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Guide Costa Blanca North in Spain
Costa Blanca North Guide
Dear Reader
Welcome to the Costa Blanca North guide. Before anything else, we would like to say
that we are not writers or journalists and honestly don’t aspire to be such. The only
thing we are hoping to achieve by presenting this guide to you is to give you the heads
up on what’s out there and show you the different cities and villages across Costa
Blanca North.
" There’s no place else on earth quite like Costa Blanca North in Spain, and owning property
here is one of the great privileges of life. We love this area and once we show you around, I’m
convinced you will love it too and want to plant roots of your own. When to buy? Where to
buy? What areas should I avoid? How can I really make sure I’m getting a good deal? These
are the questions we can help you answer. Contact us today and let’s get started! "
About us
Blanca International offer professional real estate services all over Costa Blanca North
in Spain. We have properties to suit all budgets across the Costa Blanca North region,
from Javea and Moraira in the north of the province, to popular areas such as
Benidorm, Calpe and Albir.
If you are thinking of buying or selling property on the Costa Blanca North, please
contact our team for an exceptional real estate service. At Blanca International we help
buyers find the dream property to suit their lifestyle and sellers to find the right buyer
wherever they are in the world”
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Ci es and villages on Costa Blanca North
Costa Blanca North has been deemed to be one of the healthiest places in the world to live,
according to the World Health Organisation. This is one reason why it has such great appeal
for expats and second-home owners from across Europe. Learn more about the cities and
small cosy villages across Costa Blanca North below:
Albir
The small resort of Albir in the Alfaz del Pí
area is located between the tourist magnet
Benidorm and the artist village Altea in
Spain. It is ideal for those who want an
alternative to the busy beaches of Benidorm,
but who still enjoy enjoying the sun and
beach life, and all the other amenities of a wonderfully good resort. The modern town is
spacious and clean, with lots of lovely wide tree-lined streets to stroll along in the evening or
sit out on a pavement café and watch the world go by. The palm-lined beach promenade,
which runs from Albir to Altea, has been nicknamed by the locals the “Star-Promenade”,
because in its ground are embedded stars with the names of all the artists who have been
awarded in the Cinema Festival.
If you are thinking of buying property in Albir or selling property in Albir on the Costa Blanca
North, please contact our team for an exceptional real estate service.
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Alfaz del Pi
Alfaz del Pi is also known as L’Alfas del Pi
and is located just north of Benidorm with its
many tourist attractions. Alfaz del Pi is
known in the province of Alicante for having
more foreign residents than Spanish
residents. On the north side of Alfaz you will
find the art city of Altea, one of the most
beautiful cities on the Costa Blanca. The very center of Alfaz del Pi is 2 km inland, while
Alfaz extends to the coast where you can find the beach of Albir and the promenade is
known as Paseo de las Estrellas which translates to English as the promenade of the stars.
Alfaz del Pi is one of Costa Blanca’s most popular resorts, and offers great beaches, fine
restaurants, and many cultural attractions.
If you are thinking of buying property in Alfaz del Pi or selling property in Alfaz-del-pi on the
Costa Blanca North, please contact our team for an exceptional real estate service.
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Alcalali
Alcalalí is a Valencian municipality in the
comarca of Marina Alta, province of Alicante,
Spain. It is situated in the Pop Valley (Vall de
Pop) between the Serra del Ferrer and the
mounts of Segili. It is bordered by Pedreguer
and Benidoleig to the north, Jalón and Llíber
to the east; Orba, Murla, Benigembla and
Parcent to the west and Tàrbena to the south. Alcalalí has significant resources of
architectural, historical, cultural, ethnological and gastronomic character.
Besides having an extraordinarily rich landscape Alcalalí offers exceptional meteorology that
makes it an ideal location for any time of year, practice outdoor sports like hiking, biking, etc.
If you are thinking of buying property in Alcalali or selling property in Alcalali on the Costa
Blanca North, please contact our team for an exceptional real estate service in Alcalali.
