Super nice island to spend the day, it definitely gets very packed in the main bay. It’s nice to have a stroll around and they have a few stores. I would not recommend using the bathrooms there though not clean at all.

Beautiful island, nice few hours spent on there. Few little shops and food places. Walked around the island. Only need a few hours there, but well worth it. Stunning views

Nice place to visit. On my perspective, not to stay overnight unless you have special activities to engage - the tourist tour can be covered in one day. No sandy beaches, round stone mainly. However, the water is clean, warm, and transparent. Bar / Restaurant offer is OK. Prices seemed a bit high. A small but nice art gallery may grab the visitor's attention.

A great day out, very clear and warm waters with a variety of swimming spots, great for snorkeling. Stayed on the main beach and felt safe leaving our bags (with non-valuable items), after seeing others do the same, while we explored the different swimming spots on the island

Visiting Tabarca Island felt like finding a secret Mediterranean world. Only a few dozen residents live here, yet the seafood restaurants are incredible — fresh fish grilled by the sea, chilled white wine, and calm ocean breeze. It’s peaceful, photogenic, and perfect for anyone who wants real island life without the crowds. I’d come back just for the food and silence. 🌊✨

Such a beautiful island near our house. We rode a big boat from Santa Pola that costs us 10€ back and forth. There's a line of ticket booths in the port. They will give you a brochure to show the boat return times. It was a nice 25-minute ride. It can be super hot so don't forget to bring sun creams, hats and umbrella. We went around the island to see spots with few people because the main beach is packed. We ate at a nice restaurant with menu starting €18. Though we end up paying more than €100 for 4 persons. Costly like other islands. We didn't have a reservation but I suggest to have one as it can be full especially on weekends. There are small bars and restaurants and few stores for clothes and souvenirs. There's also an atm near the La Pecera. Also bring aqua shoes. Some beaches have stones and slippery. We will definitely go back.

Nice little island plenty of historical bits

As someone coming from Bosnia and Herzegovina, I’ve had the chance to visit many amusement parks, but Pola Park in Santa Pola truly left a special impression! It’s the perfect place for families, couples, children, and even adults who want to relive the carefree joy of childhood. The park is beautifully organized, clean, and well-maintained, with a wide variety of attractions suitable for all age groups – from adrenaline-filled rides and skill games to gentler rides for the little ones. I especially want to praise the staff, who are incredibly friendly, patient, and always ready to help. In addition to the fun, the park also offers plenty of food and drink stands at affordable prices, and it’s important to note that all the attractions are safe and regularly maintained. The atmosphere is colorful, cheerful, and filled with music and smiles – a true little oasis of fun near the coast. The evening light decorations make walking through the park even more enjoyable. A warm recommendation for everyone staying in Santa Pola or nearby – Pola Park is simply a must-see! Whether you're a tourist, a local, or like me – a visitor from Bosnia and Herzegovina – you're guaranteed to find joy, laughter, and plenty of wonderful memories here. 🎢🎠🎉

I had a fantastic time at Pola Park today. I paid €9.99 for my tickets beforehand. All workers were friendly especially Adriano and Alexis who kindly translated English for me. I wasn’t happy with the service from the lady who made my crepe. She didn’t finish off the crepe with a nice chocolate topping that usual crepes gave and when I asked she gave an attitude and just poured it on it.

I was considering giving them 4 stars... But I just can't when I consider the value for money of what they have to offer for children. You won't find modem rides for the ultimate frills here, they are mostly old fairground rides, selected specifically for young kids. That's not the point, they are perfect for kids up to 10yrs old, and the whole park is dedicated to them. So they have a mini pirate ship, dodgem cars, vertical drop, roller coaster etc etc plus larger rides where young kids can still get on with an adult, full size dodgem cars, go karts etc. A part from the fact that the park is tailored to younger kids, if you were to pay for these rides at a fair you'd pay way more for far less time. The food was also reasonably priced for a theme park and the staff were pleasant and helpful. At the end of the day the kids had an awesome time and got to go on some rides that they wouldn't have been able to at a normal theme park since they would have been made only for adults. We will definitely go back.

