The top cities between Alcudia and Granada are Benidorm, Palma de Mallorca, Alicante, Ibiza Town, Municipality of Cartagena, Almeria, Murcia, Torrevieja, Calvia, and Javea. Benidorm is the most popular city on the route. It's 10 hours from Alcudia and 4 hours from Granada.
Palma, the capital of Mallorca in the western Mediterranean, is a resort city known for its rich history and stunning landmarks. The Gothic Santa María cathedral and the Moorish-style Almudaina fortress are just a few examples of its architectural wonders. This vibrant city is considered one of the most beautiful in the Mediterranean, offering a mix of history, culture, and culinary delights.
Calvià, situated in the southwestern part of Majorca, is a charming municipality within the Balearic Islands. It is nestled between the stunning Serra de Tramuntana and the Serra de Na Burguesa. The town of Calvià Vila serves as its municipal seat, offering visitors a delightful glimpse into local life on this picturesque island.
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1 hour off the main route, 5% of way to Granada
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Ibiza, situated in the Mediterranean Sea and one of Spain's Balearic Islands, is home to Ibiza Town - its capital city. Known for its vibrant nightlife scene, this destination attracts many European nightclubs to set up summer outposts here. Additionally, visitors can enjoy a range of white-sand beaches like Ses Figueretes and Platja d'en Bossa located south of the town center.
Xàbia, also known as Jávea, is a charming coastal town located in the Marina Alta region of Alicante, Valencia, Spain. Situated by the beautiful Mediterranean Sea, this municipality offers a delightful blend of natural beauty and cultural richness.
Benidorm, located on the eastern coast of Spain, is a renowned seaside resort in the Valencia region's Costa Blanca. Once a small fishing village, it has transformed into a popular Mediterranean holiday destination celebrated for its vibrant nightlife. The area boasts two expansive sandy beaches, Levante Beach and Poniente Beach, bordered by palm-lined promenades and towering skyscrapers.
Most popular city on this route
1 hour off the main route, 70% of way to Granada
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Alicante, a vibrant port city on Spain's Costa Blanca, boasts a charming old town with narrow streets and colorful houses. The medieval Castillo de Santa Bárbara offers stunning views of the Mediterranean coast. The city is known for its diverse culinary scene, offering everything from traditional rice and fish dishes to gourmet cuisine and casual fare. Alicante is emerging as a culinary hotspot, with an abundance of tapas bars and upscale dining options.
Torrevieja, a city in Spain's Alicante province on the Costa Blanca, boasts a Mediterranean climate and stunning coastline with sandy beaches and scenic promenades. The Museo del Mar y de la Sal showcases the town's fishing and salt-mining history, while the Lagunas de la Mata-Torrevieja Nature Park offers trails and two unique salt lakes.
Murcia, a vibrant university city in southeastern Spain and the capital of its namesake region, boasts stunning architecture like Plaza Cardenal Belluga. The ornate cathedral and colorful 18th-century Palacio Episcopal contrast with the modern Ayuntamiento annex. Known for its exceptional tapas, Murcia's cuisine is a result of its prime location between fertile lands and the Mediterranean.
Almería is located in the southeastern part of Spain and is home to several notable landmarks. The Alcazaba, a grand Moorish fortress, stands proudly above the city. The 16th-century Almería Cathedral boasts an impressive Gothic ribbed ceiling, while the Museum of Almería showcases archaeological findings from throughout the region. Beneath the surface lies a labyrinthine network of tunnels known as the Civil War Shelters of Almería.
23% as popular as Benidorm
1 hour off the main route, 87% of way to Granada
Best stops along Alcudia to Granada drive
The top stops along the way from Alcudia to Granada (with short detours) are Catedral-Basílica de Santa María de Mallorca, APLUS Apartamentos - Old Town Benidorm, and Ascensor del Castell de Santa Bàrbara. Other popular stops include Ferrocarril de Sóller - Estació de Sóller, Es Trenc, and Platja de Llevant.
Kalypsotuttifrutti is a unique cocktail bar located in Majorca, offering an interesting concept of a bar/lounge with no menu. Instead, they serve one drink that changes daily and can be alcoholic or non-alcoholic. The price is per person and the amount served depends on the number of people ordering. The bar has received praise for its generous alcohol servings and friendly staff.
Amazing bar. The bar does not work with a menu but with special cocktails for each day. Drinks are amazing and well worth the price (16€ for two but it looked like it was for 3). Extremely welcoming, friendly and personable hosts, inclusively the two parrots that are always availabe to take some pictures with the clients.
Duarte Santos — Google review
Really cool atmosphere. Kind of Hawaii theme 🌺 nice cocktail combo and two beautiful parrots on the entrance will wait for you.
Ergyl T — Google review
Thus is quite possibly the best cocktail bar I have ever visited! The people are incredible, the atmosphere was amazing. Such genuine, kind, happy people trying to make your night as amazing as they could going above and beyond each and every time! We shall vw coming back to visit again !
Sammy Housley — Google review
Very interesting concept of a bar/lounge. No menu, just one drink that is different every day, goes in either alcoholic or nonalcoholic version and the amount is based on number of people ordering and price is per person. Gotta appreciate the amount of alcohol they put in, not a scam. Also the staff there is so kind and ready to talk with you any time. The hookah wasn't the best, but they are still improving, so that's nice.
Greedy God — Google review
Highly recommend it, the place is great, the team very friendly , the decorations very tropical , the tropical cocktails are wonderful , don’t forget to take pictures with tutti & Frutti , the prices are great
Dr.med. Ghada Atta — Google review
Unique cocktail bar that doesn't have a menu, but for €9 per person, they make the cocktail of the day which comes in a wide range of different shaped glasses for your party to drink from with separate straws. There is also 2 parrots at the entrance called Tutti and Frutti welcoming you in to the bar. A great little place we will happily go to again.
Pete Cotton — Google review
Fantastic experience. No menu for drinks, you get what ever the special is on that day which I thought was cool, but they will change things if required. The parrots were fantastic and the cocktails even more amazing. Friendly staff, great atmosphere.
JLswift — Google review
If you’re in Cala D’or absolutelyyyyyy go here! You won’t regret it.
There’s no menu whatsoever, you’re greeted straight away by a team member in a fabulous bright shirt and two parrots, Tutti & Frutti who will squawk a good hello as you’re shown to your seat. Then your server appears to ask what kind of flavours you like and within 5mins are back with a cocktail to share in your group that are in some of the best decorative ‘cups’ you’ve ever seen, volcanos/elephants/shells you name it they can get a cocktail and sparklers in it haha.
We had 3 cocktails here over our stay and loved every one of them.
It costs €9 a head which is totally reasonable and we felt we got our moneys worth for sure!
All the staff are lovely the surroundings are gorgeous and the love the staff have for the parrots (and the biggggg tabby cat who hangs out here too) is lush to see💛
emma slater — Google review
Greeted with a friendly welcome and shown to comfortable seats for our group of 9. Little unsure on what we were served 😂 even though we had a full explanation before ordering. No menu of drinks but both alcoholic sharers were great and kids enjoyed their virgin cocktails. Was a little surreal but worth a visit.
James May — Google review
Would give 6 stars if I could. This place is one of our favourites in Cala dor. Different cocktails each day served in funky glasses. Top music and the parrots steal the show. Highly recommended
Grant Kennedy — Google review
Absolutely LOVED this place!! All the staff were so friendly and helpful, shoutout to Emily who was so lovely and so nice to chat to!! The drinks were amazing, the atmosphere was fab, the vibes were 10/10 and the parrots tutti and frutti were amazing too! Cannot recommend this place enough, thanks for such a great experience, best part of our holiday🫶
Caitlin Pollitt — Google review
The decorations here is soooo beautiful and nice! The owner is super friendly as well and they don't do the menu here but the drink we got on that day was perfect! We loved the taste. The atmosphere here was really nice as well.
Recommend everyone to visit it here!
Plyfa I. — Google review
Felt a great vibe to get u in here etc and kids liked it but then I felt they wanted you out once they got you your fancy cocktail which wasn’t great!
If you want a few nice pics fine but I’d not be going back it to cramped also!
Jason S — Google review
Very friendly staff and amazing fresh cocktails. The prices are more than fine. You have to go and enjoy a drink for sure with your friend or partner.
Μαυριδου Λινα — Google review
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Av. de Bèlgica, 28, 07660 Cala d'Or, Balearic Islands, Spain
The Parc natural de Mondragó is a coastal natural park spanning 1,893 acres, characterized by grasslands and pine forested ravines interspersed with dunes. The rich birdlife in the park offers an opportunity for bird-watching amid the dry landscape. The agricultural activity that shaped the land has left its mark in the form of dry stone walls, irrigation ditches and waterwheels creating a rustic appeal.
The clearest sea water with loads of fish you will ever see.
The beech has very little shade so if you visit on a hot day you will be burnt to a crisp.
We did a 4 hour trip here and were not disappointed.
richard jackson — Google review
Fantastic hiking place surrounded by inaccessible land. Super clean and well preserved. Trails could be better marked, though. Simply, make it larger!
Filip Jasinski — Google review
We visited the parc in early April and were really surprised by the beautiful nature.
The water looked like we were in the Caribbean and the first routes we wanted to "hike" were easy to find.
The signs on route 5 unfortunately were miss leading us apart the official path. It was not our intention to leave the official paths...
According to the advice signs you can see rare animals here (Hermann's tortoise and a rare mammal) but I doubt that they survive the mass of tourists :(
AND: It's a parc natural (!) which allow motorboats to come close to the beach in this small but beautiful bays...
Ruben Pudor — Google review
Cute little beach. There is a small stand with snacks and drinks on the beach, which was clutch. It was beautiful, albeit a bit crowded but understandable since they have convenient parking. Great walk on the rocks along the beach! Only gave 4 stars because I had the opportunity to see nicer beaches, but don't be deterred- this is a nice beach. Fyi- no free parking, but is discounted in the later afternoon (I cannot recall if the discount starts at 16:00 or 17:00).
Victoria — Google review
Very big for so many people. You have to leave your car at the beginning of the parc. They want on that parking 10€ for a car and 2.40€ per motorcycle.
Then you have to go a few minutes down the road. You are gonna find there some bars and restaurants.
The beach is full of dry seaweed but clean. The sea is clear too.
David K?iv?nek — Google review
Crystal clear water, white sand, amazing views. Loved it! 😍
There were two restaurants and a beach hut selling burgers and fries. Lots of trails to walk around with clear signage.
Only negative was the water to rinse off has been disconnected.
Canuk Travels — Google review
Excellent and worth seeing. Unfortunately I didn't have enough time to explore more, but alone route 1 and 2 have wonderful viewpoints and interesting fauna and flora to see (if you take some time and don't just rush through) .
The Good Things — Google review
❗️Please don’t forget to take your trash to the bins — including wet wipes which are made of plastic. Sadly, a few visitors left their trash, and you can see it everywhere — on trails, beaches, under the vegetation.
Otherwise, amazing natural park, beautiful hiking trails along the coast, lovely beaches.
Hiking trails are partly under the shade from trees, but there are also open sections.
A couple of parking spaces are on either side of the park, at 6 EUR as of 2023.
Дмитрий — Google review
Clean beach and astonishing scene!
I love the beautiful colour the sea.
Fantastic!
The most beach and bay I have ever seen.
Even better than Margate.
Enjoyed our hours spent in the sunshine and on the beach. Hope we could have rent a paddling panel there. As tourists from abroad, it’s hard to bring your panel there even packed in your bag.
Shirley Lee — Google review
Wonderful place. Crystal clear water. Nice hiking trails, but signs are misleading. We accidentally found ourselves not on the right way. Parking is big, but place is popular so it could be full anytime. Beach is not too big, but quite nice.
Kamila Świerska — Google review
This beautiful beach offers stunning natural beauty, with its soft, golden sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters. However, the presence of debris such as small cores and tree leaves detracts from its pristine charm. To truly appreciate its beauty, efforts should be made to clean the sand regularly, ensuring a more enjoyable and picturesque experience for visitors.
José Campelo — Google review
These two bays are the best in the area to visit : the best way by far is by boat , after that cycle or walk from Portopetro, it’s not so far. Driving is difficult: the car park is often full and it’s not allowed to park on the roads. But the journey is worth it; perfect beaches nice restaurant and bars, beautiful water, lovely nature walks through the trees ❤️❤️
Richard Dennys — Google review
Very very beautiful nature park where you can spend some time. Nice views and landscape everywhere.
Tim — Google review
The beaches are quite full nowadays but we found a place. There is currently single one working toilet which was really messy. The toilets in the beach restaurant was closed.
Anyway, water is crystal clear, views are outstanding, trails are nice.
Michal Janda — Google review
Really nice place to for the beach and nature time. I was here outside of the peak season, so the parking was free of charge.
There are two beaches you can access here.
There are a couple of small restaurants where you can grab a bite.
I also saw showers, but not sure they work during this time of the year.
Pristine, seven kilometre-long beach that is considered one of the most beautiful in Mallorca. With crystal clear waters and fine sand, it has no buildings nearby and is located in a nature reserve.
Very nice beach. Clean and protected. Convenient with the parking space so close to the beach. The beach is big and you can easily get a less crowded space if you walk like 1 km. Water is crystal . Lue and sand white! If someone says otherwise, they probably just want the beach for themselves;-)
Malin Plank Eduards — Google review
We were at the end of April '22 at "Es Trenc",supposedly one of the most beautiful beaches in Mallorca.
We're very disappointed.
We're aware that it is a natural beach, but these mountains of algae and seaweed have prevented any access to the water.
In addition, it smelled bad all the time.
The remains of the bunkers of that time also do not make the beach more idyllic.
For us, there are definitely more beautiful beaches on Mallorca.
Dani Giswil — Google review
The beach gets crowded but it is very long and wide enough so you can find a spot to settle.
The water is very clear, the color is dreamy, depending on the day you can find spots without any algae in the water.
The sunsets here are magnificent
Maria Irina Fediuc — Google review
Dirty beach, with lots of people. Parking is 7€ and if you are not carrying a beach umbrella expect do be burned. There is a bar to buy cocktails from but no place to sit or drink coffee. Getting to the beach is very hard as well. What is on the pictures is definitely not there now…
Mirza Gazdic — Google review
Beach is extremely dirty with full of seagrasses. It is almost like a mud inside water and over the beach.
There is no shower. There is only one toilet which is not working.
No need to go. There is nothing to see. Water is very bad.
This beach is a kind of nude beach.
Ali Bas — Google review
This beach has been a huge disappointment. After driving for one hour from Palma, we were eager to discover the beach shown in all the pretty pictures. However, the beach was extremely dirty as shown in the video, there were mountains of algae. It was clearly not cleaned.
Ioana Constantinescu — Google review
The beach is very large but quite narrow. It does not have sunbeds or umbrellas, so bring your own if you want some shade. The parking for car is 8 eur/ day. Keep in mind to arrive before 10 am, afterwards it gets really crowded and it's difficult to leave - on a one lane road.
Raluca Diga — Google review
TOP, beautiful beach. One of the most beautiful in Europe. No hotels, restaurants..👍. Parking fee €7 per day. Good access from the parking lot to the beach. I recommend taking an umbrella or a tent for shade. In some places, a lot of silt-algae. But that's beautiful..🏝❤️
Jan Rybon — Google review
A lot of see weed and people, not kind of beaches I prefer ;)
Thought sunset is nice
Yulia Braun — Google review
Absolutely amazing beach. There are about 5 bays from one end at Colonia and La Rapita.
It used to be commercial with sun beds, beach bars but more recently it has reverted back to it more natural form.
Beautiful waters, white sands and not too crowded especially away from the two ends.
Bring your own food, water as there will be no where close to get some.
Travelling Doc — Google review
€7 for the car entrance ‼️ CASH ONLY! Total rip off to the beach which is not cleaned, doesn’t have any services ! You have to queue for at least 30 minutes to get in and only at the entrance they tell you the entry is €7 ! Luckily we just turned round and went towards the beach near by, 5illes BEACH&SUNSET direction where you can park for FREE near by and enjoy all the services.
Elina Evelina — Google review
Unfortunately, it was a big disappointment. You sit in a traffic jam for half an hour on a narrow and bad road. In a crowded parking lot, they let you in individually for 7 euros. It is difficult to find a place in the parking lot because everyone parks in such a way that two cars don't end up in two places by accident. From here you walk down to the beach, which you only see at the last moment. Unfortunately, after the torture, the beach is also a disappointment. It is covered in black rotting plant residue. If you managed to get through this, the water is warm and nice. But is it worth it? There are much more beautiful and easily accessible beaches here.
Lajos Busi — Google review
Very nice beach with an lgbt friendly and nature friendly section around beach 3 and 2. I wish there is a better public transportation to get there. If you don’t have a car and scooter, taxi is very expensive from Palma.
Sheng C — Google review
The coast has a nice scenery. But it is not worth the waiting times for a parking spot especially in days with many sea seeds. On a positive note you get the chance to see flamingos on your way to the beach.
Georgios Toulias — Google review
Es Trenc Beach in Mallorca is a captivating destination with its expansive white sand beach and crystal-clear waters. The natural beauty is undeniable, making it a hotspot for beachgoers. While the beach attracts a considerable crowd, the positive side is that the parking process is acceptable. The convenience of accessible parking adds to the overall experience, allowing visitors to enjoy the stunning surroundings without hassle. Es Trenc Beach is a wonderful blend of natural splendor and accessibility, making it a must-visit for those seeking a vibrant beach atmosphere.
Norbert Kenderesi — Google review
nice beach, i think it’s a little bit over rated. no public bathrooms. only restroom it’s at the only restaurant. and parking it’s a little bit expensive from what why offer.
Bogdan-Lucian Cosma — Google review
My second favorite beach in Mallorca after Cala Torta. It is an amazing place! Cristal clear water and white sand beach makes you feel like you were somewhere on a Caribbean island.
Lejla Lukovac — Google review
Gorgeous beach ! White sand turquoise water. Fun waves today. Great for kite and windsurfers. Bring a huge sandwich and at least 2 litres water and chill baby!
Helen Shanahan — Google review
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Ferrocarril de Sóller - Estació de Sóller
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The Ferrocarril de Sóller is a vintage electric tram that has been operating daily since its establishment in 1912. The train offers a scenic trip through Mallorcan landscape from Palma to the seaside town of Soller, which boasts a charming harbor and beach. While it may be considered an expensive tourist attraction, the efforts to preserve its rustic old-world charm have been successful. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, trains only run once daily and return in late afternoon.
Great experience. We had to wait in the ticket qur for maybe an hour but the ride itself worth every minute. Great scenery along the route and the city of Sóller it is a must see.
Florin C — Google review
Great experience! A wee bit expensive for the shorter ride. It was €8 per person including kids when we went. The ride is about 25 mins from the port to the main town. But I would say, if visiting either area for the day, this should be done. It’s just a scenic beautiful experience and a convenient way to get from point A to point B and back again.
