Costa Blanca
The Costa Blanca, or White Coast stretches from Denia in the north to Pilar de la Horadada in the south. To the south, the coastline has an amazing backdrop of white sandy beaches palm trees and salt lakes. The land is rich and fertile where fruit trees grow, pine forests, palm trees and small picturesque towns with traditional fiestas and friendly people. You will find a fabulous contrast of beautiful beaches and cosmopolitan towns combined with spectacular scenery and quaint mountain villages.
The world health organisation has described this area as the ideal environment and the healthiest in the world.
There is something for everyone on the Costa Blanca, with its wonderful climate, from lazing by the pool, or on one of the many magnificent beaches, or for the more adventurous water sports can be enjoyed year round. There are many natural parks to be discovered, horse riding, golf, sailing, fishing, windsurfing, diving, tennis and much much more. Combine all of this with cheap flights to and from the UK to either Alicante or Murcia airport and a flight time of approximately 2 hours, reaching your home in the sun has never been easier.
back to topAlicante - Population 272,432
Located in the middle of the Costa Blanca, Alicante is one of the most important tourist destinations in the Spanish east coast.The many golf courses, along with the tranquil waters of the Mediterranean Sea, are part of the appeal of this beautiful harbour city, which sits at the foot of the Castle of Santa Barbara, a silent witness to the numerous civilisations to have settled here. Alicante is also a land of deeply-rooted traditions, such as the Moors and Christians festivities, the most popular in Levante. The other fiesta par excellence is Noche de San Juan (the Night of Saint John) on the 24th of June. The main features of this festivity are the bonfires. As a tradition, ninots (papier-mache effigies or rag dolls), which had been exhibited on the street of the capital city during the previous days, are burned at the stake on this night. Alicante's strategic location, right on the east coast, led to the settlement of the main Mediterranean civilisations over the centuries, Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans and later Arabs reached this coast in search of new trading routes, while at the same time contributing to the city's character. The city and its harbour are flanked by the Benacantil mountain, a rocky promontory crowned by the Santa Barbara fortress. From the top of the old walls you have a commanding view of the whole city, while enjoying the impressive coastline and many kilometres of the beautiful countryside. The coastline is, without a doubt, the favourite recreational spot for the people of Alicante. The Explanada de Espana promenade, located across from the port, is a lively boulevard dotted with terraces and pavement cafes. A more modern leisure area extends along the port's breakwater, where there are also many bars and restaurants. Next to both of these is the urban beach of El Postiguet, a privileged spot for enjoying the sea and the sun.
back to topMurcia - Population 353,504
Founded in 831 AD, Murcia, the regional capital has inherited over the years a rich fusion of Moorish, medieval Christian and baroque influences that can still be felt by today's visitor. Murcia is a welcoming and friendly city, pleasantly modern whilst maintaining its traditions. The city is a centre for transportation, trade, and tin mining. Its industries include food processing, distilling, and the manufacture of textiles, chemicals, furniture, and building materials; the silk industry dates from the Middle Ages. The importance of the city over the years can be seen in its churches, palaces and other public buildings. Its most distinguished monument is the cathedral, which is characterised by the variety of architectural styles that overlapped during its construction (1394-1462.). The Bishop's Palace and the Casino are also well worth a visit; as are its museums and art galleries. In the town centre, you can stroll down Traperia and Plateria streets, named after the cloth merchants or silversmiths who plied their trades in each. Browsing around the city's streets, you will also find good shopping in nice boutiques, as well as pleasant squares in which to relax and enjoy a drink or typical tapas at one of the many cafes, while you experience the special atmosphere of this authentically Spanish city.
back to topOrihuela Costa
The Orihuela Costa lies to the South of Torrevieja. This area is very popular with the tourists all through the year and the Spanish holiday here in the summer months. There are many beautiful beaches in the area, all carrying the blue flag for cleanliness and safety. Its beaches La Zenia, Cabo Roig, Playa Flemenca and Campoamor are a succession of sandy coves backing onto cliffs with crystal clear waters and soft golden sand. There are beach bars “chiringuitos” where you can enjoy traditional tapas, snacks and cold drinks whilst watching the world go by.
back to topOrihuela Town
Orihuela, capital of the “Vega Baja” region, is placed to the south of the Valencian Community, on the so-called “Costa Blanca”. The history of the place, essentially Mediterranean, is represented by rich civil and religious historical and artistic heritage. Palaces, churches, convents and coats of arms take us back to days gone by.
