Costa Blanca: 5-star resort with cabin stays

Alannia Guardamar Resort: family holidays between tropical pools and dunes

Picture a holiday where the kids can't stop laughing and you finally switch off. At Alannia Guardamar Resort, a five-star camping resort in Guardamar del Segura, everyone in the family has their own plan.

In the morning, the tropical pools with slides, hot tubs and a waterfall set the pace, while little ones have fun at the mini club and teens head for the arcade games in the teen club. And if the weather turns cooler, the indoor pool takes over.

In the afternoon, it's time for a padel match or a calm moment in the spa. As night falls, the restaurant and the entertainment round off the day in great spirits.

Few resorts on the Costa Blanca bring together so much family fun just minutes from Guardamar's dune-backed beaches. Book your getaway and let the holiday take care of itself.

Mediterranean Suite Cabin

Imagine a place where the only sound is the breeze rustling through the pine trees. The Mediterranean Suite is more than just a cabin, it makes a statement. Set in an exclusive car-free area, it offers the freedom and security found only at the finest Mediterranean retreats.

Luxury in every detail:

• Room for everyone: 46 square metres of clever design, sleeping up to 5 people. There’s a double bedroom and a second room with three single beds, perfect for families who want plenty of space.
• A pedestrian-only haven: Forget about traffic. Your suite is on a pedestrian street, creating a safe setting for children and complete peace and quiet for an afternoon nap. And don’t worry, the car park is just a short walk away.
• 5-star comfort: Equipped with everything you’d expect from a luxury suite, including a dishwasher, Italian coffee maker, microwave and hot and cold air conditioning.
• Mediterranean style: Thoughtfully chosen décor immerses you in the calm of the sea, even before you reach the shore.

Creta Cabin, looking to switch off without giving anything up?

Creta Cabin is the perfect balance between the warmth of a natural home and the exclusive service of a 5-star resort.

Forget the rush and wake up in your own private garden, surrounded by nature, with the luxury of having everything taken care of.

Why you’ll love it:

• Space and privacy: 42 square metres thoughtfully designed for up to 4 people.
• With a double bedroom and a second room with two beds, it’s the ideal retreat for families looking for quality.
• Total Home comfort: a cosy living room, a fully-equipped bathroom and a high-end kitchen equipped with a dishwasher, microwave and Italian coffee maker. Because luxury also means not having to do the washing-up on holiday.
• Perfect climate control: air conditioning for heating and cooling, so your only concern is choosing which swimsuit to wear.
• Stress-free logistics: private car park right outside your door. Arrive, unload and start enjoying your stay.

The resort’s exclusive touch

It’s more than just a cabin, it’s your gateway to a world of wellbeing. Your stay includes:

• Premium bed linen and towels, with a change service included.

Curiosities of Guardamar del Segura

Guardamar del Segura is the place where 19th-century engineering quite literally saved a town from being swallowed by the desert.

The Town That Almost Disappeared Under the Sand

By the late 19th century, shifting dunes were advancing between 2 and 8 metres per year, threatening to bury Guardamar entirely. The solution? A visionary project led by engineer Francisco Mira, who planted more than 600,000 trees — pines, palms and eucalyptus — across 800 hectares. The result is today’s stunning Pinada de Guardamar, a vast green barrier that still protects the town.

The Roof of Spain (And It’s Military)

Forget skyscrapers in Benidorm. The tallest structure on the Iberian Peninsula is right here: the Torre de los Americanos, also known as Torreta de Guardamar. Standing 375 metres high — taller than the Eiffel Tower — it was built by the U.S. Navy in 1962 to communicate with submarines.

A “Lady” with a Powerful Story

If you know the Lady of Elche, meet her “cousin”: the Lady of Guardamar. Discovered in 1987 at the Cabezo Lucero archaeological site, she was found shattered into more than 50 fragments. After meticulous restoration, she became one of the most important symbols of Iberian art.

The Caliphal Rábita: One of a Kind

Hidden beneath the dunes lay an extraordinary treasure: the only almost-intact Islamic monastic complex (Rábita) from the Umayyad period preserved in Spain. Dating back to the 10th century, it was discovered during the very reforestation works that stopped the dunes.

The Prawn with a “Coloured Tail”

The famous Guardamar prawn stands out not only for its exceptional quality, but for its striking tricolour tail in shades of purple, red and yellow. Paired with the local ñora — a small pepper dried directly on the dune sands — it forms the golden duo of the town’s gastronomy.

Did You Know…?

Every 31 January, Guardamar celebrates the Fiesta del Árbol, a tradition dating back to 1902. Local children continue planting trees each year, honouring the forest that saved — and still protects — their town.

The Costa Blanca, stretching along the coast of Alicante province, is one of Spain's sunniest corners. Long sandy beaches, hidden coves, whitewashed villages and mild weather almost all year round make it easy to see why so many travellers keep coming back.

It's a coast with many personalities: lively Benidorm for families who want everything close at hand, quieter Altea and Calpe for couples, and a mountainous interior just half an hour away. Spring and autumn are ideal for walking and sightseeing, while summer is all about the sea.

Make sure you visit:

Start in Benidorm, where the seafront promenade and the Mirador del Castillo viewpoint give you a first taste of the Mediterranean. A short drive north, the old town of Altea climbs a hill of white houses and cobbled lanes to a church with a striking blue-tiled dome, perfect for a late-afternoon stroll.

Further along, Calpe is dominated by the Peñón de Ifach, a huge rock rising straight out of the sea, while Villajoyosa charms with its brightly painted houses on the seafront. Heading south, don't miss Alicante's Santa Bárbara Castle, with panoramic views over the city and the bay.

Beaches we think you'll like:

Levante Beach in Benidorm is the classic choice, with golden sand, calm water and plenty of cafés and beach bars just steps away. For something more relaxed, Albir Beach, next to Altea, has clear water and a pleasant promenade at the foot of the Serra Gelada.

In Calpe, the Arenal-Bol beach lies right beneath the Peñón de Ifach, ideal for families. And if you love wild landscapes, head to La Granadella in Jávea, a small cove surrounded by cliffs with some of the clearest water on the coast.

Family-friendly activities:

Benidorm is a paradise for children. Choose between Terra Mítica, a theme park inspired by ancient civilisations, the slides and wave pools of Aqualandia, or the sea lions and dolphins at Mundomar. For a change of pace, take a boat trip to the little Isla de Benidorm, just off the coast.

Inland, the Fuentes del Algar near Callosa d'en Sarrià offer waterfalls and natural pools where you can cool off on hot days, with easy paths that suit all ages.

Local delicacies you have to try:

Rice is the star of the table here. Try arroz a banda, cooked in rich fish stock, or caldero, the fishermen's rice dish of the southern coast, and, if you head inland, arroz con costra, baked with an egg crust.

Look out for salazones (cured fish) and fresh seafood in the harbour towns, and for something sweet, buy some turrón from Jijona, the famous almond nougat. On a hot afternoon, a glass of horchata is the perfect way to cool down.

Make the most of your visit:

The Costa Blanca is a great base for exploring both coast and mountains. These are our favourite trips from Benidorm:

• Fuentes del Algar (25 minutes): waterfalls and natural pools surrounded by greenery.
• Guadalest (30 minutes): a mountain village perched on a rock above a turquoise reservoir.
• Jávea (45 minutes): crystal-clear coves and a relaxed old town.
• Elche (1 hour): a vast palm grove listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.