What is the most romantic town on the Costa Blanca?

Altea’s white-washed old town with its blue-domed church, art galleries and sunset terraces is widely considered the most romantic. Jávea and Moraira are also excellent for couples seeking beauty and tranquillity.

Is the Costa Blanca good for a honeymoon?

Absolutely. A sea-view villa with a private pool in Moraira or Jávea, combined with fine dining at Quique Dacosta or Oustau, a sailboat charter and sunset walks in Altea makes for an exceptional honeymoon at a fraction of typical honeymoon-destination prices.

What is the best restaurant for a special occasion?

Quique Dacosta in Dénia (three Michelin stars) for a world-class experience. Beat (one star, also in Dénia) for creative Mediterranean cuisine. For a more relaxed but still special meal, Oustau in Altea or a seafront arrocería are wonderful choices.

Orange tree over white Mediterranean village rooftops at sunset

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Romantic Costa Blanca

By Maya Kallio•Updated April 2026•7 min read• Fact-checked April 2026

Quick Answer

Best sunset: Mirador del Castillo, Dénia or Altea old town. Fine dining: Quique Dacosta (3 Michelin stars, Dénia). Most romantic stay: villa with infinity pool in Moraira or Jávea. Best couples’ experience: private sailboat charter with cove stops.

Essential	Details
Best sunset	Cabo de la Nao or Altea old town
Fine dining	Quique Dacosta, Dénia (3 stars)
Romantic stay	Sea-view villa in Moraira/Jávea
Experience	Private sailboat charter

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Key Takeaways

✓Altea’s white old town with its blue-domed church is magical at golden hour.
✓Quique Dacosta in Dénia holds three Michelin stars.
✓A villa with an infinity pool overlooking the sea is the ultimate romantic option.
✓Hire a sailboat for a day and anchor in a private cove.
✓The Jalón valley offers wine tasting tours for two.

1. Best Sunset Spots

The Mirador del Castillo in Dénia overlooks the harbour with the Montgó massif as a backdrop — sunsets here are spectacular. Altea’s white-washed old town with its blue-domed church is another favourite at golden hour, with terrace bars perfectly positioned for the view.

For a more secluded experience, the clifftop at Cabo de la Nao (between Jávea and Moraira) offers unobstructed westward views over the Mediterranean. In the south, the Torrevieja marina at dusk has a gentle, local charm — grab a glass of wine at a harbourside terrace.

2. Fine Dining

The Costa Blanca punches well above its weight for dining. Quique Dacosta’s restaurant in Dénia holds three Michelin stars, and nearby Beat offers creative Mediterranean cuisine with a single star. In Altea, Oustau is a long-standing fine-dining favourite with French-Mediterranean fusion.

For excellent food without the Michelin price tag, family-run arrocerías (rice restaurants) along the coast serve superb local seafood for two at €40–60 including wine. A candlelit dinner on a terrace overlooking the sea — available in almost every coastal town — is hard to beat.

3. Romantic Accommodation

Altea and Jávea have charming boutique hotels tucked into their old quarters. For total privacy, a villa with an infinity pool overlooking the sea is the ultimate romantic option — OceanHome lists several in Moraira and Jávea with exactly that setup.

For a more intimate experience, a one-bedroom apartment in Altea’s old town puts you steps from sunset terraces, art galleries and winding cobbled streets. The village atmosphere in the evenings is truly romantic.

4. Experiences for Two

Hire a sailboat for a day and anchor in a private cove — charters from Jávea and Moraira start at €400 including a skipper. Take a wine-tasting tour in the Jalón valley, visiting two or three bodegas with tastings and tapas pairings.

Book a couples’ spa session at one of the five-star hotels in Benidorm or the Asia Gardens resort near Villajoyosa. Or simply pack a picnic and walk to one of the hidden calas between Jávea and Moraira — some of the most beautiful coastline in the Mediterranean, and gloriously quiet midweek.