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PROPERTY & INFORMATION ON THE COSTA BLANCA

The Costa Blanca area of Spain is located approximately half-way along the east coast of Spain. The area is a very popular tourist destination because of its excellent weather and climate and the many superb beaches which stretch for miles and miles along the coast. One of the good things about coming on holiday to the Costa Blanca is the different types of places you can visit. There is great variety and each place has something for everyone. For example you can go inland and enjoy the unspoilt 'real' Spain or you can stay on the coast and enjoy the hustle and bustle and nightlife of Benidorm or alternatively within a short distance you can stay on the coast in quaint, quiet fishing villages - the choice is yours!

NORTHERN COSTA BLANCA

The Northern Costa Blanca coast starts around Gandia and Oliva. This area is full of orange groves and majestic mountains in the background. The sandy beaches are excellent and uncrowded. Inland is pretty with Jativa a beautiful town with a superb castle. Moving down the coast you come to Denia which has a marina and port from which you can get a ferry across to Ibiza and Majorca. Now the coast changes from being flat to rugged with coves and rocky beaches. To the south of Denia comes Javea with its sandy beach followed by Moraira, a smaller town also with a good sandy beach. Inland is the Jalon Valley famous for its vineyards and blossoms with the working town of Pedreguer and Benitachell nearby.

Next down the coast comes the rolling hillsides of Benissa with its rocky beaches and then Calpe, one of the Costa Blanca's most famous tourist destinations. Originally a small fishing village, Calpe is now a busy town with high rise hotels and apartments blocks dominating the skyline. Calpe has the famous rock called the Penon de Ifach which rises from the sea. On either side are two fantastic wide sandy beaches.

Heading south we come across swanky Altea with its hills full of whitewashed houses, winding cobbled streets and designer shops. Next is Alfaz del Pi (also known as L'Alfas del Pi) and then Benidorm, the biggest tourist resort on the Costa Blanca. Benidorm is huge with masses of high rise skyscrapers. The three beaches are excellent and the nightlife is legendary. There are plenty of hotels, cafes, entertainment, shopping and a number of fine theme parks for the family. After Benidorm the coast becomes flat with mile after mile of sandy beaches. Also the mountains in the background begin to fade further and further away. To the south is the town of Villajoyosa. If you go inland from here you will come to the castle at Guadalest, a renowned tourist attraction. Much further inland is the large town of Alcoy, (also known as Alcoi) famous for its many bridges.

SOUTHERN COSTA BLANCA

Once south of Villajoyosa there is a succession of similar beach resorts with high rise apartment blocks and hotels although nothing like as big as Benidorm. First there is El Campello, then San Juan and then we hit Alicante, the gateway to the Costa Blanca. Alicante airport is where most people arrive into the Costa Blanca. Strangely because it is a lovely city, has a great marina and beaches - most people immediately exit the airport either south towards Torrevieja or north towards Benidorm.
South of Alicante are a number of coastal beach resorts. Firstly Santa Pola, La Marina, Guardamar del Segura and then Torremlamata. Inland towns of note are Elche (or Elx) famous for its many palm trees, Orihuela, Ontinyent, Crevillente and Ciudad Quesada.

Back to the coast and we arrive at Torrevieja with its nice beaches. The amount of building in this area has been immense with sprawling developments everywhere. There are quite a number of golf courses in this area with Villamartin and Rojales both just off the coast having three golf courses within easy reach. South of Torrevieja are more beach resorts - Residencia Los Altos, Punta Prima, Playa Flamenca, La Zenia, Cabo Roig, Campoamor, Pilar de la Horadada, San Pedro del Pinatar and finally La Manga. Visitors to the southern Coast Blanca will find it less scenic than the Northern Costa Blanca but then there are more tourist activities and both Alicante airport and also Murcia airport (known as San Javier airport) are close by.

OUTSIDE OF THE COSTA BLANCA AREA

Although we concentrate primarily on the Costa Blanca  - a visit to both of these areas is essential for anyone visiting Spain. We also cover some towns such as Murcia, Cartagena, Mazarron and Camposol. Property on the Costa Blanca varies from Detached Villas, Chalets, Townhouses, Apartments, Duplexes, Fincas etc.  They range from 1 bedroom, 2 bedrooms, 3 bedrooms, 4 bedrooms and 5 bedrooms.

Over the years, the construction of the properties has greatly improved.  Most properties on the Costa Blanca now come with a 10 year Builders Guarantee, therefore giving you the confidence of quality building.

