TRAVEL AND HOW TO GET THERE:
Both Ryanair and Easyjet operate to Alicante and Valencia from a variety of British and European airports. Both offer cheap, no frills (or thrills) flights and the flight time is a little over 2 hours from most UK airports.
We STRONGLY recommend booking as early as possible to get the cheapest flights. We are flexible on changeover days, so go for an 8 or 15 day break if the flight times and prices are better for you.
Car hire is not essential, but clearly desirable. Using the suggested firm on our "Useful Links" page you should be able to hire a small car for about £8 - £12 a day. Even a 2 week hire of a small car would probably be cheaper than the return Taxi fares to either airport, and you have the added benefit of use of it throughout your stay. ALL the car hire firms at Alicante and Valencia airports operate a "Full to Empty" fuel policy, so be aware that on arrival you will also be asked for an additional (approx) 60 Euros for a tank full of fuel, and will be expected to bring it back close to empty. You can ask for "Full to Full" on short trips of no more than 4 days and will be refunded the fuel costs when bringing the car back full.
INSIDERS TIP: I ALWAYS HIRE A CITREON BERLINGO OR SIMILAR.
It costs no more than a Ford Focus, but comfortably seats 5 with loads of head room, easy access and a HUGE boot which will easily take all of your luggage. Ever tried squeezing 4 or 5 suitcases into a hatchback?
There is a Bus service from Alicante airport to Calpe, and I will send you a timetable etc on request. It is seasonal, and goes via Benidorm.
Go to our Useful Links page for links to the best sites to book cheap air fares and car hire, including a nifty airlines special offers finder!