Self-catering holiday homes: Algorfa

Make a holiday rental villa or apartment in Algorfa, Spain your home away from home

Set in a glorious location, between the mountains and the Mediterranean, Algorfa is a small traditional village on Spain’s Costa Blanca. Taking a holiday property in Algorfa seems miles from the usual commotion of Costa Blanca’s more famous resorts, creating the chance for you to really relax whilst basking in the heat of the Spanish sun, surrounded by glorious views over the Orihuela countryside and the Mediterranean coastline.

Things to do on holiday in Algorfa, Spain

Algorfa is a peaceful retreat on the Costa Blanca, and therefore the village is overrun with tourist attractions. There are a handful of marvellous bars and restaurants within the village, as well as a communal swimming pool, tennis courts and a weekly market held every Sunday. The only real place of interest within the village is the charming and very unusual neo-gothic church on the way to Benejuzar, which is well worth investigating of you have the time when staying in a villa in Algorfa.

The beaches of the Costa Blanca are just 15 minutes from an Algorfa property, and if you have a hire car, an apartment or villa in Algorfa is the perfect solution if you would like to retire from the livelier resorts for a quiet, relaxing evening in authentic Spanish surroundings.

The famous La Finca Golf Course is just outside the village, offering a taxing 18 holes in glorious mountain scenery. The golf course is open to the public the whole year round, and as long as you have a handicap certificate, you should be able to get a tee-off time very easily from your Algorfa property.

Algorfa apartments are a favourite place for walkers and cyclist to stay whilst they take the slow route through Orihuela. The lush countryside and varied landscapes which surround the village are perfect for both walking and cycling, especially when you consider the fantastic views afforded of both the mountains and the coastline.

Places to holiday in Algorfa, Spain

If you take an Algorfa property for any length of time, you will get to know Orihuela Town very well. It is the commercial centre serving all the towns and villages in the area and there are a range of interesting tourist attractions to discover. There are not only great historical monuments like the Palace of Rubalcalva, but some superb restaurants and bars to enjoy too.

Weather in Algorfa, Spain

With over 300 days of sunshine a year and annual average temperatures of over 18˚C, walking, cycling and golf holidays in Algorfa properties can be taken at any time of the year. Winter temperatures rarely dip below 8˚C, and in July and August, when the beaches become the focal point for activities from a villa in Algorfa, temperatures can peak at 40˚C in the middle of the day.

Flights to Algorfa, Spain

Algorfa lies just 30 minutes from Altet Alicante Airport (ALC) which is a hub for flights to Spain from the UK. There are frequent offers on cheap flights to Alicante from 20 British airports. If you decide not to take a hire car, there are fixed price transfer options available, including busses and taxis.

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