The Costa Blanca or White Coast, which extends along that section of the Mediterranean coast through the province of Alicante to the borders of Murcia is made up of two differing scenic areas. To the North, a curtain of mountains runs parallel to the sea, descending at times to form cliffs; to the South, a vast plain of sand patches, palm trees and salt deposits make up the backdrop for the beaches. If you buy a property on the Costa Blanca the trip to the nearby regions is well worth the venture for they make up a fine representation of the typical Mediterranean countryside with its many colourful Costa Blanca Towns. From the valleys, which are covered with stepped orchards and keep alive its Moorish past, to the palm trees of unmistakable African origin, the horizons of the Costa Blanca offer the most varied attractions.
When considering buying a property for sale on the Costa Blanca you you are assured of an excellent climate in which the temperatures are usually mild with the annual average at around 18ºC and over 300 days of sunshine per year. The world health organisation (WHO) reportedly acclaimed the Costa Blanca as one of the healthiest areas of the world. The humidity is low, and therefore it can be ideal for sufferers of arthritis and other climatically influenced health problems.
The fields of almond trees, the vineyards, the fruit orchards and the magnificent palm trees form vegetation, which emphasises the oriental nature of the landscape.
Alicante is right in the centre of the coast dividing the Costa Blanca into two regions, which are different in scenery and character. The northern Costa Blanca, which is backed by the green foothills of the Sierra De Montgo, presents a varied coastal landscape of mainly steep cliffs and pebbled coves in the area of south Denia, which give way to long sandy beaches as the cost turns southwards. At its southern end the shallow lagoon of Mar Menor you are in a different world of quieter beaches and marinas. Dehesa de Campoamor with its beaches and marina is a quiet holiday town popular with Spanish visitors, which is also becoming very popular with English people who are looking for property for sale. As you look towards La Manga shimmering in the light at the end of the Mar Menor lagoon you are now at the southern end of the beautiful Costa Blanca. The region boasts a wide variety of sporting facilities, two of the best known naturally being golf and sailing, both of which are well catered for. The whole area is steeped in history, something, which becomes evident in the many fiestas, or festivals, which number over 400 and are held throughout the year. Click here for map of Spain
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Situated on a south facing hillside with panoramic views to the sea, lakes and mountains, and less than six kilometres away from the sea, Ciudad Quesada has carved out for itself an international reputation as one of the top quality residential resorts on the Costa Blanca Coast.
Established in 1972, the urbanisation of Ciudad Quesada has a magnificent 18 hole golf course "La Marquesa". Amongst the other services offered are banks, medical centres, supermarkets, hairdresser, newsagents, garden centres, taxi and bus services and more than 25 bars and restaurants.
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Los Alcazares (pronounced 'los-alcatha-res') is situated in the Murcia region of south-eastern Spain, also known as the Costa Calida. The town sits on the western shore of the Mar Menor, a saltwater lagoon separated from the Mediterranean Sea by a 22 kilometre long strip of land called La Manga. The area enjoys an average of 320 days of sunshine each year. Bars, cafes and restaurants provide drinks, tapas, meals and entertainment, and the warm water of the Mar Menor helps make the town a paradise for bathers and watersports enthusiasts. The mineral-rich water of the Mar Menor is revered for its health-giving properties and the town still has thermal baths which have existed since Roman times.
The fertile countryside (la huerta) inland supplies the local markets with fresh produce which is also exported to northern Europe, especially during the winter when local farmers take advantage of the comparatively warm weather. Throughout the year, the area offers boundless opportunities for sports and other activities. Golfers will be delighted that no less than seven Golf Courses can be found within a short drive from the town.
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