Find your own property in Altea, Calpe, Moraira, La Nucia or
in other villages on the Costa Blanca...
The Costa Blanca weather enjoys mild Winters and warm Summers
which makes it an ideal location to settle in retirement or for
that second home in Spain. The Costa Blanca has excellent sporting
and leisure facilities and is known as a Mecca for golf in Spain.
The coastline is backed by majestic mountains and valleys, and
many of Costa Blanca beaches have been awarded the EEC Blue Flag
Award. In fact the World Health Organisation has recommended that
the Costa Blanca is one of the healthiest environments to live
in Europe. The Costa Blanca is steeped in history, which becomes
evident with the many fiestas, or festivals that are held throughout
the year. But which is the best place on the Costa Blanca to invest
in property? How do you find a nice country house in Altea? Where
are the nicest villages on the Costa Blanca? How can you find
a nice property in Calpe? Where do you have to look for a nice
apartment on the Costa Blanca? What can you do on the Costa Blanca
and what's the origin of the traditional customs? Questions about
questions! We want you to get familiar with the villages on the
Costa Blanca, making the decision to buy a property abroad easier
for you. To know more about each village, just click on the name.
Prospecto del TURISME Generalitat Valenciana
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Alfaz del Pi |
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Altea |
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Benidorm |
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Benissa |
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Calpe |
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Denia |
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Javea |
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Moraira |
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San Juan |
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Santa Pola |
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Villajoyosa |
Alfaz del Pi
is a quiet, familiar type village on the coast with Mediterranean flair. Widely spread residential areas, excellent sports facilities, the sandy beach and the mountains will satisfy all your dreams. From the height of the lighthouse, the Faro del Albir, you have a wide panoramic view reaching beyond the bay of Altea. A mild climatie throughout the year and the magnificent surroundings induced many foreigners to settle in L’Alfas. In July L’Alfas celebrates its annual Film Festival. On the beach promenade, the Paseo de las Estrellas, names of actors and actresses, who took part in the festival, are set in the paving stones to be remembered forever.
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Altea
A solid city wall protected the characteristic whitewashed houses in ancient times. Fisherman’s district is located at the foot of the hill and is brightened by a nicely shaped beach promenade. The fishing port is an important issue in the local economy. At the most visited squares of the village artisans and painters mix with summer guests and local people, forming an attractive mixture of individuals of high vitality. When visiting Altea you should start from the highest point of the town. From the square in front of the church called „Nuestra Señora del Consuelo“, a captivating monument with cupolas made of white and blue tiles, you’ll have an excellent view of the surrounding countryside, being of superb beauty. Stepped narrow streets and alleys with a stone made surface lead you down to the business centre of the town.
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Benidorm
is a modern leisure and holiday resort with the best beaches in Europe. A little hill called Canfali rises in the middle of the bay of Benidorm and divides this coastal section into two splendid beaches of fine sand. A 5 km long walk along both beaches, called Levante and Poniente, allows the visitor to enjoy the fascinating scenery offered by the Mediterranean Sea in this part of the coast. The eastern section, the Levante beach, was the first to be opened for tourism. Terraces and small bars invite the visitor to take an aperitif or to spend all afternoon there. Crystal clear water and a clean beach are enjoyable for bathers at the Poniente beach on the west side. The wide sand area ends up in a small bay, named La Cala.
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Benissa
succeeded in conserving its traditional urban structure throughout the centuries. The mild climate causes the impression of an ever-lasting spring during the whole year. Discover the old part of Benissa, where you’ll see many relics of the Moors! Enjoy the picturesque old town full of life and explore the fascinating surroundings. A trip by car or bicycle through the mountain range Sierra de Bernia will remain unforgettable to you. Enjoy the panoramic view over the Marina Baixa up to Altea, Benidorm, La Nucia, etc. and taste the local food in pleasant little bodegas and pubs. Benissa – a trip through time.
