Explore Altea’s weekly market on a hosted half-day visit, weaving among stalls stacked with leather goods, ceramics, citrus and local sweets. Pause to admire the whitewashed lanes climbing to the Church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo with its blue-tiled dome above the bay.

Beyond browsing, slip into pocket squares and Mediterranean viewpoints where artists’ studios open onto cobbles and balconies spill with bougainvillea. The market’s friendly chatter and sea breezes add colour to this bohemian hilltop town.

Visit the Sunday market in Albir, a lively open-air bazaar of over 160 stalls near the palm-lined seafront. Browse clothing, artisan accessories and household finds, and sample local produce from oranges and olives to crumbly turrón.

Set between Playa del Albir and the foothills of the Sierra Helada Natural Park, the scene mixes coastal breezes with mountain views. Friendly stallholders share regional flavours and stories as you pick up gifts and everyday Spanish essentials.

Wander Benidorm Old Town (Casco Antiguo) on market day, threading along narrow cobbles between white facades and family-run shops. Detour to Tapas Alley on Calle Santo Domingo for pintxos, croquetas or a plate of jamón while street musicians set the tempo.

Climb to the Church of San Jaime and Santa Ana and the Balcón del Mediterráneo for sea-spray views between the Levante and Poniente bays. Historic corners and blue-and-white tiles reveal a quietly traditional heart behind the resort skyline.

Meet your resort representative over a welcome drink at Hotel Port Europa, opposite Morello Beach in Calpe. Get clear pointers on local buses, promenades and coastal walks, including routes toward the Peñón de Ifach, plus how your all-inclusive works day to day.

Pick up insider ideas for seaside cafés, weekly markets and easy day trips along the Costa Blanca. This friendly briefing typically happens early in the tour, with weekly drop-ins available for questions so you feel oriented and confident navigating Calpe’s shoreline and old quarter.