City review
Santa Pola is a great little town - not so big that you can't explore everything and not so small that you'd be bored.
There is lots going on but make sure you go to the tourist office early in your stay otherwise you might never know about things.
We only discovered the Cultural Centre in the middle of the town towards the end of our stay, for example. Lots going on there that we missed!
Coast review
There are some vast urbanisations which, unless you're happy to be in a non-Spanish enclave - are probably best avoided. Gran Alacant, for example which many sites list as a part of Santa Pola, is just NOT for me.
Alicante itself was a revalation. Its a wonderful town with loads going on, a fascinating history and some amazing architecture. The port area is also well worth exploring but beware of one or two rip-off bars. Go back in land a road or so and there are definitely much better prices to be had for both food and drink.
Going inland from the coast, Elche is a great town with wonderful shopping and just outside it is the shoe factory area with outlet stores. Great bargains to be had for those who like shoes. I only bought seven pairs .....!
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