Hotels in El Campello

El Campello

El Campello, also known as Campello, is a town and municipality on the Costa Blanca, just north of the city of Alicante in the Alacantí. It is a 20-minute tram ride from Alicante, which makes it a simple alternative to staying in the city. The town has a busy marina and a fish market, and the municipality has several Mediterranean beaches along its shore. Overlooking the harbour is a watchtower built in the 16th century to spot approaching ships. Beside the harbour lies La Illeta, also called Banyets de la Reina, an archaeological site of about 4,000 square metres. Circular cabins dating back to 3000 BC were found there, along with Bronze Age and Iberian remains. The site also holds the remains of Roman-era fish factories and a Roman villa from the second century. Every October, the town holds its Moros i Cristians festival, with daily mock battles through the streets, parades in extravagant costumes and late-night fireworks. It suits families and couples who want a seaside town with a local feel and easy access to Alicante, without the scale of Benidorm. Alicante-Elche airport is the nearest, and the tram stops in the town on its way north along the coast.