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A Quick guide to the Costa Blanca
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| ALCALALI |
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Alcalali is located the Pop Valley, splashed of small towns that still
conserve many of their ancestral customs. The visitor can find from antique
archaeological rests to places that can practice the most modern sports of
risk, like delta wing and, all it, framed within the beautiful full
landscapes of the colour that emanates from the typical cultivations on
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| ALCOY |
Almudaina
Muro de Alcoy |
Alcoi (in Valencian) or Alcoy (in Spanish) is a
city and municipality located in the province of Alicante. It has an area of
129.9 km² and, according to the 2003 census, a total population of 60,465
inhabitants, ranking as the 6th most populous city in the province. Serpis river
crosses the municipal term of Alcoi. Alcoi has an important industry related to textile, paper,
food and metal. Furthermore, it has many factories which manufacture matches.
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| ALICANTE |
Alenda
Almoradi
Hondon de los Frailes
Pinoso
Orihuela
Rafol Dalmunia
San Miguel
Sax |
Alicante looks towards the sea, and does so from its famous
Paseo de la Explanada, one of the most beautiful seafront promenades in Spain.
So whether you're looking for a long or short break, book a cheap flight with
easyJet to Alicante and experience its mild climate, making
beach-life possible practically all year round with a lot of beaches to choose
from
Almoradí: Just to the north of the Segura lies the town of Almoradí. Mention shoes and you think of Elche mention home furnishings and Almoradí is the place to visit, in fact some hoardings advertise it as the Cuidad de Muebles, the furniture town.
Figures from the last census gave the population of Almoradí as 17,033 and it is a new town having been rebuilt following the earthquake of 21st March, 1829 when the original town was totally destroyed. The church of San Andres (St. Andrew) also had to be rebuilt but it well worth a visit not least because it houses the ‘Magnificent Historical Organ’ which has its’ own story.
Recovered from the rubble of the earthquake it was internally intact but parts of the outside box had to be renewed. Money had to be raised for this project and such was the importance of the organ and the church that help was given by the Spanish Queen, Isabel II. This year the town council is for the first time holding concerts in the church so that this beautiful organ can be seen and heard. The concerts start in March and are to be held every month through to December. More information can be obtained from the Ayuntamiento in Almoradí.
Hondon de los Frailes: With a name that literally means ‘Gorge of the Friars’ the charming village of Hondón de los Frailes is located in the beautiful Hondón valley about 45 km from Alicante and the Costa Blanca coastline. The municipality of Hondón de los Frailes covers an area of about 12 km2 and has a population of just over 1,000 (2006 figures), it is bounded by the picturesque Sierra de lo Frailes (which reach a height of 718 metres above sea level).
Orihuela: With about 50 000 habitants Orihuela is a major city of the area. You can best reach Orihuela using the national road N 340 from Alicante. Orihuela is the capital of what is called “La Vega Baja” (or the low fertile lowlands), one of the largest regions in the province of Alicante which pertains to the Valencian Community. It is about 57 kilometres south-west of Alicante heading inland although the region’s land reaches until the Costa Blanca.
Pinoso. Located in beautiful mountainous countryside on the Alicante / Murcia border, the traditional Spanish town of Pinoso is renowned for the production of fine wines, rock salt and marble. Pinoso has a population of 7,300 (2006 census) and a municipal area of 126 km2.
The history of Pinoso stretches back to the times of the Iberians and the area was later settled by the Romans and then the Moors during the Arab occupation of Spain. After the Christian re-conquest Pinoso was annexed by Aragon and was joined with the town of Monovar until it gained its independence in 1826. The parish church of Pinoso was ercted in honour of the Apostle Saint Peter in 1743.
Sax. The picturesque town of Sax tumbles down a hillside in the Vinalopó Valley, in south-eastern Spain and is one of a series of towns and villages in this region of the Costa Blanca which are dominated by castles. Sax has a population of around 9,000 and is located between the towns of Villena and Elda. The history of Sax goes back to the times of the Moorish occupation beginning during the Eighth Century and little is known of the town prior to that time. |
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| ALTEA |
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Altea is a Valencian town and located in the province of
Alicante,
Spain, north of Benidorm on the section of Mediterranean coast called the Costa
Blanca. It has an area of 34.4 km² and, according to the 2002 census, a
total population of 17,608 inhabitants.
At present, the economy of Altea is based on tourism, which started to grow
in the 1950s because of its good weather, beaches and the beauty of its
labyrinthine streets with whitewashed house-fronts. Altea is protected on the
north by the bluffs of the Serra Bernia, creating an especially mild
microclimate. Its seafront esplanade is planted with palms.
