From El Albir, you can reach some of the most charming towns in the Marina Baixa in just a few minutes. Altea, Benidorm, Guadalest, Polop, Sella and L’Alfàs del Pi are all waiting with beaches, history, nature and festivals unlike anywhere else. This guide covers how to get there, what to see in each place, and links to our full guides so you can plan your visit — whether you’re here on holiday or already living in the area.
White-washed houses, cobbled streets and the iconic blue dome of the Iglesia del Consuelo make Altea the undisputed “Dome of the Mediterranean”. Its old town is perfect for an evening stroll, with viewpoints over the bay and terraces full of charm.
What to see: old town, viewpoints, fishing port, coves like Mascarat and La Olla.
Festivals: Moors and Christians (September), Castell de l’Olla fireworks (August).
Getting here from El Albir: 3 km north · 8–10 min by car · 30–40 min on foot along the promenade.
Full guide: See Altea »
El Albir belongs to L’Alfàs del Pi — a municipality that blends coastal life (Albir Beach, the Lighthouse route, the Roman Villa) with a genuinely international atmosphere and its own Film Festival.
What to see: Albir Beach, Albir Lighthouse, Villa Romana, Torre Bombarda.
Events: Film Festival (July), International Day of L’Alfàs (October), Fiestas del Cristo del Buen Acierto (November).
Getting here: 3 km inland · 5–7 min by car · local bus or bike.
Full guide: See Alfaz del Pi »
Famous for its Levante and Poniente beaches, Benidorm also has the Balcón del Mediterráneo, theme parks like Terra Mítica and Aqualandia, and a nightlife scene that never really stops.
What to see: urban beaches, old town, Benidorm Island, leisure parks.
Events: Benidorm Fest (January), Low Festival (July), Benidorm Pride (September), Fiestas Mayores (November).
Getting here: 5 km south · 10–15 min by car · 8–12 min by TRAM · bus 20–30 min.
Full guide: See Benidorm »
Perched in the mountains, Guadalest is proud of its 11th-century Castle of San José and its viewpoints over a reservoir of impossible turquoise. What surprises most is its collection of quirky museums: microminiatures, ethnology, Casa Orduña, medieval torture, and more.
What to see: castle, Casa Orduña, reservoir, themed museums.
Festivals: Tourist Day (July, popular paella), Virgen de la Asunción (15 August).
Getting here: 21 km by mountain road · 35–40 min by car · organised excursions from Benidorm/Albir.
Full guide: See Guadalest »
A quiet village ringed by mountains, known for its Fuente de los Chorros — 221 separate spouts of spring water — and its connection to the writer Gabriel Miró. A lovely stop for anyone wanting to combine nature and culture without the crowds.
What to see: old town, Fuente de los Chorros, ruined castle, viewpoints, Casa Museo Gabriel Miró.
Festivals: San Francisco de Asís (October, sung auroras), Fira del Porrat (August).
Getting here: 11 km inland · 15–20 min by car · bus ~40 min with a change.
Full guide: See Polop »
At the foot of the Sierra de Aitana, Sella has kept its rural soul and is home to the popular Ruta del Agua — a trail that passes springs, old mills and natural rock pools. A key stop for hikers and climbers.
What to see: Ruta del Agua, Torre and Palace of the Baronía, Santa Bárbara hermitage.
Festivals: Virgen de las Nieves and San Antonio (October), Santa Bárbara pilgrimage (December), Setmana Cultural (August).
Getting here: 25–30 km inland · 35–45 min by car.
Full guide: See Sella »
