Santa Pola Travel Guide

Santa Pola, the seaside town in the east coast province off Alicante, has evidence of settlements as far back as the third millennium BC and was even a significant port during the Roman Empire. These days Santa Pola is known for its proximity to the Alicante airport and as an ideal beach vacation destination for many local Spanish families.

Things to Do in Santa Pola

The area of town called Tabarca backs into Mediterranean waters that are regarded as a prized snorkeling area, from there visitors can learn about and see more of what they witnessed while diving at the Acuario Municipal, the local aquarium.

Best Time to Visit Santa Pola

While much of the southern half of Spain is unbearably hot during the summers, Santa Pola’s location towards the center of the country, and on the coast, makes it a good summer destination.