Costa Blanca environment

CALPE /(CALP)

At the heart of the Costa Blanca, within the region of Valencia is where you will find the ancient fishing village of Calpe. Calpe is now a busy thriving tourist destination due to its accessibility and fabulous stunning sandy beaches. It is easily reached by the A7 motorway and the N332 which stretches from Valencia to Alicante; a short hours drive from El Altet airport in Alicante and one hour 30 minutes from Manises airport in Valencia. Calpe is a fabulous base from which to explore the local area or enjoy the many local beaches. Calpe alone has three of the most beautiful sandy beaches on the coast and is home to the best seafood restaurants in Spain… The restaurants can be found in the main harbour/port area and should be added to your list of things to do!!
The smaller private Marina of Puerto Blanco also plays host to wonderful eateries and if you are in this area a romantic meal at Restaurante Puerto Blanco is a must, you will be astounded at not only the wonderful setting but also the fabulous food on offer…

Due to the Mediterranean climate, Calpe enjoys around 320 days of sunshine per year with annual temperatures never really dipping below 22º making it the ideal place to live all year round or indeed to enjoy your summer holidays by the Med…

Calpe offers an abundance of beaches and coves which are scattered along the 13km coastline and range from beautiful sandy beaches to small coves and rocky enclaves where water sports are a must…

Arenal-Bol and La Fossa-Levante beaches are endless sandy urban beaches where you can go for relaxing strolls or enjoy sports and aquatic activities, which are available due to a wide variety of services and facilities. The beaches and surrounding areas are also well equipped with the obligatory beach bars, restaurants, taverns and not forgetting the famous sea food restaurants located in the harbour/port area…

Calpe has an amazing infrastructure of services available to all it residents, ranging from doctors, private clinics, primary school, secondary schools and nurseries… Calpe also has a large amount of boutiques, supermarkets, chemists and banks…

The famous Parque natural del Peñón de Ifach is visible from every corner of Calpe and guided tours of the rock are a huge tourist attraction to the area…

ALTEA (The jewel in the crown of the Costa Blanca) Altea stretches from the area of Mascarat to just past the main habour/port of Altea, there are many unspoilt shale beaches such as Cap Negret, La Olla, La Roda, Campomanes and Mascarat to name but a few…. The seafront and shore of Altea is the best place for water sports, you can sign up to many courses including swimming, sailing, rowing, wind-surfing and scuba-diving. Golf is one of the many sports you can practice all year round due to the perfect climate and the famous Don Cayo Golf Club which has nine holes is located on the Sierra de Altea which nestles in the foothills of the Sierra Bernia, here you will find not only fabulous golf course but also a great club house with lovely restaurant and bar facilities.  Altea is still a thriving fishing village and its fishing fleet can be seen landing their daily catch in the early evening; this is the best place to buy your seafood and fish and is a popular choice with tourists and locals Altea and the port area is a wonderful place to be when the fishing boats land their catch of an evening and you can buy your seafood and fresh fish direct from the fishermen…….. Altea is symbolised and renowned for its beautiful blue and white domed church in the Casco Antigüo (old town) where you can find some of the most amazing restaurants, bars and Bohemian markets, Altea springs to life during the famous Moros y Cristiano fiesta (Moors & Christians) held usually the last week in September, this is a must see as the enactment of the battles between the moors and Christians is simply breath-taking and the processions showcase some of the most lavish costumes and accessories that you will ever see.. Don’t miss this as its a once in a life time chance to see Spanish history brought to life in front of your eyes…

MORAIRA

Moraira is the ideal holiday hideaway for the traveler who is looking for peaceful, beautiful surroundings, beaches, top class dining and friendly family orientated surroundings. 

Once a sleepy white washed fishing village it has now become one of the most popular tourist areas for the more exclusive and discerning clientele. Sprinkled with alluring sandy beaches and secret coves dotted along the coastline offering numerous bathing and fishing areas and the blue flag of the European Union for its crystal clear waters can be seen flying right across the shores of the municipality. Moraira has a vast array of restaurants and bars to choose from. You can find Italian, French, German, English and Spanish cuisine along with the obligatory Chinese restaurants. Moraira as a whole has some of the best beach bars and restaurants on the Costa Blanca and you can sample everything from local traditional tapas to a la carte menus, so all in all something for everyone. Over the past few years Moraira has become the home to many ex-pats who have fallen in love with the area and its surrounding. The marina of Moraira is not only a fully functioning fishing port where you can watch then purchase the freshly caught “catch of the day” but also a hub for th many yachts, tall ships and pleasure boats and their owners who return to the area year after year. Moraira is the ideal holiday location and also the perfect place to live all year round…

ALBIR Albir is a small coastal beach resort between Altea and Benidorm on the northern Costa Blanca. Albir is situated midway between two international airports, to the south there is Alicante International airport and to the north there is Manises in Valencia.  Albir has a Mediterranean climate which means lovely hot summers with very mild winters and best of all there is very little rain. Albir’s main beach is called “Playa de Racó de l’Albir” and is approximately six hundred meters long, from here you can see the world famous Peñon de Ifach of Calpe and the lovely marina of Altea. There are the obligatory pedalo boats for rent and various water sports are also available plus there is a lending library which stocks international books, so a relaxing read on the shores of the Med is a great way to spend the day… Albir is also the proud holder of the coveted Blue Flag for its well kept, safe beaches. This is the ideal place to relax, unwind and take in the beautiful scenery… Albir is also known for its fabulous eateries and bars, you can find a whole host of international restaurants ranging from Indian to Thai to Norwegian-so something for everyone is always available… BENIDORM Benidorm has been , for many years, known as the night life capital of Europe due to the number of nigh clubs, discotheques and sports bars on every street… Whatever you are looking for in a holiday destination or second home location, you will find it in Benidorm! From the beautiful golden sand beaches of Poniente and Levante to the stunning backdrop of the mountain range of Puig Campana Benidorm has it all.  Benidorm is home to some of the most spectacular luxurious villas in Spain along with some of the most amazing Mediterranean sea views, the ideal place to invest in a property for your future. Home to some of the best theme and water parks in Europe such as Aqualandia, Terra Mítica and Terra Natura for the whole family to enjoy and of course the nightlife! Benidorm is renowned for its fabulous shows, cabaret acts and thriving nightlife however, it also has some of the most stunning country side on the Costa with its orange, lemon and almond groves a trade mark of the area… Property in this region of Spain ranges from a little ad 50.000.00 euros for a studio apartment to over 10.000.000.00 euros for a luxury villa-so something for everyone in this wonderfully diverse region of Spain… Benidorm has wonderful private British schools, doctors, clinics, dentists basically everything you can find on your local high street you will find in Benidorm too; a real home from home….