El Campello - Alicante Perfect Location For Your Holiday Rental Property

El Campello is just 11 km from the provincial capital of Alicnte, but with a mix of holiday properties, from Villas and townhouses to apartments, the town has just as much to offer the discerning holidaymaker if at a slightly laid back pace. El Campello is famous for its lovely beach and long promenade, which runs its lengths.

Things to do in El Campello, Alicante, Costa Blanca

El Campello's main beach, called Muchavista, is the envy of many of the resorts in the region. The vast sweeping 7km stretch of blue flag sand in El Campello tempts the bronzed bodies from their holiday apartments and villas to lie back and relax and enjoy the sun, sea and sand. Water sports enthusiasts can get their fix of windsurfing, sailing, water skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving almost all year round, due to the excellent provision of facilities found at the marina and El Campello Yacht Club.

There are two golf courses within walking distance of the rental villas, apartments and townhouse in El Campello. Bonalba golf course and Alicante golf course are both open to members of the public and provide a sporting change from lying on the beach.

The old town of El Campello has much to offer, and is certainly worth investigating for a day out from your holiday rental property. The Town Hall and Casa Cultura are stunning whitewashed buildings, and the Cultural Centre regularly displays local art and exhibitions. The Church of Saint Theresa is a beautiful building with the Mediterranean coastline providing an even more stunning backdrop. Taking a self catering villa, townhouse or apartment in El Campello is the perfect option for food lovers as the smell emanating from the restaurants around the port are mouth watering and taste bud-tempting. Along this coast, people do not seem to snack as time is taken to prepare and really savour food, and meal times are highly social occasions. There is a wealth of historical sites in El Campello too. The Tower of Illeta stands proudly at the end of the beach and from the top, you can see the historical remains to the south. The Canelobre Caves hold the largest stalagmites and stalactites on the Costa Blanca, and are well worth a visit.

A great day trip can be started from your El Campello rental villa, apartment or townhouse by rail. The small gauge railway takes visitors on a delightful journey along the Costa Blanca to the resorts of Denia, Calpe or Benidorm, or you can go in the other direction to Alicante City on the tram.

Other holiday destinations from Alicante, Costa Blanca

For those looking for a little more life than the laid back pace of El Campello there is more to see and do in the whitewashed town of Alicante. The nightlife and range of restaurants are the best in the region, and draw many people from their rental townhouses, villas and apartments to enjoy a drink and a meal overlooking the Mediterranean. There are also many parks and open spaces which are popular with holiday makers from around the globe.

Calpe has an enchanting combination of beaches, culture, historical monuments, luxury accommodation and lively nightlife. Many first time visitors to the Costa Blanca rent a holiday property in Calpe to explore the region from.

El Altet is also worth wondering round. This is the town that gives Alicante airport its name but despite it international name-sake, retains its traditional feel and is a popular day out for those renting an Alicante holiday property.

Muxtamel, best known as a golf resort is just 5km to the famous beach at San Juan, a golden mecca for those with a holiday rental villa, apartment or townhouse in Alicante.