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FUN
FOR ALL THE FAMILY
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TERRA
MITICA, Benidorm
www.terramiticapark.com
Theme
Park with rides and attractions.
Prices
(1 day-2011): Adult 35,00€ Child 26,50€
Distance:
65km, allow 1 hour.
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SAFARI
AITANA, Penaguila
www.safariaitana.com
Safari
Park
Prices (1 day-2011): Adult
17,00€ Child 12,00€
Distance:
95km, allow 1 hour 45 minutes
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TERRA
NATURA, Benidorm
www.terranatura.com
Wildlife
Theme Park
Prices (1 day-2011): Adult
25,00€ Child 20,00€
Distance:
65km, allow 1 hour.
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FUENTES
DEL ALGAR, Callosa d'En Sarrià
Natural
Waterfalls and Pools
Prices: Adult
3,00€ Child 1,50€
Distance: 65km,
allow 1 hour.
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AQUALANDIA,
Benidorm
www.aqualandia.net
Water
Park with slides for the everyone
Prices
(1 day-2011): Adult 28,00€ Child 21,00€
Distance:
65km, allow 1 hour.
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EL
CASTELL DE GUADALEST, Guadalest
www.guadalest.es
Historic-Artistic
Monument
Prices: Nominal charges
to access museums
Distance: 70km,
allow 1 hour.
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MUNDOMAR,
Benidorm
www.mundomar.es
Marine
Animal Park with dolphin show
Prices
(1 day-2011): Adult 25,00€ Child 20,00€
Distance:
65km, allow 1 hour.
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CUEVAS
DE CANELOBRE, Busot
www.cuevasdecanelobre.com
Spectacular
Caves
Prices:
Adult 4,00€ Child 2,00€
Distance:
102km, allow 1hr 30 minutes
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DAYS
OUT
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THE CITY OF
VALENCIA
Distance:
115km
The
city of Valencia offers a fascinating
mix of ancient and modern with an exciting
nightlife.
SIGHTS
TO SEE
Bioparc
Valencia
A
zoological park located in the Parc de Capçalera
on the western outskirts of the city centre
in which visitors can discover natural habitats
and their ecosystems.
Bullfighting
Museum of Valencia
Built
in the 1850s, Valencia's bullring was the
biggest in Spain until the Las Ventas ring
was opened in Madrid in 1931. The museum
houses a collection of memorabilia spanning
several hundreds of years.
Fallas
Museum
The
Museo Fallero tells the story of the famous
Fallas festival which takes place each March
in the city. The museum features memorabilities
from the festivities, including figures
saved from burning.
L'Oceanographic
Part
of the 'Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias',
this maritime centre has several large aquariums
featuring different zones across the planet as
well as the largest dolphinarium in
Europe.
Jardines
del Real
These
gardens once surrounded a glorious royal
palace that has long since been demolished
and they have been a public park for more
than a century. A popular place for
picnics.
Torres de Serranos
One
of the landmarks of Valencia, this 14th
century gatehouse was once the northern entrance
to the medieval city. For 300 years they
served as a prison and remained after
the city walls were demolished.
La
Lonja de la Seda
The
flamboyant Gothic 'Silk Exchange' building
was created in the late 15th century as
an exchange for the traders of Valencia.
It has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage
Site.
Catedral
de Santa María de Valencia
Dating
back to the mid 13th century, the cathedral
is claimed to be the home of the Holy Grail,
the chalice from which Christ drank at the
Last Supper and believed to have been brought
to Spain.
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THE CITY OF
ALICANTE
Distance:
98km
Founded
more than 2,300 years ago, the city of Alicante
has been an important Mediterranean port
ever since.
SIGHTS
TO SEE
Castillo
de Santa Bárbara
Although
there has been some sort of fortification
on this prominent mount since the 9th century,
much of the current castle dates from the
16th century. Spectacular views over the
city.
Lucentum
One of the largest
archaeological sites in Spain, these are
the remains of the Roman city which was
founded in 324 B.C. First excavated in the
18th century, the site has been designated
a Historic Monument
Catedral
de San Nicolas
Located
in the city's old quarter, this historic
building, dating from the 17th century, is
often regarded as one of the most important
emblems of the city.
Museo
Taurino de Alicante
A
museum dedicated to the history of bullfighting
in Alicante, located next to the huge bullring
in Plaça d'Espanya. The museum includes
a comprehensive library of books of the
subject of bullfighting.
Museu
de Fogueres
Celebrating
one of the most popular festivals in Alicante,
this museum tells the story of the famous
bonfires of Saint John, now a fiesta of
International Tourist Interest.
Esplanada
de España
Considered one of the most
beautiful in Spain, this tree-lined avenue
has a pavement decorated with millions of
coloured tiles and a host of cafes, bars
and restaurants.
Parque de Canalejas
Alicante's
historic park, laid out in the late 19th
century and most famous for a fig tree that
is reputed to be more than 100 years old
and its sculptures of lions and dogs.
Parque
de El Palmeral
Located on the southern
outskirts of the city, this park offers
an impressive collection of palm trees and
exotic plants surrounding lakes, fountains
and streams with walks and seating areas.
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