If you
love the romance of train travel then the Costa
Blanca has various options open to you. You can
catch regular train services from Alicante all the
way up to Denia. This has been a very popular form
of transportation by many tourists because of the
picturesque sightseeing opportunities all the way up
the coast.
In the
peak summer months the Lemmon Express tourist train
runs between Benidorm and Gata. Many of the stations
are unmanned so you will need to stop the train
yourself by holding out your hand well in advance of
the train reaching the station. Tickets can be
purchased onboard.
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The
Spanish Government have plans to connect the
new Alicante Airport Terminal up to the
railway network in years to come though no
specific date on completion is currently
available.
If you prefer
to arrive in Benidorm by train you can only
do this via Alicante. |
Train
travel is something that not many tourists consider
when they stay for short periods. The trains open up
many alternative transportation options and you can
be in Valencia for example in just 2-hours so a
one-day visit is very possible.
Alicante is the main
train travel hub on the Costa Blanca and from here
you can feely travel all over Spain and have some
wonderful days out as well as weekend vacations.
Barcelona is a great place for a weekend break and
the train will take you there in around 3-5 hours.
Madrid is another weekend option and you can be
there in around 4-hours. Prices vary depending on
the type of ticket and train though as a rough guide
you can get to Valencia for around 20-Euros, Madrid
for 30-Euros and Barcelona for 40-Euros.
The coastal route
north of Alicante is frequented by most train
enthusiasts who take advantage of some wonderful
days out in Altea, Calpe and Denia. With train
ticket prices of between 4-6 Euros for some
spectacular coastal views it makes a perfect travel
option.
