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Torrevieja Costa Blanca - Each year thousands of tourists from all over Europe flock to the Costa Blanca town of Torrevieja. It's fantastic range of facilities, its wonderful sandy beaches and its vibrant and lively atmosphere all help to make it a popular choice with holidaymakers. Formerly just a small fishing village, Torrevieja became one of the world's leading salt producers and exporters, thanks to the two large salt lakes located behind the town. A huge growth in property development during the 1980’s and 1990’s caused Torrevieja to grow at an exceptional rate.
Torrevieja and Other Costa Blanca Towns and Villages
Guardamar del Segura - Situated at the mouth of the Segura river, Guardamar del Segura is one of the most popular of the Vega Baja coastal resorts. Its wonderful sandy beaches and excellent climate are the main attractions and it is popular with both Spanish and European holidaymakers. Guardamar’s ancient castle and old town were destroyed by a huge earthquake in 1829 and the town was re-built closer to the sea but the ever moving sand dunes of Guardamar del Segura encroached on the new town and a huge tree planting project was started in the late 19th Century to anchor the sand and save the town. This wonderful tree-planted area now forms 2 beautiful shady parks.
Albatera - Lying to the north of the village of Cox, Albatera is another of the traditional Spanish towns of the Vega Baja district of the Alicante province, its white-walled houses sit quietly on wide, palm-lined streets giving it a peaceful, pleasant feel. Life in Albatera centres mainly around the Town Square, the location for many of its fiestas and celebrations, also in the Town Square there is an attractive church with a stunning baroque style door, intricately carved in stone. The popular Albatera Golf and Country Club is some 5 km away from the town.
Almoradi - The Costa Blanca town of Almoradi has some 13,000 inhabitants and is another of the traditional towns of the Vega Baja district. Almoradi is notable for its being the home of a water tribunal which exists to resolve disputes over irrigation (this being an important agricultural area), the tribunal is an ancient and historic institution which imposes fines in Vellón Reals - old Spanish coins from the region’s ancient past. Worth visiting in Almoradi are the casino, the church of San Andrés and the Cortés Theatre where traditional Spanish plays can be observed.
Benijofar - Located on the banks of the River Segura between Orihuela and Guardamar del Segura is the tiny village of Benijofar. The name of the village which means ‘son of pearl’, harps back to the days of the Arab Occupation (8th - 13th Centuries). Benijofar is an agricultural village surrounded by rich, fertile land, irrigated by the Segura river, the population of the village is only around 3,600 and it covers an area of just 4.4 km2. The 17th Century church of Saint James was mostly destroyed during the 1829 earthquake which shook this region, but a few parts of the old Baroque church still remain within the re-built structure.
Punta Prima - At the northern end of the area known as the Orihuela Costa is the beautiful coastal resort of Punta Prima. Best known for its huge palm trees, lined behind its ‘blue flag’ beach, Punta Prima is a popular location for holidaymakers from all over Europe. Lying close to the bustling town of Torrevieja, Punta Prima is perfectly located for a wide range of facilities, handy for the golf courses of Villamartin, Campoamor and Las Ramblas, Punta Prima is also a great area for water sports and fishing, the Go-Kart track along the N332 is very popular with the children.
La Zenia - Another of the Orihuela Costa resorts which has grown up due to heavy property development along the Costa Blanca, is the area called La Zenia. Not a traditional Spanish village in the real sense of the word but a popular area none the less, La Zenia has two fabulous ‘blue flag’ beaches (Cala Bosque and Cala Cerrada). La Zenia has a decent range of bars and restaurants, with a new commercial centre being built near the motorway. Popular with Irish holidaymakers, its famous pub, Paddy’s Point, is claimed to have been the first Irish pub in the region.
Rojales - A pretty village located on the banks of the Segura river, Rojales has been able to keep its traditional Spanish feel, despite the onslaught of tourism and property development. With a history stretching back to the Arab Occupation, Rojales still has evidence of irrigation systems put into place by the Moors during their time in the area. Worth visiting while in Rojales are the Water Wheel, the Azud, the Charles III bridge and the Gasparito Wells, also worth a look are the cave houses at El Rodeo, where a regular craft market is held.
