Mar 9, 2022 | Activities/Services, Other towns
Its white architecture, cobbled streets in the old town, mere kilometres away from beaches with crystal clear water, and just like any paradisiacal island, hides hidden coves. The tranquillity of its winter, the liveliness of its summer… Whatever it is, the town of Altea has that something that grabs you, that makes it a unique place to lose yourself in and, if you feel like it, to find yourself.
Here’s a series of must-see places to discover Altea on your first visit to this town on the Costa Blanca North. If you have already been here or you live here, take notes, maybe there’s something you’ve been missing out on.
Walk round Altea’s old town
One of the things that, under no circumstances, you cannot miss if you want to discover Altea’s beauty with your own eyes. Put on comfortable shoes and go uphill, because getting there by car is quite complicated due to the fact that most streets here are pedestrianised.
However, it’s worth it (extremely so). Go for a stroll through these labyrinthine streets while admiring the beauty of every corner. The Church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo crowns the city and is a must-see in this area.
The Cronistas Lookout Point
A few metres from the Church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo, and in the highest part of the old town, is the Mirador de Cronistas, from where you have the best panoramic views of Altea, the sea and the mountains.
Lose yourself in the Garden of the senses
Altea is known for its beaches, but in this municipality on the Costa Blanca there is also space for more tropical areas. The Garden of the Senses is perfect for getting in touch with nature through its more than 3,000 square metres of plants from all over the world.
Serra Gelada Natural Park
Another way to discover Altea especially for hiking aficionados. Just a few kilometres from the town is this natural park that overlooks the sea, with incredible landscapes to enjoy while walking along one of the park’s different routes.
We suggest a couple of options for different levels. On the one hand, La Ruta del Faro de l’Albir, completely accessible and with views of the Bay of Altea, the Serra de Bèrnia and the Serra Gelada itself. A perfect route to do with children or if you are just starting out hiking.
Another option that is more intense is the Travesía de la Serra Gelada, a linear route through the entire mountain range. It is about 8.5 kilometres long and lasts about 4 and a half hours, linking the Albir Information Point with the Benidorm Cross. It can be done in both directions, or you can do the route there and back. But, before you venture out, bear in mind that it is a demanding route due to ups and downs, don’t choose a very hot day and make sure you hydrate yourself well.
Marina Greenwich Port
The marina of the city curiously coincides with the Greenwich Meridian 000º 00′ 00″. Just for that coincidence alone, it is worth coming here. It is also an ideal place to relax on the many terraces and restaurants near the harbour and enjoy the whole bay
Barra Grande and Racó del Corb Coves
As you would expect, being in the north of Costa Blanca, we have to talk about coves. The beaches of Altea are quite well known and you won’t have much trouble finding the most popular ones. We recommend two options that are not so well known, but more amazing than the ones you will find in the first Google results.
Both are located north of the town and both are difficult to access as you have to go down a steep slope, but once you get there, you will see that the effort is rewarded.
Tip for both: wear booties for diving or similar footwear when swimming and, of course, snorkelling gear for diving into the crystal-clear waters.
As you have seen in this article, Altea is a town to discover that hides beauty in every corner. With these plans, what are you waiting for? Go and organise a getaway to this jewel in the north of Costa Blanca.
Feb 23, 2022 | Activities/Services, Cumbre del Sol
Leading a healthy lifestyle at Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol is so easy ever since Pure Wellness opened their doors in the Adelfas shopping centre. This place offers all kinds of services to do with self-care, beauty, and physical and mental health. Still not heard about it? We’ll give you the tour. Come with us!
Pure Wellness is the perfect place for both keeping in shape and letting your hair down. Spa, gym, massages, beauty treatments, yoga… the range of services is varied. When it comes to training, there’s different exercises you can do. One of the newest ones is bungee. You’re probably asking yourself what it is. Coming from Thailand, bungee is a new technique based on suspension exercises where your hands and feet are held with anchors. It’s a cardiovascular exercise that’s highly intense, but without direct impact on your joints. If you want something a bit more challenging, you can try crossfit.
