The ancient village of Finestrat is situated at the foot of Puig Campana which is a majestic rock dominating the coast line of Alicante some forty kilometres away and within ten kilometres of Benidorm. This picturesque COSTA BLANCA HOLIDAYS village clings to the mountain side with magnificent views all the way down to the sea. Finestrat has its own culture that has developed over the centuries, a place where the people are open and friendly. This is a place where you can relax while taking in the architecture that is a mixture of many different civilizations. Try and imagine the landscapes, traditions, history and fiestas this place has to offer due to its location. The best thing to do is take a walk along its steep streets and get your bearings around the area.
If you need a big city fix of hustle and bustle the seaside resort of Benidorm if only a few minutes away. If you don't drive or don't have a hire car there is a superb bus service that has scheduled runs to the big city. Therefore if you get tired of relaxing while you enjoy all the peace and quiet in this little village then venture further afield. In Benidorm you can visit the Terra Mitica or Terra Natura which is a great day out for the kids.
As we all know the Mediterranean diet is one of the best. The local community of Finestrat has vegetable gardens that provide the basic ingredients for this type of cuisine. The local dishes include mostly vegetables such as the arros amb fesols i inaps (rice with beans and turnips). There is a sweet afterwards which is the arrop amb talladetes, pieces of pumpkin cooked in grape juice syrup. There are many more dishes that include only vegetables, just let it be said that a vegetarian would have a field day here.
There is a quiet secluded beach just below the village known as Cala de Finestrat. This beach is covered in excellent white sand that you need sunglasses to look at on a bright day. For a small village the beach is full of facilities not only for the older ones but also the children are looked after with their own playgrounds. There is a local diving club that offers diving tours where you can see excellent marine life on the seabed. As this is a sheltered cove the novice sailor will feel safer in these calm waters. With the villages close proximity to the mountains this makes it ideal for hiking and walking excursions.
When you book your COSTA BLANCA HOLIDAYS in Finestrat you have got to know that this quiet and peaceful little village is the perfect place to do nothing more than rest and relax. If you feel the need to do something more exciting you can always go mountain climbing or visit the big city of Benidorm. This is an open and friendly village where you can experience the culture not often found in a seaside resort.
If you need a big city fix of hustle and bustle the seaside resort of Benidorm if only a few minutes away. If you don't drive or don't have a hire car there is a superb bus service that has scheduled runs to the big city. Therefore if you get tired of relaxing while you enjoy all the peace and quiet in this little village then venture further afield. In Benidorm you can visit the Terra Mitica or Terra Natura which is a great day out for the kids.
As we all know the Mediterranean diet is one of the best. The local community of Finestrat has vegetable gardens that provide the basic ingredients for this type of cuisine. The local dishes include mostly vegetables such as the arros amb fesols i inaps (rice with beans and turnips). There is a sweet afterwards which is the arrop amb talladetes, pieces of pumpkin cooked in grape juice syrup. There are many more dishes that include only vegetables, just let it be said that a vegetarian would have a field day here.
There is a quiet secluded beach just below the village known as Cala de Finestrat. This beach is covered in excellent white sand that you need sunglasses to look at on a bright day. For a small village the beach is full of facilities not only for the older ones but also the children are looked after with their own playgrounds. There is a local diving club that offers diving tours where you can see excellent marine life on the seabed. As this is a sheltered cove the novice sailor will feel safer in these calm waters. With the villages close proximity to the mountains this makes it ideal for hiking and walking excursions.
When you book your COSTA BLANCA HOLIDAYS in Finestrat you have got to know that this quiet and peaceful little village is the perfect place to do nothing more than rest and relax. If you feel the need to do something more exciting you can always go mountain climbing or visit the big city of Benidorm. This is an open and friendly village where you can experience the culture not often found in a seaside resort.