Air-Bound Experiences on the Costa Blanca, Spain

The Costa Blanca, and indeed the Valencian region as a whole, offers so much. From the sky many different landscapes can be admired, not just the seascape which gets much promotion and praise, but also mountains, valleys, canyons, plains, rivers and lakes.


(Flying over Alicante marina)


(Misty view to Callosa de Segura, near Orihuela)

The main sky-based activities presently on offer include hot air ballooning (very popular), flying light aircraft, heli-rides (very expensive), paragliding and microlighting (called ultralight in Spain).


(Microlighting / Ultralight)



The economic problems have been severaly felt in the Valencian region for at least three years; an unfortunate backlash has been the closure many good businesses. Where previously there were numerous helicopter charter companies based in and around Benidorm, now only two or three operate. This has resulted in an increase in prices which are largley too expensive for the average consumer / tourist - around 3,000 euros for 2/3 people for a couple of hours!!

However, activities such as hot air ballooning and flying are popular, and affordable - hot air ballooning approx. 150 euros p/person, flying approx. 150 euros p/person, p/hour). Many people choose to book these activities as gift experiences or to share with loved ones on special occassions, such as anniversaries.

Please feel free to get in touch if you want details of individual activity providers: anna@costa-adventures.com / +34 6802 97955