Playa Flamenca - Located in the Orihuela Costa district of the southern Costa Blanca, Playa Flamenca could not be called a traditional Spanish village, in fact up until the early 1970’s it was just an area of barren coastline. Developed by a group of Flemish investors, Playa Flamenca has become one of the most popular destinations along the coast, the newly improved beach and promenade have given the resort a much needed facelift. The busy Saturday market is one of the big attractions of Playa Flamenca and thousands of shoppers head there every week looking for a bargain or two.
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Albatera - Lying to the north of the village of Cox, Albatera is another of the traditional Spanish towns of the Vega Baja district of the Alicante province, its white-walled houses sit quietly on wide, palm-lined streets giving it a peaceful, pleasant feel. Life in Albatera centres mainly around the Town Square, the location for many of its fiestas and celebrations, also in the Town Square there is an attractive church with a stunning baroque style door, intricately carved in stone. The popular Albatera Golf and Country Club is some 5 km away from the town.
Almoradi - The Costa Blanca town of Almoradi has some 13,000 inhabitants and is another of the traditional towns of the Vega Baja district. Almoradi is notable for its being the home of a water tribunal which exists to resolve disputes over irrigation (this being an important agricultural area), the tribunal is an ancient and historic institution which imposes fines in Vellón Reals - old Spanish coins from the region’s ancient past. Worth visiting in Almoradi are the casino, the church of San Andrés and the Cortés Theatre where traditional Spanish plays can be observed.
Benijofar - Located on the banks of the River Segura between Orihuela and Guardamar del Segura is the tiny village of Benijofar. The name of the village which means ‘son of pearl’, harps back to the days of the Arab Occupation (8th - 13th Centuries). Benijofar is an agricultural village surrounded by rich, fertile land, irrigated by the Segura river, the population of the village is only around 3,600 and it covers an area of just 4.4 km2. The 17th Century church of Saint James was mostly destroyed during the 1829 earthquake which shook this region, but a few parts of the old Baroque church still remain within the re-built structure.
Punta Prima - At the northern end of the area known as the Orihuela Costa is the beautiful coastal resort of Punta Prima. Best known for its huge palm trees, lined behind its ‘blue flag’ beach, Punta Prima is a popular location for holidaymakers from all over Europe. Lying close to the bustling town of Torrevieja, Punta Prima is perfectly located for a wide range of facilities, handy for the golf courses of Villamartin, Campoamor and Las Ramblas, Punta Prima is also a great area for water sports and fishing, the Go-Kart track along the N332 is very popular with the children.
La Zenia - Another of the Orihuela Costa resorts which has grown up due to heavy property development along the Costa Blanca, is the area called La Zenia. Not a traditional Spanish village in the real sense of the word but a popular area none the less, La Zenia has two fabulous ‘blue flag’ beaches (Cala Bosque and Cala Cerrada). La Zenia has a decent range of bars and restaurants, with a new commercial centre being built near the motorway. Popular with Irish holidaymakers, its famous pub, Paddy’s Point, is claimed to have been the first Irish pub in the region.
Rojales - A pretty village located on the banks of the Segura river, Rojales has been able to keep its traditional Spanish feel, despite the onslaught of tourism and property development. With a history stretching back to the Arab Occupation, Rojales still has evidence of irrigation systems put into place by the Moors during their time in the area. Worth visiting while in Rojales are the Water Wheel, the Azud, the Charles III bridge and the Gasparito Wells, also worth a look are the cave houses at El Rodeo, where a regular craft market is held.
Playa Flamenca - Located in the Orihuela Costa district of the southern Costa Blanca, Playa Flamenca could not be called a traditional Spanish village, in fact up until the early 1970’s it was just an area of barren coastline. Developed by a group of Flemish investors, Playa Flamenca has become one of the most popular destinations along the coast, the newly improved beach and promenade have given the resort a much needed facelift. The busy Saturday market is one of the big attractions of Playa Flamenca and thousands of shoppers head there every week looking for a bargain or two.
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