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The explosive growth of coach tours

The explosive growth of coach tours - Van Dam Estates
4th June 2026 author: Remco van Drie

Torrevieja is more or less the epicentre for coach tours that reach all corners of Spain. Its central location on the Costa Blanca and its proximity to the main tourist area of the Costa Calida make it an ideal base for excursions.

There is a wide variety on offer. Day trips to nearby popular destinations are especially in demand — think of places like Benidorm, Alicante, Guadalest, Altea, Murcia, Elche, the Algar waterfalls, and Cartagena.

As the tourism industry has grown explosively over the past decades and more and more people have bought a (second) home, the desire to explore beyond the immediate surroundings has also increased.

Transport companies have responded by flooding the market with options. Combine that with the convenience of being taken to your chosen destination without hassle, and it’s easy to see why this trend has become so popular.

It’s no exaggeration to say that the range of short and long excursions available in this region is virtually endless. Let’s take a look at some of the trips most companies offer: city breaks to popular destinations like Granada, Valencia, Barcelona, Seville, Madrid, Toledo, San Sebastián, and many more are all possible. To make it even more appealing to travellers, these trips can be booked for a few days or even longer than a week — ideal for those looking to combine several city visits.

More and more coach tours are also being tailored to special events, such as concerts, theatre performances, special exhibitions, major festivals, wine routes, and natural phenomena. There are also trips for those who wish to spend special days (like Christmas or New Year’s Eve) in a different part of Spain.

All in all, there’s no end in sight for the growth of this industry. In addition to coach travel, many companies now also offer air travel both within and outside of Europe.