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| ANDALUCIA |
HUELVA |
The province of Huelva is in Andalucía, in the extreme southwest of Spain. To the north it has borders with Badajoz, to the east with Sevilla and to the west with Portugal. It covers an area of 10,000 kms and has a population of 150,000 inhabitants. Part of the province is on the Atlantic coast.
Huelva is located at the mouth of the rivers Tinto and Odiel which start in the Aracena mountain range. The landscape varies widely depending on where you are in the province. It can be divided into 2 different parts: the northern part at the foot of the Morena mountain range and the coastal area which is a lot warmer and contains some of the most unspoilt and wild beaches in the whole of Spain.
Huelva has very hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature doesn't vary much: 17ºC in the valleys, 16ºC in the mountains and 18ºC on the coast. It rarely rains on the coast, although it sometimes rains in the mountains. |
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| ARBOLEAS |
Almanzora Valley |
Arboleas is a small rural town in Almeria in the province of
Andalusia, with excellent links to the E15 Motorway and the coastal towns of
Garrucha, Puertorey, and Mojacar, which are only an easy 30-minute drive away.
Almeria and Murcia airport are easily accessible from the motorway and both
airports offer budget company flights to the UK. This area of Spain has its own
charm; the local Spanish culture will captivate you with its Santa Semana
parades and fiestas. There are fiestas, which take place in the local villages
throughout the spring, and summer months, everyone is welcome and the music and
entertainment are free for all to enjoy, indeed the young and the old dance away
together until the early hours. Even a small village bursts at the seams with
people as the Spanish organise buses to the fiestas, everyone is out to enjoy
him or herself and often there is a free meal of paella and wine.
Arboleas has all the facilities for everyday living and there is butcher, baker,
supermarkets, paper shop, chemist, post office, two banks, bars and restaurants,
and a weekly outdoor market on Saturday. There is a school for primary age
children in the village and they are bussed in from outlying areas. The village
also boasts its own outdoor swimming pool open during the summer, there is a
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| BENIARBEIG |
Benimeli
Sanet y Negrals |
Beniarbeig, which has an annual average temperature of 19º C, is
situated at the entry of the Retoría Valley, formed by several villages, such
as: Sanet i Negrals, Benimeli, Ráfol de Almunia, Sagra and Tormos.
Beniarbeig is a wealthy, prosperous farming town, mainly dedicated to the
citrus fruits production. This town goes round the Girona River, which ends
between the Valencia province and the “Barranc de Racons”. Its main
important building is the Renaissance Church which dates from the XVII century,
and also other significant buildings are the public school and the Town Hall.
Regarding the gastronomy, the most typical dishes in Beniarbeig are: “arròs
amb fesols i naps” (rice with beans), “mullaor d’espinetes”, “bull amb
ceba”, and “gamba amb bledes” (prawns with Swiss chards).
The local feasts are hold in June (“Sant Roc”), and the last week of
August (“Mare de Deu dels Dolors”). Some activities that the tourist can
enjoy are fishing and paragliding. But visitors can also practice hill walking
by climbing the Segaria mountain top, where the remains of an Iberian town are.
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Sanet y Negrals is located halfway between Alicante and Valencia airports (1 hour drive), offering a greater choice of connections. It is just 10 minutes away from the N332 coastal road and the AP-7/E-15 motorway. It can also be reached by several inland country lanes in the Jalon and Orba Valleys.
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BENIDORM |
Albir
Cala Green
Finistrat
La Nucia
Orcheta
Orxeta
Polop
Relleu
Villajoyosa |
Benidorm is located about 45 km northeast of
Alicante, just south of Altea. Benidorm is the main
attraction along the Costa Blanca. Despite its skyscraper skyline, it stands for
beach and nightlife, Lots of Benidorm nightlife. Surrounded by up to 1558 m high mountains, Benidorm is perfectly protected
against the sometimes cold north winds. Therefore, the weather in Benidorm stays
very mild even through winter times In Summer, Benidorm is one big party. With
more the 1000 Restaurants and over 30 Discos, Benidorm offers nearly everything
needed for a "busy" nightlife
The little resort of Albir in the area of Alfaz del Pí is wedged between Benidorm and Altea. It is ideally suited for those who’d like an alternative to the busy beaches of Benidorm, but still like to enjoy ‘sol y playa’ and all the other amenities of a good beach resort.
La Nucia is located to the northeast of the province of Alicante, in the center of the region of The Marine Baixa, and one of the most beautiful and assorted of the coast. Flanked on the north with Polop and Callosa d'en Sarria and Altea, to the south with L'Alfaz, and to the west with Benidorm, 50 km away.
Orcheta: A little inland from Villajoyosa following the river Sella to the Orcheta reservoir lies the little village of Orcheta. The only thing known about the village is that it was an outpost of the Templars during the middle ages.
