Costa Blanca Areas

Torrevieja Situated about 50km south west of Alicante and around 35km from Alicante airport, Torrevieja is accessed via the N332 coast road.  Torrevieja is famous for its huge salt lakes which cover more than 2000 hectares and produce in excess of half a million tons of salt per year. Torrevieja dates from the early 18th century and was originally a fishing village built around a watchtower called the "Old Tower" or la Torre Vieja from which the town took its name.

At one time Torrevieja was home to the largest fleet of ships in the Mediterranean and still has one of the best yacht clubs with berths for 1,500 boats.

Torrevieja has first class sporting facilities including clubs, water sports, athletics track, tennis courts, a flying club and a variety of other sports. Of course, no Spanish town would be complete without a bull ring - still popular with the Spanish.  Torrevieja also boasts a water park, fairground, theatre and several cinemas.

For more information visit www.torrevieja.com

Guadamar del Segura Guadamar del Segura is one of our favourite places. Surrounded by scenic beaches and sand dunes Guadamar also boasts a beautiful park with peacocks, turtles, ducks and swans with plenty of shady areas and a children's play park and evening market.  Guadamar has a delightful range of shops and restaurants it is the ideal destination for couples and families.

Elche Situated approximately 20km from Alicante, Elche is home to the largest palm grove in Europe with over 300,000 palm trees in and around the city which are protected by law. A former Roman colony, Elche is home to over 200,000 people.  Holiday makers will most likely want to concentrate on the old town which is home to interesting museums and historical buildings and a pyriad of palm-tree shaded squares.

Algorfa

Home to the new championship golf course La Finca, Algora is a traditional Spanish village rich in plantations including citrus fruit, olives and almonds.  Approximately 35 minutes from Alicante airport and 15 minutes from Torrevieja, Algofa is close to the wonderful sandy beaches of Guadamar and La Mata.

Orihuela Orihuela was once the capital of the area from Murica to Alicante.  Today Orihuela is a historical inland town untouched by tourism.  With elegant churches, tree lined streets and shady squares Orihuela is an ideal place to soak up some Spanish culture.

Santa Pola

Santa Pola has been a lively fishing resort since Roman times.  With miles of beautiful sandy beaches Santa Pola is the gateway to Tabarca Island, formally a pirates' stronghold but now a marine reserve.

Pola Park is a favourite attraction for children and the young at heart and comes complete with bumper cars, roller coasters and all manner of stomach churning rides.