Santa Pola

There’s a reason why the Spanish choose to holiday in this beautiful fishing village, with its stunning scenery, plentiful seafood and an easy-going way of life.

Santa Pola is a charming fishing village, now renowned as an attractive coastal resort. Located on the Costa Blanca, Santa Pola enjoys a glorious Mediterranean climate of mild winters, and hot, dry summers.  The climate is ideal for exploring the 11 kilometres of beautiful beaches – many of which have the coveted blue flag status. This stunning coastline has picturesque white coves and breathtaking views of the mountains and nearby salt marshes.

With history dating back to the Roman period, Santa Pola has many historical sites, such as Santa Pola Castle, an old fortress located in the centre of the town. If you want to travel even further back in time, head to the Cueva de las Aranas, a group of caves featuring iron-age paintings.

The fishing port in Santa Pola is one of the largest on the Costa Blanca, which means fresh fish arrive daily, sometimes even being sold straight from the boats they were caught on. At the weekday fish market, you can find a huge variety of fresh fish and seafood. Look out for red prawns – the town’s speciality.

When you’ve finished browsing, go and sample the catch of the day at one of the excellent seafood restaurants in the area.