About the area

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

Peñón de Ifach in Calpe rising over the Mediterranean, iconic Costa Blanca landscape with clear sky

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

Carrer la Mar beach in El Campello seen from La Penyeta: golden sand, palm-lined promenade and Mediterranean Sea

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.

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Alicante city (10 km)

Explanada de España in Alicante: iconic promenade lined with palm trees next to the harbour

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.

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Villajoyosa (12 km)

Colourful houses of the old town of La Vila Joiosa (Villajoyosa), Alicante

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.

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Benidorm (45 km)

Skyline of high-rises over Levante beach, Benidorm

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

Bonfires of Saint John lighting up the night of 24 June in Alicante

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
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.