Pola park is a old amusement park, some rides are our of order and some have seen better days. If you buy tickets in advance 2-3 days you'll get a discount and they do offer free entry day after, read the fine line in that offer. At the location tickets are most expensive. They have many rides for kids but some have hight restrictions over 90,120 and 130 cm. Some rides have weight limit as well and they weigh you on side. You pay entry fee and then all rides are included, however you'll have to order tickets for the horror house online in advance and the show is on the hour. On weekdays at 9pm the park is as busy as it gets so the ques are quite long for the popular rides. They do offer some burgers and hotdogs even possible to get gluten free burgerbuns however I did not find this appealing. Restrooms were okey clean not overly dirty although the stalls are very narrow and you have to back in to them. If you are planning to drive early bird gets a parking spot so have that in mind.

I will never come back. The park is poorly managed and nothing seems looked after. There is no control over the queues, with more than 100 people waiting at almost every attraction. Even if you manage to get in line, expect to wait at least 40 minutes. On top of that, the prices are unreasonably high: a single Coca-Cola costs €3.50, and a 400g beer is €5

Perfect place to spend so time with your kids. We have been here every year since they where 2 years old. Now they are 7 and 5 and still enjoy it. Thank you for all the great spirit. Lovely people working here.

Everything was really dated, ques to get to the rides were extremely long so we have purchased an express pass only to find out that pass doesn't allow you to go for certain attractions anyway 😆. Not long ago I have been in other park in Italy paying similar price and it was much better and you can clearly see that they spend some money to actually maintain the place.

Small and nice. Perfect for a small break from the heat with kids. Today was free entrance. Would have liked more information about the different kinds of fish.

This little aquarium is a short break from the city or summer heat. It's quite small and gets really busy so busy in fact that you may have to wait in line to get in. You will stay for max 30 - 40 minutes if so long. But entry was free and although this was maybe not worth the trip to Santa Paula alone you could have a lovely day in the town and this aquarium be one stop in the day.

Having been to some of the biggest aquariums in the world, I wasn't expecting much from the small local (free!) one, but we enjoyed our stop very much and it was nice to see what you can see in the area under the surface.

Great little aquarium at the heart of Santa Pola's town, and it has free admission! It is worth a visit if you are around.

Friendly service and good air conditioning. The place is not big but still worth a visit. Small place but it was free and close to beach.

Very nice, very polite staff and actually free entry

Lovely little aquarium. Free to enter, with species that are all found in the sea locally. We were very pleased and surprised to see a beautiful octopus, that actually looked quite content. We were there for about 35 minutes. Follow us on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook for other fascinating places to visit or park a motorhome. We travel full-time, whilst living in our motorhome. FindingXANADU Official.

Levante beach was simply beautiful. It is well maintained, clean and safe. Sunbeds can be rented for only 6 euro for the day. Excellent place to relax.

Lovely beach but very busy. Chairs and umbrellas €6 each, you just sit down and someone comes round to pay. Close to shops you have people walking up and down selling cocktails and offering massages. A place with taps to wash the sand off your feet. A warning women do walk around and lounge top less if this offends anyone.

A great beach. However, it is rather populated with many tourists and locals making it rather busy. You can hire a sun-bed at only €12 overlooking the Mediterranean, turquoise, yet quite transparent sea. 🌊

I visited Platja de Llevant in Benidorm at the end of December, and the weather was surprisingly warm, not hot enough for a swim, but perfect to enjoy the sun and a long walk by the sea. The sky was clear, the water shimmered in deep blue tones, and the whole promenade was lively even in winter. Historically, Platja de Llevant has been one of the main symbols of Benidorm’s transformation. In the 1950s, this small fishing village began turning into one of Europe’s most famous seaside resorts, and this beach became the heart of that change, lined with hotels, cafés, and palm trees that still define the skyline today.

