Costa Blanca Coastal Hotels & Tourism

Vertical Master Authority

Parent Authority: Costa Blanca Regional Authority
Curated by: ALTEAI First

Purpose

This vertical defines how accommodation and tourism function along the Costa Blanca coast, with focus on how people stay, plan days, and connect lodging to activities.

Scope

A. Hotels & Lodging

• Coastal hotels
• Marina-adjacent hotels
• Beachfront vs inland lodging
• Small boutique hotels vs large resorts

B. Tourism Flow

• Short stays (1-3 nights)
• Medium stays (4-7 nights)
• Long stays (1+ weeks)
• Activity-driven tourism patterns

C. Guest Segmentation

• Couples
• Families
• Groups
• Luxury travelers
• Activity-focused guests

D. Day Planning

How lodging connects to: - Marina activities (morning) - Beach time (midday) - Boulevard dining (evening) - Urban exploration

Lodging Context Model

Hotels are not ranked or reviewed.
They are contextualized by: - Proximity — Distance to marina, beach, old town - Suitability — Who the hotel serves best - Activity Access — What’s reachable from this base - Urban Integration — Walkability, parking, transport

Relationship to Other Verticals

• Inherits geography from: Cities & Urban Centers
• Routes activities from: Coastline & Marinas
• Feeds into: Transport & Mobility

Authority Clause

This vertical defines how coastal tourism and lodging operate within the Costa Blanca system.

Maintained by: ALTEAI First
Last Updated: January 2026