El Campello is a coastal town on the Costa Blanca, only 10 km from central Alicante. Quiet during the day, lively in the evenings, with the TRAM taking you to all the main tourist spots without needing a car.
The climate
More than 300 days of sun a year and an average temperature of 18 °C. Mild winters that invite long walks, long springs, and warm summers with constant sea breeze. Ideal for medium-stay rentals from November to March, or family holidays from June to September.
El Campello beaches
The main beach has 3 km of fine sand and a pedestrian promenade. Carrer la Mar beach, next to the fishing port, is the most authentic in town. Calm waters, blue flag and lifeguards in season.
The old town, the seafront promenade, the Santa Bárbara castle, Santa Cruz quarter and the central market are 25-30 minutes away by direct TRAM. Michelin-starred restaurants, tapas terraces and nightlife.
La Vila Joiosa with its famous colourful houses in the old town, century-old chocolate factories you can visit (Valor) and the Blue Flag central beach. 30 minutes on TRAM line 1 or 13 minutes by car.
Spain's most famous Mediterranean skyline. Levante beach, Poniente beach, theme parks (Terra Mítica, Aqualandia, Mundomar, Terra Natura — free entry with your TRAM ticket). 1h 20min on TRAM line 1 directly from El Campello.
Key events
Moors and Christians of El Campello in October. Bonfires of Saint John in Alicante (19-24 June). Rice and fish food festivals during summer. Artisan markets on the seafront promenade every Thursday.
Distance table from the apartment
Real measured times (not Google Maps estimates). By car via normal routes; by TRAM via line 1 with stops 11 minutes walk away.
Place
Km
Car
TRAM
El Campello beach
0.4 km
5 min walk
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TRAM stop Venta Lanuza
0.8 km
11 min walk
—
Alicante centre
10 km
15 min
25 min
Alicante airport (ALC)
29 km
25 min
—
Villajoyosa centre
12 km
13 min
30 min
Benidorm
45 km
35 min
1 h 20 min
Altea
50 km
40 min
1 h 35 min
Calpe
70 km
50 min
2 h
AVE Alicante station
12 km
20 min
30 min + 5 min walk
Tabarca (from Alicante port)
12 km
20 min
25 min + 1 h boat
Location on the map
El Campello area (Costa Blanca). For privacy reasons the exact address is shared after booking is confirmed.