Villas, Chalets, Townhouses, Apartments, Duplexes and Fincas have been  greatly reduced on the Costa Blanca, so there is never a better time than now to buy your dream Villa or Chalet, Duplex or Apartment.  Property prices are reduced now to as much as 40%.  Due to the land on the Costa Blanca being cheaper than other areas, this results in bigger properties, so you will find that a lot of Villas, Chalets, Apartments, Townhouses, Duplexes and Fincas will have bigger bedrooms, lounges, kitchens and bathrooms.

Remember, Spanish Homes Just For You are here to guide you in finding your luxury Villa, Chalet, Townhouse, Apartment, Duplex or Finca on the Costa Blanca.  Use our wealth of experience and be guided by a truly professional company who cares about your well being. 

Remember ¨SERVING YOU WITH TRUST AND CONFIDENCE¨.

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PROPERTY & INFORMATION ON THE COSTA CALIDA

The Costa Calida (Warm Coast) comprises approximately 250 kilometres of Mediterranean coastline located in the province of Murcia. It extends roughly from El Mojon in the north to the resort of Aguilas in the south, the region to the north is called the Costa Blanca (White Coast) and the region to the south is known as the Costa Almeria.The Costa Calida has a hot Mediterranean climate with high average temperatures and low rainfall, giving it its name ‘Warm Coast’.

The most notable feature of its northern coastline is the huge saltwater lagoon known as the Mar Menor (Little Sea) which has an area of approximately 170 km2 and is the largest of its kind in Europe. The Mar Menor is separated from the rest of the Mediterranean by a narrow strip of land known as La Manga (The Sleeve). La Manga is one of the best known sports resorts along the coastline of Spain and is some 22 km long and in places no more than 100 metres wide.

The waters of the Mar Menor are renowned for being some 5 degrees warmer than the surrounding Mediterranean Sea, this makes the beaches around the Mar Menor very popular with holidaymakers. One of the towns located on the Mar Menor, Lo Pagan, is famous for its healing mud baths and people visit from all over the world to try out its beneficial effects. The mud baths at Lo Pagan are a protected area and are free for everyone to use and enjoy. Also nearby is the protected Natural Park of the Salinas of San Pedro del Pinatar.

Two of the important coastal towns of the Costa Calida are Cartagena and Mazarron, Cartagena in particular has a long and rich history going back some 3,000 years, Hannibal (of elephant fame) used the city as his Iberian capital. It was also an important city during Roman times and the remains of many Roman buildings have been found throughout the city, including a fantastic Roman theatre. Cartagena is also one of the most important ports and naval bases in Spain.

Puerto de Mazarron and Mazarron itself are popular summer time destinations, Puerto de Mazarron has some excellent hotel facilities and some great nightlife, it also has a fine fishing port with regular fish auctions. In Mazarron town you will find the ruins of Velez Castle.

At the southern end of the Costa Calida lies the town of Aguilas, formerly an ancient Roman fishing village. In the 19th Century Aguilas was an important mining town and Hornillo Wharf, which can still be seen today, was where iron was loaded up for shipping. To the north of Aguilas is the Baroque town of Lorca a very interesting place to visit.

All in all the Costa Calida has much to offer, ancient towns and cities, fine sandy beaches, a great climate with around 315 days of sunshine every year and some fantastic sports facilities, including water sports and golf, which is very well catered for with many new courses and developments currently under construction.

Property on the Costa Calida varies from Detached Villas, Chalets, Townhouses, Apartments, Duplexes, Fincas etc.  They range from 1 bedroom, 2 bedrooms, 3 bedrooms, 4 bedrooms and 5 bedrooms. Over the years, the construction of the properties has greatly improved.  Most properties on the Costa Calida now come with a 10 year Builders Guarantee, therefore giving you the confidence of quality building.

Villas, Chalets, Townhouses, Apartments, Duplexes and Fincas have been  greatly reduced on the Costa Blanca, so there is never a better time than now to buy your dream Villa or Chalet, Duplex or Apartment.  Property prices are reduced now to as much as 40%.  Due to the land on the Costa Calida being cheaper than other areas, this results in bigger properties, so you will find that a lot of Villas, Chalets, Apartments, Townhouses, Duplexes and Fincas will have bigger bedrooms, lounges, kitchens and bathrooms.

Remember, Spanish Homes Just For You are here to guide you in finding your luxury Villa, Chalet, Townhouse, Apartment, Duplex or Finca on the Costa Calida.  Use our wealth of experience and be guided by a truly professional company who cares about your well being. 

 Remember  - SERVING YOU WITH TRUST AND CONFIDENCE¨.