ABOUT THE COSTA BLANCA

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The Torreveija and Orihuela Costa on the Southern Costa Blanca offers sunshine almost the whole year round and is an ideal place to holiday, boasting a large choice of golden beaches ensuring that holiday tan.

The Orihuela Costa is famous for its choice of excellent all year round golf courses, these include Villamartin, Las Ramblas and Campaomor to name just a few.

Just a short drive away from Torrevieja is a golfer’s paradise. The rich culture of Villamartin goes back several thousands of years to the time of premedieval Roman eras, although as a Mediterranean village it was recently developed only in 1975 and is fast becoming a premier golfing establishment in the southern Costa Blanca. Only minutes away from south Costa Blanca’s uncongested pristine white sand beaches and emerald Mediterranean waters, it is a prime destination for sun seekers and water sports adventure hunters. Its fishing harbour is busy all year round, ensuring fresh seafood catches all through out the day. A short walk away is the Villamartin Plaza, a promenade of multi cultural cuisine delights where you can dine al fresco. Dine under the shade of palm trees during the day, or you can delight in the live entertainment under starry skies in the evening. Aside from splendid dining, you can window shop at any of its numerous boutiques, pharmacies, banks and beauty shops.

In Playa Flamenca, a busy residential area with a mix of holiday and permanent homes awaits the eager sun seeker. It is just minutes walk away from all shopping and commercial establishments, bars, blue-flag beaches, golfing clubs, sports, water parks, and go carting. It is a new modern region, with housing options to suit most European tastes and pockets! Previously just a barren sea of sand and water, Flemish developers designed the area with the tourist in mind, resulting in a very lively and Bohemian feel. Family friendly areas are available for family vacations, and exclusive areas cater to other distinct needs. Nearby, three golf courses are within 10 minutes reach, so the avid golfer will never have to stray too far. Playa Flamenca is a mere 45 minutes drive from Alicante, the central hub of Costa Blanca. Whether opting for Northern Costa Blanca or Southern Costa Blanca, the areas are all accessible within a short distance from Alicante’s international airport. It is just a mere 2 1/2 hours flight away from the UK. You can travel the entire length of the Costa Blanca via the carretera national or highway with Alicante conveniently located in the heart of Costa Blanca. Altea is about 44 miles from Alicante, while the northern city of Javea is 80 kilometres away. Driving south from Alicante airport, Torrevieja is 50 kilometres or about 45 minutes drive away from Alicante International Airport.

Travelling deeper south across Alicante brings you to Guardamar Del Segura, or the guardian of the Segura River. With 12 kilometers of beach front property on the Mediterranean, it is framed by acres of pine trees and sparkling clear waters. Strategically located at the mouth of the river, its sand dunes have shaped the modern Guardamar. The 840 acres of La Pinada nature reserve is home to some of Spains most exotic birds and plant species. Pine, palm, and cypress trees line the dunes to help prevent erosion and sand storms from shifting the dunes inland. Here, camel rides and fishing are the main attractions of the locale. You could spot herons, flamingoes and other rare birds while taking a stroll along the nature reserve.

More active sports activities abound in Guardamar. The Las Rabosas Sports Centre and the superb Municipal Sports Centre offers the services of an Olympic sized swimming pool, 3 football and soccer pitches, and basketball, tennis, and pelota courts. The nearby Marina de las Dunas also boasts of 498 moorings in addition to water sports such as sailing, windsurfing, scuba diving and water skiing.

The Guardamar’s night life is just as lively as the day activities. A number of bars and restaurants in town promise an evening of excitement. Theaters, cabaret houses and other places of interest keep the city entertained until the morning hours. No wonder siestas are an important part of Spanish life. Of the 12 beaches in Guardamar, 8 have been given the prized Blue Flag award by the EU. Generous Pine and Cypress trees generously shade the golden sand lining the emerald Mediterranean Sea. If you want to be leisurely close to nature, Guardamar is the place to be. Historical nostalgia is kept well alive with the various archaeological ruins dotting the city. History buffs will be thrilled to witness the ruins of a 10th century mosque, the first of its kind unearthed in Spain. The local Guardamar Museum of Archaeology, Ethnography and Paleontology houses the artefacts of an ancient Phoenician port and village which was settled in Guardamar thousands of years earlier. The El Castell located in the heart of Guardamar, lay in ruins of an ancient medieval castle which was ravaged by a deadly earthquake in 1829.