| Costa Blanca
North
The A7 motorway runs all along the Costa
Blanca coast, north from Alicante right up to Valencia. There are
other main roads throughout the region. Consequently all of the
towns can be easily accessed, and the places we feature are within
easy reach. We have properties for sale throughout the region shown
on the map. Here, we mention just a few of the many places that
may be of interest:
Denia
Denia is a coastal town that is situated in the north of the Costa
Blanca. It is a pleasure to stroll along its 20 kilometre coastline
with many small beautiful coves and sandy beaches. Take a walk through
the cultural centre of Denia with its many churches and it's own
historical symbol, the castle. You will find that a large contingent
of UK citizens have settled here and also in nearby nearby Javea
and Moraira. The people of Denia can use the airports at both Alicante
and Valencia. Alicante airport is approximately 85 kilometres away,
and the coastal railway provides regular transport all along the
coast to Alicante. It is a picturesque journey to take.
The
Jalon Valley
The Jalon Valley is an unparalleled area of beauty and green lushness
that is surprisingly close to the coast. It is here that the vineyards
and local co-operatives offer their wines and 'mostels' for tasting
and to buy. Throughout the province, the valley is famous for it's
delicious raisins. It is still quiet in this valley, although there
are some great restaurants and bars. The area has craft shops and
a Saturday flea market. Building development in this area has only
begun in recent years. Whether or not you choose to live here, it
is a great area to visit. Jalon is 65 kilometres north of Alicante.
Calpe
Calpe is the coastal town where writers such as Hemingway spent
their summers. You cannot miss the renown 'Penon de Ifach' rock
which is the highest rock in the entire Mediterranean and divides
Calpe's shoreline in two. A Natural Park has been created to protect
its unique ecological treasures. With freshwater caves and beautiful
coves it is a natural haunt for scuba divers and fishermen alike.
It also has sandy beaches, which are attractive to families and
those who want to relax in the sun. Calpe is about 65 kilometres
north of the airport at Alicante.
Guadalest
Guadalest is not to be missed. It is a picturesque village located
in the outcrop. It is unique in its setting at the top of the mountain
and surrounded by mountains. It is a castle built within the rocks,
and you will access it via a tunnel hollowed out of the side of
the rock. Its picturesque free-standing bell tower can be seen from
afar. Amazingly, in this tiny village you will find some of the
most interesting museums of the province, and its privileged position
offers magnificent views over the valley and the Castell de Guadalest
reservoir.
Benidorm
Benidorm is well known. It lies approx. 37 kilometres north of Alicante.
Some people love it, but for others it is not their 'cup of tea'.
For those who have not visited Benidorm for some time, it has changed
tremendously. It still has some of the finest beaches in the world.
They are cleaned daily, and like many of the Costa Blanca beaches,
they win the European Blue Flag award regularly. Benidorm is an
impressive commercial centre, and it is the place for those wanting
to visit the Aqualandia water-park or the nearby Terra Mitica National
Spanish theme park. It is a lively city where all leisure activities
are catered for, whether culture, music, wining & dining, the
cinema, or various excursions. It has many other attractions for
all ages.
El
Campello
El Campello is only 24 kilometres away from the airport at Alicante.
We recommend that you visit this attractive coastal town with 23
kilometres of sandy beaches and shingle coastline. It is a market
town with an impressive new marina and a fishermen's port. The town
is just 1 km from the coast. It has good shopping facilities, a
multi-sports complex and a centre for arts. If you are a golfer,
be sure to take your clubs to the nearby Bonalba golfing village
and complex. El Campello is ideally placed since it is just a 20
minutes motorway drive from the airport at Alicante. The scenic
route along the coast takes a little longer but is well worth taking
for the vistas along the way.
Alicante
Alicante is the capital and centre of the Costa Blanca. It has a
view over looking the sea and the surrounding fertile area where
fruit and salad crops are grown. Alicante became the main seaport
for the capital city Madrid and has good links by road and by rail.
The coastal railway is very handy and stops at most towns and villages
all the way along the Costa Blanca coast between Alicante and Denia.
You should stroll along Alicante's seafront esplanade with its 6.5
million red, cream and black floor tiles. These always form an enduring
image. Why not Visit the Santa Barbara castle or the Eusesbio Sempere
Museum? The superb new marina complex is well worth a visit and
of course the chance to stop, have a coffee and watch the world
go by.