But if you prefer something a bit more relaxing, yoga is the way to go. Vinyasa yoga or Ying & Yang yoga – you decide. Don’t worry if you don’t have a lor of experience, there are classes for all levels. Yoga is fantastic for keeping balance in body and mind. You ready to try it?
We all deserve a treat every once in a while on the beauty front. So, what does Pure Wellness offer us? All types of treatments for men and women, many of them to do with skin care. Laser or wax hair removal, brow and eyelash treatments, manicures and pedicures, advanced treatments for skin with cutting-edge technology and non-invasive treatments to contour your figure, various massages… when you leave Pure Wellness you’ll feel and look like a whole new person.
And after a bit of exercise, what better way to refuel than in their restaurant. In it, they offer healthy meals with nutritious, organic products of high-quality. They offer a large variety: smoothies, sandwiches, salads, and all types of dishes. The best is that you can enjoy amazing views of the Mediterranean sea whilst eating a delicious meal. Is there anything more relaxing than that?
Basically, Pure Wellness is a fantastic space within Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol to take care of yourself, keep in shape and have a pleasant, relaxing experience. You can visit Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00am to 21:00. To be up to date with all their activities and events, it’s best to follow them on their Facebook and Instagram.
Feb 16, 2022 | Activities/Services, Events
Do you like getting to know a place’s culture? Even though the Costa Blanca has a splendid climate, you may want to venture a bit beyond just the beach and the pool. Around Cumbre de Sol, there’s so many cultural activities for all tastes. Whether it be spending time with friends or family, the area offers plenty possibilities. Come with us and read about the best plan over the next couple weeks. Let’s start!
A few kilometres away from Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol, Teulada Moraira is a place full of charm and fun plans of all types. The band El Diluvi and their eclectic mix of folk, cumbia and reggae presents their new disc “Present” on 5 March in the city’s auditorium. A few days after, Loles León Will take to the same stage to play in a musical based on his life “Una Noche con Ella”. Teulada Moraira also has several ethnography and history museums to discover the region’s past and its customs.
Benissa also has a calendar full of cultural plans and activities. For the next few days there are cultural exhibitions, cinema and children’s activities on offer. “Especias” (Spices) is an interesting journey of the region’s history and gastronomy through the world of condiments that enrich local cultural dishes. It starts 11 March in the University’s headquarters in the city. The museums and monuments of Benissa make for an even more spectacular weekend plan.
For those who want to explore new places, a good plan is to go on a guided visit through Calpe and go up the impressive Peñón de Ifach. And there’s lots of culture there too! In the town council’s exhibition room is a fantastic pictorial exhibition “el mar, la mar…” by César Val from the 4 to 30 March. And to finish your stay in Calpe, how about going back in time to remember days gone by? This is what the exhibition Lucía Ferrer “Aquellos maravillosos años” shows in the antiques museum.
The main theatre in Alicante is one of the most important cultural centres in the lively province’s capital. Throughout the month of March, there is a lot on offer. “The festival of magic” in Alicante will take place, operas from Nabucco and Aida de Verdi, classical Russian ballet and different events for young children will also be a part of the programme.
Without leaving Alicante, ADDA (Auditorium of the province of Alicante) is a paradise for classical music lovers. During the next few weeks, its stage will welcome young talent of all types. Jazz, opera, zarzuela, and even classical guitar from Fabio Zanon, amongst other events.
If engines are more your thing, then you can’t miss the Historical Vehicles Museum in Valle de Guadalest. It has an impressive collection of over 140 motorcycles and microcars from the 1920s to the 70s, right in the middle of nature.
As you can see, near Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol, you have a wide range of possibilities for everyone to enjoy culture. The most difficult thing now is deciding where to start. You’ll figure it out of course!
Feb 8, 2022 | Activities/Services
The list of services on offer at Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol keeps on growing. We’ve already told you about the shopping centre Adelfas, the international school The Lady Elizabeth School, the restaurants and sports areas. But now, get ready for a new essential service – a new health centre with a wide range of health care.