Polop: It has a wealth of history, with its castle on the hill top being of strategic relevance over the centuries and throughout the varied war and conquests. It was a fortress and yet also used to control the entrance route of the Mediterranean coastline. At one time the region was central to all the surrounding areas. Its natural surroundings home more than 600 plant species and the mountains leave you speechless by their natural beauty and proportions.
Relleu: The Valencian name of Relleu means rugged which describes the valley. It is a prosperous farming area previously inhabited by Moorish families prior to their expulsion from Spain in 1609.
Relleu has a Moorish castle in ruins high above the town, you may walk up the hill to the castle itself and admire the wonderful views of the valley and the town of Relleu; just below the castle and on the route of the via Cruces is the pretty chapel of Saint Albert to be admired.
The whole town is typical of the area and emulates a Moorish layout of narrow winding streets. If you happen to pass by the butchers´ remember Relleu is famous for its own sausages you can choose from the different varieties known as "blanquet", "llonganissa", and "botifarra".
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| BENISSA |
Benissa Coast
Benissa Costa |
Benissa is a beautiful small town set in the northern
(and prettiest) part of the province of Alicante. Beautiful beaches, with
white sand and crystal-clear water, tall mountains, wide valleys with
unusually green countryside all add to Benissa's unique appeal. In the
late 1980s and 1990s the local authorities rescued the historical part of
the town from gradual decay, did a magnificent job restoring the town's
splendid seventeenth and eighteenth-century town houses, narrow streets,
churches and town hall.
Some people describe Benissa as a "little
Europe", because it is home to thousands of
"euro-residents" from Germany, Scandinavia, Britain, Holland,
Belgium.... who live in and around the town attracted by the beautiful
countryside and coastline, the excellent climate and, until recently,
relatively cheap property prices.
Unlike other places along the Spanish Mediterranean
coast with a large expat community, Benissa integrates nationalities from
all over Europe without losing any of its distinct character and beauty,
and you get the feeling that everyone who lives here enjoys living in this
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| CAPLE |
La Fustera |
Calpe sits close to the Rock of Ifach on a hill rising up from
the last spurs of the Sierra Bernia, a geographical marvel that provides access
to the northernmost towns of Alicante's Marina district. It is an authentic
tourist site, with a coastline boasting sandy beaches and cliff faces in some
areas, also the salt sea gives to the town a special flavor. Next to the seafront
promenade are the remains of an ancient fish salting factory from Roman times.
Calpe's fishing port comes alive with hustle and
bustle as the afternoon fish auction draws near. On the Restaurant terraces the
customers have the possibility to try some of the fresh local shellfish. In
the old town centre are some points of interest to visit.
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| DENIA |
Els Poblets
El Verger
La Jara ( La Xara)
La Sella Golf
Ondara
Pamis
St Lucia
Tossal Gros |
Denia's initial growth was as a
seafaring town and it's still a working port. The old fishermen's quarter
preserves its delightful cobbled streets and whitewashed buildings but
nearby you'll find a modern yacht marina and the ferry terminal serving
the Balearic Islands of Ibiza, Menorca, Mallorca and Formentera. Denia's focal point is its impressive
16th century castle which dominates the town from a height of 58 meters.
You can park on the outskirts of the town and walk through a tunnel under
the castle into the main shopping centre. Head for the main central street, Calle
Marques de Campo, named after the Marquis of Denia who used to reside in
the castle. This is a wonderful place to sit and people watch - a
Parisian-style tree lined avenue peppered with street cafes on both sides.
La Sella Golf: A jewel on Spain's Costa Blanca, the Denia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort and Spa is located midway between the cities of Alicante and Valencia and just a five minute drive from the picturesque town of Javea.
Ondara The history of Ondara goes back many centuries and there is evidence of settlers during the Palaeolithic Era, in the surrounding areas. Iberian settlements were followed by civilization in the form of the Romans who built a necropolis in the region. Later came the Moors, who were the first to built a castle in Ondara (then called Ondia), and it was from here that the Muslim occupiers tried to hold out against the Christian re-conquest. Their struggle was in vain and in 1244 Ondara was taken by forces under King jaime I of Aragon. Many Arabs however remained in area as Moriscos (Moors converted to Christianity) until their final expulsion in 1609. The town sided with Archduke Charles of Austria during the War of Spanish Succession (1701-14) and was looted and burned at the end of that war. The population rose during the 19th Century due to a period of economic growth, mostly through agricultural activities. Modern day Ondara still remains a traditional Spanish town but with an increasing number of modern facilities. |
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| GANDIA |
Barx
Beniganim
Castello de Rugat
Cullera
Ls Drova
Marxuquera
Palma de Gandia
Rotova
Tavernes
Terratieg |
Gandia, with population
over 77.000, is a city and municipality in the Valencian Community, Eastern
Spain. Gandia is located on the Costa del Azahar, 65 km south of
Valencia and 96 km north of Alicante With near endless fields of orange trees
around, Gandia is somewhat the centre of agriculture for the area. Together with
a large fishing business due to its harbour, the city also offers very
interesting places to visit. Due to the fact that most of Gandia's city centre
is filled with palm tree promenades with bars, restaurants and shops along, it is
also a wonderful place for a shopping tour.
