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 Muchavista
    3 km of fine golden sand running south toward Alicante — one of the province's best urban beaches.
  • Playa Carrer la Mar
    Central town beach next to the port and promenade.
  • Cala Lanuza & Cala Piteres
    Rocky coves north of town, excellent snorkelling.

Events & festivals in El Campello

  • Moros y Cristianos
    October
    Major patron-saint festival with parades and a beach battle re-enactment.
  • Festes de Sant Bartomeu
    August
    Patron-saint fiestas with fireworks over the port.
  • Virgen del Carmen
    16 July
    Sea procession of the fishermen's patron saint.

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