There are many beautiful white sandy beaches most with blue flag status, varying from long stretches to small coves. There are two big natural salt-water lagoons, which together with the local temperatures create a healthy microclimate. It is claimed to be the second healthiest place in the world to live in after California.

Salt is still taken from various lakes and is exported to many countries around the world. The salt lakes are a favorite place for flamingos to flock which you can see all year round.

The Spanish are very proud of their Festivals which occur throughout the year in various towns and villages.

In Costa Blanca you are never too far away from a golf course. The most famous being Villamartin, and La Finca, and you don’t have to be a member to play. Click HERE to see information about local golf courses.

Every day you will find a street market in various towns and villages where they sell locally grown fruit and vegetables incomparable with the UK. Also you can buy almost anything you need from the larger markets.

Alicante airport is the largest airport to service Costa Blanca, also Murcia (San Javier) is for ever increasing in size and now has more flights to and from the UK.