The beach is absolutely stunning, with its picturesque scenery that instantly captivates anyone who visits. The golden sand is soft and inviting, creating a perfect contrast against the deep blue sky. The ocean itself is crystal clear, reflecting the sunlight in shimmering patterns that dance across the water. The waves are gentle and soothing, making the beach a tranquil spot to relax and enjoy nature’s beauty. One of the highlights of this beach is the remarkably clean water. It’s so clear that you can see the seabed even from the shore, with fish occasionally visible as they swim by. The cleanliness of the water makes it perfect for swimming, wading, or just floating on the surface, letting the gentle waves carry you. In addition to the natural beauty, the beach offers convenient amenities like chair and sun umbrella rentals. This allows you to fully enjoy your time there without having to bring your own gear. You can easily rent a comfortable chair and a large umbrella to provide shade, making your day at the beach even more relaxing. Overall, the combination of breathtaking beauty and thoughtful conveniences makes this beach a perfect getaway.

Great Beach Fantastic beach very famous worldwide, the view on the buildings is incredible. Not the beach has all the expected amenities & lots of shops, cafes & restaurants around. The water is also really nice and this is what made this beach so fabulous.

My Days in Benidorm 🥰 🌸❣️ It was August, and Benidorm welcomed us with 41-degree weather 🥵. What wonderful days we had at the beach, strolling through its streets, trying out restaurants, watching the sunrise, or walking at night while enjoying the nightlife. We’d wake up early to enjoy the sea and walk along the sand. Each day was unique and amazing! Creating human connections, observing and learning about their lifestyle and culture made the experience even more enriching.

Not the drivers fault, but the sea was extremely rough, so rough that a young woman on board was injured from the impact of the boat hitting the waves. After she got hurt he did slow down which was a relief to us all. The experience was quite traumatic overall. In these conditions I think fair warning should have been given before boarding. I don’t think I would have taken the small boat if I had known as it was pretty sore being thrown about like that. The larger boats seemed to cope better with the adverse weather. The return journey was a lot better, and we managed to sit at the very back of the boat which was a softer ride.

Great service and excellent customer service all staff very pleasant, well worth the price just for the ride and the views of the coastline.

Superb. Really friendly, very efficient and nice quick boat. Brilliant service. The yellow boats.

A fantastic day trip to a wonderful island. We took the ferry from Santa Pola which is a plasure in itself , the island has a few restairants, a bautiful quaint hotel and arts and craft shops set around old traditional streets.A day trip is highly recomended 👍🏼😉

Perfect service, fast boay ride, nothing to complain about. Well, the online order was quite tricky as english site version doesn't have a checkout page 😊

Quick ferry at reasonable price. One disadvantage is the very loud (house) music on board. If the captain wants to listen to this kind of noise, let him use headphones. Now he is spoiling the experience of his passengers !!

Kids loved it, as did we. Quick way to get to the island and fun to boot.

Be careful not to book apartments close by - bell tower rings every hour 24/7. It’s a special treat during night hours. Other than that, it’s beautifully an worth checking out.

Nice little castle in Santa Pola. Quite a few events take place here. There is a museam but closes Mondays. Plenty of coffee places in the square next door. A fantastic church sits in the corner of the castle. Must visit

A fascinating historical fortress located in the very heart of Santa Pola, originally built in the 16th century to protect the coast from pirate attacks. The structure has been very well preserved and today it hosts the Sea Museum, the Fishing Museum, a small chapel, and exhibition halls where cultural events frequently take place. The atmosphere is calm and authentic, with bastions and courtyards that allow you to imagine how life was centuries ago. Its central location makes it very easy to combine a visit with a walk along the promenade or nearby restaurants, so it is an ideal stop for both history lovers and casual visitors.

There are a couple of museums here and a chapel. Locals congregate here later in the day, my wife and I enjoyed sitting and people watching here.

Free to enter. The museum is interesting showing the boating and fishing history of the area. I found the staff to be very pleasant and helpful. Well maintained grounds and situated at a large plaza with plenty of shops and food places. English can be a challenge, but with a few Spanish words and a smile, you can get by. Things pretty much close down for Siesta and open back up around 4PM. Not sure if museum shuts down during this time.

Beautiful structure and well kept. There is a Museum inside that is free and has wonderful staff, fluent in English also to tell you about the exhibits. Very nice place.

This castle is beautiful, there are 3 museums and a church inside. It is well worth a visit and to learn the history behind Santa Pola fishing town. It's free to enter. The castle itself is open 24 hours to walk through, museums are regular hours.

