With its beautiful stretches of sand and fascinating historical sites as its main attractions, the Spanish town of Santa Pola has a long seafaring tradition with the Mediterranean as its eternal partner. Enhanced by a diversity of landscapes including the sierra, beautiful beaches, coves, salt marshes and the adjustment of course and speed of Santa Pola, this city in the Baix Vinalopó region is perfect for a getaway. Especially as its charming marina invites visitors to take a pleasant cruise on the Mediterranean Sea.
Thanks to the yacht charter in Santa Pola, you can sail to the enchanting islands of the Balearic archipelago. Ibiza will welcome you with its intoxicating evenings and authentic villages, while Mallorca will amaze you with its cultural and historical sites. Formentera, meanwhile, will surprise you with the richness of its natural heritage. And for those looking for heavenly beaches, the sites of Cala Saona, Punta Pedrera and Punta Rasa are highly recommended.
But before you weigh anchor, a few points of interest are worth visiting in Santa Pola, including the Calera mill, the Museum of the Sea, the Escaletes tower and the Chateau-Fortress Cultural Center.
Guided tour of the city
Take a little historical break in Santa Pola, which was the main port of the city of Elche during the Roman occupation. At that time, the town was called Portus Illicitanus, and it still has some archaeological remains that you can immortalize from the the Poniente district of the Villa, such as the salting factory, dating from the 5th century BC, or the ruins of an ancient Roman residence.
Its modern infrastructure in no way detracts from another historical legacy standing in the heart of the old town: el Castillo. This fortress was built on the orders of Philip II to protect the town from privateers and pirates. It is in this castle that you will find the Maritime Museum and the Fishing Museum. Also linger by the municipal aquarium, which is home to a few sea dogs and loggerhead turtles. Then stroll along the city's lively squares, such as the Plaza del Calvario, a superb natural vantage point offering a breathtaking view of the bay of Santa Pola.
On the beach side
The Santa Pola coastline offers many possibilities to pleasure boaters, who will enjoy dropping anchor not far from its sandy beaches and secluded coves. The coves of the Cabo de l'Aljup, looming at the adjustment of course and speed of Santa Pola, offer a succession of 5 sandy bays where you can enjoy swimming and the sweetness of idleness.
Not far from the Las Salinas de Santa Pola nature park is El Pinet beach, with almost three kilometers of sand. It is an excellent point of departure for scuba diving enthusiasts. Windsurfing and fly surfing will be on the agenda on Llevant beach, a long stretch of sand with palm trees alongside the boat.
Good to know
| Number of boats available | 730 |
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| Types of service | Skipper, Hostess, Sailor, Chef (meals not included), Engineer, Mechanic, Masseuse |
| Average price per week | $23,604 |
| Minimum weekly price | $698 |
| Maximum price per week | $995,138 |