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Check out the 11 best theme parks on Costa Blanca. The theme parks offer everything from
prehistoric creatures via crocodiles to real adrenalin rush rides. You can see the water show
with dolphins, or why not take a dip with a sea lion? Or how about a safari, while antelopes,
lions and tigers
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Altea
Altea in Spain is considered one of the most
beautiful Spanish cities. Nice beaches and
promenade, whitewashed houses with flower
pots, narrow cobbled streets, small arts and
crafts shops, ice cream parlors and outdoor
restaurants are just some of what Altea is
offering. Altea is a ten minute drive north of
Benidorm (about 10 km), about 1 hour from Alicante along the N-332 and is one of the most
memorable coastal towns on the Costa Blanca, retaining its own unique Spanish charm
despite its growing tourism and popularity.
Altea is located right on the sea in the middle of a beautiful bay and is surrounded by hilly
mountains. The name comes from the Moorish ‘Althaya’ which means ‘health for all’.
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Benidoleig
Benidoleig is located in the Girona Valley of
the Marina Alta area in Spain’s Costa Blanca.
Among the various amenities within the
village is a junior/infant school, nursery
school (local authority run), medical centre,
post office, supermarket,
tobacconist/newsagents, hardware store,
curtain shop, hairdresser, estate agent/sign
shop, printers, bank, pharmacy and various Spanish bars. The village is also well catered with
a Spanish restaurant (La Lloma) and an International restaurant (El Cid Restaurant & Bar).
There is a large expatriate community in Benidoleig but it has not spoilt the essence of the
village as incomers have integrated easily within the Spanish community. The village hosts a
small market on Thursday mornings, where fresh fruit & veg, meat & fish, and clothes, shoes
and general household items can be purchased.
If you are thinking of buying property in Benidoleig or selling property in Benidoleig on the
Costa Blanca North, please contact our team for an exceptional real estate service in
Benidoleig.
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complimentary delivery and collection service. They accept all types of vehicles including
cars, motorbikes, caravans, boats and trucks from one day to one year and have a
complimentary airport transfer service. Read more about parking at Alicante and Valencia
Airport
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Benidorm
The popular resort of Benidorm is located
about 50km east of Alicante International
Airport on the sunny Costa Blanca coast of
southern Spain. The city currently has 76,000
inhabitants, of whom 1 is 3 foreigners. It is
easy to notice the city of Benidorm! With its
tall skyscrapers, Benidorm stands out from the other towns on the Costa Blanca coast. Did
you know that Benidorm has the largest concentration of skyscrapers outside Manhattan?
There is little reminder that Benidorm was once a small fishing village. The right-hand
skyscrapers extend to the sky. From a distance, you look like a building of lego blocks. The
sight is neither beautiful nor ugly. It is simply fascinating in a charming way!
If you are thinking of buying property in Benidorm or selling property in Benidorm on the
Costa Blanca North, please contact our team for an exceptional real estate service in
Benidorm.
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On the Costa Blanca North you will find some of the world’s best beaches, and the White
Coast has no less than 200 kilometers of beaches where you can enjoy lazy days in the sand
in the relaxing climate of the Mediterranean. Here we will give an overview of the best
beaches on the Costa Blanca, all equipped with the blue flag. Read more about Costa Blanca
beach guide
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Benissa
Benissa is a small town in Spain in the
province of Alicante, 275 m above sea level,
and one of the oldest towns on the Costa
Blanca. The municipality of Benissa has 4
km of coastline linking the towns of Moraira
and Calpe. The scenery of the area includes
cliff tops, rocky coves, sandy beaches and
tiny bays along the Benissa Costa. The
territory of Benissa also contains terraced vineyards, mountains and palm trees. Spanish
village houses, with doorsteps directly onto the street, internal courtyards and deceptively
spacious inside. Nearby towns along the Costa Blanca are La Fustera, Cala dels Pinets, Cala
de La Llobella, Cala l’Advocat, Baladrar and Cap Blanc before reaching Moraira. When visiting
Benissa, you must takesome time out to visit the lovely “Catedral de la Marina” (Marina
Cathedral). Built in the neo-gothic style, the cathedral was only finished in the 20th Century.
If you are thinking of buying property in Benissa or selling property in Benissa on the Costa
Blanca North, please contact our team for an exceptional real estate service in Benissa.
