Things to do

There is the Music in the Park tomorrow from 1 to 8. That's the park with the pond in it opposite McDonalds. Live and recorded music with the re-opening of the kiosk after the Winter. Nice place to go at any time and the kiosk is a real plus with some nice cakes and sandwiches among other things.

Another park is El Recorral which is close by. Lovely walks, rivers and wildlife. They will have a big parade and festival in the last week of May and no BBQs are allowed after that date due to fire risks so get in before then as it won't allow them until after September.

Nearest beach is Guardamar. You have to pay for parking in the Summer but it's not really expensive. Lovely big beach and chiringuitos (food and drink stalls) open all summer plus you can hire sunbeds and parasols. Just be aware of a nasty undertow as you get to the ends of the beaches. Loads of other beaches in the area but they do all get packed in the Summer months.

There's Moncayo beach just to the right of Guardamar. Bit rocky but you can hire sun cabanas for the day if you wish. Very comfy.

I like the beach at Santa Pola as well, the one before you actually get to Santa Pola but you need to get there early as parking spaces are very difficult to find.

Go up to Santa Pola and turn left towards Elche and you will come to the Rio Safari park. Lots of animals and a train that takes you around. Kids love it and you can even swim with sealions (at a cost) if you wish. Couple of shows (dolphins and parrots) during the day.

There's a water park in Quesada, just follow the signs to Parque Acuatico. Good parking but you need to get there early to get a table. Lots of slides and things for the kids but the adult pool gets a bit too full for actual swimming.

Another water park is at La Siesta on the way to Torrevieja. A few slides and some nice pools with free sunbeds and parasols plus a very good cafe.

Then there's the waterpark in Torrevieja but that works out a bit expensive for a crowd and they charge for all the add ons. 

Enjoy your new place in Benijofar.

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. Sounds perfect and I will be trying all your suggestions out. Shame I didn't pick up this and missed the music on the Park yesterday. Paula

There's  a great restaurant right by the beach in Guardamar called Casablanca. Really nice outside tables looking over the sea.

At the roundabout just before the blue footbridge as you go into the town turn right, continue to the bottom of that road until you get to the beach, plenty of parking.

You’re not too far away  from the caves at Rojales and they have a monthly art and craft  market with entertainment on the first Sunday morning on the month - so this Sunday!

Lots of pages to follow on Facebook again too numerous to mention. 

Costa Blanca Scene, and what’s on guides for each area.

I’d also suggest you follow the ayuntamiento pages for each local town, they advise all the local events.

Have a look at the places the local coach companies go to - days out are really reasonably priced, but even if you don’t want to go by coach it’ll will give you some ideas. 

David’s Coaches

Rosas Tour’s

Eurotourguide -  also checkout their blog and calendar for ideas.

Paspatou Tour’s

 Beaches    there’s too many to list, but just drive up and down the coast and stop off at each one, you’ll soon find more than a few favourites. Now is the ideal time to find your bearings whilst everywhere is nice and quiet, parking is easy and you won’t have to fight off the holiday makers.

Lots of tourist information places in the area - arm yourself with maps and information and keep it handy in a folder so any visitors can browse through. There’s  so many nature parks in the area, castles, watermills, museums, culture etc .

Younger visitors will enjoy going to the mud baths at Lo Pagan and watching the flamingoes nearby  and best of all it’s free! 

Make sure you visit the local parades and attend the local fiestas- the Spanish are the best party people in the world. Nothing better than listening to bands in the park and fireworks on the beach again all for free!

Enjoy.

Lynn