| Miles of white sandy beaches, lively resorts, | | | | Costa Blanca's other main town was originally |
| and a thriving expatriate community - Costa | | | | a fishing village and retains much of its |
| Blanca is a fantastic proposition for | | | | traditional charm. Today, it enjoys |
| foreigners buying properties in Spain. | | | | year-round popularity as a leading holiday |
| | | | resort, with a thriving expat community drawn |
| The Costa Blanca, or the White Coast, takes | | | | by its famously crescent-shaped beaches and |
| its name from the magnificent beaches that | | | | excellent shopping and nightlife. |
| edge its 200km Mediterranean coastline. The | | | | |
| region is part of the province of Alicante | | | | Benissa |
| and this, along with Benidorm, is its | | | | |
| principal town. The area is well-loved by | | | | Benissa has much to offer the Spanish |
| holidaymakers and home to many of the expats | | | | property buyer, not least its established |
| who come to Spain every year seeking a | | | | expat community. The area is surrounded by |
| Mediterranean lifestyle and year-round sun. | | | | fabulous beaches, dramatic mountains and |
| If you're looking to buy property in Spain, | | | | verdant countryside, while the town has many |
| the Costa Blanca is a fantastic choice and | | | | notable historic sites, including handsome |
| expert Spanish Estate Agents can help you | | | | 17th and 18th century townhouses and pretty |
| find the right one for you. | | | | narrow streets. |
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| There's something for everyone here. Costa | | | | Finestrat |
| Blanca is not only a heaven for holidaymakers | | | | |
| seeking sun, sea and quality beaches, it's a | | | | A town with a unique character, Finestrat is |
| haven for wildlife too. The region has an | | | | said to represent both sea and mountain and |
| impressive eleven natural parks, ranging from | | | | has dual economies too. Agriculture and |
| spectacular mountainous terrain to unspoilt | | | | tourism work side-by-side here, which helps |
| coastal wetlands to marine reserves. In | | | | to retain the town's the traditional |
| short, the Costa Blanca is a nature lover's | | | | Mediterranean feel, while offering excellent |
| paradise. | | | | facilities for visitors and expats alike. |
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| For shopping, nightlife and amenities the | | | | Denia |
| coastal towns of Alicante and Benidorm offer | | | | |
| everything you could need, while Valencia, | | | | If you're looking for a modern, coastal town, |
| Spain's third largest city, is just an hour | | | | with sandy beaches and a wealth of things to |
| and a half's drive north of Alicante. | | | | do, Denia is ideal. Enclosed by ancient city |
| Elsewhere in the region, between the | | | | walls, the historic centre boasts a castle |
| beautiful beaches, jutting headlands and | | | | and a 17th century shipyard, while the |
| intimate rocky coves, you'll find lively | | | | thriving port area, with its yacht club and |
| smaller towns and sleepy fishing villages. | | | | brightly painted restaurants, is a great |
| | | | place to hang out - or catch a ferry to the |
| The thriving Costa Blanca real estate market | | | | neighbouring Balearics. |
| means your property choices are excellent too | | | | |
| - from new resort developments to luxury | | | | Moraira |
| villas, townhouses to traditional fincas. | | | | |
| Here are just a few popular and lesser-known | | | | Michelin-starred restaurants, a superb |
| locations for Costa Blanca property buyers to | | | | marina, and excellent Blue Flag beaches may |
| consider. | | | | explain why Moraira has come to be known as a |
| | | | millionaires' playground. The harbourside |
| Costa Blanca Locations | | | | bars ooze Mediterranean charm, while a unique |
| | | | micro-climate ensures cool breezes in summer |
| Alicante | | | | and average winter temperatures of a balmy |
| | | | 64ºF. |
| Cosmopolitan Alicante is one of the leading | | | | |
| Mediterranean cities and offers an enviable | | | | Pego |
| choice of lifestyles to its residents. You'll | | | | |
| find designer boutiques, stylish restaurants | | | | With its pretty church square and houses that |
| and great bars, as well as a young and trendy | | | | have been built into the original town walls, |
| vibe, thanks to the town's university. Water | | | | Pego has retained much of its medieval |
| sports are popular and well-served, while the | | | | heritage. Nightlife is centred around the |
| old town offers numerous cultural delights. | | | | square, with restaurants and bars serving |
| | | | excellent seafood and tapas, including |
| Benidorm | | | | paellas made with rice picked from local |
| | | | paddy fields. |