Costa Blanca:
The Costa Blanca, on the east coast of Spain, is one of the most beautiful regions of the entire Iberian Peninsula. It enjoys more than 315 sunshine days a year and an average temperature of 18-19C so it's easy to see why the World Health Organisation once named it as having one of the healthiest climates in the world. Thousands of foreigners have come on holiday here, fallen in love with the place and made it their permanent home.
Costa Blanca means white coast, a name taken from the endless miles of beautiful sandy beaches which stretch from the cosmopolitan town of Denia in the north to the popular tourist resort of Torrevieja in the south. The northern part of the region is mountainous, relatively green and peppered with groves of orange and olive trees along with colourful orchards of almonds and cherries. The much flatter and drier southern end of the Costa is famous for having the biggest palm gardens and salt flats in the whole of Europe.
Torrevieja Area:
Torrevieja contributed to the area being named as one of the healthiest places to live in the world by the World Health Organisation. The salt concentration in these large pools draws moisture out of the air and with sunny days and an average temperature of 20 degrees and low annual rainfall the area is ideal for anyone suffering from Asthma, Rheumatism or Arthritis.
Torrevieja is 28 miles south of Alicante on the Costa Blanca with it's fine sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, here you can enjoy over 300 days of sunshine a year. Torrevieja is a typical Spanish town with it's street markets, and plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants to suit every taste. For recreation, relaxation and amusement, amongst many other things, the town has one of the best yacht clubs in spain plus all water sports, 4 championship golf courses within 30 mins drive, a number of go-kart tracks, water park, ten pin bowling, multi screen cinema and 2 salt lake lagoons.
Local Area:
In Torrevieja you will find the commercial centre and a vast array of shops (including a Carrefour hypermarket), bars and restaurants to suit all tastes. In addition, the stylish Habaneras Shopping Centre opened in 2005, providing a variety of shops including C&A, H&M, Mango and Zara. The sea front provides an attractive promenade where you will find a marina, small funfair and craft stalls open from 10am til late for those last minute gifts to take back home. Within 15 minutes drive you can play 3 championship golf courses and numerous other courses further afield, as well as many blue flag beaches. The nearby La Hoya sports complex includes an Olympic size pool and tennis courts.
Golf:
Golf facilities The three championship courses of Villamartin (0034) 966 765160, Campoamor (0034) 965 320506 and Las Ramblas (0034)96 322011 are within a 20 min drive and are open to non members, golf clubs & buggies can be hired for a small fee at the golf courses. La Finca at Algorfa is 20 mins away and La Manga is 30 mins drive. UK winter time is the busiest time for golf in Spain due to their mild climate. Courses may use temporary greens during June & Sept. It is advisable to pre-book your tee off times and you will need to take your handicap certificate with you.
Other Activities:
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