Situation The Arenales del Sol are located in the eastern area of ​​the municipality of Elche, on the coast, near the urban centers of El Altet and Balsares and within its rural areas. It is located on the Mediterranean coast, and its beaches are 4 km long; and is located 14 km from Elche and 11 km from Alicante. History of Arenales del Sol With almost three kilometers of fine white sand, Arenales del Sol beach is one of the most valued on the Alicante coast, both for the quality of its waters and the richness of its seabed, as well as for its embryonic dunes, mobile, semi-fixed, fixed and even fossils. In addition, it is connected to the natural area of ​​Clot de Galvany, a wetland located between the urban areas of Arenales del Sol and Gran Alacant (in the municipality of Santa Pola). It is located 5 km from Altet International Airport and 14 km from Elche. Its space is largely flanked by the buildings of the Elche district that gives it its name, with what this means of complementary equipment: restaurants, shops, kiosks, ice cream parlors and a market (between June 15 and September 15) Tuesday and Friday afternoons, where farmers come to directly offer their excellent local products; It also has stalls selling clothing and footwear, among others. Ideal for windsurfing (there is a designated area for this and you can rent the necessary equipment) and other sports and nautical activities, Arenales is connected to El Carabassí thanks to a long promenade that, especially at sunset, is populated with walkers, cyclists and skaters. From this walk you can access the seashore via wooden walkways. Equipped with a blue flag, the virgin character of the areas located to the north and south of the urban center gives it a high ecological value.