The Costa Blanca is a year round holiday destination. A car is essential for exploring everthing the area has to offer.
Whether you are seeking an action packed holiday or relaxation and peace and quiet, Benitachell is an excellent base from which to explore the area or just to relax in a peaceful and quiet environment.
Golf
The area is well served by golf courses. Just 5 minutes from the villa is the 9 hole Javea course, with its clubhouse and excellent value restaurant which is open to the public . More challenging opportunities are presented by the championship couses of LA SELLA near DENIA , 30 minutes away from villa Casa Bonita , and from the course at OLIVA NOVA just a 40 minutes drive.
Walking
The area is a good base for walkers. The dramatic coastal path from the mountains at Cumbre Del Sol across the Cabo de La Nou down to the bay at Granadella provides one local route, and there are walks across the Montgo, known as the elephant mountain. For a leisurely stroll, pass through the village of Benitachell , and through the vines of Les Fonts to Teulada . The Jalon valley and the Orba valleys offer an opportunity to explore the inland villages and to sample some of the more authentic Spanish restaurants,and their menu del dia as well as enjoying the fresh air and fantastic scenery. The mountain village of Guadalest is well worth a visit, and is a popular attraction.
Bowls and Tennis
There are local tennis courts in Benitachell just a 5 minute walk from the villa. Javea crown green bowls club is open to both members and visitors and is just 5 minutes from the villa by car. They will even teach you how to play.
Horse Riding, Jet Skis, Dive Schools
There is horse riding on the Cumbre del Sol and at La Sella . Karting and crazy golf in Moraira.. Boat trips along the coast depart from Javea port. The ferry from Denia wiil take you to Ibiza and the Balaeric isles. Jet skis can be hired from the beaches at Moraira. during the summer. There are plenty of opportunities for diving in Javea and Benitachell, and excellent local diving schools . Javea Divers and Amigos del Mar .
Ten Pin Bowling
There is a ten pin bowling alley at Calpe , an easy 30 minute drive from the villa. An alternative for a rainy day or winter activitiy
Theme parks in the Benidorm area 30 minutes drive from the villa.
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Terra Mittica. A large theme Park based on the ancient Mediterranean civilisations of Greece Rome and Eygpt. Live shows , rides and attractions and restaurants
Mundomar A Dolphinarium , parrot shows, sea lions and A BAT CAVE.
Aqualandia Family fun- with water shutes , slides, waterfalls and rapids. More gentle options for the little ones. Showers , lockers shops and restaurants.
Local Markets.
All the surrounding towns Moraira , Javea Calpe Denia Altea and Teulada have their weekly markets. Moraira has its weekly market on a Friday