Autumn Getaways on the Costa Blanca-Alicante: Villages with Wineries and local Flavours 🍷🍂
Autumn Getaways on the Costa Blanca-Alicante: Villages with Wineries and local Flavours 🍷🍂
Fancy a change of scenery, a leisurely stroll and a delicious meal in good company? 🥘
Autumn invites you to explore the Costa Blanca, in Alicante-Spain, through its villages, mountains, wineries and local flavours. 🍇 A winery visit can be the perfect starting point for a day spent together 🍷
According to research by the University of Alicante, published in 2026, 67.6% of surveyed visitors to wineries along the Alicante Wine Route planned to enjoy a meal at a nearby restaurant after their visit 🍝 Key reasons for visiting a winery included spending time with friends or family, having fun and trying something different. A lovely opportunity to discover local flavours and enjoy quality time together 🌞
Here are four autumn getaway ideas in the Alicante region, ready to enjoy at your own pace and with your favourite company 🌿
💫 GIFT VOUCHER: Romantic Getaway in Alicante: A One-Night Stay in a Wine Barrel in the Mountains 🍷✨
1. Jalón, Llíber and Parcent: A Getaway Among the Vineyards 🍇
Perfect for: couples and friends looking to combine village visits, wine tasting and local cuisine. Start in Jalón / Xaló, stroll through the streets of Llíber, and leave time to explore Parcent. These villages in the Vall de Pop, in the Marina Alta area of Alicante’s Costa Blanca, Spain, offer a chance to discover the landscapes and everyday life of the region’s inland countryside. 🧡
Combine your trip with a winery visit and wine tasting in the Vall de Pop, then round off the experience with a meal at a local restaurant🍷 Ask about the house specialities and take your time enjoying good conversation around the table after your meal. 😊
💫 GIFT VOUCHER: Premium Winery Tour with a Tasting of 7 Wines in the Vall de Pop 🍷
2. Teulada, Benissa and Jávea: Heritage and Mediterranean Flavours 🍷
Perfect for: those who enjoy combining historic towns, local cuisine and coastal scenery. 👨🍳 Stroll through Teulada’s historic centre, explore the streets of Benissa, and continue to Jávea / Xàbia to round off your getaway beside the Mediterranean. These three towns in the Marina Alta area of Alicante’s Costa Blanca, Spain, bring together cultural heritage and Mediterranean flavours. ⛵️
Include a wine tasting at a local winery, or make a leisurely meal featuring regional specialities the highlight of your day 🥘 Plan your stops around your starting point, leaving time to pause wherever catches your eye 🍝
💫 GIFT VOUCHER: Winery Visit and Wine Tasting at a Landmark Winery in Teulada-Moraira 🍷🧀
3. Alfaz del Pi, Guadalest and the Sierra de Aitana: Nature and Local Cuisine 🍂
Perfect for: couples, families and friends looking to combine the coast with the countryside. Start in Alfaz del Pi / L’Alfàs del Pi and head inland to El Castell de Guadalest, where you can explore the village and enjoy its panoramic views. 🌿 Then continue towards the Sierra de Aitana mountains to round off your Costa Blanca getaway in Alicante, Spain, with traditional mountain cuisine. 🥘
If you would like to include hiking in the Sierra de Aitana, choose a route suited to your experience and check the weather forecast before setting off. For a more leisurely escape, spread this itinerary over two days. 🌅
💫 GIFT VOUCHER: Wine Tasting at a historic Winery and a Vineyard walk among the Costa Blanca Mountains, near Altea🍇🍷
4. Villena, Pinoso and Alto Vinalopó: A Taste of Inland Alicante 👨🍳
Perfect for: small groups and wine tourism enthusiasts.
Explore Villena and the Alto Vinalopó area, then extend your getaway to Pinoso, in Vinalopó Medio. Discover the flavours of inland Alicante, Spain, on a trip combining cultural heritage, a winery visit and a leisurely meal 🥄 In Pinoso, ask for the traditional rice with rabbit and snails, a local speciality 😋
💫 GIFT VOUCHER: Picnic among the Vineyards: A Unique Experience in Alto Vinalopó 🧺🍷
Enjoy Your Getaway: We’ll Take Care of the Transport 🚌🍷
With a private transfer on the Costa Blanca, you can explore the villages, savour the local food and enjoy your wine tasting without worrying about driving. 🚐 At Experiencias Costa Blanca, we arrange your transport and coordinate your getaway so you can explore Alicante and the Costa Blanca, Spain, at your own pace. 🧡
Note: Content created with AI assistance and reviewed, fact-checked and edited by the Experiencias Costa Blanca team.
