Albir

Albir in Spain. The small resort of Albir in the Alfaz del Pí area is located between the tourist magnet Benidorm and the artist village Altea in Spain. It is ideal for those who want an alternative to the busy beaches of Benidorm, but who still enjoy enjoying the sun and beach life, and all the other amenities of a wonderfully good resort.

Albir is situated midway between two international airports, to the south there is Alicante International airport and to the north there is Valencia international airport. The modern town is spacious and clean, with lots of lovely wide tree-lined streets to stroll along in the evening or sit out on a pavement café and watch the world go by. Albir is a popular relaxing holiday destination, perfect for families.

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The palm-lined beach promenade, which runs from Albir to Altea, has been nicknamed by the locals the “Star-Promenade”, because in its ground are embedded stars with the names of all the artists who have been awarded in the Cinema Festival.

Thanks to its pleasant climate, with mild winters and dry warm summers, outdoor activities can be held in Albir all year round. Accordingly, there are the Cinema Festival, the Jazz Festival, established in October, and furthermore there are numerous concerts and dance performances with artists from around the world.

With Albir on the Costa Blanca as a starting point, you can experience most things. Everywhere you find castles and some are restored and transformed into wonderful museums, while others are ruins that tell their story. Tourist offices and guide books are a must if you want to get around the area, or better yet, travel with a professional tour guide and experience the history up close. Spain is the land where history lives, the country that Christoffer Columbus linked with the “new world”, the cradle of modern times.

Airports near to Albir

Alicante is the best-placed airport for travel abroad, and like any major city, offers a variety of destinations and price points for the budget conscious. The working day is often seasonal, with later opening hours over the summer months, and many businesses still close during traditional siesta hours.

Alicante Airport (IATA: ALC, ICAO: LEAL), also known as Alicante-Elche Airport, is currently the fifth largest airport in Spain and is the gateway to the Costa Blanca resort region, serving both the Valencia Community and the Region of Murcia. It is located 9 kilometres southwest of Alicante city. Growing in size continuously over the past years, in March 2011 the airport got a brand new terminal building, replacing the old two terminals.

Corvera Murcia Airport is a new Airport in Murcia. Several airlines are flying in and out of Corvera Murcia Airport, covering an increasing number of flight routes. Corvera replaces Murcia San Javier Airport (for civilian flights) and is also run by AENA (the official airport authority). It has significant scope to handle many more additional routes.

Valencia Airport ( VLC ) also known as Manises Airport, is the tenth-busiest Spanish airport in terms of passengers and second in the region after Alicante. It is situated 8 km (5.0 mi) west of the city of Valencia, in Manises. The airport has flight connections to about 20 European countries and 5.79 million passengers passed through the airport in 2016.

A new regional terminal, expanded car parking facilities and apron area have been recently constructed in time for the 2007 America’s Cup. The runway has been also lengthened by 50 m (160 ft). The airport has one terminal and one runway. The former runway 04/22 is not in use and has no ILS but has a helipad at the southwestern end.

It is the main base of Iberia’s regional carrier Air Nostrum. Irish low-cost airline Ryanair used the airport as a hub since 2007 but decided to close it in November 2008 following a dispute over subsidies by the airport authorities. Since then the airline has continued to operate out of Valencia but as a relatively large destination airport, and not a base.

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The Costa Blanca is one of the favourite destinations for both Spaniards and Europeans to buy a 2nd home. One of the main reasons for this great influx of visitors is (besides the unrivalled climate Costa Blanca offers) the immaculate beaches stretching along the Alicante coastline. But the Costa Blanca has much more to offer in all aspects. From its mouth-watering culinary delights to the wide range of inland activities to be practised locally. The Costa Blanca is a place to be enjoyed at any time of the year. Read more about buying a property in Albir.

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Destinations on Costa Blanca North

Costa Blanca – Costa Blanca North – Alicante – Valencia – Albir – Alcalali – Alfaz del Pi – Altea – Benidoleig – Benidorm – Benilloba – Benissa – Benitachell – Calpe – Denia – El Vergel – Finestrat – Gata de Gorgos – Jalon – Javea – La Nucia – Lliber – Moraira – Orba – Parcent – Polop – Pedreguer – Teulada – Torrellano – Villajoyosa