The Area
The Costa Blanca
is situated on Spain's south east coast, belonging to Alicante province. We have two airports. Alicante is the largest and handles flights from all over Europe and the UK. You can visit us in only 2 1/4 hours. The city and airport of Alicante are situated about 45 minutes drive north of our apartment complex in La Zenia, Orihuela Costa and one of the largest towns along the Costa Blanca Coast. Link to AENA website: CLICK ME |
AREASThe area has welcomed visitors now for many years of which many have decided to make the area their home. From Guadamar 15 km south of Alicante with its superb beaches and night market. The town is very Spanish in feel and the side streets hide some excellent value restaurants catering for every budget. Its Castle ruins and watchtower are also worth a visit. The next major stop on the coast is the cosmopolitan and Spanish holiday resort of Torrevieja the small fishing village, which in the last 25-30 years has grown to a large vibrant town, it is now visited and lived in by people from all 4 corners of Europe. Torrevieja (name means old tower) is an old village with history from the 16th-century, at that time there were a number of guard towers along the coast to keep track of the enemy approaching from north Africa and other distant lands. Here also there are many thing s to see and do such as the excellent beaches of La Mata and los Locos (The Mad ) in the north of the town to Mar Azul (Blue Sea) in the south.There is a harbour to stroll around and an ex Spanish navy submarine to visit. Market day is on Friday and takes over most of the town. Due to the many different nationalities, living together you can find almost any kind of restaurant that takes your fancy.
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To the south of Torrevieja begins the area with some of the best beaches in the region. This mixed with a large choice of modern restaurants and bars makes this a popular choice for both holiday and long term rentals of which SHOAL Apartamentos is well known.
The beaches of La Zenia and Cala Capitan are maintained every day and are safe for bathers of all ages. Within 10 minutes drive of these coasts are 3 excellent golf courses Villamartin, Las Ramblas and Campoamor. These are all available on a pay and play basis and offer a test for golfers whatever their handicap. Going further south you may want to visit the small coastal village of Torre de la Horadada with its quiet beaches and choice of ice cream parlours (Heladerias). |
From here the resort of San Pedro on the Mar Menor (Costa Calida) Here the beaches become more quiet and the water becomes even more calm as the La Manga Strip shields bathers from the Mediterranean Tides even at its deepest point the water is only 14 feet deep. |
ClimateThe climate is regarded as the best in europe with over 320 sunny days a year and a middle temperature of 22-24 degrees. Most of the beaches along the Costa Blanca have the "European blue flag", that means that the water here has a very high quality. Many people live and rent here because of bad health at home the mild weather helps elderly and rheumatics feel better especially over the winter period with a temperature of around 15 degrees in the shadow, but more in the sun. |
The famous Salt lakes situated at Santa Pola and Torrevieja is said be a reason to the stable weather. These two are among the largest in whole Europe. The Salt is Costa Blanca's largest export trade, ships from most of the world comes to Torrevieja port to load salt. This in then used in Canada and Scandinavia to keep the roads clear. Only could Spain have a commodity which is of absolutely to use to themselves. |
MarketsYou should visit the local markets. Here you will find everything From fruits & vegetables to clothes and shoes. You Find south Europe's finest vegetables and with a little fantasy The simplest meal could be a feast, a joy for your eyes. Taste the highest quality fruit and vegetables taken with a local wine from Jumilla and Bullas. |