Albir is located in the northern part of the Costa Blanca .
The little town of Albir is sandwiched between the popular Benidorm and Altea .
But also imported to known is that it is located between two important international airports.
Below in the south is Altet, the Alicante airport.
North of Albir is the Valencia airport.
Indeed both airports have a range of different transport options : shuttle buses, taxis and of course car rental.
This town of Albir is connected with the airport with the old N332 and the AP7 highway.
Albir is popular for it’s beaches and its Natural park of the “Sierra Heleda“.
There fore read also our article about this beautiful nature park.
The best of Albir is is a very good Mediterranean climate.
With more than 300 sunny days the town is a excellent stay for tourists .
In the same way the summers are hot and the springs very nice .
Finally the autumn and the winters are mild.
In brief this part of Spain, the Costa Blanca has very little rainy days.
As a result the little village is an ideal holiday destination all year round for the all family.
Albir beaches
The main beach of Albir is named” Playa de Raco de l’albir”.
This sandy beach is a nearly a kilometer of length. In the first place the beach is famous for his splendid view of the famous “Penin de Ifach”, in the nearby town of Calpe.
Because of the good location, in the summer season the beaches and the town are very crowded.
During the summer months and september there are life guards on duty. In fact, this is the case in nearly all the beach resorts on the Costa Blanca.
Blue flag
Furthermore the beaches has the “Blue Flag”, so indeed the water is not only blue but also clean.
Besides on the beaches their also two play areas for the children.
Furthermore toilets are located on the boulevard in front of the beach.
In the past Albir was a little fishing port and has been developed in the present to a touristic resort.
Albir Cuisine
Due to the boom there are many bars and restaurants.
They are very popular by the Western and Northern Europeans tourist. But locals or tourist, both are enjoying their tapa or fresh fish plate on the many terraces.
The restaurants are an international cuisine. Beside the Spanish restaurant there are also English or Italian or French or Chinese or Indian.As you can see it is up to you to make your choice.
In the neighborhood there are several big supermarkets . Even if you rent an apartment it is easy for your daily shopping .
Market.
During the holiday season, there is a little market at the sea front.
Even if this market is mostly for tourists , it is very nice to visit it. On this market they sell local leather, jewelry and souvenirs.
Every Sunday there is a larger street market nearby the “Consum”. Every thing you want to buy, you can find it here.
The most important boulevard at Albir is the stars promenade or ” Pasea de las Estrallas”.
It is perhaps the place to look after the nights stars at the heaven but also other Stars.
In fact, Albir holds a national film festival.
This yearly film festival take places in the month of July. As a result that on the “Stars” boulevard, there are stones dedicated to national and international film stars. Come and look for Javier Bardem .
Tips for trips from Albir .
Nearby a 5 kilometers drive, there is the city of Benidorm.
Benidorm is also famous for it theme parks like Aqualandia, Mundomar or Terra Mitica.
First the “Terra Mitica” is a theme park based on the ancient world and the history of the Mediterranean islands with all sort of rides.
Second the “Aqualandia” is a water park for the all family.
Third, in Mundomar you can enjoy the dolphins shows and the nature of the Iberian island.
Further, Guadalest is a beautiful trip to the mountains. Close to Guadalest there are the Algar waterfalls.
Next to Albir is the town of “Calpe“, it is a 15 kilometers drive from Albir.
Calpe is famous for it amazing landmark. This landmark is the ” Penin de Ifach”, a gigantic rock of 600 meters high.
One of the nicest thing you can visit nearby Albir is the Parque Natural de la “Sierra Helada.”
In particular the “Sierra Helada “is popular by the locals as the tourist for the splendid walk about and the amazing views. See our article about the Sierra Helada.
How to get there
By air
The Airport of Alicante El Altet . It is an hour drive.
By car
Take the highway AP 7 Exit Albir
Or the old road N 332.
More about car rentals ? See our webpage car rentals
By taxi
After all, they know the way (and the price).
By bus
When you come to the sunny Albir with a your travel agency.
As result, that the bus picks you up at the airport.
To conclude
In brief, Albir is a very nice little town at the sunny Costa Blanca. It is the starting point for your trips around the region. In particular, the place to be to discover Sierra Helada.
Besides, it also has beautiful sandy beaches, nice restaurants and bars.
And the weather is splendid.
Thus everything , you want for a nice holiday place.