In the Adelfas area, the clinic Medical Centre Oxygen Heart is led by Dr. Tomasz Dobrucki, doctorate in health sciences and cardiology with extensive professional experience. Along with him is Mariola Kulik, who’s in charge of oxygen therapy. The opening of this new centre will lessen the number of visits to other clinics now that residents can be treated within the area.
What’s on offer? Take a look.
In terms of therapeutic activity:
- Cardiological consultations, general medicine, sports medicine.
- Treatment for cardiological diseases, arrhythmias, arterial hypertension, post covid complications.
- Hyperbaric chamber support for the treatment of many diseases.
Increasing patient’s physical capacity, especially for athletes in the hyperbaric chamber.
And in diagnostic activity:
- Electrocardiogram, HOLTER ABPM (blood pressure monitoring), HOLTER ECG with Schiller programme to diagnose arrhythmias, HOLTER saturation to diagnose sleep apnoea.
You’re probably asking what a hyperbaric chamber is. It’s one of the clinic’s strong points. Its aim is to bring oxygen to our tissues, whether they be central or peripheral. Circulation is improved massively, and it helps treat different ailments due to oxygenation. Oxygen aids the recovery of damaged tissues, resulting in a significant improvement in oedema, inflammation, and healing of all types of injuries. It also prevents and treats infections and complements neurological rehabilitation.
The hyperbaric chamber is especially recommended for treating chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, in which cases it reduces medication and improves quality of life. As mentioned beforehand, it also significantly improves an athlete’s physical abilities and overall performance.
As we can see, all residents affected by heart problems have a new point of help to treat their conditions and meet their needs much closer to their residence.
Finally, the Oxygen Heart Medical Center also offers therapeutic massages. You can enjoy classic full body, back and neck, leg and hand massages. They also offer relaxing massages that last 45 minutes.
Its opening hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 09.00 to 14.00h and from 16.00 to 19.00h and on Wednesday and Friday from 16.00 to 19.00h. You can make an appointment calling the following number: +34 665 629 268. They also attend to emergencies 24 hours a day. And best of all, you don’t even need to leave Cumbre del Sol! Do you want to find out about other interesting news like this? Visit our blog and follow our Facebook and Instagram. The latest information about the Costa Blanca in just one click.
Jan 28, 2022 | Cumbre del Sol
There are many resolutions we make, write down on paper on the 31 December and then stay there without nothing much done. Instead, there’s another type of resolution that won’t make you waste your ink, but you will have to invest time in.
Wanting to spend more time with loved ones is something that won’t fit on paper. However, spending more time with family should always be a resolution as it’s never enough! That’s why this 2022 will be your year to enjoy thousands of family plan near Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol. Here are the most interesting ones!
Family Amusement Parks
If you have young children at home, these plans are perfect and are guaranteed to make them very happy. There are many different theme parks scattered all over the Costa Blanca, but when it comes down to it, Benidorm is the king. Terra Natura is a park very focused on fauna and flora. It is a theme park and zoo where the little ones can see their favourite animals up close.
Near Benidorm, in Callosa d’en Sarrià, you have another chance to spend the day with family. DinoPark is an educational theme park with dozens of life-size robotic and static dinosaurs with sounds. It also has different play areas, a paleontological playground, a 3D cinema and a botanical cactus garden.
Visit charming towns with family
If we had to make a list of beautiful and picturesque villages near Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol, we would never finish this article! That’s why we have chosen two that we think are worth a family visit for a different kind of day out.
Guadalest is an hour’s drive away from Cumbre del Sol. Guadalest is a medieval village, and has been named one of the most beautiful towns in Spain. With 208 inhabitants, the Castell de Guadalest is its main attraction and gives a glimpse to that time period where the remnants of it can still be seen. Furthermore, It is surrounded by nature, as Guadalest is situated in the valley between Sierra de Xortà and Serrella, Sierra de Aitana and Sierra de Bernia.
A little closer to Cumbre del Sol, 50 minutes by car, is Callosa d’En Sarrià. This village is divided by two rivers: the Algar and the Guadalest, a perfect place for spending time with family! This town also has a lot of history: the archpriestly church of San Juan Bautista or the Castle Walls are proof of this.