Kevin McCabe — Google review
We visited here as part of a trip organised by tui arrived by boat then travelled by tram to the village and took the train through the mountains towards palma. highly recommended don't even have to be a old train enthusiast to enjoy the experience
Darren Nimmo — Google review
Very enjoyable train ride to a lovely little town. Get there at least 30 minutes early (earlier if you want the best seats). People who showed up right before departure have difficulty finding seats. The tram to the port is worth the extra money. Buying the tickets online was super easy.
Lawana “Mitchi” Walker — Google review
Loved the ride through Soller to the port. Sometimes the trams was really full, but since we didn't catch the first one right off the train from Palma, there was more room on the next ones. Coming back was really crowed. And we had to stand. But that wasn't a problem since the ride is not too long. The timetables were a bit confusing, but I guess since there were lots of people the tram ran non stop and was easy to catch this way. Loved it!
Aino-Kaisa Lonka — Google review
The trip in itself isn't much to write about. The tram line is either going behind high walls or next to a quite busy roadway. The destination on the other hand is wonderful. The waiting line to get on is long, you might have to stand the whole way if you are not fast enough to grab a seat
Gabriel Alexandru Cristea — Google review
The right was really nice, but if you canter in high season and the weekends. I suggest that you book the Tickets for your desire time way before. Also do not take there, the latest Tram when it's already and darkish outside because it will be fully dark once you write and you won't see anything off the whole environment and not a thing to keep in mind is when you're there with the last tram. In order to get back the main city you need to take a taxi for approximately €10 so calculated in that in.
Paul Ge — Google review
While it's definitely a tourist trap and overly expensive, it's still a fun ride from Palma to Soller. Plenty of seats. Due to covid the trains only run once a day and return in late afternoon. Still a fun thing to do.
Paul Heller — Google review
Well worth getting this tram if you have completed the train trip from Palma.. this smaller tram is a nice experience and brings you to a beautiful port village (about 15 minutes).. I'd recommend getting off at the second last stop (the first sea view stop) its a short and pleasant walk towards the last stop, plenty of nice places to eat and even a small beach to dip your toes. Once at the last stop that's about it for the village. There seems to be nice treks and trails but we were just on a day trip so didn't go further. Its nice to be at the last stop (first stop for the return journey) to guarantee a seat for the return trip back to the beautiful soller.
Rua Cuail — Google review
I only did a quick walkthrough of this beautiful village
Note the streets are skinny and pretty curvy I'm not sure if it's all one way traffic but there were a lot of motorcycles which I'm guessing would be a lot easier to drive
Everyone I met were super friendly and very helpful getting me back on track when I got myself turned around like I'm known to do - the extra large circle I did to get to the church where you grab the tram showed me so much more than if I had just walked straight there!
One thing I found and I wish I would have had more time to explore was the botanical garden...next time 💯
Pam Craig — Google review
Fabulous train ride through the Tramuntana mountains to Soller. Stunning vistas and teasing views of valleys and villages in-between tunnels. Recommend this trip.
Heather Gibson — Google review
Lovely. The wooden train is so cool. My sons love the whole experience. We also got the tram experience to the harbour, highly recommended.
Price is a bit high, but, it worth it in my opion.
EJ Bloks — Google review
A beautiful ride through the mountains and about 9 tunnels. It's not cheap but quit an experience. Once in Soller you have to take a tramride to the beach/harbour.(inclusive in the ticket as it is operated by the same company). Ride +visit will take a least half a day.
Peter Van Ruyskensvelde — Google review
Best is to book tickets few days in advance as this is very popular attraction. If you buy tickets online you still need to go to the ticket office to receive tickets. There is a designated queue to collect online tickets. For additional cost you can buy journey to port du Sóller and that place is absolutely amazing.
Thyme Traveller — Google review
Soller and port Soller , nice day out old town square is nice for breakfast, lunch , coffee, cake, small little local shops. Take the train down to port for 9 euro 1 way, post is small again local shops and restaurants mostly sea food.
Craig leslie — Google review
Great train ride but the queue to get on was stressful.Although guaranteed a seat unless you queue early we were afraid the four of us would not sit together.At Soller there is a dash for the tram. My advice is spend 30 mins at Soller and allow the queue diminish. On the return there is a dash for the tram at the beach. We got there at 17.00 for the tram for the 18.00 return train to Palma.
Finally don't worry about sitting on the right on the outward journey as there view on either side are about the same. At the best view point the train stopped for those who wished to get off and see it to do so.
Bill Marshall — Google review
It's worth a visit. Just seeing the train from the outside is enough. Simply fantastic! It's best to check in advance when the train departs.
Anna K. — Google review
We loved the trip, whole day outside, nice works of Joan Miro on the walls of the train, seamless travel, very relaxed and nice, even for a rainy day it’s worth it
Daria — Google review
Very beautiful town very busy with people visiting on daily train rides so can be overcrowded. The square was very old architecture buildings surrounded by mountainous rock faces. The tram will take you down to the beachfront which again was stunning
Claire Williams — Google review
If the stairs are shut up to the platform, you go up via the side of the building. Small cafe on platform toilets are back in the main building.
Leave plenty of time to make sure you get a seat.
You have to go on the train which you purchased. You can't go earlier or later fyi.
Hannah Jeffries — Google review
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Palma Aquarium, a renowned marine attraction in the Balearic Islands, boasts an impressive collection of water tanks housing 8000 fish from 700 diverse marine species. Recognized with the prestigious 'Travelers' Choice 2018' award by TripAdvisor, this aquarium offers interactive touch screens to educate visitors about various types of fish. The captivating 'Big Blue', Europe's deepest shark tank at 8.5m, provides a mesmerizing spectacle for all.
Wonderful place! My kids really loved the experience. So many different areas to enjoy. Peaceful and calm atmosphere, pillows on the floor near large aquariums. You can take your time and observe. They have a fun room where kids can draw and scan their pictures, and later on the pictures appear in the big virtual aquarium.
Olena V — Google review
Brilliant morning out! Was the first in the door at 9.30am, and I'd bought the shark boat (11.40) and backstage (12.00) extras, so expect to be there for a few hours. Well worth the money, so happy to finally see a sea turtle! Loads to see and learn. Recommend backstage to see and learn about the marine 'hospital' and their work saving turtles. Our guide was lovely, extremely enthusiastic, and was bilingual. Would absolutely go again!
Karen Jackson — Google review
Nice aquarium, very interesting and educational. The best part is the biggest tank with sharks. 🦈 Food: big central restaurant with many options and a small green one with smoothies and pizza. 🍕🧃If you have kids, they are going to love it here because its pretty much kids friendly: there are children tours with really funny guide and outside playground. You can also take a pic with Ara parrot 🦜At the end, you can buy souvenires in really cool shop. I am giving 4 star review only because shark part was the most interesting and some of the really cool gadgets didn't work so we couldn't use them.
Katarina — Google review
Amazing aquarium where you can spot various fishes - even sharks.
I personally recommend to purchase the ticket online as you might have a 15% off.
It’s a perfect place to spend a couple of hours when the weather doesn’t allow you to go to the beach or whatsoever.
I really enjoyed it there and took loads of pictures.
Highly recommended, it’s definitely worth a visit!
Mattia Tornatora — Google review
Very cool aquarium! My daughter and I were very pleased while visiting. Lots of fish and other animals and plants to see, great 3D movie, very atmospheric, clean place. There is a great playground outside, my daughter was delighted with it. Very friendly and helpful staff. It's a cool idea to take a photo with a parrot. There is also a small soft play inside. The only minus is the average quality of food in the restaurant.
Gabriela S — Google review
Beauties of Sea and Ocean. Fauna and Flora. Brilliant organized place.
Easy access from motorways, close to the beach and airport. Recognizable location. Everything is wonderful except prices for food and drinks at relax area. 😒 Prices are same,, even more expensive then London and Dublin.
Rest of the things are 10of10. Need some more Tents and Umbrellas for relax area. 😌
Atanas Birov — Google review
Great place. So much better than we thought before getting there. Huge place with a lot of small and large aquariums with everything from big sandsharks to small seahorses. Loved it, the kids loved it. They also works a lot with animal protection and cleaning the oceans from plastic and other waste we humans put into the oceans 🙈😭
BTW. Please stop throwing things in the ocean and on land 🙏
Only downside was the restaurants. At the moment the food/menu did not match the rest of the facilities unfortunately. So this can be better for sure.
Robban Juretic — Google review
We loved this visit... so very popular with children and adults... bit expensive for entry, but hey, it's a great experience 👍 😀... there's also a 3D cinema, looking at whales.... there's 🦈 with a diver in the same tank... love the coloured fish in the Japanese garden area...also an adventure playground, a gift shop, cafes etc etc.... so much to see and do.... wonderful.. take your time.. you can learn so much..
Lorrain Fidock — Google review
The aquarium is very nice. It has a huge aquarium with sharks and other fishes. Also there is a big interror playground situated close to the shark aquarium, at -2. They also have a nice playground outside in the form of a ship. We watch the 4D film (aprox 10min) with the whales which was really nice and interesting, so it is worth to pay the extra price. However, I expected the whole place to be more big for the price they have for the entrance. I visited other places, which were huge compared with this one and less expensive.
Iulia Boncu — Google review
We recommend this place to visit, because it is possible to see not only sea life but also different kinds of tropical species in a tropical section. Sharks are amazing in a big tank, corals are so different also. A kids room is available, but note that there is a limit of families inside the room so you should wait in a queue.
Buy tickets in advance for the Aquarium as well as for 3D Whale cinema. Different scientific attractions will be interesting for kids.
Ihor Frolov — Google review
Visited Palma Aquarium and had a fantastic experience! 🐠🌊
The diverse marine life and captivating exhibits offered a fascinating journey through the depths of the ocean. From vibrant coral reefs teeming with life to awe-inspiring sea creatures, every corner was a visual delight ✨🤩
The staff's expertise and commitment to conservation added an extra layer of appreciation to the experience 🦑🐢
The immersive 3D cinema experience, showcasing the incredible life of whales, was mind-blowing. 🐋✨
Additionally, the shark boat adventure, featuring a bottom transparent boat that allows you to see sharks below you, provided a unique and thrilling encounter with these majestic creatures. 🚤🦈
A day well-spent in the magical world beneath the waves, combining wonder and education. Highly recommend Palma Aquarium for an unforgettable marine adventure!
Habiba Widad — Google review
A good place for small kids. I got it confused with underground sea world. They do have a lots of collection from fishes and sea life. The main highlight is Big blue where they have big sharks swimming freely. They do pass really close from the other side, so you get really good pictures too. You have to pay for Shark vision but it is a good experience to watch some sharks swimming under your feet. They do have a big cafeteria where you can have snacks and meals. The entrance has a little waiting time based on your booked slot. The place can be overcrowded during the weekends. We were little disappointed but the experience was good.
Animesh Kumar — Google review
Fantastic place for an amazing experience with aquatic life. The sea life on display was really wide in variety and full of facts. The jungle area was also very nice. The infrastructure in itself is really good maintained...spacious and tidy. It took us almost three hours to see the entire place properly. The tickets are slightly expensive but totally worth it. We got a chance a photo with a huge parrot too. There's a group photo that is taken at the start which can be bought as prints. Nice souvenir to have. Would really recommend to visit this place when visiting Mallorca.
SACHIT VARMA — Google review
Surprisingly nice aquarium.
Had no problems with parking on Saturday 11h.
There are interactive games for kids (also interesting for adults).
Playground for kids (the one indoors) was just great! Kid loved it.
The one outside also looked super, with few bounce castles, but it was too hot to be there.
Overall good aquarium.
Spent there ~2,5h.
Alina L. — Google review
Great to do on a rainy day. Entrance fee is a little pricey, maybe best to buy online before hand. The aquarium is well thought out and great day out for families or couples
Giovanni Scialo — Google review
The place is amazing. The jungle with the waterfall was my favourite. The ticket might be too pricey but I think it’s justified considering all the attractions inside. The perfect place to pop in when the sun is burning.
MendeleevX — Google review
Tons of family fun. Purchased through the TUI rep, we got the silver package which included a meal, a free gift and the 4D whale cinema experience. Upon arrival you have a photo taken, so be prepared. I'd recommend following it through 1-5 [you'll know what I mean when you seen the map] - at this point we went for food and then made our way to the 4D whale experience. This was breathtaking. My daughter was overwhelmed with emotion. We have never experienced anything like this. Food was solid, the burger and chips was great quality. We then finished the aquarium off, with the whale room, shark tanks and by far my favourite - the jellyfish room. Would definitely recommend this to anyone considering. Also a great big playground with inflatable bouncy castles.
Chris Lidgard — Google review
I booked a ticket which included the little tourist train and aquarium entrance. Both the chauffeur of the tourist train and the staff in of the aquarium had no idea how to deal with this.
The Palma Aquarium itself is beautiful and, in my opinion, something you shouldn't miss out on.
Do bring your own food if possible. The fried food tastes horrible.
Also make sure you do not exit the aquarium the same way you entered it. You really need to take the stairs going down through the souvenir shop. Really weird.
My conclusion. The aquarium is totally worth the visit, but the organizing really isn't up to par.
Trijnie Wanders — Google review
Palma Aquarium is a marine park with 24,000 m2 of facilities where more than 8,000 specimens of 700 species of fauna and flora from all over the world live.
We paid 57€ (online tickets) for 2 adults! Beautiful and fascinating. It is amazing to see all the different types of fish and organisms that live in the ocean, especially the sharks!
Definitely worth the visit.
aliiin — Google review
We saw a lot of aquarium, but still it was worthed to go on this one. Children loved it and had a lot of fun. Had a nice playground. Have few 1 euro to be able to feed the fish! :) and be aware that you are going to pay 20 euro for one photo with big parrot! Children would Definitely wanted to have it. :)
Ilia — Google review
One of my favourite aquariums I have ever visited in Europe. We spent there about two hours and could see a lot, it was really beautiful experience. The 3D whale experience is also worth to visit! 🐋🐳🐠🐡🐟🐙🪸🪼👍☀️
Piia — Google review
We arrived here 09.30 AM, because we know there's a small parking lot with free parking. We bought the tickets online: The entrance + 3D cinema + extra 2x snack & drink (54 euro). There were 9 areas. The 3D cinema was impressive but unfortunately very short. The noice of the whales were also very loud, so be prepared. We really liked the jungle with the waterfall.
Elisa — Google review
Our family visited Palma Aquarium on 21st January, and it proved to be an extraordinary experience, surpassing any other aquariums we've explored in the past.
The highlight of our visit was undoubtedly the colossal tanks that housed an impressive array of marine life. Witnessing at least 10 adult sharks gracefully gliding through the water was a breathtaking spectacle. The aquarium's commitment to creating an immersive experience was evident, and we were particularly captivated by the unique Shark Vision Board. Floating on a tiny boat above the shark tank provided a thrilling perspective that added a sense of adventure to our visit.
The facilities at Palma Aquarium were top-notch. The entire layout was well-designed, offering plenty of space for families to explore and enjoy the various exhibits. Our little ones were delighted to discover numerous play areas that provided a perfect balance between education and entertainment.
While the majority of the facilities were exceptional, we did note that some of the restaurants were closed during our visit. However, this did not dampen our experience, as the available dining options still met our needs with satisfying choices.
Andrei Semen — Google review
Went there on a very rainy day and it was packed with people. Recommend buying tickets online in advance, the queue for online tickets goes really quickly. The aquariums were beautiful and they contaied a huge variety of species of both animals and plants. There was a big interactive room with lots of opportunities to learn about sea life. They take a picture of you at the beginning and on your way out you are repeatedly asked to buy it. You can take a picture with parrots for an extra fee but are not allowed to take pictures of them.
Light — Google review
Lovely day out with the family. The 3D cinema experience about whales was absolutely amazing! There was so much to see and so many beautiful fishes and sea creatures. The kids loved it and would highly recommend
Nhi Pham — Google review
We had a great time and there was lots to see for us and our 2 year old, we went whilst it was raining so couldn't properly enjoy the outside jungle experience as on holiday we hadn't prepared too well for rain but what we did go see was excellent, outside koo pond and some baby sharks and barracudas s well as a shallow stong ray tankI think though there weren't many signs for that as far as I could see but still excellent. Only reason it didn't get 5 stars for me was that it was extremely busy both inside the aquarium so my 2 year old had to sqeeze in at times past adults to get a viewing spot and the food areas couldn't cope with that many so there were queues out the door, in the end we ended up eating when we got back to our hotel as we wouldn't have been served food before our coach shuttle arrived. Though good, I don't know if I'd go again.
Jorden Bensusan — Google review
Love it!!!! Absolutely love it! Price for the tickets is a bit much, but once you are inside - it's worth it. I spent 30 min admiring sharks. Honestly, you can spend all day there. The jungle is fantastic theme. Go,go,go and see.
marta grzeda — Google review
Really excellent aquarium, with many species and varieties of animals to see, including an outside jungle with macaws which was unexpected but fantastic. The UK could definitely learn a lot from the layout and design of this aquarium.
Improvements:
- Need to install water refill points around the site so people can refill their bottles (more environmentally friendly) and not pay €2.20 for a water (especially being so close to the airport where a lot of people come/go to the airport).
- do not print peoples photos first without asking them if they actually want a copy. We refused our copy which was already printed (very wasteful), they should remain digital until the point of the customer actually wanting a physical copy. (Not very eco friendly).
- 10 sections of the whole site to see but very poor sign posts directing you to the next area. Needs arrows with numbers on.
Otherwise a 10/10 aquarium.
Alex Jones — Google review
Great place for families with kids. Clean, now very crowded (we visited in February), aquariums look as well maintained, nice collection of various fish. In the price of the ticket you have a playground (under rook and outside) included. Classical music plays from speakers, which is a nice change as compared to other public places similar to those. If you buy tickets online, it is a bit cheaper.
Marta Kominek — Google review
Beautiful and super cozy place.
To go with children, the experience is incredible.
Charming all the aquariums, all the marine life there sheltered and that well cared for.
Excellent change of atmosphere within the same aquarium in the jungle area.
Cinema 10/10
And now in times of Christmas, the snowball and the sensational gardens.
JOSE BANGUERO GUTIERREZ (Tyrone) — Google review
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The cathedral is an amazing and awe-inspiring architectural masterpiece with a vast rose window and wrought-iron canopy by Gaudí. The interior features stunning abstract ceramic figures designed by Antoni Gaudí and Miquel Barceló, making it unlike any other cathedral in the world.
A beautiful Cathedral and well worth a visit.
But save yourself €4 and don’t bother with the audio guide. I never get these and prefer to just wander around, but my wife got them. Audio quality is fine, but an hour later and I’m still looking for the effin’ bell tower it tells you about at the start and mentions over and over again.
Some good info on it you might not otherwise read though.
Rant over, come and see this beautiful building, it really is worth a visit. 😎
Bill Meneilly — Google review
We booked our tickets through getyourguide so we can enter very quickly.
The cathedral is absolutely stunning, the most beautiful stained windows I've ever seen! Very worth it even if the entrance ticket is slightly overpriced.
We were there on a Tuesday so there weren't that many people inside the church so you could really enjoy it.
The gift shop of the cathedral had some very nice items as well.
