The little resort of Albir in the area of Alfaz del Pí is wedged between Benidorm and Altea. It is ideally suited for those who would like an alternative to the busy beaches of Benidorm, but still like to enjoy 'sol y playa' and all the other amenities of a good beach resort.
Albir's beach is called Playa de Racó de l'Albir and is approx. 590 meters long, continually receiving the coveted European Union Blue Ribbon award annually since 2001. If you're early enough, or just lucky, you can park your car right on the 'Paseo de Estreles', behind the beach with views accross to the impressive 'Peñon de Ifach' and the resort of Calpe. Almost as pleasant as the view, is the spacious and quiet atmosphere of the beaches
During the swimming season, the beach is constantly monitored by life-guards. At daytime an ambulance is permanently parked on stand-by and for minor injuries (such as abrasions) you can visit the permanent first-aid post at the beginning of the boulevard.
There are public toilets situated in the middle of the boulevard so you have to walk (or run, depending how pressing the call of nature is) an equidistance from either end of the beach.
Also, along the beach you will find facilities to rinse your feet with fresh water before you step onto the boulevard. And for the junior visitors to the beach, there are 2 children’s playgrounds where the little ones can have some safe fun. The playgrounds are unattended so parent will have to arrange that for themselves.
When the architects designed how the modern Albir would look, they made some very good decisions, they took care of wide streets lined with trees providing the spacious atmosphere that are so well known from the beautiful cities of Spain. Well, Albir certainly breathes this atmosphere but with a big difference - there's plenty of parking space (except the beach) and it's free! Can you say the same of your home town?
In the quiet and calm atmosphere of Albir, you will still find plenty of occasions to excite your senses. Because the service providers of Albir are geared towards catering to the northern European public, you won't find much to be desired for. You'll discover an abundance of restaurants, bars and cafés - some having cool and shady terraces - all on the roads leading from the entrance of the village to the beach, so you don't have to walk a marathon to be able to enjoy them all! Get yourself a front row seat at one the many places on the boulevard with excellent food, drink and fair prices.
Right in the centre of Albir, lies a true gem, Albir Golf. This is a wonderful, multifunctional piece of grassland. It covers approx. 2 hectares and is lined with beautiful trees and shrubs. It is owned and cared for by the council of l'Alfaz del Pi. One very nice consequence of this is that the grounds are freely accessible to the public and that using the grounds are free of charge.
On Albir Golf people play cricket, football and of course golf. There's room to practice both your drive on the 130 meter range, as well as your put. The lookers on are certainly not forgotten. They can sit and watch what's going on from fixed wooden benches or plastic seats which can be picked up at the wooden building at the entrance of the premises. Refreshment and snacks are also available there. Is there something you cannot do there? Actually there is, you cannot walk your dog there for obvious reasons. But perhaps best of all, Albir Golf is at walking distance from nearly every hotel, apartment and the beach. The timetable for the different activities may vary a little from season to season. On the other times other sports can be performed.