Enjoy nature with family
Last but not least, family plans in the heart of nature have to be included, because Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol is surrounded by it! The Pego-Oliva Marshes are the perfect place to start these family-friendly routes. This natural park is one of the largest areas for biodiversity in the Mediterranean. It is formed by the water of the rivers Bullent-Vedat and Racons-Molinell, and the aquifers of Mostalla and Segària. A mixture that undoubtedly leaves you with incomparable views and a family day out that you will remember for the rest of the year.
Another close-by natural park to Cumbre del Sol is Serra Gelada. Located between the coast of Benidorm and the cost of Albir, it covers more than 5,600 hectares. Its cliffs are the perfect backdrop to see the Mediterranean from another point of view. Moreover, this family-friendly walk is not only a sport, but also fun!
As you can see, this resolution is easy to achieve. Because spending time with family is really a gift, and in a place like Cumbre del Sol, everything is there for it to happen.
Jan 24, 2022 | Cumbre del Sol
One of the things that can’t go missing from a new year’s resolution list is healthy food. From it come other resolutions like cooking more, not eating sugary foods, eating more fruit and veg, and so on and so on. At VAPF, we support healthy eating, but we won’t say no to a treat every once in a while!
However, we know that one of the trickiest things about eating out is finding a restaurant that serves delicious, tasty dishes. Now there’s no reason not to include eating healthier in your New Year’s resolutions. We bring to you a brief guide to healthy restaurants in and around Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol. So, take out your pen and paper, and book!
Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol
You don’t have to go far to enjoy a delicious and healthy meal. The Pure Wellness Restaurant has the best menus to eat after this Christmas. If you haven’t been yet, you can find it in the Adelfas Shopping Centre.
Moraira
A tan solo un cuarto de hora de Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol se encuentra Moraira, con una extensa oferta en restauración. Es en el Paseo del Senillar de la Playa de Moraira donde se encuentra la joya de la que te venimos a hablar.
Just 15 minutes away from Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol is Moraira, with an extensive range of restaurants. On the Paseo del Senillar, by the beach of Moraira, you will find the precious jewel of a restaurant that we’ll tell you about.
Sand Restaurant is a benchmark for Mediterranean cuisine in Moraira. Rice dishes, paellas, and so much more… eating healthy doesn’t just mean eating vegetables and fruit. Fresh, well-prepared products are what make a dish a healthy delicacy. One of their star dishes is fresh langoustines, marinated in virgin olive oil with fresh chives and blue poppy seeds. Our mouths are watering!
Javea
Javea is another cradle of gastronomy in the Costa Blanca. Therefore, we could not leave out the healthy restaurants in this coastal town near Cumbre del Sol.
Masena Restaurant combines tradition and modernity, creating unique, healthy dishes with a Mediterranean flavour. Once again, this is a cuisine that gives priority to the product and respects it to bring a healthy and tasty option to its customers’ plates.
Close to Restaurante Masena is Chola Gastro, giving a twist to the Mediterrenean cuisine, but still being healthy. In this case it is an exotic fusion. Sushi, gyozas, ceviche… a culinary journey to the Asian continent that will awaken your five senses.
Denia
Over 300 restaurants, 5 of which feature in the Michelin Guide, Denia cannot go unnoticed in this healthy food guide. We want to tell you about one restaurant that, apart from being in the Michelin guide, is also declared to be the 5th best luxury restaurant in Spain in Tripadvisor’s Traveler’s Choice 2021 Awards.
We are talking about Anticcook. The restaurant, with Bruno Ruiz at the helm, aims to merge tradition, technique and innovation through the best raw materials and different cultures. Do you like the sound of it? We do! However, the restaurant is closed for holidays until 3 March. But the good news is that you can make a reservation as soon as you finish reading this post and mark that special date on your calendar.
As you have seen, eating healthy dishes out in restaurants is not difficult at all. The Costa Blanca, its products and its cuisine make it possible for us to talk about delicious, local and, above all, healthy meals!