M Parker — Google review
This is a must see if you visit Mallorca. I have been here many times and every time I come here I am amazed of this building and the views of the ocean and city from there. I really recommend anyone to visit this place if you get the opportunity.
Martin Skauge — Google review
An absolutely beautiful cathedral. So impressive.
If you go late morning (in summer, probably earlier in winter) the sun hits the massive stain glass window just perfectly and lights up the cathedral like a kaleidoscope.
Beautiful sea views also from outside.
Recommended you buy your entry tickets online prior so you can skip the main queue.
Daniel Egan — Google review
Magnificent cathedral. Absolutely zero doubt that this is one of the most impressive cathedrals I have ever seen in my life, what a total pleasure and privilege. The colorful mosaics, the architecture inside and outside, its breathtaking the entire time. Definitely worth the few euro to enter, gothic and stunning.
Boris Slati? — Google review
Definitely a must visit if you come to Palma on Mallorca. This beautifully crafted building is awe-inspiring. Take your time to absorb the atmosphere and the amazing level of the detail.
I can definitely recommend visiting the terraces too. Not only do they give you a different look at the building, but you get an amazing view of the city too.
I recommend ordering some tickets online, we were inside after only 5 minutes ✌️
Franky Junior — Google review
This is a wonderful, tall building.. 1st class..The stained glass windows are magnificent and the mobile phone, doesn't do the pictures justice.. so much to see.. The altar is spectacular and the wooden carvings too... It's a must visit.. There's also the Cathedral shop, when you exit the Cathedral... very popular and very busy.... We were lucky to get a tour guide, so went straight in, otherwise, you have to wait in the queue..
Lorrain Fidock — Google review
Absolutely stunning architecture, gardens, and sights to see. When walking off the shuttle bus you are greeted by this amazing building and it's surrounding gardens. There were a variety of market stalls, entertainers, gardens, buildings, and just all around amazing bits to explore. It naturally gets busy but is very much worth the visit.
Rhys Davis — Google review
Stunning building and surroundings. Even if you don’t go inside, there are so many interesting nooks and crannies to explore. Lively chilled atmosphere around the area. A local snogging spot in the evening!
Michael Kilkelly — Google review
Beautiful and a must when in Palma. We didn’t pay for an audio guide and we highly regretted it. There are so many interesting features in the cathedral. We didn’t buy a ticket online as there were so many available and when we arrived the queue was very short when we went in March.
Simon Antony — Google review
The best
- amazing cathedral. It has so many wonderful details and history. I recommend you paying 3 more euros for the audioguide, its worth to capture all the secrets of this magnificent cathedral.
- tickets are to be bought online (they do not sell them there)
Nicolas Bernardo Arbeletche — Google review
There really aren’t sufficient words to describe the true absolute majesty of ‘La Seu’, the Gothic Roman Catholic Cathedral located in Palma, Majorca. Worthy to note, if you possibly can then visit ‘out of holiday Season’. We were there in February Two merits, it’s quiet and the ambient temperature of circa 15C-20C (with sunshine ☀️ and blue sky) enables comfortable walking around the wonderful city.
Dai Davies — Google review
First the actual building is phenomenal. Such a beautiful building with its entirety of characters and strong features, surrounded by the fortified walls and cannons, over looking Palma seafront.
Inside is as grand as expected, from the gold guilding, the marbled floors and walls, to the heavily artistic tombs, crypts and pictures laid about the Cathedral. It's a picturesque collection of art, religious artifacts and history all within the impressive stone walls.
The admin however to enter is less than delightful, it's a QR code to pay through the main door at £18 for 2 adults less balcony viewings. However the QR code is intermittent at best, and once through can take up to 30 mins for receipt of tickets. We got sent to the main front desk 300m away then back to main door 2x as each "aide" said it was the others area to solve. Finally sorted when a manager listened and saw our confirmation text even though no tickets had come through. Over 20 people had this issue about us.
There is no facilities less toilets( it's a cathedral not a mall) however 1 small shop on exit for the gifts for the visit.
Fred Green — Google review
Beautiful cathedral, just breathtaking. The interior is quite dark, because the windows are all stained glass, but incredible. We visited in late June 2023, but were just disappointed because at night the cathedral is only lit up for a limited period (apparently for eco reasons)... but it was only lit up from around 21:30 to 21:56 (website stayed until 22:00) and only one half was lit up! I understand that in these austere times we have to save money + the planet, but maybe light the whole cathedral for 10 minutes instead of half of it for 25!!??
Pete Mitchelmore — Google review
Huge cathedral this amazing feeling inside from both historic and architectural perspective.
Highly recommend to visit if you are in Majorca.
Try to do it on in the middle of the July day as we did as many steps to get there and get too hot. Otherwise, you can take your time and enjoy every piece of this beautiful cathedral while sitting on a bench in a cool environment.
Nadezda Musatova — Google review
Went for an evening walk around here. The place is huge and you can walk the full exterior.
You could go inside during opening hours and I assume for a small fee.
There is a small play park near the entrance for children.
Great place for a photograph and there is a huge pay to park carpark
Scott Walmsley — Google review
One of Europe’s tallest Gothic structures La Seu, is 14th century a golden sandstone building and Cathedral.
The ‘Cathedral of Light’, has 61 stained-glass windows in La Seu - the most spectacular being the central rose window, which harnesses the morning sun, flooding the building with beams of coloured light.
Ascend the stairs for an unrivaled panoramic view of the city and sea. Prepare to be utterly mesmerized by this enchanting experience. La Seu beckons with history, stunning architecture, and a view that etches itself into your memory.
A R C — Google review
The Cathedral just dominates everything around it overlooking the moat,the park and then out to sea. It's just huge and it takes a lot of steps to see it all.When you've scaled the steps to the top you can then meander yourself around the walls and then down into the old town. When you find the main door into the cloister's it will cost you 10 euro to go inside.Its truly amazing.
Michael Soanes — Google review
An impressive cathedral with fair admission prices. Definitely worth a visit. You can spend ages marvelling at all the paintings and stained glass windows. A truly remarkable piece of architecture that is a mix of Gothic, late Renaissance and Baroque! Make sure the sun shines brightly so the entire cathedral is bathed in a colourful play of light.
nele — Google review
Absolutely stunning!
The cathedral was magnificent. Its architecture blew us away. The intricate stone work, just its shear presence.
We were able to wander around the outside, seeing the building from every angle.
We went on a Sunday afternoon, and it was busy. There were plenty of spaces to sit down. The Cathedrals outlook was also amazing. It was hard to know the direction to look, the building itself, or the sea, and the coastline.
Definitely a highlight of our visit to Palma.
Suzanna Carter — Google review
Wow that s a massive cathedral as an arsenal fan I liked the front with cannon facing the cathedral I did not manage to tour inside but from the outside it's a work great architectural
RapidRomRemovals RRR — Google review
Huge, really huge cathedral with beautifully decorated Altar and nave. They do have a paid entry to the top of cathedral from where you get a very beautiful 360 degree view. But if you have knee problem, then please avoid because the stair case is very narrow and steep. But the views from the top are too good to be missed. It is worth all the effort you will put to reach there.
Animesh Kumar — Google review
Well worth a visit. Absolutely splendid, gives you that warm feeling, stained glass is amazing with the sun providing rainbows of colour on the floor. Do go!
Linda Foster — Google review
Purchase tickets prior to going so you can skip the line. This is a beautiful Cathedral, you'd want to visit while in Majorca. I got a little emotional with how beautiful it was. The sun shines in and makes the floor looks like a kaleidoscope of color. Don't miss it if you're in town.
Lydia Gallegos — Google review
It was very much a must-see when coming to Mallorca. After walking around Palma, I noticed quite a few large old places of worship, but this is definitely the crowning jewel. The line is quicker if you pre purchase your tickets online. There was so much unreal workmanship to see, I took my time enjoying it and took lots of pictures to review what I missed. I am happy I dedicated the time to see this cathedral.
michael loraas — Google review
It Is really amazing! The cathedral is very beautiful. The view from the terrace is amazing. You can see all Palma the Maiorca and the seaside zone.
Francesco Cappiello — Google review
A really beautiful building. Well worth a visit even if you aren’t the most religious. When we went it wasn’t overly busy so could take or time and check it out without feeling rushed. Very interesting spot
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Located on a wooded hilltop overlooking Palma, Castell de Bellver is a 14th-century circular castle that stands out as one of the few of its kind in Europe. Originally built as a residence for the Kings of Mallorca, it later served as a military prison from the 18th to mid-20th centuries.
Located not very far from the city center and you can either take a bus or car. If you go by bus then you need to take some 500 steps to reach the castle. The castle has a good view over the Palma city and port. They exhibit inside the castle all it's history.
When you go by bus and reached by steps to the entrance, first go to the parking area where the tickets are sold and then you can enter the castle.
Gnanavel Chandramohan — Google review
Nice castle with exhibits throughout. The castle is located just outside of Palma on top of a hill. We caught the bus from city centre which brought us to the bottom of the hill. The bus going back is also just as easy.
It is a bit of a hike up the hillside but nothing drastic. But if you struggle with steps and climbing then it could be problematic. Once you get to the top, just stroll around and enjoy the architecture, the views and the history.
The price was €4 which I found to be very reasonable. Just keep in mind that because Palma is absolutely saturated with tourists that the buses can get very very full and you may need to wait for 1 or 2 buses.
Corbett Fertig — Google review
Great view of the Palma from the top of the castle. On the first floor is a gallery explaining the history of Palma.
Cost 4€ at the ticket office - it is a bit of a walk from the entrance of the castle.
We took the bus to get to the neighborhood and hiked to a bunch of stairs to get here. Straight forward path but slightly brutal if you go during summer in the early afternoon when the sun is hottest.
edwin liu — Google review
Just coming up to the castle is an experience worth living on its own. The breathtaking views, the hike, the playground on the other end of the hike, the history worth learning… I could go on and on… the castle is kept clean and in prestige condition, the price of the ticket is just 4€ per “non Palma resident” visitor or 2.5€ if you are a Palma resident. Highly recommended.
Nadiia Fernandez — Google review
A pleasant walk from the bottom of the hill, and a nice city view alongside the steps, The view is just mesmerizing towards the cathedral and city ports. This castle is one of the nice architecture, I loved it surely you will love it. When you go on top of the castle, you will fall in love with the place you are standing and staring at.
Shivanand B — Google review
The little hike up to the castle is short and surrounded by nature (even though you're so close to the city). Once reached the outside of the castle you have great views of the Palma's landscape. At the time of this review I didn't have to pay for a ticket. Once inside, you have 3 floors, all converging towards the inner courtyard with rooms all around. Must go: the rooftop from which you can admire the beautiful surroundings!
Edoardo Frasc? — Google review
The entry price is incredible for the amount of information there. €4 each got us full access to the castle and the grounds.
There's a history museum there too and told us all we needed to know about the island.
The view of Palma is worth it for the climb alone. It's not too bad a climb, with a shallow winding road climb or steps if you want a more direct route.
Highly recommend
John Hatcher — Google review
Well-preserved castle of the XIV century. The location is located on the highest hill in the Palma area, so the view from it opens simultaneously on Palma and the forests that are located to the west of the capital of the island.
For unprepared people, I warn you that in order to climb the castle you will have to climb several hundred steps, be prepared)
In the castle itself you can see the Mallorca Museum (which briefly describes the history from the founding of the city by the Romans until the 20th century.) The museum has many beautiful statues (such as the statue of Venus and the statue of Gaius Julius Caesar. And for lovers of Greek mythology, there are also many statues of gods and mythological characters) There are also a huge number of models of what Palma looked like at one time or another, which also cannot be overlooked.
For those who want to drive to the castle by car, I advise you not to rush to immediately go up to the castle, but to go down just below the entrance to the castle, in order to see magnificent views of Palma (similar views can be seen at the top of the castle).
Danyil Yuris — Google review
Amazing view of Palma city from here. Car parking is available at the site. Small entrance fee of Euro 4. Amazing history!
R Xander — Google review
What an interesting castle. It's round shaped with a courtyard. When we went, on a Sunday, it was free. Not sure why. There are some renovations going on. Inside the castle is an exhibit on the history of Palma. When you climb the top you have magnificent views of the city and harbor. Definitely recommend visiting. Can drive and park at top or take a taxi.
Paul Heller — Google review
Fantastic, historic place to visit. Excellent 360° views from the top viewing area. This castle is on the hop on / hop off bus tour route if you want to save your legs or you can walk up if you're feeling full of energy
Stuart Goodeve — Google review
The Bellver is a super beautiful building with historic value. The view and park are great. Just walk up: the air is sweet of flowers and filler with pine. If you really like hiking, walk from behind the ticket office to Genova and then up into the Tramuntana! From there, you can hike for an entire week up to the Northeast. I walked for about 5 hours. Amazing. The way into the Tramuntana is steeply up. But once you are there, it is amazing.
Erik Pruyt — Google review
Beautiful hiking area with many marked trails. Just the right amount of people around to feel safe. At the top, you get a view of the castle and the city.
Andrew — Google review
Thw Bellver is an immensely beautiful building. The view is great.... but the park is greater. Don't go there by car or bus - instead, walk up to the Bellver. You'll be pleasantly surprised by the forest and great sweat smell of pine and flowers. However, if you really love hiking... you can hike from the ticket office to Genova and then up into the Tramuntana!!! Yes yes indeed: you can start from La Palma and walk for a week! See another post related to that...
olga erik mironenko pruyt — Google review
Well worth a visit if you're in Palma. Extensive grounds that are great for getting some exercise or walking the dog. You don't have to pay to park or get an eyeful of the views but 4 euro seems reasonable to get into the castle itself. Loads of stray cats wandering around but they're not very friendly.
Nick Toms — Google review
Entry was €4 and for that price well worth it. Not very much in museum exhibits but a very well kept and interesting castle with AMAZING views over Palma. Definitely not suitable for disabled or wheelchair users. Keep young children close when on the roof terrace as the edge walls were quite low with a very long drop. Toilets were available on site and lovely (as far as toilets go). This castle takes about an hour to see it all.
Brian Swann — Google review
Definitely worth the visit, the views are amazing! There's lots of cool info about the history of the city too. I got the City Sightseeing bus which includes entry and a few other things, although it would be possible to walk; I walked to the next bus stop through a lovely little forest, and it took maybe 10-15 minutes.
Megan Tissington — Google review
Very cheap at 2 euro for over 65s. But we there is no bus service there apart from the city tour bus.our taxi dropped id ar the entrance steps but to our horror the tather officious security guard tod us to go to the ticket office in the car park. Finally in it's was very interesting with striking views. After we thought we would grasp a coffee at the. Cafe but it was closed (it was 4pm). Sat on a wall and got an Uber.
Bill Marshall — Google review
The best place in Palma in my opinion when it comes about history . Lovely place inside&out. A bit difficult to get here if you don't own a car. The entry was paid right before getting inside ( 4€ ) . Lucky to find it open one day before Christmas 🙂
Katmandu Park is a themed amusement park that features various entertainment options like electronic shooting games, mini-golf course, and a 4D cinema. The place offers a passport ticket which allows ten visits per person. Although the weather may affect some activities such as the water pool during cold seasons, there are still many exciting things to do in this park. The cinema rooms and house attractions are particularly enjoyable. Some activities were closed during the visit, but it did not hinder the overall experience.
Fun place for both the kids and adults. You get a wrist band ticket(called a passport) and get one entry to each event. If there's an event you don't want to do/play you can use that pass for another event. The 4D movies are fun, "the house" (upside down house)was very fun and had lots of different things to do. We also ate at the restaurant, food truck. They have foods like nuggets, burgers, hotdogs, salads, chips and tortilla wraps. They were good. Also drinks, slushies and ice cream among other beverages. There's a soft play park for the kids where you can drop your child off for a while and the staff take care to inform you when it's time to pick them up. You can also wait by the soft park. There's also a water Park area, which we didn't visit this time. But overall a fun day for the whole family.
Aino-Kaisa Lonka — Google review
Great and huge theme park with many various attractions for adults and families with little and older kids. Super 4d experiences, soft play area, splash pool, restaurants on site, pool tables, golf... Option if you are tired or need to leave, you can come back the next day with your pass. Staff very friendly and giving all instructions in Spanish and English also. Definitely worth it 👌 ❤
Jana — Google review
Very funny park.
First take a tour inside the up-side-down-hour which is a lot of fun.
Afterward you can try 5 x 4D cinemas, som of them with laser guns for extra fun.
There is also minigolf, kinder-play-area and laser shooting house.
The Katmandu Burger is great with so extra ketchup.
Have fun.
mrtnld — Google review
A very small park with about 10 attractions mostly 4d or 6d cinema or shooting games lasting between 5 to 15 mins each. The amount of time you need to spend on the park largely depends on the crowd or the length of the queue rather than the number of attractions within the park. On a quiet day one can easily do everything in no more than 2 to 3 hours including a game at the crazy golf and a visit to the upside down house. Personally I don't think the entrance fees are worth it but if you stay at the hotel on site you get entrance to all attractions for free so that may be a better deal.
Yi Jun Wong — Google review
You get three activities for 17,50€. Spare them for each day. Very nice mini golf track. The house was fun! Two player games. Worth the money.
Janri Kallas — Google review
Nice place for families with children. But the 4D cinemas, where you have to shoot zombies or bandits, can be exciting for adults as well. The Splash zone saved our lives in the heat and the mini golf park is really great, especially after sunset when the temperature is lower and the lights make the place even more beautiful.
Edit D?vai — Google review
The park offers nice experience for all ages, even for very young children there is option for playing. Waiting in the queues could take some time as for each attraction is for 16 persons only, except for the golf where the capacity is for more. Even though sometimes you might need to wait in line in order to move to the next whole. Could get very sunny as there are not a lot of shadows.
Emilia Kastreva — Google review
Visited here with my partner whilst we were on holiday and purchased the sundown pass which gave us access to the House and both courses of the Expedition Golf and we had an amazing time!! Was such a laugh. Planning on returning next year with our son and our new baby.
Tyler Thorpe — Google review
Very nice place for kids. Have a lot to do. Also have little swimming pool you can have tickets only for there or you can have combinations. Have coffee place and you can eat. Have 2 Bulgarian lady's they been very friendly and they tell us a lot information about Katamandu Park.
Thank you
Enjoy it🌞🍀
Mariya N.N. — Google review
Great place lots to do.
Lots of 4d cinema experiences but also interactive eg shoot the screen etc...
Everyone loved it
Has soft play area but limited time was 45 mins when we visited.
Passport gives you 1 go on each ride.
Was good for a one off experience
Y Gotsan — Google review
This place was amaizng. We came in end of march 2021. We bought the passport ticket. Which gives you 10 goes person. The weather was cold but hot. So we couldn use the water pool as the water was to cold. Which was a massive shame. The cinema rooms we loved. We loved the house. There is a lot to do. Its a shame you only get 10 goes person and not all the activities where open. Other then that we had a great family day. Was hardly anyone else there so no queueing.