Orihuela offers a whole gothic, Renaissance and Baroque world. Essential in the town has been the Segura River. It gives orgin to a complicated and perfect irrigation system dating back to the Arabs, wiich has permitted the development of an intensive growing of orange and lemon trees and vegetables.
Orihuela has got an extensive municipal area, from the mountains to the sea. It makes in itself a whole variety of spaces, from the towns and its rural environments spread through “La Vega”, to the coast with its fine sandy beaches and coves, all of them with a complete tourist infrastructure.
A few kilometres from its historical town centre , Orihuela has got 16km of coast.
back to topLa Finca Golf Club
La Finca Golf Club can be found south of Alicante. This new course inaugurated in spring 2002 is part of the Villamartin Group.
This new 18 + 1 hole golf course is situated at the foot of Mount Escotera in the municipality of Algorfa (Alicante), in the heart of the Vega Baja, just a few kilometres from the ancient town of Orihuela. Designed to host top tournaments, the owners have ambitions of this being one of Europe’s best courses, and no expense has been spared in terms of material, resources and personal effort. They have taken the unusual step of adding a 19th hole to the course. The extra hole, a short par 3 over water, with two bunkers to the right of the green, is to be used to enable management to close an entire hole for maintenance, therefore still being able to offer a full round of golf to all its visitors.
It is clear that scrupulous care has been taken to maintain and encourage the natural habitat of this extraordinary valley. There is a wide variety of wildlife to be seen, and the views all around are truly exceptional and difficult to equal. There are very few courses that can offer full views across the course from all points of play.
The design by Jose Gancedo, give a unique layout with unusual greens, bunkers and lakes all of varying shapes and sizes. The interior of the course is home to olive and palm trees thus creating a beautiful backdrop of vegetation with a distinctly Mediterranean flavour. Any golfer would agree that this really is an exceptional course.
The builders have also planned for another two 18 hole golf courses and construction of this will begin very soon.
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This golfing area has developed rapidly into an area that is popular with holiday makers and golfers alike. There are three 18 hole golf courses in this area, Las Ramblas, Villamartin and Royal Club Campoamor, they all offer the type of facilities that has earned them the World Class reputation they hold today. With practice courses, driving ranges, club and buggy hire, caddies, restaurants and bars the region is fast becoming a golfers paradise.
There are many bars and restaurants offering International cuisine, you will find something to suit all tastes from lively bars and clubs to candlelit meals and dinner shows.
back to topLas Ramblas Golf Club
This golf course was created by the famous designer Pepe Gancedo, always providing his designs with creative and innovative characteristics with quality that has earned his national and international reputation. Las Ramblas golf course has incomparable beauty and as its name indicates, has been developed on a steep terrain surrounded by watercourses. The vigorous vegetation surrounding the course is formed primarily of leafy Mediterranean pines that create an unforgettable backdrop for the course. Furthermore, Las Ramblas golf course offers magnificent views of the Mediterranean Sea from many locations. Thanks to the course's leafy vegetation, there are abundant shady areas making it a pleasant place for playing golf even in the warmest months of the year.
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The Royal Campoamor Golf Club has breathtaking views of the Mediterranean and the surrounding natural reserves. The club itself has many facilities to be enjoyed by all the family. Coming away from the golf club Campoamor has one of the finest beaches in the area and its very own marina. There are water sports galore, here you can enjoy jet skiing, water skiing, chartering your own boat and pedalos for the younger sailors. There are many fine restaurants and bars for you to sit and watch the sun go down.
back to topCabo Roig
Cabo Roig is popular with all nationalities and is famous for its beautiful coved beaches and its marina. There are many fine restaurants in the area and the nightlife is buzzing for all ages.
