Santa Pola

Santa Pola is in the province of Alicante, around 20 km south of the city. The main attractions of Santa Pola are its historical remains, its port, its salt flats and its beaches with the blue flag, a symbol of environmental quality awarded by the European Foundation for Environmental Education.

Understand
Santa Pola is on the Costa Blanca, in the southeast of Spain in the Valencian Community, about 20 km south of Alicante. It is primarily a tourist and fishing town, popular with tourists from other parts of Spain during the summer.

By bus
If you are coming from Alicante, Pilar de la Horadada, Torrevieja or Guardamar, check the Autocares Costazul timetable.

If you come from Elche, check the Vectalia timetables.

By plane
Santa Pola is a 15-minute car journey from Alicante-Elche Airport ( ). The official taxi operator is Radio Taxi Elche (cars marked with "ELX") who have a taxi rank outside. The fare to Santa Pola is about €25 (early 2023).

Get around
Santa Pola is a small town, everywhere can be reached within an hour by walking.

By taxi
Taxi Santa Pola are a taxi firm based in the town, offering return journeys to the airport for around €25 (early 2023).

Eat
Santa Pola is a fishing town, consequently excellent seafood is easy to find. Opening times for restaurants can be inconsistent during the off season/winter.