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Costa
Blanca, the 'white coast' is mainland Spain's most popular year-round
holiday area, occupying a prime stretch of Spain’s Mediterranean
coastline. Running along the province of Alicante, it can be divided
into two clearly distinct areas of scenery: to the North, a curtain of
mountains running closely parallel to the sea, dropping away to form
sheer cliffs and secluded pebble coves: to the South, a vast plain of
sands, dunes, palm groves and saltpans make up a backdrop for the
beaches. The 'white coast' has many different attractions, from the busy
Benidorm, to the elegant provincial capital Alicante and includes some
fabulous well-developed resorts stretching the length of the coast. The
Costa Blanca enjoys a perfect Mediterranean climate boasting warmer
winters than the Costa Brava, low rainfall and fantastic summers with on
average 300 days of sunshine each year with temperatures touching 40
degrees in July and August. With miles of excellent clean and safe
beaches, the Costa Blanca offers diverse scenery with incredible costal
vistas, from pine covered coastal hills to magnificent cliffs. Marvel at
Moorish villages, wander through groves of olives, discover hidden coves
and stretches of beach, try out some of the myriad types of water sport
or relax at one of the masses of cafe’s and restaurants. The Costa
Blanca really does have something to offer for everyone, which is why it
is fast becoming the favourite destination for European Holidaymakers.
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Places
of Interest - Click on the photos for more details
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Playa
Flamenca
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 Playa
Flamenca is conveniently situated on Spain's southern Costa Blanca close
to Torrevieja in an area which boasts over 300 days of sunshine per
year. Local shopping areas and restaurants abound including Via Park I
& II, La Florida, Flamenca Beach commercial centre and the shopping
centre around the town hall. Playa Flamenca has a total
of 5 beautiful, Blue Flag, safe, sandy beaches within easy walking distance or just a few minutes by car.
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Cabo Roig
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 The
beautiful holiday resort of Cabo Roig sits on the Mediterranean
coastline of the Southern Costa Blanca, Spain like a jewel in a crown.
Often called “the jewel of the Costa Blanca”, Cabo Roig is renowned
for its fine sandy beaches, its luxurious detached villas and its
prestigious marina and it is perhaps the most exclusive resort along
this stretch of the Costa Blanca coastline. The prominent watchtower,
around which Cabo Roig originally developed, is now part of a restaurant
complex which overlooks the marina.
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Villamartin
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 Villamartin is a
very popular holiday resort for especially for golfers. There
are three excellent golf courses that are close to each other in the
Villamartin area although Villa Martin Golf Course is by far the most
established and best known of the three (the other two are Las Ramblas
and Campoamor). Villa Martin is a fine championship course and is noted
for hosting the 1994 Mediterranean Open. The
golf course provides some stunning scenery and is of medium difficulty
with excellent quality greens.
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Punta
Prima
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 Punta Prima is a
developing resort located between Cabo Roig and Torrevieja in the
southern Costa Blanca. Punta Prima is a quiet resort with a mix of old
and new developments and is situated right on the sea front very close
to the main N332 coast road providing an ideal base for a holiday in Orihuela
Costa. Punta Prima has access to 3 beaches all within 5 minutes walk of
each other and a lovely walkway links this resort to both Playa Flamenca
to the right and Torrevieja to the left.
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Torrevieja
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 Torrevieja, literally
"old tower", is historically known for its role in the salt
trade. Torrevieja is surrounded by two large salt lakes, Torrevieja and
La Mata. These two lakes produce more than half a million tons of salt
annually. During your visit to Torrevieja, you should stop in at the
Museum of Sea and Salt to learn more about this long tradition in the
area. Culturally, Torrevieja serves as a sort of language divider
between the Catalan spoken in the North and the Castellan Spanish spoken
in the remainder of Spain.
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Alicante
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Alicante
is the second largest city in the province of Valencia with a population
of around 300,000, Alicante has the look and feel of a modern city,
however its modern look hides a history that goes back to the 4th
Century BC. The city sits neatly beside the Mediterranean sea, proudly
guarded by mountains which explains its history as an important sea port
and trading centre. Alicante today is a more peaceful place and thrives
more on the modern industry of tourism.
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Benidorm
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 Benidorm
is the biggest tourist destination on the Mediterranean coastline with
over 4 million visitors every year, Benidorm is truly an all year round
resort. With its many tourist attractions and facilities it is hugely
popular with families especially during the summer months. Benidorm has
a vibrant and exciting nightlife attracts young couples and singles and its mild winter climate and
huge selection of top quality hotels attracts the older generation from
all over Northern Europe during the quieter winter months.
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Javea
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 Javea
is a wonderful port with stunning scenery all around. This holiday
resort is divided into three main areas. The Arenal, Port and Old Town.
The Arenal Beach has bee awarded the blue flag for perfection of the
water quality and cleanliness of the beach. The slope into the sea is
very gentle so a good place for introducing kids to swimming in the sea.
The curve of the beach is surrounded by a wide
selection of bars and restaurants. Behind the Beach is a Promenade lined
with Bars and Restaurants.
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Moraira
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 Moraira
is situated in the beautiful mountainous area of the Costa Blanca. The resort is
conveniently placed between the airports of Alicante and Valencia (about 90km
from each). However, the surrounding area has a quiet and relaxing atmosphere,
with beautiful and unspoilt scenery and many small villages to explore. Moraira
lies in a bay, on the South Eastern coast of Spain, between the larger resorts
of Javea and Calpe, 80 kms (1 hr) from Alicante and 110 kms (1.5 hrs) from
Valencia airports.
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La Manga
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 La
Manga is a narrow strip of land some 22 kms long, with an average width
of 300 metres which separates the Mediterranean Sea from the Mar Manor.
In total La Manga has more than 40 kms of sandy beaches. Those
facing the Mar Menor, such as El Galan and Pino are very tranquil,
whilst the Mediterranean facing beaches, like Pedrucho and El Arenal are
livelier. La Manga is a tourists paradise, very busy with the hustle and
bustle of the summer months with its thousands of visitors, but on the Mar Menor side it is more peaceful.
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Mar Menor
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 The Mar Manor is a huge mass of water that is locked in by a small piece
of land a few miles out to sea, called the la Manga strip. There is an
opening to the sea of a few hundred meters, so the strip becomes a very
big sea wall. Inside, the water is dead still and very shallow. The
beach is long and sandy but does not have a tide. The place has become
famous for the mud that people cover all over themselves for health
reasons, and it has been reported to work.
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Golf in
the Costa Blanca
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 Increasing
numbers of British golfers are discovering the delights of a golfing holiday in
the Costa Blanca region of Spain. The average winter rainfall in the Costa
Blanca is actually less than any other area of Spain, including the Costa del
Sol, which is why more and more golfers are making this their winter golfing
destination. There are many first class courses to choose from, all less crowded
than their counterparts in the Costa del Sol or the Algarve and also less
expensive.
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