Beautiful Costa Blanca

HILTON REAL ESTATES – THE BEAUTIFUL COSTA BLANCA

The Costa Blanca or White Coast extends along the eastern coast of Spain (approximately in the middle) and covers the province of Alicante. To the north of Denia is the Costa del Azahar and to the south of Torrevieja is the Costa Calida.The Costa Blanca is not as cold or wet in the winter as the Costa Brava, north of Costa Blanca, nor is it as humid or hot in the summer as the Costa del Sol, in the south.

The Costa Blanca has the best all year round temperatures. The climate is recognised as one of the best in the world by the World Health Organisation. Many people with arthritis come to the Costa Blanca and within days feel much better. In the winter months the Costa Blanca is lucky enough to have nearly as many sunny days as in the summertime.

The Costa Blanca is famous for its tourism. Once upon a time the places along the coast were mostly just tiny fishing villages. Then the fantastic climate and beaches attracted tourists and the area boomed. Some towns have restricted their development and retained their original charms.

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The Costa Blanca has over 100 kms of sandy beaches and rocky coves and many of the beaches have the coveted European Blue Flag signifying cleanliness and safe bathing. Of course the charms of the area have meant that many foreigners now live here. There has been a property explosion with many people regarding the Costa Blanca as the California of Europe. Not just people retiring, nowadays many young families move to the Costa Blanca searching for a better lifestyle. Every nationality can be found here.

The Costa Blanca is a beautiful region with mountains stretching along most of the coast. The AP7 motorway stretches from north to south along the coast. The N-332 also runs parallel yet is free from toll charges, although slower as it passes through the middle of many towns.

There are huge amounts of flights into Alicante airport, especially from Northern Europe. Valencia airport to the north is also well serviced. Further to the south of the Costa Blanca is Murcia airport. With the advent of many low-cost airlines, many people live in Spain and commute to work in England and other European Countries.

The Northern Costa Blanca is typically mountainous with cliffs and coves, a mixture of pebble beaches and fine sandy beaches. North of Altea towards Calpe it is very green, lush, and picturesque. Beach resorts such as Calpe, Moraira and Javea are very popular. The Costa Blanca has something for everyone from tiny rural inland villages to cosmopolitan towns such as Moraira and Altea, and tourist resorts on the coast such as Benidorm.

The Costa Blanca isn’t necessarily a place one would go to see historical monuments (although there are many). Its attractions lie in its beauty – the amazing vivid blue Mediterranean waters, the many superb beaches which stretch for miles and miles along the coast, the beautiful countryside, and mountains with stunning views, the charming traditional towns and villages with their narrow streets, the restaurants and bars where one can sit and relax outside because of the wonderful all-year round climate.  It’s simply a wonderful place in which to enjoy life, feel rejuvenated and refreshed.

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 traditional ‘real’ Spain or you can stay on the coast and enjoy the hustle and bustle and nightlife of busy tourist resorts such as 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 – Tour

• Head north of Alicante Airport
• Much greener than Costa Blanca South
• Hilly, mountainous with hidden coves
• Major resorts include Benidorm, Calpe, Moraira, Javea

The Northern Costa Blanca coast starts around Gandia, then heading south we pass Oliva then Pego and Ondara. This area is full of orange groves and majestic mountains in the background. The sandy beaches are excellent and un crowded. Inland is pretty with Xativa a beautiful town with a superb castle and Villalonga. Moving down the coast you come to Els Poblets, then 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.

Inland is the Orba valley with villages such as Sagra, Orba, Benimeli, Benidoleig, Beniarbeig, Sanet y Negrals, Tormos, Murla, Benichembla, El Rafol d’Almunia, Benimaurrell, Fleix, Campello, Fontilles, Paradisorba, Aspre-Obreta and Montaneta El Eden.To the south of Denia comes Javea with its sandy beach followed by Moraira, a smaller town with a pretty sandy beach, and another little gem of a beach called El Portet.  Inland are the working towns of Gata de Gorgos, Jesus Pobre, La Xara, Pedreguer and Benitachell and the Jalon Valley famous for its vineyards and blossoms comprising of the towns and villages of Lliber, Jalon, Alcalali and Parcent.

Teulada is inland of Moraira as is the town of Benissa although its rolling hills extend down to the coast where there are rocky beaches and coves, then to 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) with the beach area of Albir and then Benidorm, the biggest tourist resort on the Costa Blanca. Benidorm is huge with masses of high rise skyscrapers. The beaches of Playa Levante, Playa Poniente, Playa de Mal Pas and Playa de Cala Finestrat 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 such as Terra Mitica, Aqualandia, Mundomar, Terra Natura and Aqua Natura.

Take a boat trip to La Isla de Benidorm, a small-uninhabited island great for snorkelling. Go watch a show at the Benidorm Palace. 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.

Take an excursion from Benidorm inland past La Nucia, Polop, Callosa d’En Sarria to the castle at Guadalest, a renowned Costa Blanca tourist attraction. Also close to Callosa d’En Sarria are the Fuentes de Algar/Algar Waterfalls natural park which is beautiful and you can bathe in the crystal clear water of the Algar Water Falls (Fuentes del Algar waterfalls).