Great scenery, great place to visit, especially because there are not much scenic places to visit in this region. Beautiful lighthouse (unfortunately, visitors are not allowed), great see view, island of Tabarca is also perfectly visible in the distance. Sadly, the info stands are sun-bleached and almost unreadable. Also keep in mind that the road to reach the location is bumpy and narrow.

Great viewing platform that is near the lighthouse and looks down over the beach and sea. The road to drive there is tarmac but quite bumpy and is about 3 km. The morning I went it was over cast but still nice to visit as I was going past. There is quite a bit of parking in 3 car parks and lots of nice walks.

Amazing views, unexpected interesting old military site, loads of wildlife around, very clean and well maintained. Shame no refreshments and road is narrow

Beautiful view everyone must seem that view

The road down to the skywalk is quite bumpy and lots of craters to avoid driving over if you value your car. We took it easy driving down and were glad we went there. To be honest the skywalk itself isn’t that awe inspiring but still worth doing for the views. We went on a chilly overcast day but it did mean we had some dramatic skies

The way with the car was not quite easy because of the many road damage. By foot possibly a little too long. Maybe with the biycle , which makes the way also not better. In any case, the path is narrow. 2 cars hardly fit side by side. The view itself was great, although I thought the bridge would be longer. Everything is well secured. Nice place for picnics if you want. Our stay was short, because you have seen everything quite quickly.

The road which takes you down to it is part unmade but a fiat can handle it if taken slow. It's about 1.5 miles off the road to the viewing area. Disabled parking at the end. It's a short walk out to the platform and you can get a good view over the cliffs and put it to sea. Access is easy enough for most. It's nice for a picnic or short stop Overall I would recommend a visit for the view.

You have a choice of doing one of two treks R1 (the shorter one) or R2 - differing in duration by about an hour. Be careful not to do the treks in searing heat from just before and up to late afternoon. Bring some water and make sure to sun-cream up. It almost felt like a mini Camino. For those not interested in doing the trekking or finding each of the viewing points along the route you still have many picnic tables in or out of the shade which are great for picnics and family get togethers.

This is a hidden gemstone. Set in between 2 large towns, this area is home to 2 of the world's rarest wildfowl, the endangered white-headed and marbled ducks. These can be seen here readily. Summer is the best time for visiting, as a lot of migrants arrive to join the resident species and can be all seen rather easily. My personal favourites are purple and squacco herons, little bitterns and bee-eaters. The entire area is beautiful just for views as well

Important bird reserve. Well maintained and always interesting birds present. For serious birding it is best to avoid weekends and holidays when more people visit the picnic area and there is more disturbance.

Very well taken care of, lots of places to explore. Also has lots of animals, beautiful park.

Brilliant place to walk relax and take in the nature.

Very good. A great place for picnics, there are places where you can barbecue and tables for eating. Suitable for children. There is free parking and toilets. Near a large park reserve. With many paths for walking, as well as viewing platforms that offer a gorgeous view of the surrounding nature. Nearby is a gorgeous beach. The place is surrounded by a huge number of green trees.

more than 300 hectares of nature reserve between vacational rental urbanizations. free to enter very pleasing to stroll to see the different plants and mostly the birds some of them in danger of extension, also turtles. every Sunday at 10:00 a free guided tourists starting from the aula. Very interesting, totally recommend.

Really interesting operation they've got going on here. There are 3/4 different companies offering exactly the same service (boats to visit Tabarca island) at the same price (they all start at 9 eur but can go down to 5 in some cases). The funny part is that the way they compete with each other is by having a bunch of women yelling at tourists to buy tickets at their stand and not the other, to the point where it became super awkward. It's really funny to just go and see that. Having said that, we chose Transtabarca and can't complain much, we had no issues. But I'm sure you won't go wrong if you choose any of the other companies. A photo of the island which by that way is beautiful.

Don’t buy tickets here!! Bought our ticket at 09.45, they said the boat would leave at 10. Then they waited until the boat was getting full until 10.30. At least just say you are waiting until the boat is full, instead they lied and kept saying ‘we are leaving now’. Other boats were leaving on time, so make sure you dont buy your tickets at the first blue booth.