Seema Chadda — Google review
Such a fun family day out. The upside down house was so good! I honestly was expecting it to be naff. So was hugely impressed. The outdoor water park was great fun. We played mini golf and did all the rides too. Great day
Kirstie Ahern — Google review
Great value for money (if you buy online from the park). Bought the passport ticket for 2 adults and 9 year old twins. Used ticket over 2 days-great fun had by all.
Don't forget your water bottles, which you can refill at the snack area.
leanne coldwell — Google review
Very lovely place to spend some time. It's mostly suited for kids or families with kids. Virtual shooting contests (shooting zombies, cowboys), virtual rollercoaster, watching 3D stories and my favourite going through "The House". Two places sell food and sweets. I really don't think you can spend the whole day there as you finish those attractions pretty quickly.
Edy — Google review
First of all, don't go expecting rollercoasters and thrill rides. This ain't Disney land.
What it is, though, is a great place to spend the afternoon or so. Think of it more as an attraction with a bit extra.
The rides are interactive simulations, and while they might not be the height of technology, they are still really enjoyable. As for the wait times, although you will have to wait at times, we found them not as bad as expected.
Food wad really quite decent, and we weren't long at all.
The best part, for me, is the house. Weirdly wonderful and entertaining.
Mike Naylor — Google review
No queues, not lots of rides but enough to do, house was fun, splash park great for little ones, interactive rides good fun, crazy golf is great 2 courses but not much shelter from sun so we only managed 18 holes as too hot, maybe do golf in the evening.
We enjoyed the day
Neil Duguid — Google review
An afternoon well-spent - staff is lovely, attractions are a lot of fun and if you buy a passport ticket you can go back whenever you like (within a month) to complete all 10 entries you have. We have yet to try the minigolf but I'm sure it's not going to disappoint. Recommended!
sonia ponzo — Google review
A really fun place to visit. I loved the House experience and the mini-golf. Attractions are mostly children targeted, however they are still fun. It's a bit cheaper to buy ticket in advance online from their official website. The staff is really nice!
Daniel M — Google review
Great place to visit. The house itself is well worth the money alone with lots to see and experience. Crazy golf course is great, and the interactive shows are brilliant. Didn't go in the water park this time, but we have done it before, and it is really good for the kids.
Book online to get a discount price
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Avenida Pedro Vaquer Ramis, 9, 07181 Magaluf, Balearic Islands, Spain
The Castle of Cullera is a restored hilltop castle dating back to the 10th century, offering scenic water views and housing a museum. Situated in the coastal town of Cullera, in Valencia, Spain, it provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The castle has historical significance as it was involved in battles and reconstructions over the centuries.
Despite the Castle of Cullera being closed, the view from the hill was absolutely stunning, offering a panoramic perspective of Cullera and the Mediterranean Sea. The castle's exterior hints at a rich history, leaving me eager to return and explore its historical charm in the future.
Florin Kis — Google review
This place is magical! This is our second time here this spring and it never disappoints. I would recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful getaway for an afternoon. There is a small cafe at the top of the castle outside the church but it did not look big. It looked like a nice place to have a cafe but we like to go eat at one of the many restaurants on the beach below.
Shane Roberson — Google review
The castle itself is worth visiting, the view is amazing. However the gift shop is poor unless you want to buy devotional articles. Cafe is not welcoming, the smell of old oil put us off and we didn't try any of their delicacies.
Ewelina Gorniewicz — Google review
Fantastic views from all around the castle. Well worth the €3 charge. Definitely recommend.
Susan B — Google review
It was a very nice experience and we took beautiful photos. The walk us wasn’t too long only like 30 minutes but it was really great.
Emma Taciu — Google review
Tienes unas vistas muy chulas de allí arriba. Las personas con movilidad reducida pueden acceder al Museo por ascensor y a una primera planta con una plataforma, de ahí ya no hay más accesibilidad más arriba. El personal muy amable. El coste de la entrada al Castillo es de 3€ y si tienes discapacidad de 1€. Se puede subir arriba con el coche, hay para aparcar, si tienes movilidad reducida tienes un ascensor que te lleva hasta la entrada del Castillo sin coste para los de movilidad reducida, sino cuesta 1€ subir y otro bajar. También puedes subir por las escaleras para los que pueden andar.
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You have some very cool views from up there. People with reduced mobility can access the Museum by elevator and to a first floor with a platform, from there there is no further accessibility further up. Very friendly staff. The cost of entry to the Castle is €3 and if you have a disability it is €1. You can go up by car, there is parking, if you have reduced mobility you have an elevator that takes you to the entrance of the Castle at no cost for those with reduced mobility, otherwise it costs €1 to go up and another to go down. You can also take the stairs for those who can walk.
Marta Garralda — Google review
Parking (limited when busy) at the base (use toilets there!) if you can weave your way through Cullera to the access road. Funicular available from parking to the castle/cafe entrance.
Views spectacular!
Staff totally amiable and helpful.
Approach on foot is quite steep and long.
Interior not really suited to those with mobility problems.
Peter Drake — Google review
Spectacular place, to make a hiking route and beautiful views. You can see the whole city from the top of the castle.
Crissmath — Google review
This castle overlooking Cullera is very visitor oriented.
Lots of active media panels which explain the history of the site and the town.
Easy walking around the castle with plenty of viewing areas and opportunities to take in the vista.
Some parking available.
Well worth a visit.
David Hickman — Google review
Beautiful castle and church. Is definitely a place to see and take your time to enjoy. The architecture is very nice
Maria Marshall — Google review
Muy buenas vistas de todo cullera, muy recomendable subir a echar un vistazo en un día despejado.
También se pueden por detrás todos los campos de arrozales que es una extensión inmensa, además de los pueblos cercanos a Cullera.
Subo una foto con los precios de las entradas para el castillo.
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Very good views of all of Cullera, highly recommended to go up and take a look on a clear day.
You can also see behind all the rice fields, which is an immense area, in addition to the towns near Cullera.
I upload a photo with the ticket prices for the castle.
Miguel López — Google review
Lovely castle and walk up to it. Beautiful panoramic views over Cullera
Zhyna Williams — Google review
No es un castillo grande, pero es el único aquí y está muy bien conservado. La entrada es de 3€ adulto. Una visita de aproximadamente 40-60 minutos.
Está restaurado, tiene salas diferentes y unas decoradas. Hay placas con información y dos lugares con cine corto informativo. Tienen lugar unos talleres de arte aquí y ahora se ubica una exposición gratis.
Definitivamente merece la visita si quieres subir por la ruta de montaña y disfrutar de las vistas maravillosas. Hay vistas por ambos lados de la montaña- dan al mar y a la ciudad de Cullera.
NO Es recomendable subir del lado Del Mar porque es una carretera para los coches aburrida. Mejor del otro lado - es una ruta especial para caminar.
También hay un ascensor de 1€ para personas que no quieren subir a pie.
En la altura del castillo hay un café sencillo.
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It's not a big castle, but it's the only one here and it's very well preserved. Admission is €3 for adults. A visit of approximately 40-60 minutes.
It is restored, has different rooms and some decorated. There are plaques with information and two places with short informative films. Some art workshops take place here and now a free exhibition is located.
It is definitely worth a visit if you want to climb the mountain route and enjoy the wonderful views. There are views on both sides of the mountain - they overlook the sea and the city of Cullera.
NOT It is advisable to go up from the Del Mar side because it is a boring road for cars. Better on the other side - it's a special walking route.
There is also a €1 lift for people who don't want to walk up.
At the height of the castle there is a simple cafe.
Egor M — Google review
It's okay, not much to go around. We went 10:00 here. If you are thinking to buy ticket in advance I advice you not because the woman in the entrance is not there always, and you can have the same view without entering. Better also to pack your own food (I pack tuna sandwich, try it lol) and water to save (8 Euro if u ask for taxi just going there , 3 euros for entrance, 2 euros for souvenir coin)
Kimcyllerz — Google review
El castillo está muy bien conservado y la guía está fenomenal si llevas instalada la aplicación de castillos con audioguía gratuita. El único problema es que aparcar legalmente arriba en el castillo es difícil porque hay pocas plazas así que hay que llegar pronto.
Hay unas vistas espectaculares de Cullera desde arriba.
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The castle is very well preserved and the guide is phenomenal if you have installed the castle application with free audio guide. The only problem is that parking legally up at the castle is difficult because there are few spaces so you have to arrive early.
There are spectacular views of Cullera from above.
Javier Salazar Calle — Google review
Amazing place if you like history, cheap entry also. The view you have over Cullera from the mountaintop is breathtaking, for 1 euro coins you can use the mounted binoculars. Sadly theres no way to change 2 euro coins into 1 euro coins so come prepared. Also the only free watersource up there tastes like bleach, so bring your own drinks
faka g — Google review
un lugar bonito, con un museo pequeño pero interesante. la entrada es barata, entonces creo que vale la pena
hay vistas chulas, todo es limpio y en buena condición.
cuando fui, no había mucha gente así que la experiencia fue muy linda
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a nice place, with a small but interesting museum. The entrance is cheap, so I think it's worth it.
There are cool views, everything is clean and in good condition.
When I went, there weren't many people so the experience was very nice.
tarta — Google review
Seems cool! Amazing view. Cafe was closed though and I was dying for water.
Tom James — Google review
El castillo tiene bastantes cosas para ver, está bien restaurado el recinto, tiene un bar arriba y se puede ver todo en 2:30h. La cuesta aunque sea larga, no es empinada. Tiene una parada de autobús por si no la quieres subir a pie. Recomiendo ir en temporada de Otoño/primavera.
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The castle has quite a few things to see, the grounds are well restored, it has a bar upstairs and you can see everything in 2:30h. The slope, although long, is not steep. It has a bus stop if you don't want to walk up there. I recommend going in the fall/spring season.
SCrislers9 — Google review
Beautiful place and easy to reach, it gives a nice view on the city Cullera
Dymon Orlov — Google review
Muy simple pero no pude visitar el castillo ni el interior de la iglesia pero volvere para verlo y veré si cambio la opinión. En esta ocasión fue disfrutar de las vistas desde el mirador y tomando algo en el pequeño bar que hay. Lo que me pareció bastante deficiente fue que el bar no dispone de servicios y los del lugar estaban cerrados y fue un problema ya que un lugar tan apartado y turístico debería ser abierto todo el tiempo y el bar disponer de ellos también. Con acceso a rutas senderistas. Una pena que el tiempo no acompañará pues estaba nublado pero con buen tiempo creo deben ser muchísimo mejores las vistas. En horario nocturno puede ser un lugar romántico al que llevar a tu pareja a pasar un momento bonito mirando el horizonte o para un amanecer o puesta de sol. El ascensor tampoco estaba en funcionamiento y lo único que funcionaba eran las máquinas para sacar monedas de dicho lugar, habiendo dos de diferentes monedas, recomiendo la que esta en la parte superior, no la de las monedas de latón.
Un lugar que podría estar muchísimo mejor organizado sin duda.
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Very simple but I was not able to visit the castle or the interior of the church but I will return to see it and see if I change my opinion. This time it was enjoying the views from the viewpoint and having a drink at the small bar there. What I found quite deficient was that the bar does not have services and those in the place were closed and it was a problem since such a remote and touristy place should be open all the time and the bar should have them too. With access to hiking routes. It's a shame that the weather won't be good as it was cloudy but with good weather I think the views should be much better. At night it can be a romantic place to take your partner to spend a nice moment looking at the horizon or for a sunrise or sunset. The elevator was not working either and the only thing that worked were the machines to withdraw coins from that place, there being two of different currencies, I recommend the one at the top, not the one with the brass coins.
A place that could be much better organized without a doubt.
The Basílica de la Mare de Déu dels Desamparats is a notable shrine located in Valencia's main plaza, dedicated to the city's patron saint. This charming church boasts an exquisite dome adorned with blue tiles and frescoes created by Palomino. Although smaller than most churches, it offers a tranquil atmosphere for visitors to pray peacefully or simply admire the architecture. A small shop is available for those seeking souvenirs or gifts.
Entrance in this Basilica is free just be aware that if if they are on service they don't allow tourist to take pictures I actually waited for the service to be over to take a couple pictures and it was fine the ceiling of this Cathedral is so beautiful.
marcela pena — Google review
Much more impressive than the cathedral IMO. Gorgeous, gorgeous place, esp the ceiling!
Lipsticks and Backpacks — Google review
Gorgeous holy paintings on the ceilings! This is probably my most favourite place in Valencia, since it’s free entry but also the inside is so precious. There are seats inside so if you’d like to sit or pray, there is space for everyone.
Julia xtina (julia.xtina) — Google review
This is a quaint beautiful Church in the main Plaza in Valencia.
It is smaller than most places, it remians very peaceful inside. Being Catholic, I value my time in Churches when travelling. It is important for me to be able to pray peacefully, even if there are people who come just to see the place.
There is a small shop on the way out to get a small remembrance or in my case a gift for my Mom.
Some construction going on so be mindful of that when entering.
Cristina Olano — Google review
This is a very beautiful church in Valencia. It has a modest exterior but the interior is breathtaking. The ceiling is a marvelous sight.
Susanna SS — Google review
A majestic place to walk in and soak in the architecture and religion. The ceiling is truly a work of art and worth your time (it is free entry).
Sam S — Google review
Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados stands on Virgen Square near the apse of Valencia Cathedral. The two temples are connected by a covered gallery. The pearl of the temple collection is the painting of the dome vault. It was completed in the 18th century by the theoretician painter Antonio Palomino. The ceiling lamp depicts a bright vault of heaven.
Maksym Tereshchenko — Google review
It's so beautiful and majesty with the great history and in honour of the symbol of Valencia protectress Sant Virgin. The architecture, style is high noteworthy for fans. It is all about the plung in medieval. But contemporary locals respect this place as well and annually organisation of Virgin ceremonial get-up takes place here.
Oksana Kolisnyk — Google review
This Basilica is dedicated to the patrient Saint of Valencia. The actual Basilica from the outside looks like a normal Building. Once inside it's not that big but stunning ceiling paintings and carved marble structures are breathtaking. The Valencian people really hold this church dear to their hearts.
Sari Blue planet — Google review
Very beautiful from inside
Hassan Rakhsh-Khorshid — Google review
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Plaça de la Verge, s/n, Ciutat Vella, 46001 València, Valencia, Spain
Parc Natural de l'Albufera is a large freshwater lagoon and estuary situated on the outskirts of Valencia. The park is home to an array of endangered aquatic and terrestrial species, which can be observed in their natural habitats within the Devesa forest and restored dunes. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks, boat tours, and nature viewing amidst picturesque scenery featuring rice fields, forests, and stunning sunsets.
It’s true that it’s a famous and crowded tourist attraction, but it’s worth it.
Be aware that there is no store for food or drinks nearby this place. So take your own. And get fully prepared for the chilly weather during the sunset, especially if you plan to take the boat tour.
If you go there by public transportation on weekends, the chances are you might need 30 or more minutes for the bus to come and take you home.
Fang He — Google review
Very small, not very beautiful town. Boat rides on old boats. Rice fields only nice looking in particular season.
Magdalena — Google review
I'm not sure we actually were in the park bit we did visit El Palmar twice. The paella here is dramatically better than most places in central Valencia. If you like boats the boat rides are inexpensive and 40 to 60 minutes. The town itself is not interesting at all.
Sean Essex — Google review
If you are in Valencia and love nature and dusk then please please take some time to visit this place. An absolutely panoramic view of the sun setting at the end of lake filled horizon. You can also book a boat to yourself to view the sunset. If lucky, you may encounter with the park’s own wildlife that trails like a jungle safari. This is the most enchanting evening spend I had in Valencia. Seriously, don’t miss it.
Sushrut Timilsina — Google review
It was worth the wait for the last boat trip at 5.15pm in El Palmar. It was €6 and lasting for an hour. The boat stopped in the middle of the lagoon for passengers to view the sunset. Do wear a jumper. The problem was everything was closed incl restaurants and toilets when the boat trip ended. I had to hang around in the cold for 45 mins for the bus going back to Valencia. Otherwise, the experience was fantastic.
joyce .. — Google review
The boat ride is a MUST.
We booked our tickets in advance for the sunset ride. Since it was cloudy, we couldn’t see a perfect sunset but the boat ride was worth. It was an hour ride in total.
You can feel the stillness and calm when they stop the boat in the middle of the lake.
Kusum Negi — Google review
We hadden een excursie geboekt naar Natuurpark Albufera met boottocht bij zonsondergang. Dit was met een gids, die ons veel informatie gaf over het natuurgebied. Het is een mooi natuurgebied, je kan er prima wandelen en er staan overal borden met uitleg. Je kan er ook vogels spotten.
Het is een ideaal park om even tot rust te komen en weg van de drukte in het centrum van valencia.
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We had booked an excursion to Albufera Natural Park with a boat trip at sunset. This was with a guide, who gave us a lot of information about the nature reserve. It is a beautiful nature reserve, you can walk there and there are signs everywhere with explanations. You can also spot birds there.
It is an ideal park to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle in the center of Valencia.
laura h — Google review
We got a tour bus out which included a boat ride and lunch. The boat ride was only 30 minutes max so we then had another 3.5 hours hanging around the town. The park itself is more of a nature reserve. We only saw a few ducks. Not worth the trip out in my opinion.
Anne Marie Mc Auliffe — Google review
Highly recommend the boat trip from El Tio Pastella. 20 euros for the whole family for about an hour. Great way to see the Albufera.
Daniel McDonald — Google review
Must visit!
There are excellent bus connections from Valencia to Albufera! Do not miss the boat tour.
ANDI Romianto — Google review
Mooie plek met een fietspad er doorheen. Ook de mogelijkheid een boottochtje op het meer te gaan maken en lekkere paella te eten in El Palmar. De zonsondergang op het meer is prachtig.
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Nice place with a cycle path through it. Also the opportunity to take a boat trip on the lake and eat delicious paella in El Palmar. The sunset on the lake is beautiful.
Luc Luyten — Google review
Day out to relax and enjoy the nature.
Take a half an hour trip on a boat around the lake (€4) and enjoy fantastic paella in one of the local tiny restaurants.
I couldn't spot any public toilets around, but if you stop for a quick beer here and there, you can use the restaurant facilities
Krzysztof Jurek — Google review
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Carrer del Pintor Martí Girbés, 23, 46012 El Palmar, Valencia, Spain
Mundomar is a multi-animal park located in Benidorm, Spain. It offers visitors the chance to get up close and personal with dolphins, sea lions, parrots and other exotic creatures. Many of the shows are performed by the animals themselves, including dancing dolphins and pirates. There's also an area where children can become keepers for a day.
What a day! We went for the VIP ticket and there was only 2 of us on the tour! We learnt so much from Victor our guide and how the animals are cared for. The park is amazing and what they are doing for conservation is outstanding. All the staff we interacted with were friendly and knowledgeable. The icing on the cake was getting to touch the Dolphins and to go into the lemur enclosure and have them sit on your shoulder. AMAZING! So worth the price and the park has amazing views. We will be back for sure!
