Costa blanca amaryllis is more than sun-bleached beaches. As evening comes the coast springs to life with a range of great nightlife activities. Here, then, is a rundown of the most marvelous nightspots along this stretch of enchanting coastline.
The first and foremost west of English Channel destination is undoubtedly Benidorm – a resort for sun worshippers by day which at night changes to show itself off in all its magic. The popular main street is choc full of lively bars, neon banks of colour between them. The choice here is richer than that of a bountiful harvest. One moment you could be standing in a British pub singing your own ‘Wonderwall’. Through just a wink at reality, it could be back to nature in seconds as the booming beats of some techno club ultimatly explode in your ear. Keeping an ear out for the unmistakeable “Oi Oi” which stands for the bargain of the century.
A short drive from Benidorm is Alicante, where the spirit of life is electric. The old town, with its narrow winding lanes and covered bars overflowing points of tapas all work to make delightful noises of garlic and paprika in the air. Some say that if you have not been caught up by time in El Barrio, an impressive sample of Alicante goes unseen before you. It is a town where the sum of tales created would make even Hemingway turn red with jealousy.
Next comes Javea, a coastal gem known for its elegant taste. Unlike Benidorm’s wild and hectic night life or Alicante’s frantic nights, Javea carries an air of freedom. Think of those moths wondrously drunken on the sound of bells though the window and the compliments don’t miss Paradise at all. One local bar actually serves cocktails that resemble a tropical jungle, complete with extravagant fruit garnishes. It is both impish and charming.
Further along: Denia, a lively place with a lively atmosphere. The local talk of a festive spirit the town has that lends something of the contented mood and endless crickets singing in the countryside. There is music from every corner—marina life is filled with clinking glasses and quiet laughter. There for the ambiance, but stay too for live music serenading sea.
Don’t let Altea slip your mind. By day a peaceful haven for artists, it becomes a buzzing hive of activity at night. The cobbled lanes ring out with the beat of salsa. Whether you fancy a moonlight waltz or star-spangled tango, all tastes are catered for in Altea. It is all about enthusiasm, not ability to dance if that is not your forte here.
In Costa Blanca, the setting sun means an evening of adventure. From dancing at Benidorm’s bustling nightspots to a sunrise chat (or squabble!) in Altea, Costa Blanca nights turn out stories as varied as the stars in a hemisphere. Make yours unforgettable!