Holiday rentals & lettings in Santa Pola

Santa Pola and the surrounding towns and cities

Santa Pola is one of the most emblematic municipalities in the Costa Blanca. Surrounded by the Salinas de Santa Pola Natural Park, it has 13 kilometres of beaches and borders to the south with Elche, and Orihuela and Guardamar del Segura. For its part, its seaport is ideal to reach the island of Tabarca, which is only 3 kilometres away. Therefore, holiday rentals in this place can be considered as strategic points from which to get to know the whole region.

One of the main tourist paradises in Spain

Santa Pola is a small municipality considered one of the main tourist paradises in Spain. This is mainly due to the fact that all its beaches have a Blue Flag, as well as the quality symbol of the European Foundation for Environmental Education. Most of the holiday rentals that can be found in it are one or two-bedroom rentals perfectly equipped to accommodate families with few members, although there are exceptions. In any case, the best neighbourhood to find them is El Calvario, one of the most emblematic areas of the town, located in the highest part. There is also the hermitage of the same name. It's an ideal place to book a letting in Santa Pola if you are looking for peace and quiet.

Santa Pola for families with children

Santa Pola is a great destination to book a letting if you are travelling with children. Not only because of its beaches but because many accommodations have a garden and swimming pool. In the city, you can visit the salt mines and the salt museum, the aquarium, the lighthouse, practice water sports or enjoy the attractions of Pola Park. In the surrounding area, you can find hiking routes or a holiday rental in Alicante and visit Pekesaurios or El Mundo de los Niños. This way, the whole family can have a great holiday.

Santa Pola for sun and beach tourism enthusiasts

The beaches of Santa Pola are considered to be some of the best in Spain. Undoubtedly, the fine sand of these bathed by the waters of the Mediterranean makes this distinction possible. There is a wide variety of sandbanks for all tastes and ages, with different characteristics, comforts and services. Enjoy coves of fine sand and crystalline waters as well as beaches of familiar atmosphere and calm waves. Specifically, within its 13 kilometres of coastline, the beaches of Mare de Deu, Varadero and del Pinet are the best known, but also visit Calas de Santiago Bernabeu. Located next to the seaport and Levante beach, the Calas de Santiago Bernabeu are perfect for enjoying all the charms of the Costa Blanca. Its sand is dark, and its waters are calm and crystalline, which makes it ideal for a refreshing bath in the hottest hours.

1. Discover your past by visiting your heritage
2. A visit to the Castle-fortress of Santa Pola
3. A visit to the island of Tabarca
4. Spend a night partying
5. Taste a delicious paella

1. Discover your past by visiting your heritage

Santa Pola is a village with a spectacular historical heritage. In fact, the main attraction, in this sense, is the Castle-Fortress of Santa Pola, which dates back to 1557 and served for centuries to combat pirate attacks. Likewise, the watchtowers located all along the coast, the Molino de la Calera and the Aljibes del Massapà, are other emblematic places of the town that attract numerous tourists every year. If you have a villa in Benidorm, take the less than an hour drive to explore Santa Pola's heritage.

2. A visit to the Castle-fortress of Santa Pola

This is probably the most important building in the whole municipality. In addition to its spectacular external appearance, the interior houses a parade ground and a cistern. You can also visit the Sea and Fishing Museum and the Chapel of the Virgin of Loreto, which is the patron saint of the town. If you have a holiday rental in Santa Pola, you can stroll around the historical sites.

3. A visit to the island of Tabarca

Only 3 kilometres separate the municipality of Santa Pola from the island of Tabarca. Therefore, by taking the Transbarca ferry service, which makes the journey in both directions several times every day, it is possible to reach Tabarca from your holiday rental in Torrevieja. You can visit its wall, the Puerta de la Trancada and the Church of San Pedro y San Pablo, as well as its magnificent beaches.

4. Spend a night partying

The beach bars of Gran Playa and Playa Lisa are usually open until the early morning hours, and you can enjoy a drink with good music in the background. Plus, if you like to hold out until dawn, Camelot nightclub will give you the atmosphere you need. If you have a villa for rent in Moraira, you can take a day trip and party until dawn at Santa Pola.

5. Taste a delicious paella

As is the case along the Valencia coast, Santa Pola could not miss paella in its restaurants, especially in the beach bars at the foot of the beach. The locals take this dish seriously, so the quality is always excellent. In addition, you will be able to find multiple variants: mixed chicken and seafood, a la banda, paella negra, etc.