Costa Blanca
| On the east
coast of Spain lies the Costa Blanca “White Coast”, which has been a favourite
area for tourists from all over Europe for many years with its long stretches
of soft white sandy beaches and sparkling clear Mediterranean Sea, many
boasting the European
Blue Flag, awarded for clean beaches and unpolluted water. Here is a
different lifestyle, happy and carefree with a wonderful quality of life.
The Costa Blanca is the coast of the Valencia region and is situated between the two other well-known areas, Costa Brava to the north and the Costa del Sol in the south. The climate is wonderful, the summers are dry and the winters are mild and you will be able to take advantage of the beach and sea during at least two thirds of the year. We market the whole east coast from Alicante round to Almeria including Ciudad Quesada and Pueblo Patricia by the Mar Menor. |
View over Ciudad Quesada
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Ciudad Quesada is a prestige development, which has grown in reputation due to the excellent infrastructure the urbanisation has. Clinics, pharmacies, dentist, hairdressers, supermarkets, beauty salons, plus a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants make day-to-day living easy. Sports facilities include an 18-hole golf course, tennis and bowls club, scuba diving, horse riding and even an Aqua Park for the kids. Ciudad Quesada is about 15 km away from the town of Torrevieja and 38 km from Alicante International airport. There is good access to major roads and hospitals and a good taxi and bus service from within Ciudad Quesada. Between Ciudad Quesada and Torrevieja are two salt lakes, the Salinas de la Mata and the Salinas de Torrevieja, which create a wonderful microclimate. The lakes are designated natural parks and home to a host of wildlife. The coastal town of Guardamar Del Segura is 5 km away from Ciudad Quesada. Guardamar is surrounded by the ‘Dunas’, rolling sand dunes planted with eucalyptus, palms and pines making its beaches some of the loveliest on the coast. A wonderful place to spend the day either in the sun or under the cool shade of the pines. Almost daily there are markets in one of the surrounding villages offering fresh fruit and vegetables direct from the farms and plenty of local goods and bargains waiting to be found. What with the choice of sports, pastimes and a never ending calendar of spectacles and fiestas means you are never at a loss for something to do - all in all a great place to live or spend your holidays. Whether it's golf, sailing, swimming, scuba diving, walking, cycling or just enjoying the sunshine and peace and quiet - the choice is yours. |
| Overlooking
the Mediterranean and the lovely island of Tabarca, yet close to the
city of Alicante, the airport and the motorway system. Ideal for those
looking for a mix of beach, panorama and metropolitan lifestyle. |
| Home to the largest palm tree grove in Europe and famous for locally created quality leather footwear. Popular culture blended with modern infrastructure for a unique mixture of all that is best of old and new traditions. |
| Great expanses of beach and dune beside sparkling seas, rich with flora and fauna, (some of the best beaches on this coastline). |
| Situated on the River Segura, the picturesque town of Guardamar is surrounded by rich farmland of orange and lemon groves, almond trees and various other crops. Its main attraction is its 11km stretch of natural golden sand with a backdrop of shady pine forest. The forest, originally planted to prevent the movement of the sand dunes, is now a beautiful nature reserve and is a popular place for cool walks and picnics. You will find everything you need here in Guardamar from ice cream parlours, restaurants, shops and bars to a wide variety of sports facilities including a large municipal pool, tennis courts and a well equipped sports complex. You will also sense a strong family atmosphere here in Guardamar, especially if you take an evening stroll along the tree-lined promenade where the craft market and fun fair come to life! |
| Alicante is a coastal university city with an impressive tree lined promenade where a variety of cultural activities take place. One of its main attractions is its ancient mountaintop castle (Castillo De Santa Barbara), which the Carthaginians began to erect in 200BC and was completed by Bourbon Monarchs in 18BC. Castillo De Santa Barbara boasts panoramic views of the city and its exclusive harbour below, from where you can take a trip to the beautiful Balearic Islands or make the most of its stylish music bars and classy restaurants. Keen shoppers will revel in Alicante’s quaint boutiques and grand department stores and like many other cities and towns on The Costa Blanca, Alicante also hosts an array of bars and eateries that won’t break the budget, so should you fancy making a night of it, you’ll certainly find a vibrant atmosphere here! |
| Surrounded by two natural lagoons, this city offers leisure, beaches, a large and exciting Aqua Park, night life, open air markets (one of the largest weekly markets in the region) and sunshine nearly every day of the year. To appreciate it all, you just have to be there! Plus three 18 hole golf courses within a 3km radius. |
| Located close to a protected nature reserve park, a delight for nature lovers and ramblers alike. An abundance of beaches, lagoons and dunes. Be like thousands of migratory birds - always spend the winter here. |
| Orihuela is a beautiful ancient city inland from the coast. Lots of traditional narrow streets, plus bars and a busy market. Once the capital of the region, modern amenities and ancient history blend in Orihuela, The Orihuela Costa has beaches, marinas and golf - 3 prime golf courses will satisfy those who love the royal and ancient game. |
| Fiestas all year round. Tourism and agriculture are the two themes of this once Roman settlement on the border with the region of Murcia. Famous for its numerous Fiestas, beautiful views and outstanding local fruit and vegetable production. A semi-rural town situated only 3km from deserted beaches and a quiet little port. |
