Santa Pola, Coastal municipality in Baix Vinalopó, Spain
Santa Pola extends across 58.6 square kilometers of Mediterranean coastline, featuring numerous beaches and a working fishing port at 6 meters above sea level.
The area transformed from an ancient Roman port called Portus Ilicitanus into a strategic settlement following the construction of a defensive castle in the 16th century.
The municipality maintains traditional fishing practices, with local fish markets and restaurants serving fresh catches from the Mediterranean Sea throughout the year.
Regular boat services connect the mainland to Tabarca Island from the port, while the town center provides markets, restaurants, and beach facilities for visitors.
The Natural Park of Salines contains active salt evaporation ponds that produce salt while providing habitat for numerous water birds and flamingos.
Location: Province of Alicante
Location: Baix Vinalopó
Capital city: Santa Pola
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
Shares border with: Elche
Address: C/ Major, 67, 03130 Santa Pola, Alicante, Spain 03130 Santa Pola
Website: http://insidesantapola.com
GPS coordinates: 38.18972,-0.55556
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:43
Castillo-Fortaleza de Santa Pola
295 m
Dunas del Carabasí
6.5 km
Torre de Tamarit
5.2 km
Santa Pola Lighthouse
2.4 km
Portus Ilicitanus
657 m
Torre del Gall
11.5 km
Acuario Municipal (Santa Pola)
67 m
Torre Escaletes
2.4 km
Villa romana del Palmeral
661 m
Torre Atalayola
4.3 km
Playa Santa Pola
1.3 km
Villa Romana Del Palmeral
660 m
Torre del Pinet
7.4 km
Parc Municipal d'Elx
11.7 km
Aljub del Massapà
1.2 km
Molí de la Calera
1.5 km
Mercat de Santa Pola
444 m
Villa Adelaida
1 km
Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary
5.5 km
Església de l'Assumpció de Santa Pola
400 m
Espacio de Protección Arqueológica Factoría Romana de Salazones
1 km
Bunker of Les Salines
3.3 km
Bunker del Tamarit (Santa Pola)
3.3 km
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Santa Pola
1.3 km
Cova de les Aranyes del Carabassí
5.8 km
El Pinet
7.8 km
Chapel of the Calvary, Santa Pola
658 m
Pier of Salines del Braç del Port
3.2 kmReviews
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