2025 Santa Pola Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

in this summer i decided to travel to a beautiful sunny beach in Spain and have a relax holiday . i had heard about the nice sunny beaches there so i searched on internet and found a small city called ' Santa Pola '. it is a coastal city in Spain near Alicante city. so we took ticket and booked a cozy hotel there with a view to the sea . it was amazing . running beside the beach. having delicious breakfast and went swimming in the sea and sunbathing. Santa pola has many restaurants with delicious sea foods . also we went 'Aqualandia', a wonderful waterpark 1 away hour from Santa Pola by car. Del mar museum is worthy to visit . also you can enjoy watersports there. #beachlife #watersports #trip #foodie #travelinspiration #summervacation #santa pola #spain

Spanish Mediterranean Coast Tour ~ Alicante (Region) Plenty of parking and reasonable entrance prices. With the entrance fee you can ride almost anything. Besides the small rides etc which cost 1€. If you arrive before 2pm, the second consecutive day is free, if you arrive after 2pm, there is a small entry fee. Most of the rides are suitable for children, but there are also some for adults. The friendly and welcoming staff made my stay a wonderful one. There is also a wide variety of meal options, and drink vending machines are everywhere. The day we came, there was almost no queue. #JanuaryDestinations2025 #SpainTravel #Valencia

Spanish Mediterranean Coast Tour ~ Alicante (Region) If you are looking for peace and quiet, to relax for a while, this is a good place to rest and relax... because it is a park full of palm trees, where the heat can be tolerated in their shade... and there is a restored Roman villa inside. The room looked perfect, they restored several mosaics which looked perfect. The park has benches and picnic tables where you can rest and listen to nature! #JanuaryDestinations2025 #SpainTravel #Valencia

Spanish Mediterranean Coast Tour ~ Alicante (Region) The museum is housed in a fortified castle, a 16th-century building that is a true example of Renaissance military art. It is a thematic exhibition focusing on the history of Santa Pola, with six themes: prehistory, the Iberians, the “portus ilicitanus”, coastal fortifications, fisheries and salt flats. Some of the pieces on display are household items such as looms, punch machines, ornaments, amphorae and mosaics. It is configured for teaching purposes, has high-tech systems and includes an audio-visual room for showing documentaries. #JanuaryDestinations2025 #SpainTravel #Valencia

Spanish Mediterranean Coast Tour ~ Alicante (Region) Located in the Plaza Glorieta, although Valencia has many links to Muslim rule, the castle was built after the Reconquista, taking five years to complete in the 1550s. It is of Renaissance style and was subsequently remodeled in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was built in 1557 by Italian engineers on the orders of the Governor of Valencia, the idea behind its construction was the need to defend the port and the city of Santa Pola from the numerous pirate attacks, which were very frequent in the 18th and 17th centuries. #JanuaryDestinations2025 #SpainTravel #Valencia

Spanish Mediterranean Coast Tour ~ Alicante (Region) Very nice place. Once inside you will see a display case with different types of shells. After passing the shell display case, you will see a room with an aquarium. The aquarium houses different species of fish and other marine life (such as stingrays, lobsters, etc.). The living conditions for the fish here are very good, as the aquarium's purpose is to protect and support the type of fish there. The hall with the aquarium is in a circle and at the end of the circle there is a small room where you can watch a film about the fish and learn about the history of this aquarium, what its goals are and how the fish ended up there of. The fish and other marine life in this aquarium live in aquariums that are appropriate for those species. The aquarium is so large that even the largest fish, weighing around 20 kg or more, have enough space for them to swim freely. I was very pleased with this place and the fact that entry is free is great because everyone can see such interesting species of marine life. #JanuaryGoodPlaces2025

Spanish Mediterranean Coast Tour ~ Alicante (Region) This part of Santa Pola offers visitors excellent beaches with views of the salt marshes, mountains and Cape Santa Pola, making it a nature lover's paradise. The excellent accommodation and recreational infrastructure complements the region's unique climate. This makes it very pleasant to take a walk around the town or along the seaside promenade and enjoy water sports. The port of Santa Pola is only twenty kilometers from Alicante and has been famous since Roman times. Today, the city has retained the charm of a fishing town, which has not been spoiled by a modern infrastructure dedicated to enjoying the Mediterranean climate and beaches. White coves and beaches, perfect for scuba diving and windsurfing, are some of the treasures of this coast. The beaches of Levante, Varadero and Gran Praia are highly recommended, as is the bay of Santiago Bernabéu. port Santa Pola was the port of Elche during Roman times, when it was called Portus Ilcitanus. Archaeological remains from this period are located in what is now the new suburb of Ensanche de Poniente. An ancient salted fish and meat factory from the 4th century BC, walls of the commercial area, rooms and Roman residences are part of the complex. At Casa del Palmeral you can see the arrangement of rooms around the courtyard of a stately country house from the 4th century B.C. The 21st century brought modern infrastructure to the port, facilitating the berthing of sports and fishing boats, as well as the loading of salt. The fish market, the stalls of the Abastos Market and the Casa del Mar (Sea House) remind the visitor that he is in a busy fishing port. There you can board a boat to nearby Tabarka Island, which features a walled area and a diverse marine reserve. There is a fortress in the center of Santa Pola - the castle was built on the orders of Philip II to protect against attacks by pirates and privateers. Its square plan is guarded by two bastions and two towers, leading to the parade ground, underground reservoir and church. This magnificent site is now the cultural heart of the town, housing: the Maritime Museum, the Fisheries Museum, the Municipal Exhibition Hall and the Church of Our Lady of Loreto. It’s also home to the Municipal Aquarium, now moved to its own facility, where you can see species such as the Starry Smooth Hound, Triggerfish, Loggerhead Sea Turtles, and more. The defense system dates back to the 16th century and was continued by three other watchtowers: one built on the salt mines (Tamarit Tower), one in the southeastern area of ​​the mountain range (Escalet Tower) and the last one, the Atalayola Tower, on which the current lighthouse is built. Taking a stroll around this town, you'll reach lively squares, such as the Plaza Glorieta, as well as natural viewpoints, such as the Plaza del Calvario. From here you can enjoy an unparalleled panoramic view of the Bay of Santa Pola and its seaside promenade, making it a great place for strolls along the Mediterranean coast. #JanuaryDestinations2025 #SpainTravel #Valencia