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Costa Blanca is a favorite destination for golfers from all over Europe. The mild climate, the
excellent infrastructure and a growing number of golf courses to choose from, is among the
things that draw droves of golf enthusiasts to “the White Coast”. Read more about golf
courses on Costa Blanca
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Benilloba
Benilloba is a Spanish municipality of the
Valencian Community, belonging to the
province of Alicante in the county of
Cocentaina County. Benilloba is located
between the Serreta de Alcoy and the Sierra
Serrella. It is the perfect place for hiking or
caving, since in the municipality of Benilloba
there is the Aitana peak, which with 1558 meters is the highest in Alicante. Other interesting
natural places are those of Salto, La Cruceta or the Frainós river ponds, which passes by the
town. In the municipality we can visit the parish church or the palace of the Count of
Revillagigedo. Its two typical dishes are the “olleta” of Alcoy and the Pericana.
If you are thinking of buying property in Benilloba or selling property in Benilloba on the
Costa Blanca North, please contact our team for an exceptional real estate service in
Benilloba.
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Water parks are popular summer attractions of the Costa Blanca coast, and they often have
thousands of visitors. Both local residents and tourists visiting these parks, and if you take
the trip yourself you can expect a fantastic day for the whole family. Here’s a list of water
parks on the Costa Blanca, naturally, the kids are in focus. All water parks and water parks in
this section is suitable for small children.
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Benitachell
Benitachell is a tranquil and picturesque
village, originally an Arab outpost, with a
stunning coastline nearby, which is formed
by a succession of cliffs of more than a
100m high that descend vertically into the
sea. Located towards the northern end of the
Costa Blanca, the village is just off the A-7
Motorway, about an hours drive from Alicante airport. Benitachell is a charming Spanish
village between Teulada and Javea, Although just five minutes drive to the beach at either
Moraira or Javea, it provides the best of both worlds for those wanting a more peaceful
holiday. Benitachell and the urbanisation of Cumbre del Sol is also the home of one of the
Northern Costa Blanca’s most popular primary schools specialising in the English
curriculum, the Lady Elizabeth School.
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Calpe
Calpe is a town on Spain’s Mediterranean
coast. It’s known for its beaches, like sandy
Arenal-Bol. Nearby is the Roman site Baños
de la Reina, with rock-cut sea pools. On a
headland to the east, Peñón de Ifach is a
huge limestone rock with thriving birdlife.
Below it lie the ruins of Pobla de Ifac, a
medieval walled village. La Muralla Roja is an
iconic castle-like building by modern Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill. The beaches in Calpe
are not like other beaches on the Costa Blanca coast! The Mountain Rock Penon de lfach is
the epitome of magical powers that unfolded here many centuries ago. The Mountain cliff on
the beach of Calpe, has the same size and formation gorge in the mountain behind La Nucia
and Alfaz del Pi. There are many stories, legends and sagas about how this mountain cliff
has ended up on the shoreline in Calpe.
If you are thinking of buying property in Calpe or selling property in Calpe on the Costa
Blanca North, please contact our team for an exceptional real estate service in Calpe.
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The landscape of the Costa Blanca is characterized by sea, but also by the mountains that
overlook it. Alicante province is one of the most mountainous in Spain. It shows the
Mediterranean landscape of his greatness. Costa Blanca has an impressive range of
mountains, lakes, caves and natural parks. Read more about the stunning nature of the
Costa Blanca in Spain
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Denia
Dénia is a historical coastal city in the
province of Alicante, Spain, on the Costa
Blanca halfway between Alicante and
Valencia, and the capital and judicial seat of
the comarca of Marina Alta. Denia’s
historical heritage has been influenced by
Iberian, Greek, Roman, Islamic, Napoleonic
and Christian civilizations. As of 2014, it had a population of 41,672, although this is more
than doubled by tourism during the summer months. Denia enjoys almost twenty kilometres
of coastline. To the north of the town, there are beaches of fine sand and shallow waters,
such as Les Marines, LAlmadrava, Les Deveses, Les Bovetes and els Palmars, To the south
lie a series of small coves along the rocky coast, known as Les Rotes, which is a paradise for
fishermen and divers.
If you are thinking of buying property in Denia or selling property in Denia on the Costa
Blanca North, please contact our team for an exceptional real estate service in Denia.