Costa Calida - the warm coast
| The
province of Murcia is situated South of Alicante/Valencia and North
of Almeria and is made up of spectacular mountain ranges, fertile plains
and a dramatic coastline. |
| You will sense a strong Moorish presence in the city of Murcia with its narrow winding streets, and beyond the city you will discover the efficient irrigation systems inspired by the Moors. However, one of Murcia’s principal attractions is its awe-inspiring cathedral. Its erection began in 1934 and influences from several artistic periods can be detected including the renaissance and Gothic eras. Murcia
commonly known as ‘La Huerta’ or ‘The Market Garden’
of Spain is situated in the South West |
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This urbanisation is 400 metres inland, located near to the small town of Los Alcazares, which is on the coastal lake of the Mar Menor. The town is really undiscovered by tourism and it has a real Spanish way of life. The Mar Menor is a natural wonder – a vast salt-water lagoon separated from the Mediterranean by 2 strips of land known collectively as La Manga. The Mar Menor covers 120 square kilometers and is no where more than 7 metres deep, making it perfect for bathing in the beautiful clear and warm shallow waters. Water sports abound including sailing, jet skiing and windsurfing. For those budding golfers amongst you, you can visit and play at the famous Spanish golf club of La Manga. Los Alcazares is a typically spanish town where you can enjoy all the modern conveniences you come to expect. A short distance away is the San Javier Airport, which has flights to and from the UK, and the Murcia / Cartegena motorway which links to the rest of the Spanish motorway system. |
| Caravaca
de la Cruz, a town of 22,880 inhabitants and covering an area of 858.3
km2, is the main town of the extensive district in the north-west
of the Region of Murcia and a reference point for many municipalities
in the neighbouring provinces of Granada, Jaen and Albacete. It was in the medieval period that the primitive urban layout of the city was formed, with its border at the Castle Hill - it was also during this period that the legend of the Cross emerged - but it would be the conquest of the kingdom of Granada which was to afford Caravaca its remarkable economic, social and demographic growth. The city reached the height of its political and economic development, favoured to a large extent by its exports of cereals and hemp, during the 18th century. In the early 19th century, its economic resources were due to the pine hills as well as to esparto grass, the production of cereals, flax, oil, pulses, fruit and vegetables, hemp, livestock (sheep and goats) and to its cloth, canvas, soap and liqueur industries. Caravaca de la Cruz today is a modern city with good facilities: Regional Hospital, Official Language School, m.o.t. centre, Open University, Regional Agricultural Office, etc. Agricultural and livestock activities, along with the industrial and tertiary sectors, are the pillars of the city's development Finally, to conclude this brief introduction, we should mention the two main events that pave the way for an unquestionably bright future: The opening of the North-west - Mula River Highway, linking Caravaca to the capital of the Region, and the classification of the town as "Holy City" with the institutionalisation of jubilee years celebrating the Santisima y Vera Cruz (Most Holy and True Cross) of Caravaca. |
La Manga
| It’s not just the history of Murcia that attracts many visitors to the region. It also boasts a spectacular coastline and one of the most famous of its stretches is the ‘La Manga Strip’. This unique up and coming area situated on the Costa Calida, is an ideal location for sea lovers and with the Mar Menor on one side and the Mediterranean on the other, it almost feels like an island. The Mar Menor, almost cut off from the Mediterranean by the La Manga Strip, creates a shallow Mar Menor lake of warm seawater, which makes it perfect for safe bathing and water sports. In fact the La Manga Strip has something for everyone: for those who wish to bask in the sun, for those who are hungry for action and want to partake in its abundance of water sports activities such as- waterskiing, fishing and scuba diving, and for those keen golfers who can make the most of La Manga’s famous golf and country club! As the sun sets over the horizon, you can enjoy the serenity of the scene over a glass of wine before heading to the vibrant atmosphere of the La Manga bars and restaurants. Or feel free to linger and to be hypnotised by the light shimmering over the millpond, the Mar Menor. |
Aguilas
| Aguilas with its rich micro climate has an average annual temperature of 23°C. A wide variety of outdoor activities are available from rock-climbing or trekking through the beautiful countryside to scuba diving in the warm waters. |
| The Costa de Almeria is served by three airports. Almeria, Murcia and Alicante with modern connecting roads from all three. While driving to the coast from your arrival point you begin to appreciate the varied landscape from the arid dry to the lush green. |
| Garrucha is a beautiful and lively fishing town that still retains much of its original charm. It is famous for its "Garrucha prawns" - only fished in the local waters. Garrucha has a great selection of restaurants and bars with many excellent seafood restaurants found along the seafront serving fresh catch of the day. |
| Mojacar is located on the top of a mountain looking out to sea from 172 metre high vantage point. In its narrow white streets perfumed by the abundant flowers which decorate the house-fronts, its Moorish past is still palpable and the same may be said of its cuisine, folklore and attractive "Moors and Christians" fiestas. The beaches of Mojacar Playa are 17km long, with a large part being designated an area of natural beauty. Only 7km has been developed and they consistently earn European Blue Flag. |