Blog and guides about El Campello and Costa Blanca
Practical info about the area, tips for your stay and event calendar in El Campello, Villajoyosa and Alicante. Written by someone living here.
About the area
Local guides written by a resident: what to see, where to eat and how to get around without a car.
El Campello or Benidorm
An honest comparison to help you choose where to stay on the Costa Blanca.
Holiday rental in El Campello
A 3-bedroom apartment by the beach: book directly, no platform fees.
Things to do in El Campello
Real plans and local tips to make the most of your stay in El Campello.
Beaches & coves in El Campello
A local guide to the best sandy beaches and quiet coves for your Costa Blanca getaway.
Alicante Airport to El Campello
Tram, taxi or car: real times and prices to get here.
El Campello: local guide
Restaurants, coves, festivals and getting around without a car.
Villajoyosa: guide
Colourful houses, Valor chocolate, beaches and how to get there.
Practical
Climate, transport, what is included in a long stay, and everything you need to prepare for your trip.
Long stay
For weeks or months. Climate, community and budget.
Getting here
Airport, TRAM and own covered parking.
Events and festivals
Bonfires of Saint John, Moors and Christians, food festivals. Calendar under construction.
Solar eclipse 12 August 2026
The most anticipated astronomical event: 99% Sun covered from Alicante at sunset. Book now.
Mig Any El Campello (May 2026)
The Moors and Christians pre-festival: parades, mascletà and floral offering from 8 to 10 May.
Bonfires of Saint John Alicante (June 2026)
The biggest festival in Alicante: mascletàs, artistic monuments and the spectacular Cremà on 24 June.
Mascletàs Alicante (June 2026)
Every day at 14:00 in Plaza de los Luceros. 100-150 kg of gunpowder in rhythm: the most physical pyrotechnic show in the world.
Maror Festival Villajoyosa (June 2026)
Indie festival on Antoneta beach on 26-27 June. Carlos Ares and Sanguijuelas del Guadiana confirmed.
Festes del Carme El Campello (July 2026)
The fishing port festival: maritime procession with the Virgin of Carmen and fireworks on 16 July.
A la Mar Villajoyosa (summer 2026)
Nautical courses for children and families at the Escola de la Mar. Sailing, kayak, paddle surf, windsurf.
Moors and Christians Villajoyosa (July 2026)
The Desembarco on Villajoyosa beach at dawn on 26 July: unique spectacle in Spain, International Tourist Interest.
Moors and Christians El Campello (October 2026)
The village's Main Festival: Desembarcament at dawn on 12 October, local atmosphere and ideal temperature.
Early Music Festival El Campello (November)
Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music concerts in churches and heritage spaces. Cultural autumn on the Costa Blanca.
Bou Ferrer and Vilamuseu (year round)
1st century AD Roman wreck visit and BIC archaeological museum of Villajoyosa. Mediterranean Roman heritage.