Cullera: The Mediterranean town of Cullera is right in the middle of the Valencian coast, in countryside between the land and the sea. Around the Muntanya d'Or and the mouth of the River Júcar, a summer holiday town has grown up combining a well cared for historic centre with the most modern facilities and developments devoted to enjoying the sun and the beach. Valencia, La Albufera Natural Park, historic towns and countless beaches are some of the multiple attractions offered by this coast. We should not forget the excellent Valencian cuisine, in which rice and products from the sea and the fields make up tasty dishes.
BARX: Perched at a considerable height (some 1,300 feet above sea level) with respect to the whole natural district of the Sub - Region (or Mancomunidad) of Valldigna, Barx is the sole mountain community and this geographic semi-isolation has fostered a high degree of "cultural independence" and this is the key to understanding the peculiarity of the past and present of the village of Barx..
La DROVA is located fifteen minutes drive from Gandia and the 7 kilometres of award winning Blue Flag beaches of La Safor. The international airports of Alicante (1 1/2hrs) and Valencia (50 minutes) are close by and easily accessible via the excellent arterial A7 motorway. Madrid is four hours drive.
La Drova must rank as one of the most beautiful, secluded and convenient places to live in Spain. Set some 1,500’ up in the mountains, La Drova rests within a lush valley bounded by mountains on two sides. Monduber, the highest mountain at 847m (2,500’+), dominates the area with its sharp summit clearly visible from all directions.
ROTOVA Rotova is a town of 1350 inhabitants, situated in the district of La Safor, in Valencia. It lies on the road Gandía-Albaida, Its economy has been based primarily on the cultivation and export of oranges.
PALMA de GANDIA: The municipality of Palma de Gandia borders the following locations: Ador Alfahuir, Beniarjó, Beniflá Gandia, Potríes, Real de Gandia and Rótova, all from the province of Valencia Your local history is included in the neighboring town of Gandia, in whose territorial jurisdiction duchy belonged. So it passed through the hands of families who held the manor and Duke of Gandia.
Marxuquera District is set within beautiful orange groves with a spectacular mountain backdrop but
only 10 minutes drive from the thriving town of Gandia. This is where there is
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de Gorgos is an important centre for basketry, wickerwork ,
furniture and objects in rush, cane and bamboo. Gata is as well
known for its grapes and almonds.The
most interesting for the visitor is the imaginable offer of these
handicraft products in more than 50 shops. |
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GRANADA
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Baza |
The Altiplano region of Baza is one of the unspoiled jewels of Andalusia. Situated in the north of the Granada Province, is the town of Baza, the capital of the overall area of the same name. The other, smaller villages in the Baza area are: Benamaurel, Caniles, Cortes de Baza, Cuevas del Campo, Cúllar, Freila, and Zújar.
Baza town sits at an altitude of 844 metres about sea level and has a population of around 21,600; accounting for almost 50% of the overall 45,000 population of the entire region of Baza. One of the most appreciated aspects of this magical main town of Baza is the towering mountain at just 12 kilometres away, which dominates the landscape like a protective watchtower. This natural backdrop of the surrounding mountains of the Sierra de Baza and the Sierra de Castril is simply breathtaking. When taking it all in, it is hard to believe that you are a mere 107 kilometres from Granada City and not more than an hour’s drive from the busy coast. |
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| JALON |
Benigembla
Castell de Castells
Lliber
Murla
Valle del Paraiso |
Jalon is actually
the capital of the Pop’s Valley, and beside it we find the river
Gorgos (which is called also Jalon in this valley).
It has a special attractive not easy to find in the other areas. With
the exception of the plain where the town is, the lands around Jalon
are different mountains, within which we should mention the Sierra de
Bernia.
From this mountain the most incredible sites can be seen, footpath can
be done towards Penyo de la Mica, la Sierra del Forner and the
Castellet
Murla: There are few Spanish developments and areaa in the Northern Costa Blanca where the views surpass those at Murla near the Jalón Valley, located approximately midway between the sleepy Spanish villages of Orba and Parcent
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| JAVEA |
Arenal
Benitachell
Cumbre del Sol
Els Tosalet
Javea Port
Jesus Pobre
Teulada |
Javea, look at a map of Spain and you'll see a distinctive triangular landmass
jutting out into the Mediterranean halfway down the east coast. Javea is
at the tip of that triangle. That's why it's known locally as "Amanacer
de Espana" or Dawn of Spain - because as the sun rises in the east
among the first places to catch its rays are the three headlands of Javea.
