Activities in Santa Pola, Alicante
- Fact: Football is known as Deporte Rey in Spain – the king of sports.
- Travel tip: When ordering spirits in a bar, remember to say when - the staff won’t stop pouring until you ask them to.
It’s never too late to try something new
You would expect a Costa Blanca resort, so near to Alicante, to offer a wide choice of activities, and Santa Pola doesn’t disappoint.
A visit here is a perfect opportunity to try out something you’d never done; you can take your pick from paragliding to dancing under the night stars during fiesta time.
Sports
The nature reserves and coastal areas offer the whole range of sporting activities, including trekking, paragliding, windsurfing, boating and fishing.
Many local golf courses are excellent and offer the chance to just turn up and play. You can also enjoy a game of tennis in many seafront locations.
If you prefer to watch sport then you’re in good company, especially if that sport is football. The Spanish are as crazy about football as the Brits.
Don’t worry if your team are playing a big game whilst you’re in Santa Pola, you’ll always find a bar showing live coverage of important British matches.
Nightlife
Although you may not find the non-stop nightlife that exists in Benidorm or Alicante, you’ll still find excellent bars throughout Santa Pola.
The town is transformed during festivals when everyone comes out to party. Check our fiesta calendar to work out the best time to visit.
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