Sandy beaches and clear blue waters: Costa Blanca attracts many visitors each year because of its wonderful beaches. The lovely sandy beaches along the coastline close to Dream Hills are Playa Flamenca, La Zenia, Cabo Roig, and Campoamor, they are approximately 15 minutes away and make for a desirable family holiday. All the major beaches along this part of the Mediterranean coastline are regularly awarded the European Blue Flag which is your guarantee of high standards and facilities for the whole family.
The area is renowned for its healthy climate due to the salt lakes also the mud baths in Lo Pagan are a memorable visit.
The village of La Mata is a typical Spanish village which not only has some excellent, long sandy beaches, it also has an excellent street market every Wednesday morning and some brilliant bars, shops and restaurants. La Mata salt lake is part of a protected Natural Park ( Parque Natural de La Mata y Torrevieja) and is an important refuge for many species of bird life.
Out and about: Cartegena, Alicante, Elche, and Murcia are all within an hour's drive. Each town has its own special Spanish flavour and a visit is recommended. For example the city of Alicante with its lovely harbour front, shops and restaurants is a great place to visit as is the more traditional town of Murcia with its historical cathedral, pavement cafes and boutiques.
Torrevieja is a small bustley coastal town home to weekly markets and plenty of shops only a 10 min drive. In recent years Torrevieja has become a popular tourist location. It boasts 320 days of sun a year. There are many beautiful beaches, walks, public parks, gardens and other natural beauty spots. Torrevieja is a typically lively Spanish town with its many cafes bars restaurants offering delicacies from all around the world and famous street markets.
The village of La Mata is a typical Spanish village which not only has some excellent, long sandy beaches, it also has an excellent street market every Wednesday morning.
Attractions: Water Parks: Aquopolis is a great water park in Torrevieja and is popular with people of all ages. As well as the rides, there are plenty of sun loungers for hire available and picnic tables in the shade where you can relax.
Aqualandia is near Benidorm and is worth the trip approximately 1 hr 20 mins away. It is much larger than Aquapolis and good value, Aqualandia has something for everyone from the adrenalin pumping 'Splash' to the relaxing 'Amazonas'.
Theme Park : Terra Mitica is billed as the Mediterranean's largest theme park. On entering Terra Mitica you are swept back to the Mediterranean world of mythical civilisations to experience ancient legends and mysteries(1 hr 20 min drive approx).
‘A New Generation Wildlife Park’: Terra Natura (approx 1 hr 20 mins away). No visible barriers exist as you interact with the animal kingdom. Two parks in one, Terra Natura also contains Aqua Natura, a fantastic water park.
Golf:
The area is ideal for golfers with a good all year climate.
Five 18 hole golf courses are within a short drive. All courses are very popular attracting golfers all year round and varying in degree of difficulty.
La Finca – The newest golf course in the province of Alicante and understood to be one of the most spectacular courses in the area.
Villamartin - Popular and well established. Villamartin was the first golf course to be built in the coastal area of Orihuela.
Campoamor – Exclusive and varied and the most panoramic of the courses in the region.
Las Ramblas – A demanding course and another established golf course. 18 hole course situated in a valley with a natural lake in the middle. La Marquesa – Popular with beginners and for players of all levels
