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Flight information
Spanish airports web site which gives you arrival and departure information
Ryanair
Low costs flights to Alicante and Murcia airports
BMI Babies
Low cost flights to Alicante and Murcia,book flights on line
Jet2.com
Low cost flights to Alicante and Murcia,book flights on line
Flymonach
Low cost flights to Alicante and Murcia,book flights on line
Easyjet
Low cost flights to Alicante and Murcia,book flights on line
Casa Comforts
Property management in Costa Calida
Flyglobespan
Low cost flights to Alicante book flights on line
Skyscanners
Flight comparison site
Sea-murcia
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Costa Blanca |
Lying on the eastern coast of Spain, the Costa Blanca draws millions of tourists each year to its turquoise waters and miles of white sandy beaches. Alicante is the capital and major city on this stretch of coast, but it is Benidorm that attracts the most visitors and this is the place to go for those looking for a lively and entertaining holiday with hundreds of bars and all-night clubs catering mainly for British tourists. However there is more to the Costa Blanca than crowded beach resorts - within the mountainous interior are a series of fascinating medieval towns and fortified villages which have been largely unaffected by modern development.
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 while others have over-developed and lost what charm they originally had.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.It is one of those resorts where everyone can find their place in the sun, from cosmopolitan towns where life goes on 24 hours a day to sleepy little villages where the peace and tranquillity is unique.
Much of a holiday on the Costa Blanca will be spent on one of the wonderful beaches and there are hundreds of miles of them. Most of the major resorts have facilities for water sports such as skiing, boating, jet-skiing etc and several have diving and snorkelling available. Scuba-diving has taken off in a big way on the Costa Blanca. Wind surfing is one of Spain's fastest growing sports and on this coast it is popular.
Below are towns that may be of interest to you on your stay in spain,Most of the holiday rentals advertised are located in the towns or close by. The Costa Blanca areas are a great place to visit full of beautiful beaches things, have a look at our area guide when deciding where you would like to stay.If you have any specific questions about any of the areas contact us
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Alicante |
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The region of Alicante is located on the eastern coast of Spain and is part of the Costa Blanca. Alicante is 81km (50 miles) N of Murcia, 40km (25 miles) S of Benidorm, 172km (107 miles) S of Valencia, 417km (259 miles) SE of Madrid. The city of Alicante is on the coastline between Benidorm and Elche. Alicante city has a population of over 300,000 and combines both classic and modern societies, living in harmony. It offers business and pleasure, entertainment and education. its history reaches back to prehistoric times with remains being found here from the third century before Christ. Today, Alicante is a first rate tourist centre thanks to its splendid beaches, excellent climate and well known facilities. The Alicante Weather is well known for a very mild climate amongst the cities at the Costa Blanca. Between May and October, the weather is sunny and warm most of the time, this is the best time to visit the Costa Blanca. The Alicante weather in winter is around 16 degrees C. In summer the average is around 32 degrees C. Alicante time difference to GMT + 1 hour. The temperature can get up to 40 degrees C in August. It is too hot and crowded for some during this busy season. |
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Benidorm |
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Five million visitors can't be wrong. It's a common myth that Benidorm is nothing but a load of British pubs attracting thousands of rowdy lager louts. Not true. Benidorm attracts visitors from all over Europe and is an extremely family orientated resort with something for everyone. In fact the most common language you'll hear as you wander the streets is Spanish as the resort caters well for its own people. The old church of San Jaime is an ideal spot from which to describe the geography of Benidorm as it is the heart of the old town which splits the resort into two parts. To the north is Playa Levante, a 2km long beach of golden sand with restricted traffic access along the promenade and the livelier of the resort's two main beaches. To the south of the old town is Playa Poniente which is 3km in length, also has golden sand but is narrower with far fewer hotels and a road separating them from the beach. |
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Cabo Roig |
