Introduction & Location
Location of Santa Pola
Santa Pola is located on the Mediterranean Spanish Costa Blanca Coast 17 kilometres south of the provincial capital Alicante in the region of Baix Vinalopo
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Attractions
Santa Pola Aquarium (Acuario)
Santa Pola Aquarium
Aquarium Octopus
Santa Pola Aquarium Description
The Santa Pola Aquarium was opened by the Municipal council in 1983,
See all the local species of fish & underwater plants of the Santa Pola Area. Look out for the more interesting species such as Loggerhead Sea Turtle, groupers, bass and Seahorses in the aquariums 9 glass fronted tanks that are located in an area of 707 square metres.
The council promote the aquarium as both an entertaining and an educational attraction and the need to conserve the Mediterranean Sea.
Closed on Sunday afternoons and Mondays.
Santa Pola Aquarium Location
The aquarium is located
- 100 metres north east from the north east corner of the Fishing Port.
- 100 metres from north of the western end of Levante beach.
Address: Francisco Fernandez Ordonez D. Plaza, s / n bass - 03130 Santa Pola
See Location of Santa Pola Aquarium on our Santa Pola Map
El Palmera Park & Roman Villa
El Palmera Park & Roman Villa Description
El Palmeral park is an attractive park full of palm trees and also has the ruins of a Roman Villa from the 4th century. The ruins show that the villa, of a wealthy merchant, had rooms around a central courtyard that had multi coloured mosaic floor
El Palmera Park & Roman Villa Location
El Palmeral park, located next to one of the Tourist Information Offices
See Location of El Palmera Park & Roman Villa on our Santa Pola Map
Santa Pola Castle Fortress & Santa Pola Cultural Centre
Santa Pola Castle Bastion & Curtain Wall
Santa Pola Castle Courtyard
Santa Pola Castle Fort
Santa Pola Castle Fortress Description
- The fortress was built in the 16th century as a defence against the Barbary pirates who occupied the nearby Island of Tabarca.
- The fortress is square in shape with 2 bastions jutting out on diagonally opposite corners.
- The 2 or 3 story buildings are set into the 4 walls leaving a parade ground and a water system in the centre.
- A tall bell tower is located over one of the gates.
Santa Pola Cultural Centre
The following are located within the Santa Pola Fortress
- Centro Cultural Castillo-Fortaleza Closed on Sunday afternoons and Mondays.
- Maritime & Fishing Museum (Museo de la Pesca).
- The history of fishing, sea trade, sailing, navigation, the local salt industry and defence through the years from cave dwelling times, through the Roman era, coastal fortifications in the 16th century
- Exhibition Hall (Sala Exposiciones)
- A local Gallery
- Archaeological Museum
Santa Pola Castle Fortress Location
- The fortress is located 250 metres inland from the longer harbour walls along Carrer del Muelle on the right of the road
See Location of Santa Pola Castle Fortress on our Santa Pola Map
Loreto Virgin Chapel (Capilla de la Virgen de Loreto)
Capilla de la Virgen de Loreto
Capilla de la Virgen de Loreto Entrance
Located inside the Santa Pola Castle Fortress
See Location of Capilla de la Virgen de Loreto on our Santa Pola Map
Salt Museum(Museo de la Sal) & Bird Observatory
Salt Museum Description
The museum shows
- How import salt is to humans through the ages
- How the salt is extracted from Sea Water and further production processes
Bird Observatory Description
Flamencos
A bird observatory is located at the Salt Museum, where one can see many of the beautiful & spectacular bird species, that include flamingo.
Guided tours also take place within the nature reserve.
Salt Museum Location
Located in an old salt mill, within the of Las Salinas Nature Reserve
See Location of Salt Museum on our Santa Pola Map
Pola Park - Children's Adventure Park & Funfair
Pola Park Fery Boat Crash
Pola Park Train
Pola Park Description
- Pola Park is a Children's Adventure Park & funfair of 24,000 square metres with over 20 attractions that will enthrall the family.
