Has anyone stayed in Oliva, Spain, on the Costa Blanca?

Question

Looking for somewhere on the Costa Blanca, Spain for a holiday, but somewhere that is NOT Benidorm! Oliva seems nice. Has anyone stayed there? Any recommendations? What are the good and bad points? What should I look for, what to avoid, where to visit etc.

Thanks for any help anyone can give.

Answer 1

Oliva has some absolutley fabulous beaches, sandy and wide, so lots of space, its  a busy place but has some really nice parts, Gandia is also very nice and is very close. Javea, Denia, Calpe and Moraira are also nice places along the Coast line as well

Answer 2

try tripadvisor.com and virtualtourist.com

and yes, Benidorm is nasty!