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Mortgage and finance of property on Costa Blanca in Spain. If you are planning to buy
property, you should read our guide to see what Spanish mortgages are available and how to
apply. Everything you need to know about property mortgage on the Costa Blanca North in
Spain. Read more about mortgage and finance of property on the Costa Blanca North
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El Vergel
El Vergel is a town of 4,992 inhabitants
situated 3 kilometres from the Mediterranean
sea and 8 kilometres from Dénia, in the
Comarca of Marina Alta, Land of Valencia,
Spain. The main attractions are the Main
Street, two medieval towers, a neoclassical
church and a safari park. The town’s crest,
recently resuscitated, pays homage to its name: it displays two trees and four flowers. The
municipal boundaries confront those of Beniarbeig, Benimeli, Murla, Dénia, Ondara and Els
Poblets. The town is 91 km from both Alicante and Valencia, and constitutes part of the
frontier between the Province of Alicante and that of Valencia.
If you are thinking of buying property in El Vergel or selling property in El Vergel on the Costa
Blanca North, please contact our team for an exceptional real estate service in El Vergel.
ps and Resources
Many people travel to Spain with a currency other than Euro. Then it is important to educate
yourself a little on exchange rates, transaction fees and banking services. Here we show you
everything you need to know about sending money to and from Spain.
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nestrat
Finestrat is situated 12 kilometres from
Benidorm and 55 kilometres from Alicante
International Airport. Accessed by road via
the motorway AP-7 and exit 65-A, from where
a local road connects to the town. Finestrat
can also be accessed directly from the N-
332. The old town is located inland but there is also about 267 metres of coast from Punta
del Tossal to Cala de Finestrat. Finestrat is a beautiful coastal town that is also
mountainous. It combines the cosmopolitan appeal of its cozy and family-friendly beach
destination «La Cala», with the silence of the 1410 meter high peaks of the «Puig Campana».
The old town of Finestrat is located 5 kilometers from the beach on a hill. Along the hillside,
run narrow streets of Moorish origin through stunning whitewashed and colorful houses.
If you are thinking of buying property in Finestrat or selling property in Finestrat on the Costa
Blanca North, please contact our team for an exceptional real estate service in Finestrat.
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Activities, attractions and experiences for children on the Costa Blanca in Spain. Costa
Blanca is the perfect vacation destination to travel to if you bring children. Besides the
wonderful climate and beautiful sandy beaches that can keep kids active for days, there are
several activities and attractions geared toward children of all ages throughout the Alicante
province. Check out 19 activities for kids on Costa Blanca
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Gata de Gorgos
Gata de Gorgos is a village in the Marina Alta
region of the north Costa Blanca in Spain. In
2005 it had a population of 5,325. The village
is known for its wicker industry and for
having an unusually large number of bars
and restaurants per capita. Boasting over 30
bars, the most popular are Ca Corder, which
is located in the church square, and Ca Patrics, which is located in the Placa Nuevo.
The town’s key fiestas take place during July to honour The Christ of the Calvary.(Fiestas en
honor al Santísimo Cristo del Calvario). A key part of this event includes bull running along
the street known as Paseo de Alicante – another is when the town’s young men and women
who are ‘coming of age’ form groups called ‘Quintos’ and march through the town
accompanied by music and watched by family and friends.
If you are thinking of buying property in Gata de Gorgos or selling property in Gata de Gorgos
on the Costa Blanca North, please contact our team for an exceptional real estate service in
Gata de Gorgos.
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Guide nudist beaches on the Costa Blanca coast. Many people have the desire to experience
a little more “private” and quiet beaches, where you can take a swim nude in peace. Here we
look at 9 of the better nudist beaches on the Costa Blanca in Spain.
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Javea
Xàbia is a coastal town in the comarca of
Marina Alta, in the province of Alicante,
Valencia, Spain, by the Mediterranean Sea.
Situated on the back side of the Montgó,
behind a wide bay and sheltered between
two rocky headlands, the town has become a
very popular small seaside resort and market
town. Half of its resident population and over two thirds of its annual visitors are foreigners.
There are many natural charms that Jávea offers, due to its location in the foothills of the
Montgó, and the landscapes of its coast and its beaches are spectacular. Also, it has a rich
historical heritage.
Jávea fits is a model Mediterranean beach destination. The resort has 20 kilometres of
coastline, with a wide choice of beaches, like the sandy bay at El Arenal or heavenly coves
such as La Granadella.