Carl — Google review
I came here 18 years ago, I have photos of me with seals and dolphins so I took my family here in 2022. They enjoyed it, we watched the seal/sea lion show and the dolphins. Enjoyed it all even if most of it was in Spanish. Well worth a visit especially their top dolphin breeding program.
Cameron Aka — Google review
Incredible experience, travelled to Benidorm from the UK and booked Mundomar and Aqualandia as a duo booking for just €39.
The dolphin and sea lion shows are amazing! The park is spotless clean and you can tell the animals are well taken care of. There are plenty of toilets and places to get food and drink dotted around the park.
Would highly recommend a visit if you're in Benidorm :)
Beth — Google review
Was really nice time to spend a few hours here I really enjoyed the environment etc, staff was really nice helping us with directions and where to buy to tickets, The shows being free was really good in my opinion and the meeting dolphins was really cool the animals are so looked after and the shows were amazing 10/10 for the staff performance hope to go again when we come back again some day:)
Kacey Hopkins — Google review
What a lovely place to visit ,,we saw the dolphin show which was brilliant .
All the animals look healthy and well looked after .
A little bit hilly upto the top of the park ,but not too bad.
Only negative was the cheese burger ,which was tasteless and bland .still tasting it hours after consuming it ,so suppose you get your moneys worth.
Overall excellent day out and good price if you go to round the town travel .
Malcolm Lee — Google review
We loved it so much!!! It feels animals are well cared for and have sufficient space. And the guides are outstanding, we had Victor to walk us through the park, and he was brilliant sharing all interesting facts about each animal. Meeting Black and white Madagascar lemurs and feeding birds was experience to treasure for long! Thank you Victor, you made our visit to MundoMar a very special one:)
Joanna Nosal-Charowska — Google review
What an amazing place, we booked the V.I.P package for €59 each and was not disappointed when we arrived we were all given our own Mundomar bag and t-shirt and introduced to our tour guide we had Carla who did an amazing job showing us around and teaching us about the animals. Also included in the V.I.P package was meet and greet with the Sea lions, Dolphins and Birds, but much more than we had photos with the giant tortoises, fed the Lorikeets and Lemurs which was amazing. The tour also provides free drinks and food so well worth the money. The views overlooking Benidorm from outside the restaurant are breathtaking. The place is spotlessly clean and the staff are all very friendly. This is must do day whenever you visit Benidorm we loved it.
Andy Wigley — Google review
It's a great experience and the dolphin show is amazing. I would recommend not taking pictures with lemurs or any other animal, as it will cost you 8€ and you will get a very poor-quality picture. This is because the staff doesn't take more than 2 seconds to take a picture. It's rushed and very obvious that it's just a way to make money off the tourists.
Tina Puc — Google review
We loved the sealion and dolphin shows. The sea lions come right up close to you and you can have pics taken and if you like buy them at the end. A small play area for little ones to play. Beautiful views from the top and a gift shop. We stayed 3hrs and that was enough to see it all. Overall my kids loved it.
Saeeda Khatoon — Google review
Amazing Day Out. We went for the VIP experience with guide Vincent and was fantastic. We managed to learn so much about the animals, have unique experiences within the cages and have photos alongside dolphins, sea lions and parrots. They even provided a drink and some sweet and savoury snacks. Plus stayed in the park 30 minutes after closing. They really do care about the animals and is well worth the price.
Peter Bush — Google review
Fantastic experience for young to old. The VIP experience is well worth it, including a free t-shirt and bag. The photographs and hands-on moments with the dolphins, sea lions, birds and black and white lemurs will be something to remember for life.
Scott Marley — Google review
An amazing place to visit for the day , plenty to see and walk around. The shows have Spanish, then English speech so if you are here on holiday , you'll know what's going on . Staff are so friendly and understanding (my daughter is autistic and broke a bone in her foot just before we came out so is in a boot and a crutch) 100% recommended booking online , you can do same day booking !
Trudy Marlow — Google review
My husband and i had a very good time here! It was a really nice stroll and we got the chance to admire a few species of birds and mammals. There was also a dolphins show which we enjoyed in particular.
We bought the tickets form the ticket booth but they would have been 20 euros cheaper had we purchased them online. However, we received coupons with a discount for Aqualandia, which was nice.
We got there by car but visitors can reach Mundomar by taxi or bus as well, so this is an easily accessible location.
We were able to admire fish, apes, parrots, penguins, seals, flamingos, dolphins, ducks, lemurs and a few other species i can’t remember right now.
Also, the view from the top is fantastic!
I recommend this place to families with children, couples and groups of friends. This is an activity that people all ages can enjoy. And i would also recommend purchasing tickets in advance, as they are much cheaper that the ones purchased from the booth.
Alina Cupa — Google review
We tried sea lion interaction activity. My kids, 8 and 13, loved it. The trainers did a great job and sea lions were very clever and cooperative. We also got lovely pics at the end. Thank you!
Arezou S.Ivanova — Google review
Absolutely amazing sea lion (& seal!) experience. This park is closed out of season but still open for experiences Wednesday-Sunday. My daughter said it was the best day of her life - I think that says it all!
Tamara — Google review
Good place for the kids, 3 shows that was close enough in time that you did not feel like you were waiting for to long between them! The children was really enjoying the park. The only downside was that the park it self was a bit small
Audun Hobøl — Google review
Mundomar was fun for the whole family. There were lots of interactive shows and events. The Halloween set-up and events were amazing and fun. We stayed from open to close, and had a great day.
James Wallace — Google review
Fantastic attraction.
The parrot show was awesome.
Compared to other similar sttractions in the UK this is by far worth every cent.
Coming again next year :-)
Matt Martin — Google review
Shows are perfect!! Seal and dolphins are fantastic. Zoo is on 20 minutes, when you didnt go to shows, but you must go on it!! Entry is 31 Euro on 1 person. This prise is little bit high, but not horrible :)) Enjoy it!
Aqualandia is an outdoor water park with a variety of rides and activities for all ages. It's the first waterpark in Spain, and it offers a great experience for thrillseekers and families alike. The park has stunning views of the ocean, and is located next to Mundomar, Spain's largest amusement park.
Really liked this waterpark in benidorm. Food was good and prices good
D Adams — Google review
Fully loved this waterpark. Slides were amazing. Staff excellent service especially the guys in the Rapidz slide as I lost my mobile in one of the splash pools. The team there found it with their feet while continuing to work. Absolute life savers!!!
Paul Clasper — Google review
Looks ok, a bit old in some areas but overall is a nice experience. The little ones definitely will enjoy it. As for the older is nice for few hours but after they will get bored.
We took the afternoon pass and we chose right because it was perfect time from 3 to 6.30pm
There are some nice slides, some scary and some funny. It worth trying each one!
There are shops and some fast food restaurants so you can eat and drink refreshments there. We bought our tickets online and there is some small saving!
Andrei Bacos — Google review
Well spend weekend inside the refreshing fresh water of Aqualandia in Benidorm, Alicante. My family and I enjoyed our stay. Recimmended for friends and family, kids will surely love it.
Angelito Villamin — Google review
A really great water park in Benidorm which caters for all ages. The park is built on a hillside and set among pine trees and an amazing view of Benidorm below from some places in the park. It is quite hilly and there's a lot of walking involved but lots of shaded areas including when queuing. There are slides and rides to cater for all ages (and adrenaline level!) and most of them have a 1.25m height limit apart from the red Vertigo slide which I believe is 1.4m. My son is 7 and he went on most of the rides barring the extreme ones. There are ample places to eat dotted around the park serving sandwiches, burgers and pizza plus a BBQ and self service type restaurant in the centre. The food isn't the best (and not the best value) but it's what you'd expect from a place like this and the pizzas were OK. There's lots of covered picnic benches too to eat your own food but these got "reserved" early so get in quick and dump your bags. We visited in late August and the place was busy with queues for all the rides but the wait times were manageable between 10-30 minutes. The more family oriented rides had bigger wait times while the extreme slides had little to no wait when we were there. My advice would be to arrive as early as possible as the queues early on were small, the park opens at 10am. My sons favourite ride was the rapids and it's possible to hire your own rubber ring which gives you fast track to the rapids plus the use of the ring in the pools. The cost is €8 for the day plus €2 returnable deposit and for us it was worth it as we spent the entire afternoon on the rapids. They are quite heavy and bulky though and you have to carry them up quite a big hill for each turn! There are some pools for younger kids too and toddlers plus various small slides, jumping platforms and even a zip wire. There's plenty of lifeguards on duty and they seemed on the ball. My son got his height checked several times throughout the day as he is only just 1.25m tall. They take cash or card at all the shops/food outlets and also offer a cashless wristband system to save having to carry cash/cards. Sun beds are €5 each and there are lockers available starting at €5 for standard and rising for larger ones and ones with USB charging. We managed to spend a full day here and didn't leave until gone 7pm. Parking is free and plentiful. Highly recommended and we will return when we are next in the area.
Andrew Booth — Google review
Alot to see and do however it was let down by the long queues for certain rides, but also weight limits. I'm a big guy and had to weigh with multiple people until the target was met or under. Quite embarrassing really! Queue for food was lengthy, and confusing. Even staff didn't know what was going on!
I'd go again, hopefully I'll be lighter (!!) and will enjoy it more.
Haydn Richards — Google review
It is one of the best water parks in Europe.
It is fully recommended. Fun for all ages!
The end of summer is a great time to go, no queues, while the weather is still good.
Leonardo Castarlenas — Google review
A good family fun! We really enjoyed the day spent there. It is a place for everyone from toddlers to adults. Some of the pipes are very scary ;)
Witold Story — Google review
Don't advise buying food there Burgers and Chips are served cold and they argue it's the buns that are cold rubbish burgers were cold they are all cold chips also and cost the earth ,your allowed to take picnics I advise you do so take your sun cream also as never seen such a price on it in the shop there, apart from that it's a great fun day out apart from the staff telling me it's the buns that cold not the burger then refused to feel the burger's themselves really unhappy with that if it wasn't for the fact I didn't want to ruin my grandchildren day I'd have called the food health inspectors in Take a packed lunch I ate at the food place OPPOSITE the BBQ food place , which did look busiest so maybe they produce hot food so maybe try that place X however on All the rides the staff seemed friendly and it seemed safe for the children lots of life guards everywhere they were alert and friendly which was a relief to know that it was safe and eyes everywhere so thank you to the staff for that peace of mind it made the day more enjoyable my Grandchildren really had a Great timex
Sally Welch — Google review
As soon as we arrived we were greeted and the worker offered to take a family picture for us. The park was so clean the pavement slabs looked new . The flowers everywhere were beautiful. Lovely park to walk around.
There were lifeguards everywhere and they watched everything. The rides and pools etc were amazing. Worth the money. We would definitely return .
Shelley Oxlade — Google review
When we get there, there's a lot of people even it's weekdays which makes the place so fun. There is ample parking space. At the parking entrance, there is a staff member who can guide you where to park and show you the main entrance. Despite the number of people paying tickets, it's not a problem because they have 5-6 entrance gates that you can choose to queue at.
If you have a family member or friend who is disabled or autistic, they can provide you with a wristband for identification that prevents or except you from queueing.
There are lots of lockers.. but be sure to bring some cash in case the machine won't work using the card. Additionally, there are restaurants inside that you can choose from.
They have a lot of slides to offer so far. To inform you, the water is salty. It's not fresh water, it's from the ocean that's why they have a fresh water shower in every slide or area. Many trash can/ garbage can or bin everywhere, so it's not a problem to find where the trash can is.
A Jacuzzi is also available, along with a mini cave and falls. In addition, they have a beach-like area with a fake wave, which is entertaining. The water is clear. Each area has staff or lifeguards available. Rental of chairs and tables is available, just like at a normal beach site. Overall, this place is fantastic and we have a lot of slides, swim, and fun. 😁
Carlos III Ngoho Esco — Google review
Ok park itself is good and decent .. but..
- the queues are well annoying, like 1 hour for each ride
- no dingis in lazy river, you have to pay €6 for it. That's unacceptable
- the wave pool takes forever to start and only little rate
- the food is is not nice, €6 for hotdog and €10 for pizza .. literally cold and bland food
- the beer is €5, quite ok I guess for water Park but still think it's a lot for a beer
- €35 euros I paid for this water Park, plus €9 for locker and you have to pay €6 each for sunbeds and dingis !
- the rides are good, but Jacquzi doesn't have hot water ( like that's the whole point) .. the rides and poool is literally salt water!
Dhaval Vala — Google review
Actually can’t believe the amount of negative reviews stating some pretty obvious comments! Been going to this water park for 30 years and yesterday I returned with my children! It is the best! So much fun for all, parking is free which if you’re from the UK you know is a bonus. Buy your tickets online at least a day before you arrive - it’s cheaper and you don’t have to queue, you just get your bar code scanned. Lockers are 9euros for a large one - we got one but to be honest didn’t overly need it just for the car key! Sun loungers you pay for just like you do at the beach, however you don’t need them unless you want to sit at the front of a younger kids pool. So many other free areas to sit and shaded. We took a picnic best idea although we still brought a beer . Food is priced as you’d expect. If you want to secure a base for your towels etc do this as soon as you’re in as the tables tend to get taken! Look at the rides and work out what you really want to do and head their first - the Cyclone queue does reach 90minutes - we went their first, you have to have 4 people so might need to buddy up with strangers - it also has a minimum and max weight limit - they weigh your team and if it’s not right you can’t go - we were too light but luckily we swapped a person from the group behind us as they were too heavy! Such a great ride! We did everything more than once and this is in the height of summer! You can rent a ring now for the lazy river which I did think was a bit of a rip off at first but then I realised that you also have express access to the rapids! You just roll your ring right past the queue and up the hill so actually really worth it! The water is salt water but it is nowhere near as harsh as the sea in my opinion, we took a small hand towel and left it at the bottom of rides with our shoes each time to dry eyes if needed but it was no big deal and I hate the sea water! A lot of rides you can wear goggles as long as they are secure so if your worries about salty eyes take some Google’s! Floor does get hot from 12 onwards as to be expected but you can also put your sliders on your hands etc which lots of people did. Check your weather forecast before booking. We picked quite a cloudy day which was fab for not stressing about the kids getting burnt! Best day out don’t let the negatives out you off ! Xx
Amie Townshend — Google review
Crowded with people. Long queues you should queue 30-40min to each one. Expensive ticket £79 for 3 people and additionally you should rent sun beds and a locker box for €6 each. Also the food and drinks are expensive at €10 and €4.
Good luck!
Krastyo Ruskov — Google review
It's a great place. Aqua Park is massive , with good facilities and great rides! Obviously , lots of people, but you need to expect that, after lunchtime , queues for most wanted rides! Good food counters! Amazing day overall
Kristine Komule — Google review
Brilliant water park! Worth the 1hr 30 car ride from torrevieja. Arrived just before 10am so there were no queues and managed to get onto every ride by 11.10! Don't know what the food is like as we took a picnic with us, lots of seating for those who choose to bring their own food. The water park is surrounded by beautiful mountains and views.
Priyanka Patel — Google review
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Sierra Helada, s/n, 03503 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain
Levante beach is a public beach located in the heart of Benidorm. It has wide sands, plenty of sun loungers and facilities such as showers and volleyball nets. It's one of the busiest beaches in Benidorm, especially during the summer months.
Absolutely beautiful beach to visit on your holiday to Benidorm. There are always activities going on during the summer time that anyone is able to take part in. There is also plenty of space if you would prefer a more quiet and relaxed area.
The beach is filled with beautiful views and I was very surprise with how clean the beach was. There was no rubbish at all on the beach when we went to visit. There is food and drink always near by. All the pubs and bars seem to be family friendly along the beach so I believe it would be a nice location for families too.
We often found ourselves walking along the beach front in the afternoon to watch the sunset. It is very beautiful during this time. At night the strip is light up and so are the bars, but there is no lights on the beach and the sea are becomes extremely dark so be careful with any children.
Rebecca Ungi — Google review
Great beach, spotless clean, crystal waters but can get a little busy.
Conner Regan — Google review
Lovely sandy beach! Perfect to watch the waves, very relaxing.
Jeremy Aytoun — Google review
A lot to do in Playa Levante💖💖, I love the evenings there, sun down is very beautiful 😍
Pleasure Tochi Elendu — Google review
It was a very large beach and the promenade area I thought was very clean.
Paul Clements — Google review
Levante Beach is a standout in Benidorm with its lovely sandy shores. We hired beach chairs for £6 per day, which was a great deal, and spent several delightful days here. The kids absolutely adored it, making it a perfect spot for families.
Our beach days were complemented with refreshing drinks at Heartbreak Rock Bar and 7 Seas Pub, and delicious ice cream from Pinocchio Playa. The staff at these places were exceptionally friendly and welcoming.
If you're in Benidorm, I highly recommend Levante Beach for a day (or more) of sun and fun, and don't forget to visit these fantastic nearby spots for great service and treats.
Kay — Google review
Rocky shoreline, but beautiful walks & lovely restaurants all along the way,
matthew o carroll — Google review
Beautiful beach in Benidorm. Crystalline water full of colorful fish. Nice to see skyscrapers on the background.
Erika Li — Google review
Visited today after there had been rain. The beach was virtually empty and you could see what a good place it is. Neat and tidy without any litter and a pleasant aspect out to sea.
Mark Pearce — Google review
Nice beach with many tourists.
Hajar Krisminia — Google review
Beautiful long sandy beach over looked by hotels,bars,restaurants etc,starts at the old town and goes all through way to the new town,about a thirty miniute walk,probably the busiest beach in Benidorm,just about to have a new LED lighting system installed,
Del Domino — Google review
Too many drunk people at 12am already and it was the end of October. But the beach is good
Iryna Yershova — Google review
The beach itself is beautiful. Flanked with bars and restaurants. Can get a bit noisy and busy. All good humoured though. We were only here in the day.
Helen Robinson — Google review
Lovely beach, sea is very clean. 2x sunbeds 1x umbrella cost 18€ You can pay cash or card.
Erika — Google review
Clean beach with plenty room for sitting without having to hire a sunbed...Plenty of restaurants,bars and supermarkets along the promenade
We hired both apartments with connecting door, lovely and spacious clean and well equipped. Good wheelchair access in downstairs apartment. Would definitely stay here again, I would try all beds as I like a soft mattress.
maria booth — Google review
Old Town benidorm is a absolute gem , loads of shops bars and cafes it's more cultured than new benidorm and old town is more traditional, its definitely worth exploring plus there are two beaches a small cove beach and the large beach and the harbour
Kevin Gast — Google review
(Translated by Google) Good place to go on vacation. 5 minutes walk from the western and eastern beaches. The party area is very close too. It is also surrounded by central streets with a multitude of shops, bars, restaurants...
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Buen sitio para ir de vacaciones. A 5 minutos andando de las playas de poniente y de levante. La zona de fiesta muy cerca también. Además está rodeado de calles céntricas con multitud de tiendas ,bares, restaurantes...
alberto santiago — Google review
(Translated by Google) Magnificent apartment for families on vacation
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Magnífico apartamento para familias en vacaciones
V GNZ — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent
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Exelente
José Mijares — Google review
(Translated by Google) Spectacular
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Espectacular
Victor Falcon Gonzalez — Google review
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C/de la Palma, 16, 03501 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain
I used the lift to access the castle.
