The Hotel gran playa is in the area called “Gran Playa” in Santa Pola, the main tourist area of the town and only a few minutes away from the biggest sandy beach in the area. It is a privileged, quiet area, close to the nature park of Las Salinas de Santa Pola.
At Alicante Bikes, you can discover and enjoy the best beaches and bays in Santa Pola in a fun and very practical way. Forget about the crowds and traffic jams in summer and get around at your own speed on a bike.
Santa Pola is a paradise for bird lovers, with many different spots for birding: the mountains, the cape, the coastline and especially the Las Salinas Natural Park. These wetlands were declared to be of International Importance, included in the RAMSAR list and Natura 2000 and were also declared to be a Special Protection Area. They form part of the marshland’s triangle of El Hondo and Torrevieja–La Mata, and the beauty and diversity of the area makes it one of the best locations in the Iberian Peninsula for observing birds.
It is made up of 9 large seawater tanks displaying the main species of fauna and flora found this part of the Mediterranean. It’s a must if you want to learn more about the marine environment and an ideal complement to help you identify more species in your snorkelling sessions. Most of the species in the aquarium have been donated by the sailors from Santa Pola. The water is taken directly from the sea and, after treatment, it’s pumped to the aquariums.
The museum is located in the town’s Castle-Fortress and is divided into three sections:
Santa Pola is a paradise for bird lovers, with many different spots for birding: the mountains, the cape, the coastline and especially the Las Salinas Natural Park. These wetlands were declared to be of International Importance, and were included in the RAMSAR list and Natura 2000 and also declared to be a Special Protection Area. They are part of the marshland’s triangle of El Hondo and Torrevieja–La Mata. The beauty and diversity of the area makes it one of the best locations in the Iberian Peninsula for bird watching.
This friendly hotel is in the Gran Playa area of Santa Pola, in the town's main tourist district. It’s in a lovely setting near the Las Salinas de Santa Pola nature reserve, a perfect place for some birdwatching.
Salinas de Santa Pola Natural Park is a typical example of how human action has created unique ecosystems that are still present today thanks to an economic activity such as salt production. The park has an area of 2,470 ha and is located next to El Hondo Natural Park of El Hondo, between the municipalities of Elche and Santa Pola.