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| Costa Blanca - an ideal place... The Costa Blanca is
paradise situated in the heart of the Alicante coastline. It extends from
the Mediterranean sea and is one of the most beautiful and colourful places
in Spain.
THE IDEAL PLACE FOR LIVING AND ENJOYING We must agree that the Costa Blanca is the ideal place for living and enjoying with its scenery, traditions, fiestas, food and culture, etc. Of all of the Costa Blanca the places that stand out are Denia, Orba and Jalon valley, as they are privileged areas to make a permanent or second home. Denia is one of the most important tourist centers of the Costa Blanca.
The services offered in Denia are various restaurants, bars, coffee shops, discoteques, beach bars, etc. Denia is also considered as the gastronomic center of the Costa Blanca. The delicious prawns, possibly the best in the world, the exquisite rice dishes, fish stews or mixed fish grill, are part of the gastronomic treasures on offer. In the old part of the town there are numerous monuments. The varied architectural designs in the town shows the different civilizations that have lived there during the passing of time. One of the most important is the Islamic Castle, situated on a small hill overlooking the sea in the heart of the town. Also worth a visit are the various museums to understand the historical evolution of this area.
Orba Valley On the Costa Blanca only a few kilometers inland from the coast, you will find the spectacular Orba valley. This valley is known for its luxuriant greenness and mountains, combining with the luminous blue of the sky and sea. The ancient old agricultural traditions on the banks of the Mediterranean sea are still alive today in the Orba valley, with its orange, olive and almond groves. There are various villages in the Orba valley: Benidoleig, Tormos, Sagra, Rafol, Benimeli, among others, small white sun bleached villages which stand out amongst the luscious greenness. The village of Valle de Laguart is know as the balcony of the valley due to its breathtaking views and it is also renowned for its old Arabic walking routes which are very well conserved.
Jalón Valley The Jalon valley also known as “Valle del Pop” is one of the most popular and admired places in the heart of the Costa Blanca. The villages that lend their name to the valley are: Murla, Benichembla, Parcent, Alcalali, Jalon and Lliber. The villages all have in common the rural feeling and easy laid back lifestyle, excellent gastronomy, fiestas and above all the Jalon river that runs through the valley. This is an excellent place for outdoor activities such as walking, mountain biking, etc, joining with perfection the adventure and enjoyment of nature. The valley has a combination of a never ending sea of vines and almond trees silhouetted amongst the surrounding mountains, with the exceptional climate, traditions, culture and excellent services, it makes it an ideal situation for settling. Jalon is the main town in the valley and it is internationally renowned for its wines and sweet wine “Mistela” and also for its famous homemade sausages and desserts in which almonds play the leading part. A must to
visit is the famous “Rastro” antique fair held every Saturday
and considered to be one of the most important of the Costa Blanca.
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