Its on the main road and easy to find. We went at lunch time which was quieter as it was hotter. There was no waiting for the lift. We were planning to go in the morning but there were a load of school kids waiting to enter. We did see posts about the lift being accessible in the evening and being free but when we walked by last night the door was closed after closing time of 8pm so dont think it is accessible
I paid €2.70 and had my 4 year old in a pushchair so didn't need to pay separately for her which was awesome. It is all very accessible and the staff very helpful. The toilets were very clean too.
My 4 year old loved the section on evil toys.
It is so worth the visit especially as it is free
Tanveer — Google review
We climbed up at 10 am. It was about a 15-20-minute walk, 170 m high up. Even then, it was already hot but still manageable. At 10.30 there was a guided tour in English, it was worth taking the tour. Only 3 of us took part in the tour, which was 1 hour long and free. Then, we walked around and took some photos. It was a nice way to find out more about the history of Alicante.
Agnes Hofer — Google review
"Visiting Castle Santa Barbara in Alicante was an unforgettable experience! The panoramic views of Alicante and even glimpses of Benidorm from the top were absolutely breathtaking.
Ascending to the castle offers not just a historical journey but also a visual feast, with every step revealing more of the stunning landscape below. From the Mediterranean Sea stretching out to the horizon to the charming rooftops of Alicante's old town, every angle offers a new perspective.
The castle itself is steeped in history, and exploring its ancient walls and towers adds an extra layer of fascination to the visit. Whether you're a history buff or simply seeking a scenic spot to soak in the beauty of the region, Castle Santa Barbara is a must-visit destination."
sebastian gos — Google review
Lift is open. €2.70 to go up. FREE to come down. We walked up and got the lift down.
FREE to walk around the castle with stunning views and cute little cafés.
Joe Cammell — Google review
Great experience , you can use the lift from seaside to get in but the best option for active peoples is to get there on your own .
Great place to visit. Nice views amd snack bar . Entrance is free.
Sandra Umiejewska — Google review
To be honest I went up for the view and it didn’t disappoint me. If you’re in Alicante it a must visit. Pro tip, go there late afternoon to avoid the big queues for the lift.
Benjamin Kulcsar — Google review
At this place elevator is located. It costs 2.7 euro to use it both sides up and down. It's quite useful because you can also go on foot but it's exhausting. The place is absolutely amazing! The best views you can find in Alicante. No lines in the Morning but when I was going back in about 12am there were a huge line to get upstairs.
Mikhail Naskalau — Google review
It's great that this lift exists. Without that we would be unable to go to the castle as we were with two little kids. The drawback is that there is only one lift and the trip takes a while so there are queues. Beside that it's great.
Nevertheless if you can I would suggest you going by foot as it seemed like a nice trip with nice views and surroundings.
Rafa? Pydyniak — Google review
The castle lift is great, as are the staff. However, there are no leaflets giving the history of the castle, but there are a few plaques here and there. It seems that the views from the castle are the main feature. They are stunning. There are no facilities for those with limited mobility once you leave the lift. I still take all my visitors here tho.
Pauline Byrne Kennedy — Google review
We walked through Alicante and entered via a steep walkway at the rear of castle (main entrance is opposite beach via a lift and tunnel) that had some houses with pretty garden pot arrangements, walk was fairly difficult but views are good, good castle to walk & on our visit food and other stalls with some street entertainment,
toilets and a lovely viewing cafe.
Steve Furby — Google review
Explored this enchanting castle with a fantastic view – a visual treat! However, disappointed as the website claimed it's free, yet an unexpected fee was charged. Despite the queue, the beauty of the castle made it a worthwhile visit.
Nafiseh Salehi — Google review
This is a very interesting place, saturated with the history that goes back almost 2000 years. Besides the place will give you one of the kinds of views on the city and surrounding area. Absolutely breathtaking view. The only downside is that you might stay in line for the elevator on top and back if the place gets too crowded
Alex Serebrov — Google review
Really big castle on a high cliff. You can hike up or take the elevator from the beach (2.7€ per person - can pay with card). The castle visit is free and gives very nice viewpoints.
craziyass — Google review
Absolutely stunning views all round from the top of the castle, stacks to see round the castle also. wheelchair access may be limited as there are some very steep places to walk.lots of places to get food and drink and there are toilet facilities scattered around..you can walk up the steps or take the lift up..the photo I put on with the blue lights on the ceiling is the tunnel you walk through from main road to the lift..
Pete Nicholas — Google review
Lift to the Castle. Free for over 65s! No queue in December. Great Castle with audio-visual history of Alicante. Great views of surrounding mountains.
donald macaulay — Google review
Amazing mountain views. Fresh air and a great authentic atmosphere! Bring your jacket as it gets chilly in the mountains!
As Advertised — Google review
The best thing the city could have created 😄 an elevator takes you straight up to the fortress and down. During the day huge lines and it's quite hot up there. I would recommend to come around 6 pm - almost no line and enough time to explore everything.
Yulia Zinchyk — Google review
Horrible experience. It was a weekend in May, so not even high season, and there were only perhaps 20m of line to the elevator in the tunnel. Yet, due to a slow, tiny elevator (maybe 6 people + operator max) it took us almost 45min to get up. The walk alone to the end of the dark-ish tunnel (probably 300m or more) already made me wish I would've just walked up.
There's no kinds of regulations for entry and I saw some with huge luggages (taking the space of 1 person) or children's cart (2-3 persons). Couldn't these be left down for the time of the visit? This also a security issue.
Note that it's not free, but 2,7€. Card is accepted, not sure of cash. There are two machines to buy tickets with, but there's only one person who will "sell" you the ticket using it - so basically only one is in use at the time.
Overall, I recommend everyone physically capable to just walk up instead of wasting your time waiting for the elevator. Most of us could use the exercise, too.
Random Name — Google review
A fantastic castle with a gorgeous view of Alicante. There is an elevator, however we made the choice to walk up and enjoy the scenery as we went. There isn't a ton of educational posts but this feels like a real working castle and not a museum.
D Macarthur — Google review
This beach was amazing! There's not a lot of waves, practically no seaweed, and the jellyfish are harmless. Got to pick up some of them... very goowy 😅 There's water to rinse your feet at every station and bathrooms at station 7.
Valerie Roel — Google review
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C. de la Virgen del Socorro, 9, 03002 Alacant, Alicante, Spain
Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya is a renowned waterfront walkway that boasts of an impressive wave-designed mosaic trail flanked by palm trees on both sides. This famous promenade offers visitors a stunning view of the sea and provides ample space for leisurely walks or jogging. The tiled paving stones along the way are arranged in an eye-catching pattern, creating a beautiful and distinctive visual effect.
Tabarca is a small islet with famously clear waters protected by its marine reserve designation. Visitors can take a day trip to the island on a glass-bottomed catamaran to explore the vibrant marine life and crystal-clear waters. The island is part of a Maritime Nature Reserve, offering an impressive underwater world filled with colorful fish. Santa Pola, the town from which visitors can embark on this adventure, boasts historical buildings like Castillo Fortaleza and beautiful salt flats teeming with wildlife.
Such a beautiful Island! We went snorkelling, had lunch and explored the island. The food is a bit pricey but it’s understandable. For the beach we recommend water shoes as there are many urchins in the water and also a stoney beach. Worth a visit!
Leonie-Xenia Meyer — Google review
🏝A great island to visit. It's beautiful when it's not crowded and you'll enjoy both parts of the isle.
🥾So don't just walk to the first restaurant, but first have a walk on the left part of the island up to the lighthouse. Nature is beautiful, just like the lighthouse and the central building.
🩳On your way you'll discover beautiful small beaches. For some ridiculous reason people seem to like to gather together on the same main beach, just like sardines in a can. But the island has many other nice and small beaches you absolutely want to see!
🍽Just like at every touristic spot you'll have tourist rip offs and good restaurants. Our experience is those near the port aren't the best. You should walk towards the main square of the village and reserve a table at the 1st restaurant on your left.
☀️Be careful, it can be very hot in the afternoon in Tabarca. So leave early in the morning. Don't forget your suncream! The sun burns from 2 pm.
🚤You can go to Tabarca by boat from Alicante or Santa Pola. The trip is shorter if you take the boat in Santa Pola. Check the several options at the port. Speed boats are faster (15min) than the bigger ones. Just compare rates and their schedule! Many stop at 8:30 pm!
Baptiste van Outryve — Google review
Espectacular!! Volvería a visitar la isla , quedamos encantados !! es bellísima !! Hay mil cosas que hacer ! Recomiendo ir bien preparados , con sombrillas ⛱️ porque el servicio de tumbonas son un poco costosas ! Pero si llevas tu sombrilla en cualquier rincón de la isla puedes ponerme y pasarla de maravilla !! La comida espectacular!!!
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Spectacular!! I would visit the island again, we were delighted! it is beautiful !! There are a thousand things to do! I recommend going well prepared, with umbrellas ⛱️ because the sun lounger service is a bit expensive! But if you take your umbrella in any corner of the island you can put me on and have a great time !! Spectacular food!!!
Greydis Franccesca Huiza Vicario — Google review
A great day out, very clear and warm waters with a variety of swimming spots, great for snorkeling. Stayed on the main beach and felt safe leaving our bags (with non-valuable items), after seeing others do the same, while we explored the different swimming spots on the island
Diogo Oliveira — Google review
Those seeking to safely wander joyously wherever their curiosity guides them will enjoy all the colorfully quaint corners of lovely Tabarca. Every new turn opens on to a picturesque scene, reminding you to lose sense of time and join the slow, lazy pace of long hot summer days…
nicaraniola — Google review
What an amazing little island lots of history, scenery and some nice little bars and shops too.
You get here by boat which doesn't take long and it was only 8 euros return and they run very frequent.
Nathan Titchen — Google review
Isla preciosa para pasar el día, también tiene el encanto de poder quedarte a dormir, con reserva antes, y disfrutar de una cena y paseo nocturno, tiene una reserva marina, es preciosa para bucear y ver muchos peces.
Por la noche da gusto pasear sin tanta gente, y ver como la gente que allí reside, sale a la calle a tomar el fresco sentados en la calle. Tiene mucho encanto
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Beautiful island to spend the day, it also has the charm of being able to stay overnight, with a reservation in advance, and enjoy a dinner and night walk, it has a marine reserve, it is beautiful for diving and seeing many fish.
At night it is nice to walk without so many people, and see how the people who live there go out to the street to take in the fresh air sitting on the street. It has a lot of charm
Mari Mari — Google review
Nice place to visit. On my perspective, not to stay overnight unless you have special activities to engage - the tourist tour can be covered in one day.
No sandy beaches, round stone mainly. However, the water is clean, warm, and transparent.
Bar / Restaurant offer is OK. Prices seemed a bit high. A small but nice art gallery may grab the visitor's attention.
Pedro Santos — Google review
Take a picnic. Visited first week of January with hundreds of other boat visitors and only one small fully booked restaurant open. Elsewhere no food. No drink. Encourages cannibalism on an island like this.
Reggie Tricker — Google review
Small but lovely island. Would definitely advise for tourists. It also seems that many locals visit this place for a swim in the ocean. Best times to visit is when they temperatures in the inland are off the roof. The island van easily be 3-5 cooler. The restaurants and cafes are very crowdy. Lots of fishes to be seen in the sea
Nicolai Salien — Google review
Such a beautiful island near our house. We rode a big boat from Santa Pola that costs us 10€ back and forth. There's a line of ticket booths in the port. They will give you a brochure to show the boat return times. It was a nice 25-minute ride. It can be super hot so don't forget to bring sun creams, hats and umbrella. We went around the island to see spots with few people because the main beach is packed. We ate at a nice restaurant with menu starting €18. Though we end up paying more than €100 for 4 persons. Costly like other islands. We didn't have a reservation but I suggest to have one as it can be full especially on weekends. There are small bars and restaurants and few stores for clothes and souvenirs. There's also an atm near the La Pecera. Also bring aqua shoes. Some beaches have stones and slippery. We will definitely go back.
Ana AG — Google review
What a stunning island! A must visit place if you are on holiday near Alicante and Santa Pola. Frequent boats from both to the island. It costs about €10 (return ticket) per person.
Crystal clear waters, great for snorkelling.
GURCAN GUNER — Google review
Such a wonderful island!!🏝️The water is so clear that you can spot fish as you swim up to the shore on a boat.🚤
Of course, there are a lot of visitors even on a weekday… but what can you do… it’s summer:)🏖️
Daria — Google review
Before or after season coolest and quietest place on earth. Perfect place to visit for nice and chilling walks
Mar Pich — Google review
Lovely day out via boat trip torrevieja . Lots of little cafes shops restaurants. Yes it's a small island so there is very limited shade so beware it will be very hot. Crystal clear sea lots of fish.
Huerto del Cura is a national botanical garden full of various species of palm trees, succulents, and citrus trees that surround scenic ponds and sculptures. It is a hidden gem located in the heart of a bustling town with no nearby parking. However, visitors can park on the outskirts and take a short walk to reach it. The garden includes a souvenir shop where one can purchase food for birds, peacocks, and fish found on-site.
Amazing national artistic garden! Palm trees ranging from 1890 onwards!! We’ll kept gardens, beautiful surrounding area in the heart of a very busy town! Gem hidden amongst the city! Only issue is there’s no parking anywhere. Best parking was on the outskirts of town near the hospital. Short walk in. Small shop at the end of the gardens, great value for money. A must see
Gilly Till — Google review
Excellent very attractive photogenic garden focusing on plants and trees from Spain and the wider Hispanic world. Plenty of shade and benches too. Entry only 4€ for seniors. Nice clean toilets. Small shop and plant sale area. Definitely worth a visit.
Glynis Paxton — Google review
Mooie tuin met bijzondere palmen en kaktussen... Leuk om te zien... Wij waren er smorgens om 10u. er bijna niemand.
Het is niet zo groot... Als je wilt kan je er in een half uur door heen...
Je krijgt een audiotour op je telefoon... Is wel interessant.
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Beautiful garden with special palms and cacti ... Nice to see ... We were there in the morning at 10 am. there's hardly anyone.
It's not that big... If you want you can go through it in half an hour...
You get an audio tour on your phone... It's interesting.
Daniel e bij de Leij — Google review
Fantastic place if you want to spend a couple of relaxing hours either solo or with your family.
It's a beautiful mature botanic garden with a long history. The history pases are represented in a photo gallery in one of the small pavilions.
The garden is well maintained and clean. In the territory, there are a couple of kiosks where you can buy some souvenirs and delicious local dates 😋
The entrance fees are affordable.
The only drawback to mention is a lack of parking. The small parking nearby doesn't accommodate all. However, if you are ready to walk a bit, you will find public parking without any problem.
Lena Z'Oro — Google review
Really beautiful garden full od palm trees and cactuses 🌴🌴🌴🌴
Wonderful walk around - there are also nice lakes and a souvenir shop. We also discovered a hidden white peacock 🦚
Worth visiting!
Monika Prokopov? — Google review
Spectacular garden of palms and succulents. Ponds with koi fish and ducks. Must see location when in Elche.
Apf Mike — Google review
Small but beautiful garden in Elche, next to Alicante (20 minutes by car).
Adult fare is 6,50€
There's a free parking place next to it.
Souvenir shop inside.
Free audio guide on your phone (by scanning a QR code)
Jose — Google review
One of the most beautiful places of my life. You can buy food for birds, peacocks and fish in a shop there to feed them during your visit.
Wiktoria Kuta — Google review
Is a must to visit if you are thinking to travel to Alicante , is just 18’ away from the airport by car , and is totally worth it .
Amazing garden, it has all type of Palms, cactus, you can listen the birds there, and you can see the peacock walking near you.
They have a souvenir shop inside huerto del cura where you can purchase the dates from the Palms in the garden !
The general entrance price is : 6€
Children : 3€
For students and retired: 4€
Airaiba Sarria — Google review
Beautifull place with really big amount of palms and different trees :) also some animals as well :)
Przemysław Hadam — Google review
Fabulous tranquil Garden of the Priest's Place. Good multilingual guide on your phone, for this Oasis in the middle of Elche. Wonderful plants and trees, so an absolute treat to visit. Recommended highly.
Neil Bennett — Google review
Lovely gardens to walk around on a hot sunny day plenty of shade to keep you cool. Trees,cactus and wide variety and age to see. Little ponds with fish and terrapins in dotted about the gardens. A lovely and peaceful and tranquil visit. Would definitely recommend.
Alex Webb — Google review
Beautiful place with mini lakes and ducks. Beautiful sitting areas with the nice view on palms and lakes. We really loved it.
Maryna Rieznik — Google review
A little piece of Asia in Elche. Very peaceful and tranquil. We were in a little bungalow. Spotlessly clean. Rituals toiletries. Minutes walk from the main attractions and restaurants. Good breakfast with lots of choices. We will definitely come back again..
Arlo MaC — Google review
If you like tropical forest, this is the place you should visit. Many different kinds of plants. You can relax and reset yourself.
Dawid Król — Google review
One of the most beautiful places I've ever seen in my life. I was not thinking that in reality, it will be so amazing - it looks just much better than in pics. The perfect garden. Pretty small but has a lot of stunning sceneries. Must see when you are in the Costa Blanca region.
Krystian Panek — Google review
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Carrer Porta de la Morera, 49, 03203 Elx, Alicante, Spain
Huerto del Cura is a national botanical garden full of various species of palm trees, succulents, and citrus trees that surround scenic ponds and sculptures. It is a hidden gem located in the heart of a bustling town with no nearby parking. However, visitors can park on the outskirts and take a short walk to reach it. The garden includes a souvenir shop where one can purchase food for birds, peacocks, and fish found on-site.
Amazing national artistic garden! Palm trees ranging from 1890 onwards!! We’ll kept gardens, beautiful surrounding area in the heart of a very busy town! Gem hidden amongst the city! Only issue is there’s no parking anywhere. Best parking was on the outskirts of town near the hospital. Short walk in. Small shop at the end of the gardens, great value for money. A must see
Gilly Till — Google review
Excellent very attractive photogenic garden focusing on plants and trees from Spain and the wider Hispanic world. Plenty of shade and benches too. Entry only 4€ for seniors. Nice clean toilets. Small shop and plant sale area. Definitely worth a visit.
Glynis Paxton — Google review
Mooie tuin met bijzondere palmen en kaktussen... Leuk om te zien... Wij waren er smorgens om 10u. er bijna niemand.
Het is niet zo groot... Als je wilt kan je er in een half uur door heen...
Je krijgt een audiotour op je telefoon... Is wel interessant.
(Translated by Google)
Beautiful garden with special palms and cacti ... Nice to see ... We were there in the morning at 10 am. there's hardly anyone.
It's not that big... If you want you can go through it in half an hour...
You get an audio tour on your phone... It's interesting.
Daniel e bij de Leij — Google review
Fantastic place if you want to spend a couple of relaxing hours either solo or with your family.
It's a beautiful mature botanic garden with a long history. The history pases are represented in a photo gallery in one of the small pavilions.
