Buying Property in Costa Blanca Spain

Torrevieja
Torrevieja is the sports enthusiast's dream come true. It offers a superb selection of sports like sailing, diving, tennis, bowling, athletics, football and a gymnasium. It's also ideal for a golfing holiday since there are several Championship golf courses located around the area. It also has a luxury beach resort with fantastic amenities. For shopping freaks, the local market could throw up some exciting possibilities. Other attractions are its fascinating and ancient History and culture. Properties in the town of Torrevieja are mainly apartments and lots have a sea view. 

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Quesada
Quesada is a truly cosmopolitan town, British Germans and Scandinavians all own property here, while the Spanish seem to be a minority. Though smaller than Torrevieja, it's self-contained with about a dozen bars/restaurants including Chinese, Indian, French and German, several mini-supermarkets, a chemist, five banks, a hardware store, an insurance broker, news agency, a computer shop and even an English butcher. Almost no businesses shut down in the winter here. The Don Carlos pub-restaurant is the hub of the community's social life and remains open until well after midnight , every day of the year .

Alicante
Alicante is a fairly large city with a population of 300,000. It combines classic beauty with modern appeal and has an infrastructure that offers exciting entertainment as well as educational opportunities.

This amazing city manages to pack in mountains, beaches and even an island off the Coast into its city limits. This is the only inhabited island in Costa Blanca.

The most popular promenade in Alicante is 'Explanada de España' which runs along the former port jetty. It has a unique and attractive patchwork design of different colours flanked by rows of palm trees overlooking the Mediterranean sea. This haven of relaxation is perfect to enjoy the sunshine and pleasant weather.  Property sales here are few but it is a great place to visit.

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  Santa Pola
Santa Pola is famous for its lobster stew, the wonderful caldereta de langosta which is not to be missed. From the harbour, you can take a trip to the island of Tabarca and enjoy the magnificent marine scenery. Spanish own most of the property here.

Guardamar
Guardamar is a typically Spanish coastal town with fantastic beaches. Beyond the miles of sand dunes lies a surprise a verdant park and pine forest! Hearty food and drink can be enjoyed at the numerous bars and restaurants. The market held every Wednesday is one of the best and worth a visit. Property here is mainly apartments some frontline.

Elche
Elche is a strategically located inland county city about 12Km from Alicante airport and 14Km from the coast. It is near the largest palm tree plantation in Europe which is on the World Heritage list. Inland property in cheaper than at the coast you your money will go further.

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Crevillente
Crevillente is an ancient and picturesque country town with a population of around 24,000. It's famous for its clothing and carpets. It is easily accessible lying 10Km from Elche and 35Km from Torevieja.

Hondon
Experience real Spanish character at the tiny villages of Hondon de los Friles and Hondon de las Nieves. These peaceful and quiet villages are tucked away in the mountains behind Crevillente.  Great place if you are looking for a rural property.

Albatera
Albatera is a small village that lies between Crevillente and Oriheula with a population of around 9,000. It has good Spanish schools and motorway access.

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Orihuela
Orihuela is a beautiful place with an attractive sea front featuring a string of secluded inlets, beaches of golden sand, well-cared for residential districts and two quiet marinas. Moving from the North to the South you'll discover a lively inlet and an open beach, both with full facilities and a well-cared for promenade. It also has a series of small inlets with clear waters ideal for diving.

The La Zenia beach is perfect for windsurfing, and between this beach and Cabo Roig lie more beautiful coves. At the foot of Cabo Roig, you'll find the yacht club which offers adventure sports like dinghy sailing and windsurf classes. This is linked to Campoamor marina by a wide beach always dotted with windsurf sails. Beyond this lies the Southernmost beach, Mil Palmeras which blends into the beach of the neighbouring town.

Orihuela has three excellent golf courses just a few kilometres from the sea - Villamartin, Las Ramblas an d Campoamor. It also has a town with ancient Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments.  This is a very popular area for the British to buy property.

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Pilar de la Horadada
Pilar de la Horadada is the first village you reach after you enter Costa Blanca via the N-332 from Costa Calida. It has recently become an independent municipality and its mainstay is tourism. It has 4 km of pleasant beaches: Playa de las Mil Palmeras, Playa del Río, Playa del Gato, Playa de los Jesuitas-Cala Rincón, Playa del Conde, Playa del Puerto and Playa del Mojón. Its huerta (irrigated land) predominantly produces tasty fruit and vegetables which are exported throughout the world. Property is good value for money.

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