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Places in Spain - Santa Pola (Valencia)

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The land of Valencia has many jewels and the town of Santa Pola is one of them. To get here take the N332 highway from Alicante and head south for about 18km. The airport is located just 8km away. The town is on the southernmost stretch of the province of Alicante, lying on a calm bay. Its mild climate and the hospitality of its people make this major fishing port a must.

 

On arrival, your first stop should be the tourist office at the end of Ctra, Elche, next to the Parque El Palmeral. Here you will find a very helpful information point where you can collect a street plan and local information.

 

The coastal area around Santa Pola is well known as a sporting paradise with fishing, sailing, kite surfing and mountain biking.

 

 

 

What to see in Santa Pola

The park behind the tourist office is the Parque el Palmeral. This shady area is the location of the excavated Roman Villa with its superb mosaic floors (see below). Close by are the remains of Portus Illicitanus a Roman fish factory.

 

Santa Pola Mosaic

Santa Pola

 

 

 

Santa Pola is a wonderful sidestep from neaby, busy Benidorm. The town is clean, with lots to do and lots to see.

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Exploring Santa Pola - the beaches

Santa Pola has some superb beaches and a small marina. The main beach includes Playa del Tamarit, Playa Lisa and the Gran Playa. There are also small coves by the names of Playa Levante and Calas de Santiago Bernabeu.

Santa Pola
 

The castle

In the centre of the town stands one of the most impressive castles and fortresses in the area. It dates from the 16th century and is still used today. It now houses an impressive museum as well as a chapel dedicated to the Virgin of Loreto. Entry to the castle is free but there is a small charge for the museum. The museum is closed on Mondays.

Santa Pola Fortress

Plaza de Glorieta

Opposite the entrance to the castle is the Plaza de la Glorieta, a 20th century construction that offers shade and somewhere to eat and drink. At night the Plaza comes alive as all the locals meet to chat.

 

The town also offers a marine museum, located close to the police station and the beaches, several towers and viewpoints and a boat ride to the nearby island of Tabarca, costing around 10€.

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The picture right shows the splendid chapel inside the fortress with its gilded altar.

Below is the Plaza de Glorieta.

 

Glorieta

Santa Pola church
   

The fishing port

Santa Pola has always been a major fishing port on the Valencian coast. Even today, the fishing fleet is busy and thriving. Fresh fish is caught daily. Pictured right, a boat has just arrived and the fishermen are clearing their nets of debris.

Santa Pola
   

Cuisine in Santa Pola
Santa Pola offers a wide range of delicious foods, mainly derived from the sea. its salazones are dried fish and are tasty appetisers, as are the fresh gambas or shrimps. A local fish stew, caldero santapoler is something you have to try. Arroz negro, rice with squid ink and Arroz a la marinera or sailor's rice are both local favourites. Some of the popular local catches are Anglerfish and Cuttlefish as well as fresh octopus. Local bakeries churn out ample sweets and cakes.
 

Museums in Santa Pola

The miniatures museum and permanent exhibition of 12th-scale dollshouses at Nº 73 in the Calle Mayor, on the floor above the hobbies shop is worthy of a mention. Entrance is free to the public and the displays include breathtaking scenes and delightful houses complete to the last detail, including lights, food, wonderful furniture, pets etc. etc. The displays are constantly updated and new, unique items added, and to see everything in detail you need a couple of hours minimum. Sadly, no wheelchair access as yet.


Sports and recreation in Santa Pola
The well organised marina offers all manner of water based sports including sailing, fishing and regattas. The Santa Pola Nautical Club is one of the finest sites on the coast. It has a rowing, sailing and canoeing school. Diving is also popular in the clear waters. Because of the heights of the Santa Pola Cape, you can also enjoy paragliding and hang gliding.

 

Dive Academy Santa Pola - Marina Miramar, Santa Pola. Tel 965 414 510. www.diveacademy-santapola.com


Fiestas in Santa Pola

Throughout the year, Santa Pola has a number of important festivities in which locals and tourists become involved. The year starts with a colourful and noisy fiesta to break the winter monotony. In March and April come the Mig Any or half-year pageants of the Moors and Christians. In June there is a Romeria or pilgrimage to the hermitage on the cape and just before mid-summer, on July 16th, the local sailors pay tribute to their patron saint, La Vigen del Carmen. The highlight of the year in Santa Pola has to be between 1st and 8th September in honour of La Virgen de Loreto. There are street processions, parades and giant parties. The year finishes on December 10th with the arrival of the Mother of God by sea.


Idealspain visits to Santa Pola

We have visted Santa Pola on several ocassions. The first time was in the year 2001as part of our Costa Blanca tour. It was certainly one of the highlights of the trip. We visited again in February 2011 and noticed that the town had changed very little. The main town is a hive of activity with the most pleasant place to sit being the Plaza de Glorieta, near the castle. The people of Santa Pola are proud of their heritage and their area. Everything is beautifuly kept. There are miles and miles of golden beaches, manicured to a high standard. From Santa Pola we explored Benidorm then Elche with its thousands of palm trees.

 

 
Contacts
Tourist Information Santa Pola Plaza Diputacion, 1 Tel 966 692 276 santapola@touristinfo.net
Town Hall Santa Pola 965 411 100
Boats to Tabarca 608 330 442
Library Santa Pola 966 692 773
Fire brigade Santa Pola 965 448 756 - Emergencies 085
Local Police Santa Pola 966 696 035 - Emergencies 092
Guardia Civil Santa Pola 965 411 290 - Emergencies 062
National Police Santa Pola Emergencies 091
General Emergencies Santa Pola 112
House of Culture Santa Pola 966 692 776
Cemetery Santa Pola 966 692 775
Health Centre Santa Pola 965 412 940
Post Office Santa Pola 965 413 037
Red Cross Santa Pola 965 416 936
Funeral Director Santa Pola 966 691 720
Gas supply Santa Pola 966 672 222
Electricity supply Santa Pola 901 202 020
Hospital Alicante 965 938 300
Hospital de Elche 966 679 000
Justice courts Santa Pola 966 692 384
Sports centre Santa Pola 965 416 165
 
Transport
Bus Station Alicante 965 130 700
Bus Station Elche 966 615 050
Taxis Santa Pola 965 411 111
RENFE Alicante 902 240 202
RENFE Elche 965 456 254

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Aquarium Santa Pola 965 416 916
Museum in fortress 965 416 223
Natural salt park 966 693 546
Museum of Salt 966 693 546
Maritime Museum 965 416 223
Fishing Museum 966 691 532
     
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