Rent a car from Alicante Airport in 2018 and the scenic secrets of the coast will be yours to uncover.
Why not mosey north to discover the Orba Valley, which winds inwards from Denia and hides a smattering of gloriously unspoiled villages? Pedreguer, Tormos, Rafol, Benidoleig and Sagra - together known as the ‘Rectoria’ – represent southern Spain at its most traditional and atmospheric.
Outdoorsy types who take advantage of Alicante car hire can get off the beaten track to explore miles of mountain tracks and remote, rocky coastlines. Walk the jutting headland that stretches between Cala Blanca and La Barraca, traverse the stunning Guadalest Reservoir, or enjoy the climb up to the Cabo de San Antonio lighthouse.

If the prospect of a gentle stroll doesn’t sound exciting enough, know that the Costa Blanca is also home to some of the best climbing in Europe, with famous crags at Sella, Forada and Marin.