The old fishing town of Santa Pola is considered one of the jewels of Spain’s Valencia region. It has many attractions for visitors who wish to spend a vacation or even just a weekend. Santa Pola has nearly fifteen kilometers (ten miles) of sandy beaches and clear, shallow water. It was once a Roman town, and in the park behind the tourist office you can see an original Roman mosaic. Nearby are the ruins of a Roman villa and a Roman fish processing factory. Four and a half kilometers (2.8 miles) across the water is Tabarca Island, once a stronghold for Barbary pirates. There are daily boat excursions to the island, which is now a marine reserve. Visitors at hotels in Santa Pola can also go out to the salt pans to see flamingos.

The 16th century Castle of Santa Pola is one of the most impressive fortifications in the area. In the Museo del Mar visitors can learn the history of the area. The Museo de la Pesca tells the story of the lives of local fishermen. The town also has an aquarium, and a salt museum in the centre of a large nature park. For visitors in Santa Pola hotels who want to see the local flora and fauna, there is the Rio Safari Elche. A small train takes them through a park where they can see birds, crocodiles and other reptiles, and thousands of palm trees. Every evening visitors can watch the fish market auctions when local fishermen come in with their catch. For information on Santa Pola cheap hotels, discount hotels, Santa Pola vacation packages, go to EasyToBook.com for details.