Albir Hotels

is very much a Spanish resort and working town and is actually quite busy. Alternatively, you can jump on the no. 10 bus outside the apartments and get to Altea for 1 euro. At the same bus stop (and for the same amount) you can get the bus going the other way to Benidorm, which is approximately 5 miles away.
We spent an enjoyable day at Terra Mitica theme park - we went on a Monday, which was a good move, as it wan\'t too crowded. In fact the longest we had to queue for a ride was 10 minutes. The park itself is quite expansive and is based on 5 lands .. Egyptian, Greek, Roman etc and there are a few hairy rides there to say the least, to satisfy a seasoned adrenalin junkie, as well as fun water based rides, carousels etc... very enjoyable. Entry is 32 euros for adults and 25.5 euros for kids. However, the reps in the hotel have special deals and we paid a total of 87 euros for 4 of us and also the privilege of not having to queue at the main entrance to the park.

enough bars and cafes but don`t expect blaring music or late night karaoke its all very low key. 1 euro takes you to Benidorm on the excellent bus service or return on a late night taxi for about 10 euros. The locals are very friendly and there are a lot of English residing here. There is also a number of Norwegians and many Dutch all very friendly we found.
The walk to the lighthouse is worth the effort, there`s a proper road but no unauthorised traffic.
Changing money is best done in Benidorm unless you are using an ATM as the rates are poor by comparison.
There is a cricket pitch and the team plays in a local league, this also doubles as a 9 hole golf course.Good places to eat out inlude Country Ribs,on the front, The Chinese at the side of the Kaktus Hotel with menu of the day starting at just over 4 euros, including a drink, And Very Good Fandango in Calle Pau Casals which I have reviewed in the restaurant section of the Costa Blanca forum.
Sunday lunch at Porters was very good but you may have to book and Hepburns became our local for the 2 weeks they have bingo on Wednesdays and a Quiz on Fridays. It`s air conditioned, and proper coffee for 1 euro, as well as a pool table, dart board and outdoor seating. The eateries either side of it are very reasonable but the names escape me.
We will go back to Albir probably only for a few days but this year we wanted somewhere quiet in a nice hotel and despite the negative points of the Kaktus this resort delivered.
By the way a few looki looki but not a pest and no touts.