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Day trips from La Mata — Alicante, Elche and nearby ideas
8 min read
·July 2026
Five practical day-trip ideas with reminders about transport, opening times and planning the return journey.
La Mata is a useful base for southern Costa Blanca. Choose one main destination according to the season, transport and your group’s pace. Opening hours and access rules change, so use official sources shortly before leaving.
Five ideas
- Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle, old town, Explanada and harbour; check Alicante Turismo
- Elche: the UNESCO-listed historic Palm Grove, municipal park and museums; start with VisitElche
- Torrevieja: harbour, centre and seafront without a full day of driving
- Lagoon park: marked paths and birdwatching close to La Mata
- Santa Pola or the Elche coast: port, beaches and dune landscapes; verify transport first
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One main place and an unhurried meal usually make a better day than rushing through several towns.
A car offers flexibility; public transport may work for Alicante or central Torrevieja if connections suit your day. Always plan the return before leaving. For a nearby nature outing, read our lagoon park guide.
