Things to do · Central Costa Blanca
Things to Do in El Campello
Beaches, viewpoints, day trips, restaurants and family activities in El Campello — plus the best of the surrounding Costa Blanca within easy reach.
Beaches, viewpoints, day trips, restaurants and family activities in El Campello — plus the best of the surrounding Costa Blanca within easy reach.
Top things to do in El Campello
- ✦Watch the 5pm fish auction at the lonja
- ✦Walk the Illeta dels Banyets headland and Roman ruins
- ✦Cycle the seafront promenade to Alicante
- ✦Take the TRAM to Alicante's old town in 25 minutes
- ✦Visit Cova del Llop Marí coastal caves
Best beaches in El Campello
- Playa Muchavista3 km of fine golden sand running south toward Alicante — one of the province's best urban beaches.
- Playa Carrer la MarCentral town beach next to the port and promenade.
- Cala Lanuza & Cala PiteresRocky coves north of town, excellent snorkelling.
Events & festivals in El Campello
- Moros y CristianosOctoberMajor patron-saint festival with parades and a beach battle re-enactment.
- Festes de Sant BartomeuAugustPatron-saint fiestas with fireworks over the port.
- Virgen del Carmen16 JulySea procession of the fishermen's patron saint.
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