Safari Park Costablanca

Safari Park Costablanca was a safari-style attraction a few kilometres from Dénia, along the road linking El Verger and Pego, in the Marina Alta region of Alicante province. For more than three decades it was one of the recognisable stops in this part of the Costa Blanca, which is why it still turns up on maps and in older travel guides even though the site is no longer operating.

What kind of place was it?

The park was built as a private venue split into two distinct zones. The first was the paid safari area, where visitors drove through open enclosures to see African species, including lions and tigers alongside other exotic animals. The second zone had free entry and worked more like a recreational park: two large lakes home to swans and ducks, framed by tall trees, plus an aviary housing birds. A small train circled the main lake, a detail that made the place a popular family outing. On-site services included a café, a restaurant, a bar and a car park.

How long did it operate, and why is it closed?

Safari Park Costablanca ran for roughly 33 years before shutting down for good. The grounds no longer receive visitors, and the former park's infrastructure now sits unused. Anyone planning a trip around Dénia should check the current status before heading there, since the attraction no longer functions the way it is often described online.

Where exactly was it located?

The site sat away from Dénia's main tourist routes, further inland, about 2.5 km from the centre of El Verger towards Pego. That distance is why the location is sometimes mistakenly associated directly with Dénia, when it actually lies in a neighbouring municipality within the Marina Alta region.

What can visitors do instead?

Travellers looking for a similar experience on the Costa Blanca can look at other operating safari and wildlife parks in the Marina Alta and Marina Baixa areas, which offer close-up encounters with exotic animals in a format comparable to the former Safari Park Costablanca. It's also worth remembering that Dénia itself has plenty to offer independently of this closed attraction, including its castle, marina, beaches and old town.

Frequently asked questions

Is Safari Park Costablanca still open? No. The park closed after around 33 years in operation and no longer receives visitors.

Where exactly was the park in relation to Dénia? A few kilometres from Dénia, towards El Verger and Pego, in the Marina Alta region.

What animals could be seen there? The safari zone featured African species such as lions and tigers, while the park zone had swans, ducks and an aviary with birds.

Are there other safari parks nearby that are still open? Yes, the wider Costa Blanca region has other operating theme and safari parks with exotic animals that can serve as an alternative to the now-closed Safari Park Costablanca.