- The park includes inflatable castles, 3-level american track, bumper cars, lake with small boats, jumping, pirate ship,
video-game saloon, quads, mini-golf, balls park.
Pola Park Location
Address: Zaragoza Avenue.
See Location of Pola Park on our Santa Pola Map
Island of Tabarca
Island of Tabarca Description
- Once the home of barbary pirates, the reason for the building of Santa Pola Fortress & Watch towers
- .Boat Trips to the island: Tel: 608 330 422.
- When on the island admire the crystal clear water, have a swim, have a drink meal or snack in a cafe, bar or restaurant, or enjoy a walk around the islands countryside & visit the lighthouse & 18th century watchtower
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Island of Tabarca Location
The Island of Tabarca is located 3 miles west and slightly south of Santa Pola.
See Location of Island of Tabarca on our Santa Pola Map
Fishing port - Fish market
Santa Pola fish port
Fishing port Description
- Santa Pola is the busiest Spanish Fishing port in the Mediterranean, and consequently has a busy fishing market where the catches are auctioned every week day from 5pm.
Visit a bit earlier if you want to se the fish being lifted from the boats to the quay.
See Location of Fishing port on our Santa Pola Map
Rio Safari Zoo
Rio Safari Zoo Hippo
Rio SafariZoo Pool
Rio Safari Zoo Description
- Located along the road from Santa Pola to Elche. 4 kilometres from Santa Pola & 9 kilometres from Elche
- The Zoo has Lions, giraffes, elephants, a dolphinarium, pools and much more
Shows
- Macaw Parrot Show
- Sea Lion Show and the opportunity to swim with sealions
- Asian Elephant Show
Other Attractions at the Zoo
- Swimming pool
- Karting circuit
- Children's games
Meals
The zoo has a:
- picnic area if you have brought your own food
- Cafe for snacks, hamburgers etc.
- Restaurant for meals that include Paella & Barbecue meats
See Location of Rio Safari Zoo on our Santa Pola Map
Bars in Santa Pola
Camelot Bar
Camelot Bar Description
Camelot Bar Location
Address: Av de Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, 38 03130 Santa Pola
See Location of Camelot Bar on our Bar Map
Salsa Santa Pola club
Salsa Santa Pola club
Salsa Santa Pola room plan
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Bar Santa Pola
Bar Santa Pola
Bar Santa Pola Description
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Restaurants in Santa Pola
El Rancho Restaurant Santa Pola
El Rancho Restaurant Terrace
El Rancho Steakhouse Restaurant
El Rancho Restaurant Description
El Rancho Argentinean Grill offers quality meat producing juicy beef steaks and good service in their restaurant in Santa Pola.
The El Rancho is the only Argentine steakhouse restaurant in Santa Pola.
El Rancho Restaurant Location
See Location of El Rancho Restaurant on our Santa Pola Map
More El Rancho Restaurants
El Rancho group also have restaurants in: Alicante, Madrid, Palma de Mallorca, Palos Cape, Sabadell, Valencia & Vigo
La Sal Restaurant Santa Pola
La Sal Restaurant
La Sal Restaurant Description
La Sal Restaurant has a terrace and specialises in fresh fish & tapas
La Sal Restaurant Location
Located next to the Santa Pola Fishing Port & Marina
Avenida de Granada no. 4
See Location of La Sal Restaurant on our Santa Pola Map
La Tinta Roja Restaurant Santa Pola
La Tinta Roja Restaurant
La Tinta Roja Restaurant Description
The Tinta Roja Restaurant or Red Ink in English offers good lunches & dinners. A terrace is open in summer so you can enjoy the sea breezes
Fresh fish, top quality meats and delicious rice are the main ingredients.
