Santa Pola
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Plan your getaway to Santa Pola with this short list of must-visits.
Located in the province of Alicante, Santa Pola was once home to ancient civilisations that prospered due to its excellent location on the coast. Come with us to discover the secrets of this magical part of El Baix Vinalopó in which the old salt flats have been turned into a natural park, Las Salinas de Santa Pola, which will blow you away with its amazing scenery.
What to see in Santa Pola
During your time in Santa Pola, you can enjoy culture, cuisine, beaches and nature – it’s the perfect place for a getaway that has it all. A great place to start is in the Traditional Historic Centre, where you will find the impressive Castle - Fortress.
This Renaissance castle was built in the 16th century and is currently home to the Sea Museum. The museum will give you the opportunity to learn about Santa Pola’s pre-historic past, its traditions and maritime art in a journey through the Iberian and Roman periods. You’re going to love it!
Other must-visits in Santa Pola are the archaeological sites of Portus Illicitanus, the old Cemetery and El Palmeral Park. You will find an old maritime district and the Roman port area as well as a villa that has some beautiful mosaics, as well as a necropolis. From here you can make your way to see the lovely La Calera Mill.
Next, you can visit the cape area, which is a fossilised reef that is millions of years old snaked with trails that will lead you to cisterns, viewing points and defence towers like those of Atalayola and Escaletes. And you simply have to explore Santa Pola’s beaches – Llevant, the coves of the cape of L’Aljub, El Este, La Llisa, El Pinet, Tamarit and more. The variety is impressive!
And last but not least, you can set off in search of trails in Santa Pola; there’s no better place than Las Salinas de Santa Pola Natural Park, where you can enjoy birding with a spectacular backdrop. Dunes, beaches, agricultural land, lakes, salt flats and defence towers like 16th-century Tamarit Tower await.
Do you fancy exploring extraordinary Santa Pola? We recommend setting aside at least a couple of days to make sure you enjoy everything there is to do. Sign up to our newsletter to discover some unforgettable destinations.
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