Luxury holidays in Costa Blanca

An introduction to Costa Blanca

Luxury holidays to the Costa Blanca? Not an obvious choice we hear you say. However, if it's luxury you're after this place certainly delivers. You might be surprised to know that the seaside resort of Benidorm, for example, is home to one of the region's most prestigious hotels, the 5T Hotel Don Pancho. In fact, this exclusive property was presented with the prestigious 'Calidad Turistia' award by the Spanish Hotels Institute of Quality for its top levels of service, cleanliness and maintenance. Impressive credentials indeed.

And the surprises don't stop there. Away from the high rises and skyscrapers of Benidorm you'll find the resort's old town. A rabbit's warren of whitewashed streets filled with traditional fish restaurants and tempting tapas bars, it makes for a very sophisticated night out.

If pampering tops your holiday wish list make a beeline for the Benicaldea fitness centre. Set underneath the Hotel Ambassador Playa in the heart of Benidorm, it's got a sauna, Turkish bath, whirlpool, solarium, indoor plunge pool – the works. Book in for a massage or a beauty treatment and feel like a million dollars.

For a spot of designer shopping, head up to the city of Valencia. You'll find all the big names here – this is, after all, Spain's third largest city. Alicante, too, is great if you want to live it up. The marina, with its flotilla of gleaming white yachts, is an uber trendy hangout. Settle down with a cocktail in one of the waterfront bars and prepare to watch the Spanish glitterati strut their stuff as the sun begins to set.

Exclusive holidays to the Costa Blanca - you see, there's more than meets the eye. Why not give it a whirl? It's only a two and a quarter hour flight from the UK and there are some great late deals to be had.