Costa Blanca South
Costa Blanca south is very different to
the north of the coast. In the north a range of mountains runs parallel
to the sea. At times these reach to the sea, forming cliffs and
sheer-drops that form the scenic coastline. In the south are found
the plains of sand, salt lakes and palm trees that align the many
sandy beaches. The south of the Costa Blanca is well served by 2
airports: Alicante El Altet, and Murcia airport. The A32 motorway
provides great connections for many areas, and the main N332 provides
a north to south artery. There are mainline Renfe railway lines
from Alicante to Madrid and also to Murcia. There are regular bus
services connecting all the towns of the Alicante area.
Elche
Elche must be the palm-tree centre of the universe. Every type and
size of palm-tree is grown in this town. They are shipped to places
throughout Spain and also to Europe. This is a ‘pretty’
town with its famous parks. Living here has the twin benefits of
being close to the country and yet within easy reach of the sea.
Elche has all the amenities you need, and yet maintains its Spanish
culture, being a ‘little’ away from the tourist traps.
Santa Pola
The town is just 18km away from Alicante. It used to be the port
for Elche. It is still a fishing port, and daily the fish are sold
at the local ‘Lonja’ as they come off the boats. This
is a noisy and fascinating experience that should not be missed.
Santa Pola is a town with a lively nightlife. It has many bars and
restaurants.
Guardamar
This town aligns a long sandy beach, and is surrounded by sand dunes
that are covered with pine trees, eucalyptus and many types of bushes.
Here, there is the scenic contrast of the salt lowlands with the
nearby Rojales hills, and the popular developments around Ciudad
Quesada.
Torrevieja
This is the major town of the south Costa Blanca. It lies just 47
km south of Alicante the provincial capital. The salt lakes are
now a nature reserve, and the salt industry was the historical work-provider
of the past. The town has a busy centre with numerous shops, bars
and restaurants. Local produce is plentiful and cheap. This is a
coastal town that boasts it’s own harbour and magnificent
beaches. Nearby are other well known beaches at La Mata, Playa Flamenco,
La Zenia, Cabo Roig, Campoamor, and El Pilar de la Horadada. Just
inland lies the village of Villamartin, with its numerous surrounding
golf courses. For fun, pleasure, or relaxation….this is the
place to be.
Costa Calida
Just below the Costa Blanca lies the Costa
Calida (warm coast) with Europe’s largest saltwater lagoon,
the Mar Menor. Here, thousands of flamingos fly in for the autumn.
The rugged mountains of this region roll down to the sea.
Mazarron
This area remains unspoilt and typically Spanish. It is a farming
and agricultural region. Mazarron is a small Spanish town with numerous
beaches and superb restaurants and bars. It has a market, shops,
banks, and a medical centre. Nearby is Puerto de Mazarron with its
harbour, marina, and sandy beaches and coves. Murcia is 15 miles
away, and Cartagena lies between the town and La Manga.
La Manga
This is the most important tourist centre of the region. It has
superb world class sports-complexes catering for all types of sports.
It stretches between the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean, and is
a narrow ‘finger’ of land with sandy back to back beaches.
Here there are small villages, markets, and wine tasting on offer.
Costa Almeria
Until recently, Almeria was less accessible
than the other Spanish costas. Consequently it is unspoiled and
less developed. It is a peaceful place to be. However, it is now
somewhere that house buyers want to see. It is an area of unspoilt
coastline, national parks, and mountains and valleys. Inland, the
desert, sandstone, and lunar landscape with dry riverbeds have formed
the backcloth for many western movies. This is not the place for
those who like their conveniences.
Garrucha
This is a fishing port with an attractive working harbour. The fish
provide the town with its main source of income, and are auctioned
each day at the quayside fish market. The promenade with its palm
trees runs the length of the town. The never-ending beaches stretch
to Villaricos in the North and to Mojacar beach in the South.
Mojacar
This ancient Moorish village overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and
is seated near the Sierra Cabrera Mountains. In fact its narrow
streets roll down the foothills of the mountain. Mojacar has its
unspoilt beaches and coves reaching to the Cabo de Gata Natural
Park. It also has areas of urban development that have attracted
foreigners, and make it the cosmopolitan centre of the region. |
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Denia
Jalon Valley
Calpe
Guadalest
Benidorm
El Campello
Alicante |
