The extraordinary climate on the Costa Blanca assures you of more than 300 days of sunshine a year. The Southern Costa Blanca enjoys one of the healthiest climates in the world. Sunshine most days of the year, mild winters and a low level of humidity make it ideal to holiday in this area. The concentration of salt in the beautiful lagoons south of Alicante helps draw moisture out of the air, this combined with a very low annual rainfall results in a unique microclimate, which is particularly beneficial for those who suffer from arthritis, rheumatism or asthma. In fact the World Health Organisation has stated that this is the healthiest place in the world to live.
The Costa Blanca offers all the services one would expect with town centres, shops, restaurants and of course beaches. The balanced climate has made the Costa Blanca known as the fruit and vegetable garden of Spain . Also interesting are the various street markets with fresh Mediterranean produce as well as leather goods, baskets, ceramics, textiles and souvenirs.
Torrevieja
translated is “old” or “ancient tower” which
is to be found on the north side of the town overlooking the sea, originally
a Moorish defence and recently restored with gardens laid around, it
is now a popular place for wedding couples to be photographed with the
blue Mediterranean as a backdrop. Torrevieja is a truly Spanish town
with all the modern necessities of life just 30 minutes drive from two
airports. This thriving all year round town is the perfect place to live.
This is the area where Spanish people take their holidays, and many buy
a second home.
It has a variety of good shops and of course many bars, restaurants and discos to tempt you into making it a late night. It also has two aqua parks, Laser Quest, ten-pin bowling, tennis and squash, plus many other entertainments, there is a night market situated near the seafront open nightly from 19:00hrs, also a fairground open during the summer season from 20:00 hrs.
The
Villamartin Plaza which is a two tier square of restaurants and bars; has
lively evening entertainment during the main summer season, many provide
entertainment at other times too. The plaza also has a supermarket, bank,
chemist and other small shops.
For those interested in the game of golf, you could not come to a better place. In close proximity are the courses of La Marquesa at Quasada, Villamartin, Real Campoamor, Las Ramblas and the newly opened La Finca at Algorfa all in excellent condition and available to play all the year round. You can find more information on the golf courses in the Costa Blanca area from the web site www.siestaland.com. Also a short drive south is the world famous La Manga Golf Club and Spa. For information on the three golf courses at La Manga go to www.golf.lamangaclub.com . For information on the Spa go to www.spa.lamangaclub.com .
Most other sports
are also catered for such as tennis, horse riding and fishing. If sailing
is your pastime then you are in the right place too. There are marinas
and sailing clubs in the area all with very good facilities. Between Alicante
and Playas de Orihuela there are five marinas, horse riding stables and
two water parks.
There are also amazing
fishing opportunities at La Pederara reservoir near San Miguel where carp have
been caught up to 60lbs and barbel up to 20lbs.
A car is essential for this area if you wish to explore the many different opportunities that the Costa Blanca area has to offer. If you have time, venture further inland past the orange and lemon groves to the city of Elche with its palm trees and safari park, Mar Menor with its mud baths, Santa Pola with its castles, museum and aquarium, Fortuna with its roman site with hot springs, swimming and remedial benefits, or to the rugged mountains and Guadalest village with its castle courtyard, to experience a totally different Spain only half an hours drive away. You will not be disappointed.
For
those who wish to laze around in the sun there is no need to travel far to
find white sandy beaches as far as the eye can see. The many blue flag beaches
in and just outside Torrevieja (16 local beaches awarded blue flag status
for 1999) which ensure you will not go short of boating or fishing, and
in peak season an additional variety of water sports. The nearest beach,
La Zenia is a wide safe blue flag beach with showers, toilets and beach
bars, only 2 Kms away, less than 5 minutes by car, with the full resort
facilities of Torrevieja and its beach, 5kms. There are so many different
types of beaches to suit every taste.
The cost of living is substantially lower than most of Europe so you can appreciate the finer things in life. Food is inexpensive and a good meal can cost only £5 per head, including wine.
There is no need to be concerned about healthcare; the Costa Blanca has first class modern hospitals as well as excellent GP's clinics and medical centres. The new hospital “San Jaime” is equipped with all the latest technology for rapid attention and peace of mind. Opened in February 2000 the hospital is run with bilingual staff and is available to all with health insurance. In addition there are other facilities available close by which boast equally good medical services.
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