay  6€.
  • IMPORTANT:  Print your ticket from the screen or from the e-mail you will receive to hand in to the guide on the day of the excursion.

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This beautiful afternoon excursion gives you three hours free time to explore the magnificent surroundings of the Algar River.

Considered nature’s natural water park the Algar Water Falls, just 15 kilometres from Benidorm is an oasis of calm.

The Algar River which means "cave” in Arabic has over time created these spectacular waterfalls and springs or “Tolls” which spring from the rocks. You can bathe in the pure crystal-clear waters once considered to be beneficial for your health then follow the river over its 1,5 kilometre route. As there are a lot of steps to climb as you follow the river’s course, this excursion is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.

In the morning you will be picked up from one of the various pick up points then as you head inland away from the coast you can admire the spectacular scenery on route arriving in the village of Algar at approximately 11:00 a.m. You then have 3 to 3 and a half hours free time to explore at your leisure, relax or take a dip in the spring water before heading back to Benidorm, arriving back in resort at approximately 16:30.

Don´t forget to bring your swim wear, towel, sun screen and something to change into afterwards.

INCLUDED: guide on the coach and the entrance to the water falls.

NOT INCLUDED: lunch.

  • Included transport with pick ups from various points in Benidorm and Albir plus entrance to the waterfalls.
  • English accompanying guide. 
  • IMPORTANT:  Please ensure that you print out your ticket from the screen or from the email sent to your e-mail address. You will need to present this to the guide on the day of the excursion.

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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 18th 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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algar waterfalls portadaCrowds 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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