1. How do you get to Costa Blanca?

There are many ways by which you can reach Costa Blanca but if you’re arriving by plane, your points of entry could be the city of Valencia, up north; the agricultural region of Murcia in the south and the town of Alicante, which serves as the centre of Costa Blanca itself.

2. What is the currency at Costa Blanca?

Since Costa Blanca is part of Spain, and Spain is a member of the European Union, the prevailing currency at Costa Blanca is the Euro or the Eurozone.

3. Where can I have my money changed to the local currency?

Usually, there are foreign exchange centres at various ports (airport, train station, piers), as well as prime tourist destinations and you can have your money converted to Euros there. Although there are several banks at Costa Blanca, not many would allow foreign conversions for non-depositors.

4. Do they accept credit cards at Costa Blanca?

Most retail establishments within the provinces that make up the Costa Blanca are equipped to accept payments made by major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express). Smaller shops and shops in more remote villages, however, may not be as up-to-date so, to be safe, it is best to travel with your credit card and a few Euros in your wallet.

5. Which provinces within the Costa Blanca region attract the most number of tourists?

Statistics show that the provinces of Javea, Moraira, Cale, Altea, Albir, Alicante, Murcia and Benidorm are most frequented by foreign guests and visitors. Of these, Benidorm can be considered as the most popular tourist destination because of the number of high-rise hotels, theme parks and entertainment centres.

6. When is the best time to go to Costa Blanca?

Anytime is a good time to go to Costa Blanca. The region boasts of 320 days of good weather. Warm sunshine, refreshing Mediterranean breezes, and cool star-strewn nights are aplenty at Costa Blanca.

7. Should I worry about crime?

Crime rates are relatively low in Costa Blanca, but that does not mean that you should let your guard down and be careless. It is always better to travel wisely. Leave your valuables in the hotel safe and carry enough cash to get you through the day.