Horrible! Come back from Tabarca to Santa Pola without any organization, first staff don’t care about the line, later they try to organize preference without any sense by screaming and pushing people. People who were waiting for one hour in the sun with kids or elderly because previous ship who came was super small got angry and start to fight. Police came, and staff only declared that foreigners were the one who fought. Disaster. We went to Tabarca with the quick ship and we were promised to be able to come back with the big ship with the sea view - a big lie - only small ships came twice in a row and people started to worry they won’t be able to come back…

If there is one thing you do when you go to Santa Pola, you must go to Taberca island. For a very reasonable 10 euro, you get a return ticket for the boat trip to the island. You can buy from the kiosks boat side or online and the ticket can be used on the fast or regular boat as whatever you fancy. Drinks are reasonably priced and if you are lucky you may get to see some of the island sea life on approach to the island, on the lower glassbottom deck.

We had the best time travelling from Alicante to Tabarca with Transtabarca ! An amazing and very easy experience

Fairly cheap price for two way ticket (10 euro). Boat on the way to Tabarca is rather small but fast, quite and lovely experience. In about 15-20 minutes you'll get to the island. The way back is a bit more chaotic as everyone on the island will need to leave in the evening. The boat on the way back is much bigger (also slower, 30 minute-ish). But still, make sure you start queueing on time in high season as it can het very crowdy on the boarding docks.

Lovely boat crossing to the Island. Crystal clear chilly waters. Extremely busy on the first beach. We found a lovely little shallow cove to snorkel in. Cute little town and plenty of places to eat. 3 hours and then boat back. Friendly staff.

(Translated by Google) The customer service of the hammock rental service is terrible, embarrassing and they always lie about the reservation (Original) La atención al cliente del servicio de alquiler de hamacas es pésimo,vergonzoso y además siempre mienten en cuanto a la reserva

Visited out of season and took own chairs. Nice beach with flat firm grey sand. Sea was full of seaweed so did not swim in it.

Unfortunately, I am not satisfied with my stay in Santa Pola or other places in the surrounding area that I visited, and I see the same issue everywhere. Sadly, when I recall memories from the trip, what I remember most is the constant presence of dog and even human feces. In various places — literally everywhere. Even on a car. I believe you have a very serious sanitation problem, especially when thinking about children, who cannot be let out of sight because of this. Sightseeing in Spain, unfortunately, means constantly staring at the pavement to avoid unpleasant surprises. There is also a lack of public sanitation facilities and toilets. I don't think this is appropriate for a tourist-oriented country. It reminds me of the 1980s in the Eastern Bloc. Overall — dirt, dirt, and more dirt...

Beautiful beach and marina close by with lots of good restaurants.

Perfect for sunbathing and swimming. Shallow swimming area, perfect for families.

All of the beaches here are great n some ways. If you've got little children, the water is great for paddling, but the sand isn't the best if they want to build sand castles

Lovely beach with lots of nearby services. Was clean and safe, lots of seagulls so watch your food!!

Its a long long long beach. Very flat and mostly calm sea. Due to location it hardly ever gets rough. Cleaned most days of the year.

Tucked away just 10 minutes walk from Gran Playa,a small but well presented museum explaining the history of salt and the process of extracting it.Extremely kind and informative staff,plus a great viewpoint over the flamingo colonies at the Salt Lagoons.The museum is free and can be used as a starting place for a walking,cycling or driving route along the lagoons,including a working salt factory,a salt mountain and towers with great extended views.

Small museum, free to enter, interesting information about the Salt lakes and wildlife around the area. Directions weren’t great and we ended up driving down a very rough track to get there!

Interesting place to learn about salt production in this area. The industrial process, and see some fancy flamingos. Entrance is free, open untill noon. Nice stroll bedside the salinas

Well worth a visit, gives a fantastic insight into the production og salt,and the wildlife around the salt lakes.

Don't forget yo visit Salinas de Santa Pola, a natural park on the province of Alicante. You can get there by road N332, enjoying the Tamarit tower and flamingoes walking the pink water (the color is caused by tiny red crayfishes who live there) And, of course, you must see the Museum of salt (Museo de la Sal).