Eat in or use the Take away meal service
La Tinta Roja Restaurant Location
Very close to the Playa de Levante
See Location of La Tinta Roja Restaurant on our Santa Pola Map
Nueva Casa del Mar Restaurant Santa Pola
Nueva Casa del Mar Restaurant
Nueva Casa del Mar Restaurant Description
Nueva Casa del Mar Restaurant Location
See Location of Nueva Casa del Mar Restaurant on our Santa Pola Map
Paco Baile Restaurant Santa Pola
Paco Baile Restaurant
Paco Baile Restaurant Description
Paco Baile Restaurant Location
See Location of Paco Baile Restaurant on our Santa Pola Map
Skipper Marine Restaurant Santa Pola
Skipper Marine Restaurant
Skipper Marine Restaurant Description
Skipper Marine Restaurant Location
See Location of Skipper Marine Restaurant on our Santa Pola Map
Varadero Restaurant Santa Pola
Varadero Restaurant
Varadero Restaurant Description
Varadero Restaurant Location
See Location of Varadero Restaurant on our Santa Pola Map
Santa Pola Beaches
Santa Pola is blessed with 11 kilometres of beautiful blue flag beaches. To the east around the headland are several small beaches in secluded bays & coves. Nearer to the town are larger beaches.
On the west there are large beaches in front of the town that are shallow & ideal for kids.
The beaches in front of the town have full facilities, foot showers or fountains, disability access, sun loungers & parasols, toilets, buoy off swimming only areas, first aid etc.
Santa Pola Levante Beach Santa Pola
Santa Pola Levante Beach
Santa Pola Levante Beach & Palm Trees
Santa Pola Playa de Levante Beach Description
Santa Pola Levante Beach Location
Located immediately to the right of Santa Pola Port
See Location of Santa Pola Levante Beach on our Santa Pola Map
Gran Playa beach Santa Pola
Located immediately to the left of Santa Pola Port
See Location of Gran Playa beach on our Santa Pola Map
Playa Lissa beach Santa Pola
Playa Lissa beach Description
Playa Lissa beach Location
Located immediately to the left of Gran Playa beach and the 2nd beach left of Santa Pola Port
See Location of Playa Lissa beach on our Santa Pola Map
Playa del Tamarit beach Santa Pola
Playa del Tamarit beach Description
Playa del Tamarit beach Location
Located immediately to the left of Playa Lissa beach and the3rd beach left of Santa Pola Port
The beach is 830 metres long. On the western end of the beach is the old Salt Quay built in 1987
See Location of Playa del Tamarit beach on our Santa Pola Map
Santa Pola Sea Front
Santa Pola Sea front
Santa Pola ships anchor
Santa Pola Moors & Christians
Santa Pola Moors & Christians
Churches in Santa Pola
Shopping in Santa Pola
Santa Pola has a selection of supermarkets, shopping centres, specialise shops, a central market and the Saturday Street market in Viguetas Street. Craft, jewellery, leather and other goods are on sale from stalls on the promenade during the summer.
Polamax Shopping Centre, at 39 Portugal Avenue.
Nearest Airport to Santa Pola
The nearest & recommended Airport for Santa Pola is Alicante's El Alet Airport 10 kilometres to the north
An alternative airport for Santa Pola is Murcia's Airport located on the coast 4 times the distance to the south
Airport transfers to/from Hotels or Apartment in Santa Pola
Santa Pola Bus Stops & Bus Information
Local buses
The local bus service is operated by Baile Tel:965 925365.
National Buses
There are direct bus routes from Alicante. to Madrid, Bilbao, Vitoria, San Sebastián, Logroño, Pamplona and Zaragoza.
Santa Pola Tram/Rail Station
There isn't a rail or tram station in the town
The nearest railway stations to Santa Pola are at Elche or Alicante.
The nearest Tram station to Santa Pola is at Alicante. The Tram system connects the majority of Costa Blanca coastal towns between Alicante, Benidorm & Denia
Santa Pola Official Tourist Information Office
The Santa Pola Tourist Office organises 3 guided tours around the town:Phone: 966 690 562.
- Historical Route
- Maritime Route
- Panoramic Route
Calle Astilleros - junto al Ayuntamiento,4 03130
Tel: 966696052