A wonderful sight if you're up early enough! Javea's most distinctive feature is the mountain known locally as
"the Montgo". This provides a dramatic backdrop for the resort
and those who live in Javea swear blind it's an elephant, turned to stone,
with its trunk dipping into the sea for a drink. It's a strange phenomenon
but you can even see the elephant's eye close as the sun goes down
(especially if you've had too much sangria!).
Benitachell is a tranquil and pretty village, originally an arab outpost, with a stunning coastline formed by a succesion of cliffs of more than a 100m high that descend vertically into the sea
A lovely little Spanish town between Teulada and Javea, Benitachell has become very popular as a place to live all year round for many foreigners. Although just five minutes drive to the beach at either Moraira or Javea, it provides the best of both worlds for those wanting a more peaceful existence.
Several urbanisations surround the old town, the largest of which - Cumbre del Sol, has spectacular views over the sea, its own little beach, modern supermarkets and banks.
Cumbre del Sol is located in the heart of the Costa Blanca in the municipality of Benitachell, between Javea and Moraira, set in the north of the province of Alicante.
This residential site extends along the sea front, over a surface of 3.700.000 m², and it is divided into different residential areas with villas, detached houses, bungalows and apartments, always surrounded by green spaces, right next to Mediterranean Sea.
Jesus Pobre is a small, traditional Spanish village, typical of the Costa Blanca, about 10 Km inland from the fabulous beaches and nightlife of Javea and Denia. Nestling at the foot of the impressive Montgo Mountain, the residents of Jesus Pobre are hospitable and friendly, offering you a genuine insight into the Spanish way of life. Jesus Pobre is the perfect destination for both family and golfing holidays, being close to the famous La Sella Golf Course and a short drive from the sea and golden beaches.
Teulada is located 1 km from the N-332 between Benissa and Gata de Gorgos. Its port of Moraira is situated 6 km from the town centre. There is a stop here on the Alicante-Dénia railway. Located 75 km from Alicante and 31 km from Benidorm.
Teulada was a village populated by 52 old Christian families and dedicated to growing Muscatel grapes and raisins. The villagers built a beautiful late-Gothic church in honour of the patron saint, St Catalina.Prehistoric man, the Iberians and especially the Moors (Benimeit, Benimarco and Alcasar are rural sections of Teulada) all left remains in this coastal area. Teulada became a walled village that was located slightly away from the coast for fear of Berber pirate attacks. As the village was near the coast, it was also a fishing village. Today both agriculture and fishing have given way to the tourism industry. |
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| MALAGA |
Costa del Sol |
Malaga is
Andalusia's major coastal city
and a typical Andalusian town. The Moors occupied the city until the mid fifteenth century and
its illustrious past has left its print on the historic centre, around the
Alcazaba. Its worth visiting the nearby castle which today is a traditional
Parador (state hotel) with superb panoramic views. There is an impressive park
in the Calle de Alameda with one of the most celebrated botanical collections in
Europe.
Pablo Picasso is the city's famous son and there are several galleries
showing his work. You can also visit his birthplace in Plaza Merced, which today
is an archive of his life and works.
Malaga is also a great place to eat out. The choice is
unlimited and you should not forget to ask for "pescaito frito" and
tapas. The Costa del Sol has numerous and magnificent well
kept beaches, ideal for a long or short break in Malaga and
surrounding areas. The eastern Costa del Sol is more rocky -
you must visit Nerja, a typical fisherman town surrounded by tourist pueblos.
West of the Costa del Sol, towards Cadiz, the coast is
highly developed: Torremolinos, Fuengirola and Estepona are appealing resorts
with clean sandy beaches, with a wide choice of hotels and restaurants and
unparalleled variety of entertainment. In Torremolinos visit la Carihuela, the
original fisherman's district. Marbella is a luxurious resort. Few places can
match Marbella's sporting activities: world class tennis, sailing and golf, with
more than fifteen golf courses.
The ultimate in coastal charisma is Puerto
Banus, the place to be
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| MONTE PEGO |
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Monte Pego
is mature, established and the most stunning community of
Spanish villas in the beautiful Costa Blanca North. The
picturesque and unspoiled views of the sea, mountains and
countryside are simply . . . breathtaking!
Monte Pego also enjoys a higher proportion of year-round
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| MORAIRA |
El Portel
Moraira
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Moraira is a gem of a town
just a short distance south of JAVEA on the coast of the
central Costa Blanca and a 30 minute drive from Benidorm to
the south. Formerly a quaint fishing village with stunning
views across to El Peñon de Ifach, the rock of Calpe, it
now survives from tourism whilst retaining much of the charm
which has long attracted visitors and foreign residents.
