EL CAMPELLO
The main industries of El Campello are fishing and tourism and to this effect you will always find plenty to do. There are bars, restaurants, shops, harbour, and a lovely promenade as well as sites of historical interest or the local fish market.
El Campello has 23km of diverse and striking coastline with a beautiful and contrasting landscape - cliffs, sandy coves, rocky coves and crystal clear waters.
For sports enthusiasts, there is a wide selection of activities on offer at the Sports Marina and a Yacht Club which offer surfing school, sailboat hire and a scuba diving centre.
El Campello dates back to the bronze age and has a great history where the remains of remains of ancient temples, circular cabins dating back to 3000BC and a 16th century watchtower can still be seen around the fishing harbour.
Slightly inland, are the Canelobre Caves which boast the biggest stalagmites and stalactites to be found on the Costa Blanca.
The magnificent Moors & Christians parade is held in October, which includes mock battles, fanastic costumes, fireworks, music and plenty of food & drink.
The Beaches of El Campello
L'Horta-Mutxavista Beach: is a large long beach of fine golden sand and is located in a semi-urban environment next to the San Juan Beach. This beach is an exceptional place for taking a bath, practicing water sports such as windsurfing or you can go for a long walk along the pedestrian promenade which runs for more than 3km. L'Horta-Mutxavista Beach is an accessible beach for those with reduced mobility.
Carrer la Mar Beach: this impressive beach is located next to the watch-tower of El Campello and to the fishing port. It has recently been renewed with fine, golden sand and is an accessible beach for those who have reduced mobility. It runs parallel to the promenade which is over 1km in length. This pedestrian promenade is the tourist centre and includes a number of weel-known restaurants, hotels and cafeterias. This promenade is the meeting point for people of El Campello. Throughout the summer there are all kinds of activities such as concerts, cinema, library at the beach, cildren's animation, street market, etc.
Cala Lanuza: is a cove with fine golden sand. As the waters are smooth and calm for swimming here, it is a firm favourite for families with children in the summer season. And has easy access thanks to the tourist train that stops at just a few meters from the beach.
Cala La Merced: a small pebble cove with crystal clear waters which has a small harbour that adds to its traditional rustic charm and is connected to the Cala Lanuza.
Cala Piteres: Easily accessible thanks to the train which passes close by and stops at the Venta Lanuza area. This cove has a shingle beach and clear waters, perfect for practising deep sea diving and other nautical sports
Almadrava Beach: this small gravel beach is located at the "Spanish Town", a residencial resort of El Campello, next to the archeological site and is not far from the city centre. Almadrava Beach combines a quiet, familiar ambience with its' close proximity to the leisure centre of El Campello, located at the promenade and the business and urban centres.
El Amerador: a small cove only a short distance away from the Seaside Promenade in an unspoilt area. Accessible by the main road N332 at the junction exit to El Campello in the direction of Villajoyosa, or by train that goes from El Campello to Denia or Alicante and stops at the cove
Cala d'Enmig: this sheltered cove with coarse gravel sand is flanked by two cliffs which help to create an air of peace and intimacy. It is located in an unspoilt area, easily to aproach by the main road N332 from El Campello to Villajoyosa or by the coastal train getting off at the nearby stop Coveta Fuma.
Cala del Barranc d'Aigües: lies in a protected area of outstanding natural beauty at the foot of the watch-tower of El Campello. This sheltered cove is practically untouched by civilization offering a bucolic image of the Costa Blanca coast.
Cala del Morro Blanc: Also known as Coveta Fumá, there is a station with the same name for the tourist train "Trenet". This rocky cove is ideal for underwater diving as the waters are crystal clear and there is an abundance of marine life.
