Things To Do in Albir

Albir’s 600-metre-long beach – Playa de Racó de l’Albir – is made up of smooth, small pebbles, and it flies a coveted Blue Flag for quality. Because it’s so big, it’s rarely crowded, so finding the perfect sunbathing spot is a cinch. And lazy days on this stretch come with some spectacular views – the bay is crowned by the Sierra Helada Mountain on one side, and the 330-metre-high Penyal d'Ifac rock on the other.

Albir is separated from next-door Benidorm by the Sierra Helada Mountain. And, perched on top of one of the peaks is the El Faro lighthouse. The two-and-a-half-kilometre-long trail to reach El Faro is really popular because, once you reach it, you can see the whole of Albir, its coastline, and the horizon. Peek through the telescope and you can try and spot dolphins breaking the surface in the distance.

Wave down a taxi, and it’ll only take 10 minutes to get into neighbouring Benidorm. The Costa Blanca’s nightlife capital puts forward everything from English-style pubs, all-night karaoke bars, and OTT drag shows. If you fancy a more low-key evening, Albir still has plenty of watering holes to dip into.

Thanks to the influence of visitors from all over the world, Albir’s dining scene is a diverse one. The town’s palm-lined artery, Bulevard dels Musics, is flanked by all sorts of restaurants, offering everything from Indian to Caribbean cuisine, by way of more typical Spanish fare. Most of the eateries have al fresco seating areas, too, where you can dine while you watch the world go by.

Every summer, the town of L'Alfàs del Pi – just 10 minutes’ drive from Albir – hosts Spain’s take on the Cannes Film Festival. Big names in Spanish cinema descend on the town, which comes alive with live music and pop-up food and drink stalls. Public film screenings, meanwhile, take place on Albir’s beach, where the names of film icons are etched into the seaside promenade à la Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.