Rather than the tacky fish and chip type eateries of many
resorts, Moraira is blessed with a wide selection of stylish
cafés within its pleasant streets notably 'Deli' on Calle
Calatayud which serves up an interesting selection of home
cooked dishes including inventive salads, curries from many
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| MURCIA |
Albudeite
Cehegin
Finca Parc
Fortuna
Guardamar
La Manga
Mar Menor
Mazarron
Montesinos
Pinar de Campoverde
Quesada
Villamartin |
Cehegin is located in the northwest of the Murcia region 592m above sea level. With a population of around 15,000, it’s landscape boasts mountains, valleys, reservoirs, forests, various flora and fauna as well as orchards of soft fruits, olives and lemons. The municipality, which was once the epicentre of southern Spain, dates back to prehistoric times. The site of Begastri, where you can discover how the first inhabitants lived, can still be visited today. Here you will see cave paintings and remains of the settlement.
Murcia is a city and municipality on
the river Segura in southeastern Spain and the capital of the Autonomous
Community of the Region of Murcia. Population: 409,810 (2005); 563,272 including
the metropolitan area (urban area plus satellite towns), ranking as the
12th-largest metropolitan area of Spain. Since 2003 the mayor has been Miguel Ángel
Cámara Botía Murcia is built nearly in the centre of a
low-lying fertile plain, known as the huerta or market garden of Murcia, which includes the valleys of the Segura and its
right-hand tributary the Guadalentín (Wadalentin) or river Sangonera, and is
surrounded by mountains. Despite the proximity of the sea, the climate is
subject to great variations: the summer heat is severe, while frosts are
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| NAVARRES |
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CraftsThey are continued making artisan works related to
esparto, of which the Chavos” and Jose are recognized specialistic Jose
Soriano Tarancón “Lopez Catalayud. Works of ganchillo and bobbins are also
made, as well as pure caliqueños. Oil mills of very good quality exist. There
is crystal crafts.Typical productsHoney, of great quality and of whose derivatives
products become of beauty, and the olive oil (there is an oil mill working from
century principles). The homemade pastes also are typical. The more important
own product is the cut flower.CelebrationsThey are celebrated in honor the Christ of the
Health, from the 8 to the 12 of October. The Fair of Navarrés.
The 12 of March San Gregorio, Pattern of the town, continues
itself making what formerly it knew myself like the “Food of the Poor men”,
in the seat of the town, in which everybody can eat the casseroles of rice to
the furnace. The 17 of January are celebrated San Antón, the
eve a bonfire in the Seat is made of the Barium and on the following day the
blessed bread is distributed. The first week of August the Cultural Week
is made. Between the acts that are made emphasize music concerts, dances, maratón
popular and “volta to peu”. In the municipal pavilion and swimming pool,
they are made all class of sport acts. The “hour the Quijal”
is celebrated day 1 of November, the children cross the town requesting peanuts,
khaki, oranges or what they want to give to them.
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| OLIVA |
La Font den Carros
Oliva Coast
Oliva Costa
Oliva Nova Golf
Piles
Tossal Gros
Villalonga |
Oliva is known as the orange blossom
coast or Costa Azhar with the vast fertile citrus groves of oranges and
lemons.
If you drive 15 minutes inland you will find the Orba valley and the
Jalon Valley where you can explore the winding streets with the
typically Spanish white washed houses. You could sample the locally
produced wines including the famous Moscatel at the local bodegas. This
is without doubt the real Spain!!
The Costa Blanca is a very popular region with visitors. Miles of award
winning soft white sandy beaches shelving gently into the Mediterranean
this makes a good choice for children. Benidorm, 40 mins away has
wonderful sandy beaches and is famed for its vibrant night life. There
is an Aquapark nearby Terra Mitica Theme park and for a night out visit
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| ONTINYENT |
Bocairent
Cocentiana |
Ontinyent appears in a valley between mountain ranges, the crossing between the
ways of the Plateau and the terrace of the Mediterranean.
In order to obtain this seat, during centuries, Moors and Christians fought. The
record of these episodes continues today and it is celebrated in the most spectacular
way during the last days of August.
The generosity of these high territories of dry land gives the visitor all a
celebration of rustic landscape, sprinkled by the tenderness of the almonds tree
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| ORBA |
Benigembla
La Vall de Laguar
Orbetta |
Orba is located 18km (11m)
inland from the Mediterranean coastal town of Denia. It lies at
approximately 39deg N and is almost on the Greenwich meridian (0deg W). Orba
is roughly equi-distant between Alicante and Valencia airports and it takes
about one hour ten minutes from either by road, that is mainly on the A-7
autopista then on the N332 to Ondara and then on the CV-731. Warning - the
turning for Orba is off the N332 (look for the CUEVA BENIDOLEIG signs) and
immediately where the two-way road becomes one-way when travelling south.
