Orihuela Costa is on the beautiful Costa Blanca area of Spain which enjoys plentiful sunshine almost all year round. There is no shortage of wonderful beaches in this area, Caba Roig bing only a 15 minute walk from the apartment is a pretty sandy beach with a fantastic beach/tapa's bar during the Spring/Summer months and restaurants overlooking the beach. The beaches nearby are blue flag approved and are clean and well looked after.
If you have a car, you can venture further afield to the historic towns of Cartegena and Murcia, Alicante and even Valencia, a 2 hour drive away.
Cartagena sits on the Costa Calida within Murcia, you will find within, a wealth of history and beautiful architecture. If you explore the port area you will find a mixture of old and new. The large naval base occupies a large area and throughout the city, the importance of the port will become evident with numerous buildings belonging to the navy, as well as a good naval museum. You must see the Naval Headquarters, Artillery Headquarters, Dockyard Gate and the Midshipman School.
Cartagena has always been a major port, due to its unique position on the Mediterranean coast and you will see high on the hilltops, several forts and castles. Much of Cartagenas Roman history has long gone however there are sites, such as that under the current bullring that have been excavated. The bullring was erected in 1854, over the Roman amphitheatre. Over recent years many of the important buildings in the city have been restored. Indeed, to this day the work continues. There are numerous churches.
Golf:
This area boasts over 25 golf courses including the Championship courses at Villamartin, Campoamor and Las Ramblas. There is a brand new Health Centre nearby and a internet cafes. The main town of Torrevieja is a 10 minute drive away with markets along the promenade most evenings and a water park and Go-karting nearby. The resorts at La Manga peninsula and Mar Menor are 45 minutes away as are the historic towns of Murcia, Orihuela, Cartegena and Alicante.
Other Activities:
This is a fantastic area for golfing holidays with Championship courses nearby
marks the location of the property in Orihuela Costa
