Overview of Spain's East Coast

Quick Overview

Key Facts

• Type of place: tourist region.

• Location: the Mediterranean coastline between Catalonia and Andalusia.

• Local time: Heure : 1922.

• Main cities: Alicante, Benidorm, and Valencia (Valencian Community), Murcia (Region of Murcia).

• Official language: Spanish and "Valencian Catalan".

• Population: 6,587,000 inhabitants (2014).

• Area: 34,572 km².

• Density: 190 inhabitants/km².

• Highest point: Los Obispos (2,015 m).

• Lowest point: sea level.

Tourism

Murcia and the Valencian Community have long been renowned for their coastline and numerous seaside resorts. This is a top summer tourism destination in Spain and even across Europe.

Travel Essentials

• Destination: beginner-friendly.

• By air: France-Valencia.

• Backpacker daily budget:

• Accommodation:

• Getting around:

• Risks: almost none in terms of health, low security risks.

• Best time for climate/crowds/prices: April-May and late September-early November.

• Interests (out of ★★★★): Nature ★★; Adventure ⊘; Culture ★★; Relaxation-holidays ★★★★.