The garden is well maintained and clean. In the territory, there are a couple of kiosks where you can buy some souvenirs and delicious local dates 😋
The entrance fees are affordable.
The only drawback to mention is a lack of parking. The small parking nearby doesn't accommodate all. However, if you are ready to walk a bit, you will find public parking without any problem.
Lena Z'Oro — Google review
Really beautiful garden full od palm trees and cactuses 🌴🌴🌴🌴
Wonderful walk around - there are also nice lakes and a souvenir shop. We also discovered a hidden white peacock 🦚
Worth visiting!
Monika Prokopov? — Google review
Spectacular garden of palms and succulents. Ponds with koi fish and ducks. Must see location when in Elche.
Apf Mike — Google review
Small but beautiful garden in Elche, next to Alicante (20 minutes by car).
Adult fare is 6,50€
There's a free parking place next to it.
Souvenir shop inside.
Free audio guide on your phone (by scanning a QR code)
Jose — Google review
One of the most beautiful places of my life. You can buy food for birds, peacocks and fish in a shop there to feed them during your visit.
Wiktoria Kuta — Google review
Is a must to visit if you are thinking to travel to Alicante , is just 18’ away from the airport by car , and is totally worth it .
Amazing garden, it has all type of Palms, cactus, you can listen the birds there, and you can see the peacock walking near you.
They have a souvenir shop inside huerto del cura where you can purchase the dates from the Palms in the garden !
The general entrance price is : 6€
Children : 3€
For students and retired: 4€
Airaiba Sarria — Google review
Beautifull place with really big amount of palms and different trees :) also some animals as well :)
Przemysław Hadam — Google review
Fabulous tranquil Garden of the Priest's Place. Good multilingual guide on your phone, for this Oasis in the middle of Elche. Wonderful plants and trees, so an absolute treat to visit. Recommended highly.
Neil Bennett — Google review
Lovely gardens to walk around on a hot sunny day plenty of shade to keep you cool. Trees,cactus and wide variety and age to see. Little ponds with fish and terrapins in dotted about the gardens. A lovely and peaceful and tranquil visit. Would definitely recommend.
Alex Webb — Google review
Beautiful place with mini lakes and ducks. Beautiful sitting areas with the nice view on palms and lakes. We really loved it.
Maryna Rieznik — Google review
A little piece of Asia in Elche. Very peaceful and tranquil. We were in a little bungalow. Spotlessly clean. Rituals toiletries. Minutes walk from the main attractions and restaurants. Good breakfast with lots of choices. We will definitely come back again..
Arlo MaC — Google review
If you like tropical forest, this is the place you should visit. Many different kinds of plants. You can relax and reset yourself.
Dawid Król — Google review
One of the most beautiful places I've ever seen in my life. I was not thinking that in reality, it will be so amazing - it looks just much better than in pics. The perfect garden. Pretty small but has a lot of stunning sceneries. Must see when you are in the Costa Blanca region.
Krystian Panek — Google review
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Carrer Porta de la Morera, 49, 03203 Elx, Alicante, Spain
This wide, long beach is perfect for relaxing walks and sunbathing. It's one of the longest in Torrevieja and is comfortable for those who want to spend hours at the beach.
Very clean, lovely beach. Not over crowded... Great afternoon
Sue ?Suzie? Griffin — Google review
A lovely place to visit the beach is very long so lots of room to find your perfect spot a nice walk along the beach front and a wooded area to walk around with a carpark in between the beach and wooded area great day out.
joanne cresswell — Google review
Fantastic local beach. Great facilities nearby with lots of natural amenities restaurants
Paula Andrews — Google review
Nice beautiful beach. Recommend.
L?crimioara Barna — Google review
It's an ok free public sandy beach, clean, some rocks as well.
Plenty of restaurants and even free street parking.
CJ — Google review
Good value food options and lovely beachfront placement.
John R McCallum — Google review
Nice sand, very wide beach.
Olga Soldatova — Google review
Best beach in Torrevieja, approx 30 min bus ride from city centre
sarolta helga Daroczi — Google review
Had a lovely afternoon sitting in the sun looking along the beautiful la Mata beach, 23 degrees in February… I have no complaints 😎🔥
Stephen Gladstone — Google review
Large beach next to Spanish restaurants and bars. If you like a beach vacation, this is a great place to choose.
Razor Sharp — Google review
Long nice white sand Beach with several resturants and bars along the beach to enjoy
Christina Dahl — Google review
Pros:
Good beach - long and wide.
Clean, sandy.
There is a nice park neighbouring the beach.
A lot of cafe and restaurants close to the beach.
Cons:
No showers at all ((
Not enough toilets and dressing rooms.
Comparably crowded even in the end of May! I can't imagine what will be in the high season (July).
Egor Bushykhin — Google review
Beautiful long beach really warm sea with lifeguards and a few bars and restaurants
Toby B — Google review
Beautiful place to be! Even if the weather at the beggining of the fall is very dry, is comforting to see that we, the humans, are able to preserve something so beautiful by its loneliness and solitude
Mihaela Petricean — Google review
Our beloved place in Costa Blanca so far! Long stretches of white sand. Dunes with pibe trees to stroll. We definitely loved it.
Andrzej Król — Google review
Visited this beach twice on our last holiday. Nice and flat area plenty of beds to hire. The guy who rented out the beds was so nice, having noticed I had walking issues he found someone who could translate for him to inform me that if I wanted to go into the sea he could arrange for the lifeguards to take me in. Thought that was so sweet of him.
Zenia Boulevard is a sprawling outdoor shopping center in Orihuela Costa, boasting over 100 national Spanish and international brands. The mall features an American-style layout with an Italian-style Piazza at its center. It's not just a shopping destination; the venue hosts live music performances and events throughout the year, offering daily entertainment for children during the summer months. Additionally, it houses a bowling alley, video arcade, play fountains in the main square, and a massive Alcampo supermarket.
So many shops.... Decent Al Campo Supermarket....... Decent food places........ I love going there!
Michael Kane — Google review
Great shopping centre and nicely laid out. Lots of cafes and shops plus the food court on the top floor. We spent about 4 hours mooching around and were pleased to see it so busy with Spanish and tourists. The vegan food at 'Subway' was a real bonus too! We will definitely be back as the shopping centre is clean and bright.
Christophe Chateau — Google review
Great place to shop and eat can get busy at times,some people dont wear masks which is a no no and dont like to social distance apart from that would definitely recommend a trip here as xmas tree and lights are now on
Neil Howcroft — Google review
Excellent place for whole family to spend time there! There are many department stores, big grocery store Alcampo, food courts, restaurants, kids zone, bowling and many many other interesting places! Highly recommended 👌🏻
Sofia Rukoiatkina — Google review
Fantastic shopping centre, if not the best one I’ve been in Europe.
All outdoor, but adequate covering above if it does rain this place is really plush.
Spotless clean with some great shops and lots of underground parking.
Great play area upstairs to drop your kids off if need be. My Fav!
Patryk Jankowski — Google review
Great place for a day out. Great shopping, great kids park on second level, take socks for kids if going in play frame as they need them. you can pay for socks but plan ahead. you can't really leave them in the in summer as it gets too hot and you need to get them water but they will love it. The central square has water fountains that kids love and go into in swimwear. surrounded by cafes so you can cool down with a drink while the kids cool down in the water. Food options are plentiful get there early for lunch for the all you can eat options. great value but very busy. kids love those as they can go up multiple times and try everything. Overall, a great place to spend a day.
Benjamin Smoke — Google review
Like the Trafford centre but outdoors it’s stunning. So clean and live bands on in the food court. Great place to visit and loads of cool shops. Bring your bank card.
Ben Tierney — Google review
We went here for lunch a few times and it was always a good experience. I even bring my clients here to check it out before they buy theie property in the area
Wife loves to shop and I like to chill out at one of the bars or coffee shops inside the mall.
Overall it's a good shopping center, 15 minutes drive from Torrevieja Centro so not bad located. Lots of shops to sarisfy most tastes I'd say and also quite diverse food options too which I love haha.
Just like the Habaneras shopping center, when is windy or the weather is not great it's not s pleasent experience to go around and shop or enjoy having a coffee on of the teraces since the shop is completly open.
Other than that a good experience coming here a couple of times per week.
Adrian - Sunny Spain Property Brokers — Google review
nice..huge shopping mall
some are limited but if you are primark & decathlon fans they are super big
siti khodijah — Google review
Very good shopping centre with all the shops you need. They used to have water mists through out the shopping centre - these are no longer used which is sad because it can get very hot!
The water fountains are great for the kids so make sure you take a change of clothes.
Rebecca Atkinson — Google review
If you need any retail therapy on the Costa Blanca South, this is THE place. Basically it is a MASSIVE, two story, open air shopping mall with pretty much everything you could want. There are hundreds of stores, covering almost anything you could need. Also a massive Alcampo supermarket (which is incredible by UK standards). There is also a food court with a host of different restaurants. Plenty of free, undercover parking. Go for 30 minutes and end up staying all day !
Tim Darlaston-Williams — Google review
Excellent place!!!!! .there's a huge electrical store with unbelievable deals on mobile phones !!! .Samsung for 200 euro odd and apple ... electric scooter section was very good gaming computers are good value too .. . This shopping centre is also huge so allow 6 hours in the place .. don't recommend the American diner for food !!!!! Terrible
forklift guy — Google review
Zenia Boulevard... I mean... what can i say. It has its ups and its downs
The range of services is wonderful, loads of shops and places to eat like supermarkets such as alcampo and Che!!
However... on the other hand, it's too damn busy! especially in the summer like if you want a decent experience in the summer here go in the morning.
There's loads of parking both surface and underground which is lovely.
Lord Hegg — Google review
Fantastic shopping centre, if not the best one I’ve been in Europe.
All outdoor, but adequate covering above if it does rain this place is really plush.
Spotless clean with some great shops and lots of underground parking.
Great play area upstairs to drop your kids off if need be.
Conner Regan — Google review
Really cool and modern shopping centre. Loads of shops,loads of choices,upstairs you have restaurants to eat, also Alcampo supermarket, and LeroyMerlin, good choices of shops,if you want to have a nice day at a nice shopping mall, in La Zenia or Orihuela area this is your place.
SIL BOWIE — Google review
Amazing shopping center, with almost all you need. You can spend a whole day shopping and also enjoy the coffee shops, restaurants and Alcampo supermarket.
Thomas Torshov — Google review
A fantastic shopping center with a relaxing and inviting architecture. The shops are positioned so that you enter through the doors that open out to a shared outdoor area.
Instead of building shops on the height, all shops are built almost as a stand alone shop.
Most brands are represented here in some way. You don't get bored, but constantly seek and find new interesting places to explore and have fun.
I am Q — Google review
Great shopping centre with plenty of car parking available. All the top shops are located in the centre. Shops to suit all tastes even supermarket and tech shops. Whole top floor has a wide range of food outlets and restaurants.
Charles Taylor — Google review
There's a great range of shops and I parked in the free underground car park. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is because the toilets are currently being renovated and there was a queue for the one ladies toilet (a portaloo)!
The Faro Cabo de Palos port authority is located on a cliff in the province of Cádiz, just beside the bay of La Manga. The lighthouse features a large pedestal and can be seen 24 miles away. Beautiful scenery and great area to go for a walk are some of the reasons why this port authority is well-loved by visitors. The area around it also has a kiosk, with great staff and toilets, which makes it perfect for an enjoyable visit.
Very nice place. Very nice beaches and places to dive and snorkel is amazing close to the Faro. Videos YouTube: Norwegian Viking in Spain.
Fred Arne Olsen — Google review
One of the most beautiful places I’ve seen in Spain 🇪🇸
Wesley Rodrigues — Google review
Nice lighthouse on the top of the hill. Beneath it small lagune. Unfortunately it's no access to the lighthouse itself, it would be nice to climb on the top. The view from nearby is amazing, Mediterranean sea in it's beauty is enormously beautiful. Also nice view to Mar Menor. Free parking. No charge for entering the area.
Ksenia Berghem — Google review
Huge lighthouse, great views towards Cabo de Palo coastline!
Oliviana Tugui — Google review
Beautiful first time I have visited my partner as been before.
We parked our motorhome here just 2 minutes walk from the lovely bars and restaurants.
A must visit
Angie Williams — Google review
Nice views and nice lighthouse with interesting history. If you don't speak Spanish you will miss most of it though. Half way up the lighthouse, the guide said they had some leaflet in English for my partner but it was never materialised. The visit started 10 minutes late due to the previous group running behind, but there was nobody to tell you or any waiting area, just a laminated note outside the closed doors of the lighthouse to say you had to wait there for your guide. There are many stairs and it is quite steep that some people will struggle with so, it would be good for the organisation to advertise it better or include some kind of warning to avoid nasty surprises or disappointment.
Maria Angeles Fajardo Duran — Google review
Beautiful lighthouse on a cliff just beside a bay. You can catch a nice view on the La Manga strip from this cliff. But if you want a lighthouse tour, be careful of its visiting hours and the tours need to be previously scheduled. If you plan to visit the strip, this is a nice stop.
Predrag Petrovic — Google review
Great area to go for a walk and enjoy the view. Dont be fooled by first look, there is alot of cool places to discover around this area. A kiosk, with great staff, and toilets is positive for sure!
Mathias Pedersen — Google review
Sorry but is not normal you not can go inside the light house. If you wanna must making appointment before 48 hour. We probe today make appointment but the next is just saturday…. No comment today is Wednesday. Shame, shame , shame. But La Manga same Ghosttown. All beach bar closed… we never come back… booring and this is the season????
Norbert Bobak — Google review
Great view. Better 🚻 at super market before coming here. See photo
Doug Caldwell — Google review
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C. Cabo Falcón, 30370 Cabo de Palos, Murcia, Spain
Calblanque beach is a secluded, tranquil stretch of sand located in a scenic natural setting. The beach is well-known for its small, rocky coves and steep cliffs which make it ideal for swimming. There are also a few small groves of trees nearby to provide shade if needed. Access to the beach is easy via a private road, and there is ample parking available.
Very beautiful wild beach. They have closed the fragile parts of the dunes to stop erosion but that doesn't stop people clambering over them, unfortunately. Lovely dark yellow sand and clear water. Well worth the extra effort to get there.
Lucian Lanteri — Google review
One of the best if no really the best beach in region
Zeljko Vulovic — Google review
Really beautiful beach, gorgeous sand and water, mountains in the background. Worth the extra effort to get there for the day.
catherine fox — Google review
The beach itself is rather nice and fairly few people their. I wouldn't give the sand beach 5 stars however, but the cliffs to the right of the beach was amazing! By walking 5 minutes or so we found at least 3 great spots where we could lie down on fairly smooth surface as well as being able to jump or walk into the clear blue water. No other people in sight.
Went there two days in a row and will definitely return when I'm in the area in the future!
The only downside is that you need to park your car 10 minutes drive from the beach, pay 3€ per person and take a bus (which leaves every 30 minutes) to get to the beach.
All in all: for couples who'd like some privacy - find great cliffs to the right of the beach. For families (or others) who'd like a beach with fewer people - just pick a spot on the main beach.
Niclas Lagergren — Google review
Fantastic place,! Best Beach ever!
Steinar Karlsen — Google review
My favourite beach. Can’t wait to visit again!
Steven M (Matty3000) — Google review
Lovely quiet beach, we where there first week of October and had the beach to ourselves
Mike Bailey — Google review
The trip was totally worth it!
I went with a friend that is a local so we had the pass to get directly into the parking area.
Virgin beach with golden sand and limpid water, it was a great day!
Chiara Posocco — Google review
Fabulous unspoilt beach, but a very bumpy final 3 km approach road!
-Andrew -Tisdall — Google review
beautiful beach with crystal clear waters, sand without stones, ideal for children. The access is simple, it has parking. Very recommended
Blanca Andrea López Osorio — Google review
Beautiful sandy beach, amazingly clear water.
There is not allowed access buy car, but busses are going from parking every 30 min.
Dagmar Z — Google review
Beautiful beach with nice surroundings. We took a hike before bathing, and were able to spot two lizards as well as take a look from above. The kids enjoyed the crystal clear water and the waves rolling in.
Karl Erlandsson — Google review
Nice virgin beach with crystalline water...nothing breathtaking but worth a visit. Lots of path to do some hiking if you want to. There are 5km of unpaved street to get here.
The Real Casino de Murcia is a museum located in the city of Murcia,Spain. It is home to an extensive collection of antique gaming equipment and artworks from around the world. The building was constructed in 1853 and has since been declared a historic-artistic building.
Wow this is a little hidden gem. It's not a casino, it's a private members club, but four a small fee you can go in and see the most spectacular architecture and interior decor. You get a little book that explains what each room was used for. Plenty of places for you to sit so you can just look and admire. Well worth a visit
Terrie Kay — Google review
Most fantastic building and contents you will ever see. Fantastic art fantastic Arab style. If you there or when you there don't miss it
Visitors In Manchester — Google review
What a beautiful place. It is full of amazing paintings and statues. The rooms are just awesome and so preserved. It was honestly breath taking
Gillian Deacon — Google review
Beautiful place. Definitely worth a visit.
Lucy H — Google review
It’s a must visit if you are in Murcia ! Is a cultural casino with more than 1600 members , they do book launches , art exhibitions and more …!
You feel like in a movie, a lot of rooms with different themes , I recommend you to go on Sunday between 7-9 pm is free entrance !
Airaiba Sarria — Google review
Great 19th-century building with outstanding features of different architectural styles.
Visit focuses on ground-floor level as upper floor is still in use by the associates.
Guillermo Molina Burguera — Google review
Totally beautiful on the outside yet unassuming, highly recommend taking a quick look around, it's about 4 euros ish but it's stunning and well worth some time out to peruse the beautiful architecture
Alan Malt — Google review
Absolutely stunning, eclectic architecture that manages to capture the historical phases of Murcia. The entrance is breathtaking, photos can’t truly illustrate the beauty of this place. 5€ fee/ 3€ in groups. Self-guided tours (qr code) or paper booklet guide. Love it!
Amritta Raynaud — Google review
Very nice inside. Cozy and unforgettable. Recommendation to visit.
Gediminas Navikas — Google review
Extremly attractive building partly still use to socialize. Interior of different stiles, most attractive are the arab elements.
Igor Fabjan — Google review
Absolutely loved this! Nice man at the ticket desk when we arrived who automatically gave us a leaflet in English. Worth the 5€ entry fee.
Unfortunately I couldn't find restaurant reviews so thought there wasn't a restaurant, yet there was - too late for us as we ate prior to arriving. The menu looked good.
It was open on a Monday which was good as not everywhere is.
Nikki Parker — Google review
Stunning building well worth a visit when visiting Murcia. The entrance is on the main pedestrian street towards the cathedral. The entrance fee was only a few euro each. The detail and decoration is amazing, each room has a different feel and design. It is still used as a private club so not all areas are open to the public.
Clara Lewis — Google review
so beautiful mix style casin..each room have different atmosphere and the arabic courtyard in the eneterance is amazing
Zahraa Ziad — Google review
Well worth the 5 euro entry fee. A visit of one hour should allow you to see the casino and experience the rich history of the building. There are many opportunities for some great photos.