If you are thinking of buying property in Javea or selling property in Javea on the Costa
Blanca North, please contact our team for an exceptional real estate service in Javea.
ps and Resources
A NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) is required for almost everything in Spain, and
applying for a NIE should be one of your top priorities when you arrive on the Costa Blanca
North in Spain as a newcomer. But what is a NIE and how do you get one?
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Jalon
The Jalon Valley, also known as the Xalo
Valley is situated in the Marina Alta area in
the Costa Blanca North and is quite simply
stunning. The Marina Alta has a delightful
mix of coastline and mountains, but it is its
inland area that provides the great setting for
this amazingly scenic day out. With some
areas on the Costa Blanca coast becoming
somewhat built up and overcrowded the Jalon Valley attracts a more discerning visitor and
resident who appreciates more of a country feel although the coast and it’s beautiful
beaches are still only 30 minutes drive away.
The village of Jalon is at the heart of the Jalon Valley. At the Old Square there is a fountain
around which there is an open market held on Tuesday mornings. Seen from the square is
the famous Jalon Church with its blue dome.
If you are thinking of buying property in Jalon or selling property in Jalon on the Costa
Blanca North, please contact our team for an exceptional real estate service in Jalon.
ps and Resources
Do you want to buy a car in Spain?. An expat is only permitted to purchase a car that is
registered in Spain if they have either an official residency permit, proof that they own a
home in Spain, documentation that shows that they are officially registered as resident in
their town, proof that they are renting a property for a minimum of one year or an NIE
number. Read more about buying a car in Spain
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La Nucia
La Nucia is a municipality in the comarca of
Marina Baixa, Alicante, Valencian
Community, Spain. It borders the
municipalities of Altea, Callosa d’En Sarrià,
Benidorm, Polop and L’Alfàs del Pi. La Nucia
is located in a fruit valley between Benidorm
and Callosa d’En Sarrià, 3 km from the coast
of Altea. The urban center is on a
promontory overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, 51 km north of Alicante and 8 km north of
Benidorm. The municipality includes the following urbanization: Barranco Hondo, Coloma,
Bello Horizonte, Panorama, and El Tossal.
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Moraira
Moraira is a small, upmarket Spanish coastal
town, part of Teulada (also known as
Teulada-Moraira) municipality, in the Marina
Alta comarca, 80 km north of Alicante and
100 km south of Valencia. The town is
located adjacent to the neighbouring village
of El Portet and both communities form a
tourist resort on the Costa Blanca strip, with
8 km of coastline backed by mountains and vineyards.
Moraira is a small and very nice town with natural beaches, coves, rocky and sandy beaches;
an old fishing village that has developed in the recent years, especially in the summer
months as a popular touristic destination, but preserving its originality. The castle on the
beach is the emblem of the city.
If you are thinking of buying property in Moraira or selling property in Moraira on the Costa
Blanca North, please contact our team for an exceptional real estate service in Moraira.
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Orba
Orba is a small town and municipality in the
comarca of Marina Alta in the Valencian
Community, Spain. It is situated in the River
Gerona valley and is bordered by Pego to the
north; Benidoleig and Ondara to the north-
east; Jalón and Pedreguer to the east and
Parcent and Alcalali to the south. Orba is a
popular place to live with expats who have preferred a quieter way of life less than twenty
minutes away from the sea side resorts of Javea and Denia. The Old Town provides a more
authentic Spanish village vibe while many expats have purchased villas with swimming pools
on the urbanisations of Orbetta, El Capso, La Palmeria and La Plana.
If you are thinking of buying property in Orba or selling property in Orba on the Costa Blanca
North, please contact our team for an exceptional real estate service in Orba.
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Parcent
Parcent is a village in the Pop Valley of La
Marina Alta in the Alicante Province, which is
located in the Valencian region of Spain.
Parcent has a population of about 1100 and
is about one hour’s drive north of the city of
Alicante, and about an hour’s drive south of
the city of Valencia. It features the small Holy Virgin church, and is surrounded by hills and
mountains. Writer Gabriel Miró (1879-1930) was a resident of Parcent and called it a
“paradise between the mountains”. It is also close to Jalón (written as Xaló in Catalan),
which is known for its wine production and markets. The traditional economy of Parcent
relies on almond and orange farming in the surrounding area.
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Facts about Costa Blanca
#1 The name Costa Blanca was dreamed up by British European Airways as a promotional
gimmick to promote its flights between London and Valencia in the 1950s. Costa Blanca
means white coast. The promotion paid off as the area is still known as the Costa Blanca.
