Best Time to Visit Costa Blanca

Discover why the best time to visit Costa Blanca depends on what you love most — cycling, orange blossom, almond blossom, WorldTour teams, warm Mediterranean Sea, or year-round sunshine.

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Why the Best Time to Visit Costa Blanca Is Almost All Year Round

Oranges and blossoms at the best time to visit Costa Blanca

Traditional festival sculptures in Ondara in February

Spring Blossom & Fallas

March–April

Experience spring on the Costa Blanca with fragrant orange blossom, sunny days and the spectacular Fallas festival in Dénia. In March, colourful giant sculptures fill the streets before the celebrations culminate in the traditional Cremà.

Cyclist on a beach during the best time to visit Costa Blanca.

Moors and Christians festival parade on the Costa Blanca

Mediterranean Summer

June–September

Enjoy the Mediterranean summer with warm sea, beautiful beaches and lively local traditions. Summer is also festival season, with spectacular Moors and Christians celebrations in Dénia and nearby towns, bringing colourful parades, music and costumes to the streets.

Almond blossoms in spring, the best time to visit Costa Blanca.

Almond blossoms, the best time to visit Costa Blanca.

Almond blossom overlooking the Costa Blanca landscape

Almond Blossom Season

January–February

Discover Marina Alta during the beautiful almond blossom season, when valleys and hillsides are covered in spectacular pink and white flowers. It’s a wonderful time for scenic drives, countryside walks, photography and exploring traditional villages.

Cyclist on mountain road, best time to visit Costa Blanca.

Cyclist on a mountain road, best time to visit Costa Blanca

Winding mountain road, best time to visit Costa Blanca

Autumn on the Costa Blanca

Ripe pomegranate growing in Costa Blanca

Golden Autumn

September–November

Autumn brings warm, sunny days and a more relaxed atmosphere to the Costa Blanca. Enjoy quieter beaches, coastal towns, local markets and countryside walks, with pleasant temperatures perfect for exploring Marina Alta.

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Cyclists training during the best time to visit Costa Blanca

Cyclists in Costa Blanca during the best time to visit.

Road cyclists enjoying a ride in Costa Blanca

Pro Cycling Season

December–February

Experience Costa Blanca during the professional cycling season, when WorldTour teams and top riders come to the region for winter training. You may even spot some of cycling’s biggest names on the local roads.

Coastal road in the best time to visit Costa Blanca

Traditional local festival with dancing in Pego, Costa Blanca

Winter Sun & Local Festivals

December–February

Enjoy mild, sunny winter days on the Costa Blanca and some of Spain’s most colourful traditions. January brings Three Kings’ Day, while February comes alive with local carnivals, including the famous celebrations in nearby Pego. A wonderful season for local culture and Mediterranean life.