Go with Naturalismolife and discover all the natural, visual, gastronomic and cultural delights of Pego i les Valls. Find out more about the ecosystems that surround us with environmental education sessions in groups or with the family.
Santa Pola is a paradise for bird lovers, with many different spots for birding: the mountains, the cape, the coastline and especially the Las Salinas Natural Park. These wetlands were declared to be of International Importance, included in the RAMSAR list and Natura 2000 and were also declared to be a Special Protection Area. They form part of the marshland’s triangle of El Hondo and Torrevieja–La Mata, and the beauty and diversity of the area makes it one of the best locations in the Iberian Peninsula for observing birds.
It is made up of 9 large seawater tanks displaying the main species of fauna and flora found this part of the Mediterranean. It’s a must if you want to learn more about the marine environment and an ideal complement to help you identify more species in your snorkelling sessions. Most of the species in the aquarium have been donated by the sailors from Santa Pola. The water is taken directly from the sea and, after treatment, it’s pumped to the aquariums.
The visit covers all areas of the ship so it will delight submarine lovers and all those who’re not claustrophobic. This vessel is also accessible for visitors with reduced mobility thanks to a vertical lift with an access gangway and railings.
The museum is located in the town’s Castle-Fortress and is divided into three sections:
The town of Gata de Gorgos has rescued and revived the popular tradition of placing damasked or embroidered sheets of cloth on balconies during processions, which until recently was a very deeply rooted tradition in the region of the Marina Alta. This tradition has given birth to the Art al Vent festival, promoted by the Escuela de Plàstica Experimental.
The Museo Julio Quesada was opened in 1999 and contains a large collection of work by one of the best watercolour artists in Europe.
The Espai d’Art Contemporani Salvador Soria en Benissa, is a recently established museum that contains work by the artist and other winners of the award with the same name.
The Museu d’Art Contemporàni de Pego is a space containing some of the works that received awards in the Certamen de Pintura Vila de Pego, which was first held in 1976.
Santa Pola is a paradise for bird lovers, with many different spots for birding: the mountains, the cape, the coastline and especially the Las Salinas Natural Park. These wetlands were declared to be of International Importance, and were included in the RAMSAR list and Natura 2000 and also declared to be a Special Protection Area. They are part of the marshland’s triangle of El Hondo and Torrevieja–La Mata. The beauty and diversity of the area makes it one of the best locations in the Iberian Peninsula for bird watching.