The town of Orba is situated at the head of a large fertile valley that
grows mainly citrus fruit of a quality that is the best in the world. It has
an altitude of about 160m above sea level and houses some 2117 residents.
Most employed persons are in agriculture, the Torrens Hermanos handbag
factory, or in the service and construction industries. Picturesque
mountains form a backdrop and there are wide, uninterrupted, magnificent
views from most villa properties. Orba is relatively unaffected by tourism
and retains its Spanish agricultural identity. Yet despite this, or perhaps
because of it, a significant number of English, Dutch, German and Swiss have
made Orba their home town and many have integrated well with the friendly
local Spaniards
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Parcent is the first village encountered after descending the Coll de Rates from
the direction of Benidorm via Callosa d'En Sarriá. The village is located
in a green orchard in which almonds, oranges and vines abound. In the
words of Gabriel Miró, who lived in the village and whose house still
provides a reminder of his stay, Parcent is a 'Paradise between the
Mountains' and it was here that he wrote the book entitled 'Del vivir'.
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Adsubia
Benidoleig
Monte
Pedreguer
Monte Solana
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Pedreguer and Benidoleig feels the closeness
of the sea but at the same time is ruled by an ancestral presence, for the
landscape is dominated by the sight of an impressive mountain range that some
people rightly describe as the dried skin of a Diplodocus sleeping peacefully:
the Sierra de Segaria. This landscape, rolling and hemmed in by the mountains,
stretches upwards to the point from which we can spy the blue horizon of the
sea. Benidoleig is on a rise in the middle of the Sierra de Seguili, 131 metres
above sea level, in countryside of crop fields, rosemary and oleanders. There are three villa estates in Benidoleig: Rincon del Silencio, Espana
la Vieja and Aldea de Las Cuevas
Benidoleig feels the closeness
of the sea but at the same time is ruled by an ancestral presence, for the
landscape is dominated by the sight of an impressive mountain range that some
people rightly describe as the dried skin of a Diplodocus sleeping peacefully:
the Sierra de Segaria. This landscape, rolling and hemmed in by the mountains,
stretches upwards to the point from which we can spy the blue horizon of the
sea. Benidoleig is on a rise in the middle of the Sierra de Seguili, 131 metres
above sea level, in countryside of crop fields, rosemary and oleanders. There are three villa estates in Benidoleig: Rincon del Silencio, Espana
la Vieja and Aldea de Las Cuevas
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| PEGO |
Adsubia
Pego |
Pego is another important wetland area in the Land of Valencia owing to the
variety of its submarine life. Extending over 1,290 ha, the park includes the
river Bullent-Vedat and the southern slope of the Mustalla sierra, the
marshland, the coastal sand dunes and the river Molinell Racons
Adsubia is situated in the foothills of the mountains at the entrance to the Val de Galinera, a twisting valley with stunning gorges and traditional Spanish villages. iAdsubia is only 100km north of Alicante and 85km south of Valencia with excellent access provided by the A7 motorway.
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| SAGRA |
Rafol de Almunia
Tormos
Vall de Ebo
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Sagra and Rafol de Almunia areas are a typical Spanish farming
village within the Orba valley on the Northern Costa Blanca. The surrounding
landscape consists of a mixture of hills, mountains with valleys full of citrus,
almond and olive groves. A holiday away from it all for walkers and cyclists and
yet within 15 minutes of Denia`s sandy beaches, watersports, night life and La
Sella golf and tennis. The traditional Spanish country towns of Orba, Denia,
Oliva and Pego also lie close by. The area retains its local Spanish culture
with many fiestas during the year, featuring a wide variety of different events
, including street dancing, firework display, marching bands, religious
celebrations and parades. Authentic Spanish restaurants are plentiful.
The Rafol de Almunia area is a typical Spanish farming
village within the Orba valley on the Northern Costa Blanca. The surrounding
landscape consists of a mixture of hills, mountains with valleys full of citrus,
almond and olive groves. A holiday away from it all for walkers and cyclists and
yet within 15 minutes of Denia`s sandy beaches, watersports, night life and La
Sella golf and tennis. The traditional Spanish country towns of Orba, Denia,
Oliva and Pego also lie close by. The area retains its local Spanish culture
with many fiestas during the year, featuring a wide variety of different events
, including street dancing, firework display, marching bands, religious
celebrations and parades. Authentic Spanish restaurants are plentiful.
