The Costa Blanca is one of those places that looks unreal in photos and even better in person: whitewashed villages, turquoise coves, mountain roads lined with almond trees and more than 300 days of sunshine a year. And if you travel it by campervan, you get the best light of the day, early mornings and golden evenings, right outside your door.
Many travellers fly into Alicante and pick up a van right there. With Alicante motorhome rental, you can land in the morning and be parked by the sea before lunch. Here are six spots worth stopping at, plus captions to go with your photos.
1. Altea Old Town
Cobbled streets, white houses and the blue-and-white dome of the church on top of the hill. Go early in the morning before the day-trippers arrive.
- “Lost in the white streets of Altea 🤍”
- “Blue domes and slow mornings.”
- “Every corner here deserves a photo.”
2. Peñón de Ifach, Calpe
A giant rock rising straight out of the Mediterranean. Shoot it from the beach at sunrise, or from the harbour when the fishing boats come in.
- “Woke up next to a mountain in the sea ⛰️🌊”
- “Calpe, you’re showing off again.”
- “Big rock, bigger views.”
3. Guadalest
A tiny castle village perched on a rock above a turquoise reservoir, about half an hour inland. The drive up there is half the fun.
- “Castles, cliffs and a van parked below 🏰”
- “Took the long road. Worth it.”
- “Above the clouds, almost.”
4. The Palm Grove of Elche
Europe’s largest palm grove and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walking between thousands of palm trees feels like stepping into another continent.
- “Thousands of palms and not a single worry 🌴”
- “Not Morocco. Not California. Elche.”
- “Shade, silence and sunshine.”
5. A Quiet Beach at Sunset
Skip the busy resort strips and find a small cove south of Alicante or between Jávea and Moraira. Park up, open the doors and let the sky do the work.
- “Front row seat, no ticket needed 🌅”
- “Sunset from the sliding door.”
- “This is what we came for.”
6. Mountain Roads of the Alicante Hinterland
Leave the coast behind and drive the winding roads through the inland valleys. In late winter, almond blossom turns the hillsides pink and white.
- “Curves ahead, nowhere to be 🛣️”
- “Mountains in the mirror, sea in the rear view.”
- “Almond blossom season hits different.”
General Van Life Captions for the Trip
Not every photo needs a famous backdrop. Some of the best shots are the everyday moments: coffee on the step, bare feet on the dashboard, a map on the table. If you’re still choosing your vehicle, take a look at campervans for hire with a big rear window or sliding door. They make the best frames for morning and sunset shots.
Mornings
- “Coffee tastes better with a sea view ☕”
- “Good morning from wherever we parked last night.”
- “Alarm clock: sunrise.”
On the road
- “Home is where we park it 🚐”
- “Small van, big plans.”
- “Collecting kilometres, not things.”
Evenings
- “Dinner with a view, no reservation required.”
- “Stars out, doors open, phone off.”
- “Another day, another sunset, another favourite place.”
Final Tip
The Costa Blanca rewards slow travel. Don’t try to see everything in a weekend. Pick three or four spots, stay longer where you love it and let the road surprise you. Your camera roll and your Instagram feed will thank you.