Very nice place. You can see natural fauna and flora. Friendly personel. It is sad that you can not buy salt there.

Free entry to interesting historical salt museum and wildlife area to view flamingo’s and various birds. Open 9am -2pm entrance just before Cepso garage

At least for now it has been an awful experience. I’ve bought a ticket for a boat scheduled at 15:30 and is now 16:00 and still no sign of the boat. I am here alongside with other visitants and entire families with kids waiting with no feedback under a torrid sun. You try to contact them through WhatsApp or call and no one answers. Awful!!

I searched for the price the day before and it stated 9 euros. On the day itself there were no other boats available to Tabarca and back in November with 23 degrees so they raised the price at the harbour to 15 euros. Take it or leave it. Nice played, maybe even together with the other companies to have one company only available day by day. This way they play a filthy game with tourists.

Was disappointed. No sunbeds on beech. Bars and restaurants very pushy and expensive. Nice island though beautiful clear water

Dishonest

Vaited a little bit until departed

Super

Hidden gem

The bar / restaurant behind the bus station doesn't exist on google map. Any way the big guy who runs it is rude, he charges 4 eur for a beer, 2,50 for a 0.33 mineral water. Avoid! Buses are unreliable, better ask a friend, if you dont want to waste 2-3 hours.

Use this bus station alot when I'm in the area I get the bus from grand alicante to there as its only a short bus ride . The bus station it self is in a perfect location for all amenities. The staff in there are very friendly and helpful. The toilets 🚻 are clean and tidy . There is a cafe inside but I didn't use it as I said there's plenty of cafes etc outside.

No up-to-date traffic information displayed, no bus tracking to know where your bus might be, on time or otherwise and cannot condone a bus arriving slightly late and refuse to let any body board just left everyone stranded for another half hour. Need to get their act together.

there are no seats to sit - only on the cold concrete railing .... very unpleasant ....

Very clean and tidy with a cafe,newsagents and toilets. All bus routes and times available and easy to use. Some buses you buy at the kiosk and some on the bus. The buses are well ventilated and even had usb ports for handy charging and route checking. Contact less available.

FANTASTICO Es Muy Bien Great Regular Service Clean cheap and efficient puts UK Bus Service to Shame

The bus station serves local and long-distance routes. Inside, a ticket/information counter is staffed and helpful. Most schedules ar posted. There is a cafeteria service fresh food, coffee at very reasonable prices - not inflated as at airports. There’s also a conviene store on site. Recommended!

Close to public but VERY difficult to reach there. I personally couldn’t make it there as it’s on the flattest side of the mountain. But you can zoom n see one painting (see my pics)

(Translated by Google) The ravine should be cleared, the path is practically inaccessible (Original) Se debería desbrozar el barranco, el camino es prácticamente inaccesible

(Translated by Google) Very interesting. Closed to the public... Aunke has paintings from between 2,000 and 2,500 ADC (Original) Muy interesante. Cerrado al público... Aunke tiene pinturas de hace entre 2.000 y 2.500 ADC

(Translated by Google) Cuevas de Aranas de Santa Pola, I took my friend because without him I didn't even know it existed. Close to the beach and has paintings dated 5000 years old. Truly amazing. 🤐‼️🤗👌🔝🌞 (Original) Cuevas de Aranas de Santa Pola ,me llevo mi amigo porque sin el ni sabia que existía. Cerca de la playa y tiene pinturas datadas a 5000 años de antigüedad. Realmente increíble. 🤐‼️🤗👌🔝🌞

(Translated by Google) A wonderful vision of the city of Alicante... Quiet. Beautiful sunsets. (Original) Una visión maravillosa de la ciudad de Alicante... Tranquilo. Preciosas puestas de sol.

(Translated by Google) Thick castle in front, there's nothing to see. (Original) Dickes Schloss vor, es gibt nichts zu sehen.

(Translated by Google) Simply great cave with wall painting 👍👍👍👍👍 (Original) Einfach super tolle Höhle mit Wandmalerei 👍👍👍👍👍