CHARLES ARNESTAD — Google review
Very nice museum. You pay when you get there and there is no parking as it's in the centre of Murcia
joanne cresswell — Google review
This place has a lot of rooms and halls that each of them has its own design and history.
I recommend it for anyone who visits Murcia.
S. habibi — Google review
Really nice place to visit. It costs 5€ and you have access to 12 rooms. Good explanations with the free audio guide working with a QR code on your phone.
The Catedral de Murcia, a Roman Catholic church located in Plaza del Cardenal Belluga in the heart of the city, is a renowned example of Spanish Gothic architecture. Construction began in the 14th century and lasted two centuries with several changes made to its original sketch. The building was consecrated in 1467 and has since undergone expansions, repairs, and new chapels. The ornate Baroque facade contrasts with the mainly Gothic-style interior.
Loved this cathedral and Murcia in general. Really interesting mix of architectural styles and wonderful artwork. You could spend hours just wandering and examining each hidden gem.
Aaron Ochse — Google review
Wow don't miss the cathedral so much to see there and take time to absorb the atmosphere. Beautiful windows.
Denis Parker — Google review
Very beautiful indeed! The statues have intricate carving with immense detail. The side has several restaurants and the front has a large courtyard with more restaurants.
Tarang Srivastava — Google review
Built between 1394-1465. The heart and the entrails of the king Alfonso X the Wise are buried under the main altar.
The bell tower stands 300+ feet tall - the tallest in Spain.
Look for the Chapel of the Apes (the Velez Chapel) - a great example of Flaming Gothic style.
On the outside there is a huge stone chain that runs along the chapel: I had only seen another example of this (although a belt rather than chain) in one of Portuguese convents.
Vadim Solodukhin — Google review
Wow !
I have no words , the cathedral is absolutely stunning ,
Morning mass in service , So very peaceful.
Take your time to take everything in.
Beautiful..
There is a museum within the church, €4 entry fee.
Well worth a visit
Kaye Majik — Google review
It's well worth a visit. The cathedral is breathtakingly beautiful, stunning, and an experience you will never forget. I am going back to visit the cathedral again because one visit isn't enough. There is so much to see. You can't go to Murcia and not visit the Cathedral.
Sandra Clueit — Google review
Beautiful place to visit, right in the heart of Murcia! See the old buildings, have a look around the centre, plenty of shops, cafes and sights to see. Suggest parking in the underground safe and manned 24 hrs.
Gilly Till — Google review
What a lovely day spent in the city, lovely buildings and plenty of restaurants and bars to choose from. Tram is an excellent way to travel from one end of the city to the other, very reasonable. Well worth the visit.
William Mackenzie — Google review
Beautiful....Stunning architecture and wonderful history... My favourite, Santa Barbara of Lebanon / Patron Saint of Miners and Artillerymen.
P — Google review
Beautiful building. Lovely along the river too.
Take some bread for the ducks!
Dave Jacks — Google review
Beautiful cathedral. Well worth visiting this huge building which is the centre piece of Murcia city. Stunning architecture. Inside there are several small chapels all the way round the walls. And a grand alter at the front. We had the pleasure of seeing a service the week before Easter. The building is awe inspiring.
Michele Jones — Google review
Rising majestically above #murcia 's main #plaza is the striking #Gothic #facade of #murciacathedral
Built between 1394 and 1465, this grand #cathedral boasts stunning exterior stonework and soaring interior arches. Climb the #belltower for sweeping views over Murcia. With its monumental architecture and ornate details, Murcia Cathedral is one of the most impressive sites in the #historic center of this vibrant #Spanish city.
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KloudManc — Google review
Impressing architecture, different to others. Hugh, very catholic.
Free entry, should see.
Gerhard R. — Google review
Very nice cathedral, probably the most interesting building to see.
The entrance is free. However, there are certain things that cost, such as the museum entrance.
CJ — Google review
One of the oldest cathedrals in Spain, huge building in gothic style. Also recommend to buy tickets to the one of the towers to see the view and to enjoy the panorama.
Yuliia Tarasiuk — Google review
words can not describe the beauty of this catedral..brilliant architecture
Zahraa Ziad — Google review
We visited Murcia Cathedral at the weekend, our first visit to the city. There is plenty of parking and the underground car park is about 5 minutes walk from the cathedral. The building is magnificent and is covered in wonderful medieval stonework. It is a mix of styles with the tower being a far newer eighteenth century baroque construction and the main building is fourteenth century gothic.
The interior is vast and has the usual mix of wonderful carvings with very gaudy decoration in red and gold. We didn't spend as long as we'd have liked inside as it was a Sunday and we didn't want to intrude but it is certainly somewhere we'll return to.
Marcus Hurley — Google review
It doesn’t really look like a cathedral inside. More like scenes of Saints and lots of Jesus figures and paint. Very much Jesus oriented. I missed history context. There is mentions of Saints and personalities, but not history or further explanation of who they were.
Julia Foong — Google review
Definitely the top attraction in Murcia. We visited the Cathedral and museum
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Palacio Episcopal, Pl. del Cardenal Belluga, s/n, 30001 Murcia, Spain
The National Museum of Underwater Archaeology in Barcelona is a well-displayed museum dedicated to archaeological items found underwater, including shipwrecks, treasure and fossils. Some of the interactive exhibits are not working properly, but the overall museum is interesting and free.
very nice museum and friendly staff the lady who give the ticket speaks english & the museum enterance saturday afternoon and sunday is free..highly recommended for families with kids and all other ages
Zahraa Ziad — Google review
This is a large museum, on the port next to the marina aptly enough. We parked in the underground car park on the same street and it was a few minutes walk to the museum.
Entrance was possibly €6 each but I can't quite remember. The museum is modern and well laid out, starting with an explanation of what marine archeology actually is, what it covers and what it tries to achieve. It also showed how the tools and resources have changed as technology moves on but also the dangers as the treasure hunters become equally sophisticated.
The later section is a chronological display of items recovered and an explanation of how maritime trade worked and what the trade routes were. This started with a Phonecian vessel and continued to the nineteenth century.
There is also a good little shop and I think there's a cafe on the upper floor but we didn't go there. We spent over an hour inside and it was a fascinating visit.
Marcus Hurley — Google review
Interesting content, displayed well, but a lot of the interactive exhibits aren't working - not sure whether this is due to Covid, or other reasons. Entry was free, though, so I can't complain too much!
Aimee Truesdale — Google review
This marine archaeology museum in Cartagena is superb. Amazing artefacts from Phœnician , Roman, Byzantine, Moorish and Spanish wrecks, all incredibly well preserved and conserved. A set of Roman slingshot bullets looked like they were freshly cast, as were ingots of lead, tin and bronze. A big set of very large Roman anchor stocks were a great surprise as they were all well preserved lead castings too. A modern, stylish and very well presented museum. Level access throughout.
HistoryNeedsYou — Google review
Took the opportunity to visit during the Museum Night weekend and was super impressed with the exhibits displayed. Though it was quite disappointing to see that not all stations were functioning i.e. interactive buttons does not respond (not sure whether it has been deactivated due to pandemic safety measures). Overall a great exposure to the underwater archeological history and would definitely recommend families to visit as means of educational purposes!
Nicole Lai — Google review
A relatively small museum, and very interesting. I'm not sure small children would get much out of it as most of the first half of the museum involves a lot of reading. There are some great models and artefacts in the second half though, and the ship cross section is a highlight.
Amy L — Google review
Great museum with lot of informations, friendly staff and most importantly English subtitles.
Patryk Jezierski — Google review
Dissapointingly few things to see. Could be toured in 15 minutes.
The entrance at least was free.
CJ — Google review
Super museum! ⭐⭐⭐
I really liked the idea of combining a visit to the museum with a quest. For children to look for superheroes in different locations and win prizes. The children are not bored and it was interesting for us to look at the exhibits.
There are a lot of different eras and even interactive expositions where you can interact with different objects. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Tanya Ulibaykina — Google review
Interesting museum with a considerable amount of information in English. I far the best exhibit are the remains of a wooden Punic ship that are 2700 years old. The museum staff is Spanish only. You wonder a bit why they employ three guards if they sit together in one corner all the time.
Caspar Dechmann — Google review
Lovely museum, we really didn't expect to be so updated and modern. Kids like it and received plenty of information. Definitely it's a family museum.
Family Tour Hunters — Google review
I would suggest to everyone to visit this museum. Great museum... and very kind people.
I advise you to visit it.
Siniša Šijan — Google review
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P.º Alfonso XII, 22, 30202 Cartagena, Murcia, Spain
Teatro Romano de Cartagena is an ancient Roman amphitheater that has been restored and turned into a museum displaying artifacts found by archaeologists. Visitors can enjoy walking through the amphitheater, taking in the views from the top, and exploring the surrounding hilltop area. Tickets can be purchased from various locations including the boat travel ticket box on the front of the marina at reasonable prices to avoid waiting in queues for entry.
Interesting trip through the museum, but the real attraction is walking through the amphitheatre, up to the top, and taking in the views.
I would also recommend taking a left turn out of the exit, up the steps and heading right up to the very top of the hill (where the tall metal spikes can be seen). Had we not done so we would have missed out on some great sights and amazing views of the whole city!
Worth also mentioning that we got our tickets from the boat travel ticket box on the front of the marina and found the prices very reasonable. I'm not sure if the price was different from buying at the museum, but it meant we did not have to queue to get in, which is worth it for that alone.
Phil Dunn — Google review
Only 5 euros each and 2ell worth a visit. There is an informative museum piece and a small complimentary guide. the amphitheatre is very well presented and restored. You also get access to the gardens above which lead up to a castle and museum with videos etc. the castle is 3.5 euros (April 2022)
Pierson Stratford — Google review
Just amazing only discovered in 1990 after being built over . Go through the museum to enter, this also well worth it. Very quiet when we visited on a winter week day. Highly recommended. Mind you the whole city of Cartagena is wonderful. Lots to do and see. Great history.
Malcolm Thomas — Google review
The museum is well set out and surprisingly spacious after entering the Tardis like small entrance. Spread over various floors but with escalators it easy to navigate. Some good exhibits highlight the importance of Cartagena as a port in Roman times. The teatro Romano itself is well worth seeing for it's overall effect. Of course it has been heavily restored after having been built on for generations. It is not always easy to see what is original and what isn't, although there are some maps that try to help. But well worth a visit.
Peter Clark — Google review
Stunning restored amphitheater with additional info on other finds and the surrounding dig area. Beware it can get crowded due to large group tours. You can peer over the edge for free at the street above, but access is not expensive and worth seeing up close if you’re interested.
Sara Y — Google review
Well worth a visit if in the area.
I took my 3 year old free entrance for him €5 for me.
By the way I see people confused on entry point of Teatro, it’s right facing the Ayuntamiento building on the Main Street.
There is levels to this place with various Artifacts on display all very interesting.
Escalators take you up to the mid level of Teatro.
Views are absolutely phenomenal, the place is immaculate and been kept very very well, you can almost feel the atmosphere from years gone by in here.
Brilliant day enjoined every minute I will be back again.
Conner Regan — Google review
A return visit to this epically beautiful place. This is part original and part restored and its obvious where restoration has taken place but its been done so well. The grandness of the place, the beauty and history is wonderful. The museum before you get to the actual theatre is so informative as you find out the various iterations of function of this place. We will come back again!
Michaela Barnard — Google review
Beautiful on a Sunday say, wonderful to see how well preserved they've kept everything with a nice amount of information in both Spanish and English!
Chiz Von Bastard — Google review
Arrived too early to enter but could get a good look from the outside, imagine it would be very interesting to be shown around. Very much a sun trap... very hot.
Dwayne Pellow — Google review
This place is well worth a visit. Cheap entry fee that you don't have to pre book. When we went it was very quiet so you can get great photos without crowds in them. The main building is cool with great AC so you can wander around and read the history in comfort. Outside however is a different story. It was 40c when we went and we couldn't stay too long as it was horrendously hot. I highly recommend a visit to this historic place if you are in the area.
Jo — Google review
This place was awesome! To walk among the theatre stonework that was constructed before Christ was incredible.
Bob Dalton — Google review
Amazing place. We brought a multi ticket which worked good value and covered 4 venues.
Dawn Wigley — Google review
A great place to visit, highly recommended. They have carried out enough restoration to show you how it would have been, even incorporating some of the original stone into the newer pieces. Fantastic
Linda H — Google review
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Palacio Pascual del Riquelme, Pl. Ayuntamiento, 9, 30202 Cartagena, Murcia, Spain
Unusual sandstone rock formations eroded by wind & water, next to a popular swimming beach.
This is a beautiful place to visit. I live near here and often visit the local beach and local restaurants. The erosions are stunning and in the summer month's they are often the lit up backdrop for many concerts. There is plenty of parking, a great beach and lots of places to eat and drink. Beautiful at sunset and wonderful nightlife during the summer, as well as concerts and fiestas
Kim Hall — Google review
Beautiful and impressive sandsculptures. There is a QR code to take you to the detailed information about the sculptures in English, however its disappointing that you first have to sign up to the town's newsletter so we didn't bother. Also the enormous and EMPTY (in January) car park only allows a 4 hr stay so you can't park there overnight if visiting restaurants.
penny Haythorn — Google review
Really fascinating place. Comparable to the Hoodoos in Drumheller, near Calgary in Canada.
Well worth a visit.
Great road trip down through the mountain pass.
paul taylor — Google review
A beautiful and interesting place. Apart from the huge sandstone formations, driving just a few kilometers further on, there is a mini-nudist beach, as well as a giant swing overlooking the sea.
Fifty Shades Of Food — Google review
Interesting rock formations next to a nice beach area and large car park. If staying in the area and looking for a relaxing afternoon, it's worth a trip here. There are a couple of restaurants too.
Marc Baladi — Google review
Free parking the water is so much more clearer than mazarrón beach and you have oasis bar which has great food and service
Sandra Berry — Google review
Great point of interest. Perfect viewpoint and stunning creation by nature.
Reason for the 4/5 is the lack of protection and preserving of this landmark by the responsible authorities. Keep in mind that there is no protection (fencing/danger signs) on top of the location. Keep in mind that this location is created by erosion and that collapse of the edges on top is a potential danger.
Bjorn Propsma — Google review
Oh my, spare yourself the trouble and don't go there. Just a few quaint rock formations and that's it. It was out of season period, so almost everything was closed, you couldn't even get a cup of coffee or a lunch. Just skip this (except if it is actually on your way).
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Av. Pedro López Meca, 50, Bloque 3, Bajo, 30877 Bolnuevo, Murcia, Spain
The Castle of Lorca is a towering medieval fortress that offers tours, events, and a casual courtyard eatery. It provides wonderful views of the surrounding area and has well-preserved historical elements coexisting comfortably with an upmarket hotel. The original synagogue is beautifully preserved and presented, while there's also a small cafe with a performance area. Accessible by private coach or car, free parking is available just outside the castle. Visitors can explore three walking routes around the outside, offering amazing views below.
Good castle. Absolutely huge. quite interesting with good info available.
its a really nice place and you can spend several hours here.
its 10 euros a person to visit the extra bits (like the synagogue).
There's a cafe here. I noticed that they found seats for Spanish visitors ahead of the English people who were ahead if the in the queue. so be prepared to wait to be seated if you're obviously English.
Good for kids too
Pierson Stratford — Google review
Lovely place to visit and amazing views from there. We drove up to the castle up some steep roads. Parking just outside the castle is free. There are 3 routes you can walk around the outside. We did the middle one which was an easy 2 kilometers around tge outside of the castle and walked looking at the amazing views below. We then walked up to the castle itself and were pleasantly surprised to find that its free to walk around the grounds of the castle. There was an old war catapult and a Canon and plenty of signs about the history of the place. It also had a cafe and toilets in the grounds. It was a great day out.
Maria Lacey — Google review
Great views, lovely castle. Even though the inside elements were closed from 2pm until 4pm we were still able to walk around the battlements and see many of the sites... For free.
Nathan Collins — Google review
Beautiful place. A lot of history and a really underutilized castle. Would recommend going. Try to see the towers and the Jewish quarter. Easily spend a couple of hours walking and exploring. Wish could have seen the inside of the cisterns.
PandD Manning — Google review
We received all the information from the beginning. The location is very beautiful, the view is beautiful. Worth a visit.
Gediminas Navikas — Google review
Went with friends and enjoyed exploring the castle. Is well maintained, went to one of the tower's which was open. Have a nice cafe only stopped for coffee this time. Enjoyed the large chess pieces on display.
Christine Burns — Google review
What an historic place. With views forever. Well maintained and watch out as the tower and other buildings only open at certain times of the day. Gardens and cafe free to visit. Don't miss this outstanding place.
Harriet Susan Gardner — Google review
Very interesting castle with great views over the surrounding countryside. Recent excavations have uncovered a Jewish settlement and synagogue. Well worth a visit.
Pat Pepper — Google review
A place to visit more for the views than what remains there. Seemed to be a few things that weren’t open when we visited in early April. As it’s free to get in, we thought we would support the castle by buying a couple of entry tickets to the tower for 4 euros each. My wife wasn’t up to climbing the stairs to get to the top of the tower, so she didn’t bother using her ticket. The exhibition inside the tower was only in Spanish.
Greg T — Google review
Walk round castle grounds and gardens is interesting, also the remains of the Jewish quarter in the castle grounds
Colin Woodward — Google review
Très belle vue sur la vallée de Lorca. Visite gratuite dès jardins avec des décos très sympa. Accueil très gentil et professionnel. Les chiens sont acceptés.
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Very beautiful view of the Lorca valley. Free visit to the gardens with very nice decorations. Very kind and professional welcome. Dogs are accepted.
François Pinget — Google review
Nice castle in high prominent position with great panoramic views over the town and surrounding countryside. Free to wander around or for a small fee you can go inside some of the buildings. Be aware though that you have to get your timings just right as they only open certain buildings at certain short times. Plenty of free parking.
Richard Attoe — Google review
Wonderful views from the top of the castle of the area around Lorca. Very interesting guide. The castle is the site of a very up market hotel but the historical elements have been very well preserved and seem to coexist comfortably. There is a small cafe with a performance area and the original synagogue is really beautifully preserved and presented.
The castle is located on a steep incline and it's not suitable to walk to unless you're an experienced walker. I went by private coach.
Christine Okelly — Google review
Site superbement mis en évidence. Personnel très sympathique.
Nous reviendrons.
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Superbly highlighted site. Very friendly staff.
We will come back.
M G — Google review
Arrived Sunday afternoon, ever so helpful staff, plenty of information. Free map of the castle. Plenty of Parking, restaurant good price and amazing views, worth a visit with the family.
Expat in Mazarron — Google review
We tried to vist but the parking was quite far away and we were supposed to walk up the hill to the castle. Instead we went to the parador nearby - delicious cuisine and large parkings! As we are not young anymore and the way was too long for us to walk and no close parking to the entrance, we did not visit the ruins of the castle.