The Costa Blanca or White Coast extends along the eastern coast of Spain (approximately in the middle) and covers the province of Alicante. To the north of Denia is the Costa del Azahar and to the south of Torrevieja is the Costa Calida.
The Costa Blanca is not as cold or wet in the winter as the Costa Brava, nor is it as humid or hot in the summer as the Costa del Sol, in the south.
The Costa Blanca has the best all year round temperatures. The climate is recognised as one of the best in the world by the World Health Organisation. Many people with arthritis come to the Costa Blanca and within days feel much better. In the winter months the Costa Blanca is lucky enough to have nearly as many sunny days as in the summertime.
The Costa Blanca has over 100 kms of sandy beaches and rocky coves and many of the beaches have the coveted European Blue Flag signifying cleanliness and safe bathing.
With plenty of towns to visit within short driving distance from la Marina there are both types of Spain… from tiny rural inland villages to cosmopolitan tourist resorts such as Benidorm, Calpe, Torrevieja, La Manga..to name but a few.
On the list below are some of the towns and villages within driving distance to La marina with plenty of things to do and see:
Calpe
Altea
Benidorm
Guadalest Castle
Font de algar waterfalls
Tabarca island – short ferry journey from Alicante, Santa Pola, Torrevieja
Alicante
Benijofar
Elche
Guardamar
Orihuela
Rojales
San Fulgencio
Torrevieja
Santa Pola
The City of Valancia is only about 2 hour drive away
Please click on the link to find out more about what the towns and villages have to offer