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Located on the Southern Costa Blanca coastline is the popular and delightful seaside resort of Cabo Roig. Well loved for its superb sandy “blue flag” beaches, its stunning views of the sparkling blue Mediterranean sea, its picturesque cliff walks and its busy nightlife, Cabo Roig has plenty to offer the discerning holidaymaker. Generally quiet during the winter months, Cabo Roig comes to life around May time and is often busy right through to November. Cabo Roig attracts holidaymakers from all over the world but primarily English, Irish and Spanish (particularly those from the city of Murcia who love this stretch of the coast). The busiest months are July and August, the quietest January and February.One of the main attractions of Cabo Roig is its wonderful sandy beaches. Most of the beaches along this stretch of the Costa Blanca coastline are very clean and most have “blue flag” status, Cabo Roig is no exception and its 2 main beaches (Cala Capitan and Cala Caleta) are clean and safe for children. Also within easy walking distance are the beaches at La Zenia, Playa Flamenca and Campoamor |
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La Mata |
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The weather and climate in Torrelamata is excellent. Torrelamata in a town on the Costa Blanca coast of Spain and enjoys more than 2,800 hours of sunshine each year with an average annual temperature of 19.3 degrees Celsius. Because the weather and climate in Torrelamata is so favourable, Torrelamata has become a popular tourist destination for sun lovers enjoying approximately 325 sunny days each year. Many people are also choosing to live in Torrelamata due to the excellent all-year round weather conditions. This page gives you information on all aspects of the weather in Torrelamata. We have a description of Torrelamata's climate, we have up-to-the-minute current weather temperature for Torrelamata as well as a more detailed ten day forecast for the weather in Torrelamata. |
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La Zenia |
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Orihuela offers the visitor a great place to enjoy the sea and sun, a monumental city centre, and three excellent eighteen-hole golf courses. Passing Torrevieja, going south, we reach the coastal area of the municipality of Orihuela. Vast sands mix with small cliffs, ideal for fishing and scuba diving. In addition, the municipality has two marinas located amid gorgeous settings. Punta Prima, Playa Flamenca, La Zenia, Cape Roig, and Dehesa de Campoamor are a few of the tourist towns that mark this southern route. Three excellent golf courses are the main attractions at some of them. Small grassed areas dotted by trees provide the perfect setting for playing this sport. While staying in this municipality, it is imperative to visit the monumental city. Its Historic-Artistic Site has five National Monuments and an urban layout that is the result of its former rank as a University Centre and Episcopal See. We must highlight two of its holiday celebrations: the processions of Holy Week, and the parades of Moors and Christians, in July |
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Playa Flamenca |
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Playa Flamenca is a quite residental area just 10 minutes drive south of Torrevieja. It is a non-commercialised area, but near to all the required holiday facilities; blue-flag beachs, championship golf, tennis, water sports, aqua parks, and go-carting.Playa Flamenca is a largely British residencial area & offers a good selection of restaurants/ bars to suite all tastes and age groups. Playa Flamenca itself has 2 sandy blue flag beaches with many more available a short drive away. There is a very popular large Street Market held on Saturdays from 8.am till approx 2.pm. seling a wide variety of Souvenirs, Leather goods, Clothes, Pottery, & fresh Fruit & Veg. |
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Torrevieja |
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Torrevieja is a tourist town whose life revolves around the sea and the production of salt. Its two huge salt mines, La Mata y Torrevieja, are surrounded by modern housing estates. Connected with each other, the salt mines were declared a Nature Reserve; they reach the sea through La Mata. Salt mining in this region goes back to the beginning of Christianity, though it reached its peak during the 19th century. Nowadays, Torrevieja's salt is exported to the whole world, and the annual production exceeds a million tons. A good number of the visitors that come to the Nature Reserve, do so to take mud baths at the designated mud-bathing areas, recommended for their healing properties. In Torrevieja, seafaring tradition is kept alive by the significant activity of the fishing and trading port, the numerous piers at the Royal Sailing Club, and the International Marina. Towards the end of the promenade we find the wharfs from which ships, loaded with salt, would leave for Cuba. These vessels would bring, on their way back, the popular songs known as "habaneras", which still entertain the popular Coral Competition celebrated every year during the summer. |
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