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Costa Blanca - Alicante - Vega Baja
The Costa Blanca is located in "El Levante Español", the southeastern Mediterranean coast of Spain in the provinces of Valencia and Murcia. It is a strategic location with excellent connections to the rest of Spain and Europe. This is due to 'El Altet International Airport (Alicante) and a perfect network of road and rail links with major Spanish cities and the realization of the AVE (high speed train).
The Costa Blanca has over 220 kilometers of coastline with clear sea and wide and long sandy beaches. 300 days / 2800 hours of sunshine per year at an average temperature of 22 ° C. This wonderful climate and beautiful sea with its Blue Flag award winning beaches have attrackted millions of travelers to this special place to explore and enjoy. More about the climate ... (link to internal tab 'Climate')
The nature of the Costa Blanca is mainly characterized by the Mediterranean but also by flat, fertile fields and mountains with beautiful views. The province of Alicante is the second most mountainous in Spain. It shows the Mediterranean landscape and its diversity its wealth is owed mainly to rivers like the Rio Segura and the Rio Vinalopó.
Nature is endlessly diverse: countless palm trees (four variations), pine, carob trees and fragrant plants and herbs in the valleys and mountains with forests form a beautiful landscape. And in the south of the province lays the horizon of flat fertile agricultural areas, ecologically important wetlands and salt lakes (with many species of birds like flamingos) marked by mountains, unique sand dunes, sandy beaches and palm trees.
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In the interior of the province, as in our area of the Vega Baja, the beauty and charm of the Mediterranean climate does it justice it. There are natural resources which are characterized by landscapes with a wealth of contrasts. Dry and irrigated agricultural areas, valleys like those of Hondón, a fertile agricultural region with vines, endless orchards of citrus, almond blossoms (in the early spring), olives, cherries and much more, interspersed with mountain areas with ravines and peaks of up to 1500 meters.
The historical sites of different civilizations and the mix of traditional gastronomy, traditional arts and many festivities are unique in the world. In this area you can find as much peace and quiet as you like, but if you are looking for the hustle and bustle of the nightlife it is available to suit al ages.
In the Vega Baja "Castellano" (the official Spanish language) is spoken and in the northern parts of the Costa Blanca Valencian is the most widely spoken regional language.
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Some of the many towns and villages near and in our area:
Alicante is the provincial capital. The boulevard 'Explanada' is the busiest point in the city and is an excellent starting point for discovering the historic city. There is a multitude of choices for culture (museums), history (castle), beach, walks in the "Casco Antiguo" (old city) and the parks, entertainment and food and drink in 'El Barrio', etc.
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Elche is the third largest city located in the Valencian community. It is the city with two entries on the UNESCO World Heritage List: the 'Kiwi' (a beautiful park with some 200,000 palm trees!) And for the 'Misteri the Elx with sites that go back even to prehistoric times, this is all part of the very rich history, perfectly preserved in monuments and museums.
The Rio Vinalopó cuts through the city in a beautiful park. Elche is also famous for its shoe industry that, despite fierce competition from the oriental, still manages to maintain its position. In this cultural city you may let yourself be surprised by the traditional and very tasty cuisine.
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Orihuela is situated some 25 km inland but extends as a congregation through the "Huerta" (horticultural areas) still out to the coast (Orihuela Costa). It is the capital of the Vega Baja in a commercial function and many monuments that depict a rich history. The "Semana Santa (Holy Week) is a religious climax of Orihuela in Spain.
The Rio Segura limits in a beautiful way the old and new town and is an essential resource for the very fertile valley with endless fields and orchards.
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Murcia is the capital of the province and also has a beautiful historic center where many activities and a vibrant nightlife are waiting to be found.
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On the website www.costablanca.org you will find much more information. This website is in English and also gives information on all other villages and towns in the Valencian Community.
300 days / 2800 hours of sunshine per year and an average temperature of 22 g C - Thanks to the subtropical and dry climate throughout the year, the province of Alicante is the perfect destination for any activity in the open air. Boating, tennis, hiking, cycling, swimming, diving, sailing, fishing,adventure sport and especially for the lovers of golf, the Costa Blanca is a true paradise. There are numerouse quality facilities for year-round golf.
