document.write('The Costa Blanca is a very popular region with visitors. Miles of soft white sand shelving gently into the Mediterranean  make this a good choice for children. Benidorm is an excellent choice  for wonderful sandy beaches and vibrant night life. Tailored for the  foreign visitor you will find an abundance of bars, restaurants and discos.  Much of the hotel and self-catering accomodation is located in  high-rise buildings. There is an Aquapark nearby. Benidorm can become  crowded in peak season but a short distance away from the coast you can  find peaceful mountain scenery with olive trees, citrus groves, and  quite hilltop villages.<p>A lively social life and good beaches attract many tourists to the Alicante region. Package deals and high-rise accommodation dominate the tourist scene but many towns still retain something of their old charm. A small fishing fleet is often in evidence and the <i>old town</i> sections of X&aacute;bia, Calpe and Altea are particularly attractive. <p>Pre-booking accommodation in July and August is essential, however the region is often best explored outside of the peak season when much cheaper accommodation can sometimes be found.<p>Buses link Alicante and Valencia stopping in Benidorm on the way. Trains run between Valencia and Gandia, and also between Alicante and Denia');