If you fancy venturing out and exploring when you holiday in La Marina; here are some of our ideas for excursions so you can make the most out of your trip to La Marina on the southern Costa Blanca:

1. Visit the inland town of Elche famous for its palms.

2. Go north and visit the major city of Alicante – it has great beaches and a fantastic marina.

3. The ancient and historic city of Murcia is not far from La Marina.

4. If you like history, nearby Rojales and Orihuela have old towns and cave houses.

5. Guardamar del Segura is a large coastal town just south of La Marina and is worth a visit.

6. Water Parks of Aqua-Park (at Rojales) and Aquapolis (at Torrevieja).

7. Safari Park at Elche (Rio Elche).

8. Acuario is an aquarium at nearby Santa Pola.

9. Go horse riding in La Marina (see things to do section).

10. Take a trip to the island of Tabarca (from Santa Pola).