Slow travel on the Costa Blanca: the best time to travel without the crowds

There are many ways to travel, to suit all types of people. Some people want to see everything in a few days and fill their photo gallery with incredible pictures. Some people prefer to spend their holidays in a resort with all the comforts at hand. But today, we are going to focus on another trend: slow travel. The way to travel for those who are looking to relax, immerse themselves in culture or even reduce their ecological footprint. Slow travel involves making decisions to travel at a more relaxed pace, polluting less with our trips and enjoying a holiday with less planning and more freedom. 

Slow travel on the Costa Blanca is an ideal option, since the region has a good mix of tourist attractions and local culture. You can spend a few days on the best beaches in the Mediterranean and a few days in an inland village, where you’ll find more contact with Spanish culture and less crowded and cheaper leisure options. 

What is slow travel? 

Slow travel is just a set of ideas. The traveller has the option of taking all or some of these ideas to prepare a tailor-made holiday. The main essence of slow travel on the Costa Blanca is to make your holiday last longer. While it is true that not everyone can afford to travel for more than 3 or 4 days, the experience of the Costa Blanca is very different if, for example, you stay for two weeks. In this amount of time, you gain in peace of mind, not just in experiences. It’s not about staying longer to see more things, it’s about absorbing more of what you experience.  

Slow travel is about cutting costs, on the hotel for example, so that you can stay longer and blend in with the local culture. Looking for local accommodation, such as a holiday rental apartment, allows you to get right into the heart of things. You can stroll around the neighbourhood, go shopping and enjoy tapas in the bar downstairs like a local. Another option is a country house, which also links to another idea of slow travel on the Costa Blanca, contact with nature. Breathe fresh air, avoid crowded places and reduce travel. 

Why choose slow travel on the Costa Blanca? 

Towns like Altea, Calpe, Guadalest, Alcoy… are destinations with all the comforts, but also surrounded by nature. You can spend a few days in one place, explore it and then drive to another. Some towns have unique cultural offers. In Agost, you can do try some clay pottery workshops, very traditional in this area, and visit its museum. In Turballos you can enjoy meditation, yoga and other relaxing activities in contact with nature. 

The main advantage of slow travel on the Costa Blanca lies in its connectivity. This area is used to people visiting from all over the world, so it has grown to be welcoming. All your needs are covered, wherever you are, in less than 15 minutes by car. Moving between towns is really easy, without too many twists and turns, plus most of the nature trails are easy to find and have parking close by.  

Here at Lara Cars, we offer the perfect car hire service for a slow travel holiday on the Costa Blanca. Fully comprehensive insurance with no excess, unlimited mileage, 24h assistance. And most importantly, our quotes are fixed, with no nasty surprises. You will know exactly how much you are going to pay as soon as you book, and the prices are ideal for long stays.