#2 The Costa Blanca has one of the healthiest climates in Europe, says the World Health
Organisation. Its warm temperatures throughout the year, clean air and low rainfall make it a
great place to live. The climate is particularly good for people with arthritis or asthma.
#3 Benidorm was the first package holiday resort in Spain. The town's popularity increased
when he allowed women to wear bikinis on the beach. In Europe only London and Milan have
more skyscrapers than Benidorm. The Gran Hotel Bali, Benidorm., is the tallest hotel in Spain
standing at 186 metres high.
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Pedreguer
Pedreguer is a town in the comarca of
Marina Alta in the province of Alicante, Spain.
The town is situated at the foot of the
Muntanya Gran and close to the two larger
coastal towns of Dénia and Xàbia. It has a
population of 7097 (as of 2008). It is also
close to the Jalon Valley which is famous for
its springtime almond tree blossom. While Pedreguer does not have any world famous
sights nor is it on the coast, it is a pretty and scenic base from which to enjoy a great holiday
on the Costa Blanca with many great tourist attractions nearby.
Pedreguer Rastro is a sort of flea market in the town. Sunday morning is flea market day.
Held on the polygons where people flock from all over the Costa Blanca to buy and sell
produce, clothing, gifts, home made jams, chutneys and much more.
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Polop
Polop de la Marina or briefly Polop, is a
municipality in the comarca of Marina Baixa,
Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain. The
village of Polop is located inland in the Costa
Blanca North in an area known as the Marina
Alta. The local economy is based mainly on
agriculture, so much of the surrounding
countryside is covered in polythene to act as giant greenhouses.
The village is a delight to explore and perfect for a morning or afternoon amble. The hill,
where the old castle used to be is encircled by a medieval wall, and is a ‘must’ to walk up.
Follow the zig zag path and you’ll be well rewarded with some fabulous views. On a clear day
you can see right to Albir and Altea on the coast and inland to Callosa and the Sierra Bernia.
If you are thinking of buying property in Polop or selling property in Polop on the Costa
Blanca North, please contact our team for an exceptional real estate service in Polop.
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Churches and monuments – there are many fascinating churches and monuments
throughout the Costa Blanca. For example, for a truly astonishing sight, why not visit Altea
and take in the view of the church Nuestra Senora del Consuelo? With truly breathtaking
architecture and intricate design, it is well worth the trip. Also, why not visit the Castle Santa
Barbara in Alicante?
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Teulada
Teulada is a small coastal town on Spain’s
Costa Blanca, located 3 km north from
Junction 63 of the A7 E-15 toll motorway on
the N-332 coast road. Teulada’s historic
quarter, in the interior of the province of
Alicante, is surrounded by a green landscape
filled with vineyards, a crop that reflects the
agricultural tradition of this municipality, and is part of its identity. Surrounded by a wall in
the old times, Teulada’s city centre is dominated by the church of Santa Catalina, a very
beautiful example of Flamboyant Gothic architecture, erected to honour the patron saint.
If you are thinking of buying property in Teulada or selling property in Teulada on the Costa
Blanca North, please contact our team for an exceptional real estate service in Teulada.
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llajoyosa
Villajoyosa is especially known for its
chocolate. Valor, considered one of Spain’s
best chocolate brands are produced here. As
the rest of the coast, tourism is also an
important source of income. One of the most
popular tourist attractions is the Gothic
Roman Catholic church with a Baroque
altarpiece. Previously, the city also has its own Casino (formerly Casino Costa Blanca), but it
is closed down and moved to the marina in Alicante.
Villajoyosa on the Costa Blanca coast is also very famous for its fiesta edition of Moros y
Christianos. This celebration fiesta is declared as an event of international interest for
tourists.
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Villajoyosa “The Chocolate Village” – stands a delightful little town that could be the perfect
place to relax. Enjoy the atmosphere of the tranquil location as well as sampling some of the
fine foods and a visit to the Chocolate Museum situated in the village – a paradise for
chocolate lovers everywhere! With attractive coloured houses and narrow streets leading to
the shore, this could be the ideal place to explore and enjoy a gentler way of life. Read more
about the chocolate factory in Villajoyosa
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