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The Costa Blanca has been recognized by the World Health Organisation to be the healthiest region in the world to live. People with certain conditions such as asthma, arthritis and osteoporosis, find favorable effects on their health due to the high salinity of the Mar Menor inland sea and salt lakes.
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The Costa Blanca is versatile in all aspects. The sea and the 220 km of mostly soft sand (often awarded with the Blue Flag!) but there is so much more!
In the interior, dominated by the rest of the mountains, beautiful marked trails are available to magnificent viewpoints. In the valleys and 'el campo' is much agricultural activity. On the coast the hustle and bustle and all forms of entertainment for all audiences are widely available.
Whether you want to enjoy culture and urban or natural beauty, like sports, with the whole family to enjoy a fun day out on a amusement or safari park, or to festive entertainment, there is plenty to do and experience. The perfectly developed tourism offers a wide range of amenities with entertainment for everyone.
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Through the various tourist agencies you can get information about endless opportunities to entertain you and also about the cultural and festive activities that often take place. In all towns and villages it is possible to go out and eat at very reasonable prices. If it is a spectacular nightlife you are looking for the nearby larger cities are the place to go.
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Along the Costa Blanca the gastronomic culture is another important attraction.
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Paella is the star of the Valencian cuisine besides arroz con costra (Elche), gazpacho, meat, fish and seafood (bay of Santa Pola). And of course you will find opportunities everywhere to enjoy delicious tapas. In the Valencian kitchen olive oil plays a major role and are tastefully prepared delicacies served with wines from the area of Vinalopó.
The Mediterranean diet, with a ´menu del día´ from about eight euros, is recognized worldwide as the most healthy and balanced diet.
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Spain has many holidays and festivals, such as the Morres and Christians, a popular celebration that commemorates the battle between Arabs and Christians and is celebrated with famous bonfires. The feast of San Juan is a celebration of light and fire.
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Pagan and religious festivals, carnival, pilgrimages or celebrations of the Holy Week (Orihuela) on the calendar of the Costa Blanca there is always something to celebrate.
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The market in Torrevieja is one of the largest in Spain and this is definitely worth a visit. The market takes place every Friday from 9 to 14h in the afternoon.
The larger cities often have markets several times a week
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An overview of the weekly markets:
- Monday: Elche, Santa Pola, San Pedro del Pinatar.
- Tuesday: Orihuela, Alicante.
- Wednesday: La Mata, Guardamar, San Miguel de Salinas.
- Thursday: San Javier, Rojales, Alicante, La Marina.
- Friday: Torrevieja, Pilar de la Horadada, Los Montesinos.
- Saturday: Santa Pola, Elche, Almoradí, Alicante, Playa Flamenca.
- Sunday: Campo de Guardamar, Elche, La Marina, Campoverde.
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The various cities in our area provide ample opportunity to enjoy shopping. In the old city of Elche, Torrevieja, Alicante, Murcia, Benidorm and Valencia are many shops and boutiques where all branded products can be found.
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A special attraction is the direct sale to private individuals from the shoe factories in Torrellano (between Elche and Alicante in Altet-airport)!
There are also many large chains of supermarkets (Mercadona, Carrefour, Lidl, Aldi, etc.) where all the groceries are available.
At the edges of town centers, these shops and stores concentrated. Parking there is easy and free. The internationally renowned department stores such as El Corte Ingles, Mediamarkt, Decathlon, Primark, Aki (D.I.Y.), Ikea, Inditex (Zara, Stardivarius, etc.), and others are all to be found.
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Some major shopping centers:
Torrevieja: Habaneras - http://www.habaneras.es
Elche: L'Aljub - http://www.cclaljub.com
Alicante: Plaza Mar 2 - http://www.plazamar2.net
Puerta de Alicante - http://www.puertadealicante.com
Panoramis - http://www.panoramis.com
Murcia: Nueva Condomina - http://www.ccnuevacondomina.com
Thader - http://www.thader.net
On the website http://www.costablanca.org is much, much more information.
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