Things to do · Central Costa Blanca
Things to Do in Santa Pola
Beaches, viewpoints, day trips, restaurants and family activities in Santa Pola — plus the best of the surrounding Costa Blanca within easy reach.
Beaches, viewpoints, day trips, restaurants and family activities in Santa Pola — plus the best of the surrounding Costa Blanca within easy reach.
Top things to do in Santa Pola
- ✦Take the ferry to Tabarca island and snorkel its marine reserve
- ✦Visit the Castillo-Fortaleza in the main square
- ✦Watch flamingos at the Salinas de Santa Pola natural park
- ✦Climb to the lighthouse and Cabo de Santa Pola viewpoint
- ✦Watch the afternoon fish auction at the lonja
Best beaches in Santa Pola
- Playa de LevanteLong urban Blue Flag beach with promenade and watersports.
- Playa de Gran PlayaFamily beach with shallow water and full services.
- Playa del VaraderoWide sandy beach next to the salt flats.
- Cala Santiago Bernabéu / Tabarca beachesCrystal-clear marine reserve coves on Tabarca island, 20 min by ferry.
Events & festivals in Santa Pola
- Moros y CristianosSeptemberSpectacular patron-saint celebrations including a sea landing.
- Virgen del Carmen16 JulySea procession honouring the patron saint of fishermen.
- Fiestas de la Virgen de LoretoSeptemberPatron-saint fiestas with fireworks and parades.
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