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Calpe
Climb up Calpe's symbol, the Peñón de Ifach, or relax at the Arenal or Levante beach. Have a walk through the old town, where you may admire the typical narrow streets and alleys and look at the wonderful wall paintings. Go shopping in the modern centre of Calpe and the extensive range of articles being offered will surprise you. Enjoy fresh seafood in one of the numerous restaurants, where all kinds of different specialities are presented. Make night in to day and enjoy the variety of dancing rooms, pubs and discos.
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Denia
Once the Romans came here dedicating the town to Diana, the goddess of hunting. Under their dominion the port grew and became one of the most important harbours of the Spanish coastline opposite Italy. The exportation of raisins was the base for the ‘economic miracle’ the town went through. On a nearby little hill the visitor will find a Moorish castle. All documents about the historical origins are safely guarded in the fund of the Archaeological Museum, which is situated in the Governor’s Palace. Between the sacral buildings the Church of Christ’s Ascension from the 18th century will attract your attention. The interesting building from an architectural point of view houses altarpieces of the Renaissance and Baroque age, which are representative of their art form. The façade of the town hall shows furthermore testimonies of Denia’s history: it contains two stone tablets of the ancient Diana temple.
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Javea
Following the curvy street along the coast, one comes to Jávea with its coastline urbanisation and the beautifulcentre of the town in the inland protected by the Montgó. The port area with numerous holiday accommodations is located nearby and tourist life mainly goes on in this area. The town expanded inside the bay around the church fortress St. Bartholomew, meant to be a protection against the attacks of the Moorish pirates. Until the last century Jávea’s authorities rejected growth towards the port, which would have been the natural way. The church is a unique example of gothic architecture during the period of Isabella, the catholic queen. It consists of a nave and various chapels built between buttresses. The Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology located in the historical centre of the town is worth a visit, giving you the opportunity to know more about the history of this area.
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Moraira
Bays with superb beaches, impressive vantage points, from where you have a panoramic view over the coastline of the Costa Blanca, a picturesque old fishing port, the modern shopping centre at Teulada, combined with spectacular surroundings are making both villages so popular with people from other countries. In the port area of Moraira you find a Nautical Club and one of the largest sailing schools on the coast.
Teulada offers to sports fans all kind of facilities. Apart from the variety in water sports there is a wide offer for inland sports: Riding, squash, football, tennis, basketball. Sportsmen of all kind will find what they are looking for.
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San Juan
In summertime San Juan offers more action than Alicante. Walking through the market towards the sea, enjoying the cafeterias, some of them even offer live flamenco music. Visiting one of San Juan’s street pubs is a must. Don’t be deterred by the crowds of young people standing in the front section: in the back the ambiance is far more relaxed. There are other pubs, which offer pop music, videos, swimming pools, gambling machines and billiard tables. Test one of the elegant pubs as well, you’ll find a mixed-age clientele. And there is no doubt; there are still some small and quiet beaches left, from where you can enjoy the Mediterranean Sea and the beautiful countryside.
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Santa Pola
This little town is an important port, fishermean go as far as the Canary Islands. This is why the town is famous for seafood. The extraction of salt out of the salt lakes on both sides of the national street towards the south is another important branch of the local economy. Up to now, Santa Pola is not dominated by tourism, even though the urbanisations of holiday homes at the cliff Cabo de Santa Pola in the north keep growing. The wide beaches of fine sand El Pintet and La Marina, surrounded by pine tree covered dunes, the Dunas de Elche, are located in the south. During the summer small ferryboats cross over to the Isla de Tabarca.
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Villajoyosa
The small centre of the village with multicoloured house facades, situated on the plateau of a rock high over the sea is most attractive. The church has been integrated into the town fortification. Along the coastline a promenade leads to the fishing port (yacht port). There are two types of beaches: either coarse-grained sand or pebble beach. Towards the south follows a cliff-lined coastal section. At the present time the town has nearly 20.000 inhabitants, but still keeps the image of being a charming little village full of life.
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