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Torrent is a city located within the metropolitan area of
the city of Valencia. It is the second-largest municipality of the Horta Oest
with 74,616 inhabitants (2006). It is situated some 7 km from Valencia city
proper, to which it is connected via the metro. Torrente is named in the language
of Valencia (Valencià) Torrent, and is famous in Valencia because it have a
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| TORREVIEJA |
Elchie
Jacarilla
La Marina
Playa Flamenca |
Torrevieja and nearby areas on the Costa Blanca, are foregoing the usual package holiday arrangement and are now finding that they can do better by going independently, which is why Torrevieja and the nearby areas are popular. Torrevieja, on the sunny Costa Blanca, is a popular place for English-speaking people to take a holiday, which is why this website, giving information for Torrevieja, was created in 1998. Many people looking for a holiday in Torrevieja, and nearby areas on the Costa Blanca, are foregoing the usual package holiday arrangement and are now finding that they can do better by going independently, which is why Torrevieja and the nearby areas are popular. Torrevieja, on the sunny Costa Blanca, is a popular place for English-speaking people to take a holiday, which is why this website, giving information for Torrevieja, was created in 1998.
La Marina is a well developed urbanisation whose local amenities include several banks, 2 public swimming pools, sports centre, snooker club, bowling club, supermarkets, national health doctor, private clinic, pharmacy, newsagents and plenty of bars and restaurants (English, Spanish, Italian and German). There is a good bus service in La Marina to all the local towns and markets in Guardamar, Torrevieja, Santa Pola & Alicante as well as to La Marina beaches in the summer. This area is known as ‘the market garden of Europe’ with an abundance of orange, lemon, almond, olive and artichoke groves. There is an infinite variety of international cuisine, as the surrounding towns have 100’s of restaurants from which to choose. There is an abundance of wildlife close at hand with the Salinas de Santa Pola having one of the largest flocks of flamingos in Spain and the famous El Hondo nature reserve close by. With mountains inland and salt lakes to either side the area has its own microclimate with little rain. The World Health Organisation recognises it as the healthiest place to live and stay in Europe.
Playa Flamenca can cater for many different types of holiday. Summer or winter breaks; an historic or maratime break ; a golf or beach break ; or a fun holiday with your family and children, on the many blue flag beaches in the area.
Playa Flamenca is every golfers Mediterranean dream, with 3 beautiful championship courses of international prestige, within a 10 minutes drive of your villa. |
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| VALENCIA |
Alzira
Lliria |
Valencia was founded by the Romans in 138
BC, naming it Valentia Edetanorum, although Iberian peoples had inhabited the
area for centuries before. The area was thoroughly romanised in subsequent
centuries, until the 6th century AD when the city was taken over by the Visigoth
monarchy. The Arab invasion in 714 left the most noticeable mark on the city
though, until 1238 when King James I conquered the city and turned it into an
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Villamartin and The Costa Blanca is now one of the most
cosmopolitan areas in Europe with a coastline untouched by blatant tourism.
Inland, hillsides covered with terraced vineyards and lush-green citrus orchards
- testament to the agricultural traditions of the area - are dotted with pretty
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| XATIVA |
Ayora
Barxeta
Bixquert
Estubeny
L`Olleria
Lloc Nou
Quatretonda
Sumacarcer
Valles |
Bixquert: This extraordinary Valencian town and its beautiful surroundings must rate as one of Spains nicest areas. Xàtiva is such a clean and welcoming town that visitors feel at home there immediately.It is the town of a thousand springs. A jewel of the Costa Blanca, a place where the Iberians minted their first coins and from where the Moors introduced paper to the rest of Europe.This sophisticated town is the perfect haunt for youth in search of designer shops or those wanting to delve deep into the history of the Romans, the Carthaginians, the infamous Hannibal and the Christians during the time of Jaume I.This area is just soaked in history.
Ayora: Southeastern Spain and southern Europe (called the California European) central de la Comunidad: Valènciana dadClose to Cofrentes, Almansa, Utiel, Enguera, Albacete, Xàtiva
L´Olleria, a town of over 7.000 inhabitants, is situated to the south of Serra Grossa, between two ravines called Foia de Port and La Freira. Its principle crops are grapes, olives, almonds and summer fruits. Thanks to its irrigation system, other vegetables are also grown. In essence it is an industrial town, with the glass and plastic industries at the forefront. Other traditional industries such as wood manufacture, pottery, furniture, bamboo and rattan production and the firework industry, complete the industrial scene. One can try the famous local dish “Arros al Forn” (baked rice) in any of the different restaurants down town
Xátiva is the capital of the region of La Costera.
Declared to be a Historic-Artistic Site, the Neanderthal skull found in Cova
Negra dates from 30,000 years BC. Birthplace of the painter José Rivera “el españoleto” and of Pope
Borgia Alexander VI, it suffered a dark moment in its history at the hands of
Felipe V, who, after victory in the battle of Almansa in the War of Spanish
Succession, ordered the city to be burned, changing its name to San Felipe. In
memory of the insult, the portrait of the monarch hangs upside down in the local
museum of L’Almodí. |
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