As with all the beaches in this area Cabo Roig carries the blue flag for safety and cleanliness. You can walk along the coast to La Zenia beach and take in the breathtaking views of the Mediterranean and the beautiful and stunning villas built around the cliffs edge, whilst stopping along the way to enjoy a glass of sangria to take in this wonderful lifestyle.
This is an ideal destination for holiday makers while combining peace and quiet for quality of living for its permanent residents.
back to topGuardamar
Guardamar lays just 29kms south of Alicante airport and 38kms north from Murcia airport.
It stands at the mouth of the river Segura and is surrounded by 2500 acres of pine covered dunes all of which were planted to prevent erosion of one of Spain's finest beaches. Both the Guardamar and Pineda beaches are composed of the finest white sand and the smell of the pine trees which surround them makes for an unforgettable experience.
The beaches run for as far as the eye can see and are so large that even in peak season, there are days when they seem almost deserted.
Situated not far from Torrevieja and only 30 mins from Alicante, Guardamar is well served with shops supplying everything necessary for comfortable living. There are the usual restaurants, bars, cafes etc. For the young a water park and a miniature fairground are not too far away. On Sundays you can visit the Guardamar open air market where you will find everything under the sun.
back to topSan Pedro del Pinatar
San Pedro del Pinatar is where the Costa Blanca ends and the Costa Calida begins, this historical fishing village offers the true Spanish experience, an unspoilt town alongside the protected waters of the Mar Menor. The town offers all amenities such as shops bars and restaurants, or you can relax on one of the many beautiful beaches in the area, either on the shores of the Mediterranean or alongside the calm waters of the Mar Menor.
This area offers amazing health benefits with its nearby salt lakes where the locals bathe in the mud to help with rheumatic and dermatological conditions. There are many nature reserves in the area, the dunes off the beach of La Llana, form one of the most important natural areas of the region, and in which occurs the spectacular passage and resting place of the migrating flamingos to Africa. There are more than 100 species of bird that nest and rest in the dunes. Visitors can enjoy walks along the dunes and nature reserves or horse riding can be arranged for the more adventurous.
San Pedro offers a truly enjoyable and relaxing experience, for those that live here and for the many tourists that return year after year.
back to topLa Manga del Mar Menor
The unique peninsular of La Manga divides the Mediterranean from the large inland lagoon "The Mar Menor," it is 22kms in length and has an average width of 300 metres.
The Mar Menor is the largest salt water lagoon in Europe eith a maximum depth of only 8 metres and the water remains at a constant 18oC throughout the year.
This area is very popular for its water sports facilities and has no less than 13 scuba schools and 19 international sailing clubs as well as wind surfing, jet skiing and much more.
La Manga is also home to an incredible world class golf complex and has the world class facilities which attract international soccer teams from all over Europe.
back to topTorrevieja
Torrevieja is situated in southern Costa Blanca and has become increasingly popular in the last decade. It is only an hours drive south from Alicante airport and half an hours drive North from Murcia airport. Both airports are supplied by a wide range of cheap flights from many UK destinations throughout the year. There are many salt lakes in the area and the salt produced is exported around the world. These salt lakes are the oldest and largest in Europe.
The town of Torrevieja comes alive at night, it boasts one of the largest open air street markets in Spain. The market stretches along the promenade, coming alive every evening even during the winter months, and sells local arts, jewellery, leather goods, clothes and much more. There are a wide range of restaurants to suit all tastes and a large marina where boat trips and water sports for the area can be arranged.
Torrevieja is also host to colourful festivals throughout the year, some of which continue for days.
There are numerous sandy beaches along its coastline many with water sports facilities, you will also find more secluded beaches away from the main areas.
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