Alfaz del Pi Tourist Information

ALFAZ DEL PI TOURIST INFORMATION AND GUIDE

In this tourist guide to the resort of Alfaz del Pi on the Costa Blanca coast of Spain we help visitors who are planning a trip with useful and practical advice on many tourism related subjects such as Alfaz del Pi car hire, accommodation, hotels, hostels, Alfaz del Pi map, sightseeing, weather, where to go, where to stay, travel information and what to see and do in Alfaz del Pi.

To make the best of your visit and holiday we cover everything you need to know about Alfaz del Pi. We also have photos, picture galleries, views, videos and webcams of Alfaz del Pi.

Alfaz del Pi is famous on the Costa Blanca for having more full-time foreign residents than Spanish residents. There is a great mix of over 90 different nationalities living in Alfaz and this makes it a great tourist destination because of its variety.

Of course the weather in Alfaz del Pi like the rest of the Costa Blanca is superb with hot summers attracting the tourists but also the winters are mild making it an ideal location in which to retire to.

WHERE IS ALFAZ DEL PI?

Alfaz del Pi is also known as L'Alfas del Pi and is very handily located just to the north of Benidorm with it's many tourist attractions. To the north of Alfaz is Altea one of the prettiest towns on the Costa Blanca.

It's a good idea to hire a car in Alfaz so you can tour the Costa Blanca area, it would be a shame just to stay in Alfaz, as attractive as it is.

The actual town centre of Alfaz del Pi is 2 km inland but Alfaz stretches to the coast where you can find the beach of Albir and the promenade known as Paseo de las Estrellas which translates into English as promenade of the stars, this is because it is studded with the names of actors honoured at the Alfaz del Pi film festival which happens every July. Make sure you walk to the lighthouse and enjoy the great views of Alfaz.

GETTING TO ALFAZ DEL PI

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.

Once at the airport you have a range of different airport transfer options to Alfaz del Pi including private shuttle buses, taxis or Alfaz del Pi car hire.

ALFAZ DEL PI - CULTURAL EVENTS

There are many cultural events happening in Alfaz, because of this it is a great place to consider moving to or retiring to as there is lots going on whereas many other towns on the Costa Blanca will be very quiet especially in the winter months. For an idea of house prices and property prices you can see our page on estate agents in Alfaz.

EXCURSIONS AND DAYS OUT FROM ALFAZ DEL PI

Alfaz del Pi is very much a convenient base with which to explore the nearby area. The nearest beach is at Albir which is mostly pebbles. Just to the north of Albir is a much better sandy beach in Altea.

Otherwise to south to the huge tourist resort of Benidorm which has wonderful sandy beaches and excellent nightlife, bars, restaurants and nightclubs.

Head inland to get away from the heat on the coast and explore the real Spain including the wonderful Algar waterfalls and Guadalest with its castle perched high up in the mountains.

ALFAZ DEL PI MARKET

Make sure to visit the outdoor market held every Friday in Alfaz where you can buy all sorts of things but notably the many fresh vegetables that are grown locally as well as many leather goods such as handbags and shoes.

THE HISTORY OF ALFAZ DEL PI

Historically, remains found prove that there were Roman colonists in Alfaz in the 2nd and 4th centuries. In the 17th and 18th centuries Alfaz was fortified to defend itself against the many attacks from pirates and corsairs from North Africa.

The name of Alfaz derives from the Arab word meaning sown field. The Pi part comes because it is the Valencian word for pine tree - in 1786 villagers planted a pine tree as a protest and demand for independence from the Polop Barony although it took until 1836 to achieve this.

MOVING TO ALFAZ DEL PI - LIVING IN ALFAZ DEL PI

If you have found this guide on Alfaz del Pi because you are thinking moving to the Alfaz del Pi area you may also find our moving to Spain section with expat interviews and accounts of how they found their move to Alfaz del Pi Spain, useful and informative, as well as our living in Spain section which has more tips and advice.

WORKING IN ALFAZ DEL PI

If you are coming to the Alfaz del Pi area to search for jobs and work, then this jobs in Spain for English speakers page will help you.

ALFAZ DEL PI TOURIST INFORMATION VIDEO

This excellent video below shows video images of Alfaz del Pi featuring the fiestas in Alfaz del Pi:

 

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