Property in Costa Blanca South - Spain
Seemingly for an eternity has the east coast of Spain been a very popular tourist trap, particularly for the Brits. So many of us have descended upon the area for a few short weeks, found it quite irresistible and so decided to stay, whether buying a holiday home, or making it their retirement retreat. They have done this for so many reasons, not least of which being the sandy beaches and of course the sun.
In this article we take a look at some of the main towns on the Costa Blanca, each with its own character, charming in its own way, but all possessing that little something uniquely Spanish, and of course all benefiting from that magnificent sunshine, with which Spain is so amply endowed.
So now let's take a look at Alicante, the centre of the Costa Blanca. Alicante is warm and sunny for much of the year, with temperatures regularly reaching about forty degrees. The town is situated on a bay in Valencia, and as a town it is very fast growing mainly due to the tourist trade. But that's not all there is in Alicante, since it also possesses several other industries, not least of which being the exportation of wine, fruit and olives. In days gone by Alicante was a thriving sea port, and its remaining buildings, often in a florid Baroque style, testify to the fact.
Now let's move along and take a look at Benidorm. This town is justifiably famous for its hundreds of hotels which have been growing up since the sixties, fuelled by the British tourist trade. However Benidorm wasn't always that way. It's hard to believe, but Benidorm was once upon a time just a tiny fishing port.
Moving along the coast, we arrive at Calpe. A justifiably well known town and famous for the imposing rock by which it is overshadowed. This is Penon d'Ifach and it is huge, over 1 km long by three-hundred metres in height, being attached to land by only a small isthmus. By all means, you are allowed to climb it, on a clear day seeing out to sea as far as Ibiza. And if you enjoy that sort of thing, that's great, but be prepared for a very sound night's sleep afterwards!
At the most northern point on the Costa Blanca we find Denia, which is situated only a little to the south of Valencia. Denia has a wonderful coastline with several sandy beaches and also more secluded rocky areas just to the south. Denia itself is situated right at the foot of imposing Mount Montgo.
To the south of Denia is found the village of Xabia, a little old fishing village. Xabia is home to many tiny streets, which make it a walker's paradise. A pictureque little town, quite charming making it an ideal little get-away, whilst never been too far from the major centres.
The typically Spanish town of Guardamar lies almost right on the beach. It is famous for its dunes and palm trees which were originally put in place so as to protect it from the frequent sandstorms. The white sandy beach of Guardamar is almost ten kilometres in length.
To the south of the river Segura, there are almost 3 km of sandy beaches with great quality water. It's an ideal location for all afficionados of watersports. Of course it's also perfect for sun worshippers.
Property on the Costa Blanca has always been in high demand, in spite of its fluctuating fortunes. But one thing is certain - the region is packed full of idyllic locations with property prices within the reach of many. The only difficulty might be making the right choice, perfect for you, since choice there is, and lots of it! Best take your time, soak up the atmosphere, drink a little Sangria contemplating the waterfront, then do it all over again. In Spain, time is your friend!
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