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Costa del Azahar The white, practically orange-tinted sand contrasting marvelously with the breathtaking turquoise of the Mediterranean Sea makes for one of Spain’s most magnificent coastlines. Azahar Coast, hearkening back to the ancient Moorish word for “orange blossom”, is an apt name for the shoreline, shooting north and south from Valencia, which in the springtime is fragrant with the natural perfume of the orange blossoms wafting strongly from the many orchards. It is such a romantic, invigorating scent – one simply must try to schedule a trip in the springtime.
Even in the wintertime, this delightful destination is the hottest in all of Spain. While Andalusia and Aragon, Galicia and Extremadura are frigid and uninviting, swimmers flock to the beaches of the Costa del Azuhar and dive into the brisk Mediterranean during the winter holiday. This supremely pleasant microclimate provides a decent explanation for
why the oranges rarely – if ever – face the dangers of frost, and the beaches are desirable destinations, all year round.
Indeed, the summertime sees an explosion in tourism, and numerous resorts offer exceptional packages, luxury lodging and a wide variety of water and land-based sports. Tennis, beach volleyball, and plain old sunbathing are an excellent way to wile away the carefree summer days, the coast near Valencia is romantic, fun and full of sun.
One of the most popular beaches on the Costa del Azahar is Peñiscola, which offers up visitors a wide, wide berth of sand and a breathtaking view of a peninsula upon which a gleaming city on a hill crops up, its only background the serene, blue Mediterranean sky. Other cities and resort beach destinations on the Costa del Azahar include Castellón de la Plana, Valencia, Gandia, Xabia, Cullera and Denia. While all of these destinations cater to travelers with an appetite for nightlife, keep in mind that the bars and clubs of Valencia – Spain’s third largest city – pose a stern challenge to all the rest of the party hubs along this breathtaking stretch of shoreline. |
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