The Costa Blanca or ‘White Coast’ is renowned for its beautiful coastline and award winning ‘Blue Flag’ beaches. Full of contrasting towns, from the high fortress Roman towns of Castalla to the picturesque fishing town of Santa Pola which surrounds the towns 17th century castle, the scene of Moorish and Christian Festivities.

Torrevieja is a lively, cultural town with two of the largest marinas in the Mediterranean and has something for everyone. It boasts a healthy local cuisine based on its fishing industry and the products of a nearby agricultural village. With citizens from many different countries, the town has an array of international restaurants, which gives the town its cosmopolitan feel.

Nearby Orihuela with its ancient buildings make it a living museum and a nultural ‘must see’. It has some of the most stunning beaches along the coast and a modern shopping infrastructure.

 

The province of Murcia boasts one of the most moderate climates in Spain and experiences over 3000 hours of sunshine a year. It is no surprise then that this stretch of coastline is named the Costa Calida or the ‘Warm Coast’, a strip of land dividing the Mediterranean Sea with the shallow waters of the Mar Menor Lagoon. It boasts the largest salt water lake in Europe and is a unique region rich in marine life, flora and fauna.

This beautiful stretch of land has some of the most stunning ‘Blue Flag’ beaches in Costa Calida. It is known for its traditional fishing villages and also for its variety of water sports including sailing, wind surfing, water skiing and scuba diving. Only a thirty minute drive from Murcia airport it is easily accessible.

The area dates back to prehistoric times but most remains found date from the Roman and Arabic periods. The Romans valued the area highly and developed a valuable salt industry. As well as the natural importance of the area the mud and clay are said to have therapeutic properties, known for centuries to be beneficial to people suffering from skin conditions and muscular complaints.

 

La Vega Baja is the southern most district of Alicante, spreading as far as Elche - Europe’s largest palm forest to the north and to the historic city of Orihuela in the South. La Vega Baja is divided by the River Segura that flows into the Mediterranean Sea at Guardamar. This untouched, traditional area is rich in agriculture with local villages providing Alicante with the majority of their fresh fruit and vegetables.

 

Torrevieja is situated on the coast in the Southern Costa Blanca region. It is surrounded by two natural saltwater lagoons which are considered to be the biggest in Europe. Located just 47kms south from Alicante (the provincial capital) with its international airport, & 35kms north from Murcia international airport, it is ideally located for an ideal holiday.

Its climate is dry & equable throughout the year with over 300 days of sunshine. This region of Spain is rated by the World Health Organisation, as being the healthiest climate on the planet. Among the opportunities for recreation, the town has easy access to some of the best golf courses around. Villamartin, Las Ramblas, La Marquesa, Campoamor and La Finca courses are all less than 20 minutes drive.

The town also has its share of Fiestas. The procession on the night of Good Friday and the May Fair which is host to 300,000 people & the town comes to life with music, dance & costume. In June the "Holy Heart Festivities" are celebrated with children's games, dances, & musical performances.