Costa Blanca Essential area information

 

The Costa Blanca has been a well-known tourist destination for foreigners for many years now. It boasts some on the best weather in the Mediterranean, some wonderful mountainous backdrops and beaches to die for.

 

 

The coast offers very exciting landscape including wonderfully lush, green inland areas that are scattered with orange groves.

 

There are quiet villages to enjoy such as Orba, Teulada, Pego and Benissa, not forgetting the spectacular scenery of the Jalon valley.

 

Closer to the coast you will find beautiful Moraira, Javea and Denia all offering more lively atmospheres with a fabulous selection of beaches, bars and restaurants. The famous town of Benidorm is a fabulously fun place for families, retired people and holidaymakers. The nightlife is exciting for young people.

 

 

The larger towns such as Alicante, Murcia and Valencia offer great city atmospheres with designer shops, cafes, beautiful historic Spanish streets they are fantastic places to spend a warm springs day.

 

The Costa Blanca was voted one of the healthiest places to live in the world by the World Health Organisation. There are thousands of people choosing to relocate to the Costa Blanca every year due to the good climate, relaxed way of life and the well-established amenities and facilities such as shops and international schools.

 

Below you will find some important information that you may need, whether you are looking to buy a property or have already bought your dream home on the Costa Blanca.

 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

 

Ambulance Service (Ambulancia) - Tel: 061

National Police (Policía Nacional) - Tel: 091

Local Police (Policía Municipal) - Tel: 092

Civil Guard (Guardia Civil) - Tel: 062

Fire Service (Bomberos) - Tel: 080

Medical emergencies on the Costa Blanca - Tel: 085

Hospital General Universitario de Alicante - Tel: +34 965 938 300

Ambulance Service - Tel: +34 965 114 676

Hospital General Universitario de Alicante - Tel: +34 965 938 300

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND NUMBERS

 

Water - (Aguas Municipalizadas de Alicante) - Tel: +34 900 717 717

Website

 

Gas Natural (Cegas) -  Tel: +34 900 750 750

Customer Service - Tel: +34 900 760 760

Website

 

Gas and Electricity (HC Energia) - Tel: +34 902 860 860 (24 hours)

Website

 

Electricity (Iberdrola) - Tel: +34 901 202 020 (24/7)

Website

 

Telephone (Telefonica)

Website

Customer service  - Tel: +34 902 118 247

Technical Support - Tel: 1002

General Enquiries - Tel: 1004

 

Postal Service (Correos)

The postal service in Spain has a very user friendly website in English.

Website

 

COSTA BLANCA AIRPORTS

 

There are three major airports in the Costa Blanca region making the coast one of the most accessible places in Europe, all offer international flights to the UK.

 

Valencia Airport Information - Tel: +34 961 598 515

Airport Taxi: 24-hour - Tel: +34 963 703 333

 

Alicante Airport Information

General information - Tel: +34 966 919 000

Flight information - Tel: +34 966 919 100

 

Murcia Airport Murcia- San Javier

Information - Tel: +34 968 172 000

 

NATIONAL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

 

1st January -New Year

6th January - Día de Reyes (Day of the Three Kings)

1st May - Labour Day

15 August - Feast of the Assumption

12th October - Feast of the Virgin Pilar

1st November - All Saints

6th December - Day of the Spanish Constitution

8th December - Feast of the Immaculate Conception

25th December - Christmas Day

Good Friday (during Easter Week) is also a public holiday. The date varies each year.

 

GOLF COURSES ON THE COSTA BLANCA

 

The Costa Blanca has many fantastic quality and well-established golf courses. The warm all year round weather allows golfers to enjoy the golf courses even at Christmas time!

 

The most famous Golf Club is La Manga Golf and Country Club, located close to the Mar Menor, Murcia, south of Alicante.

 

There are three courses at La Manga and they are some of the best courses in Europe. It has been the host of many Spanish Opens and other National Golfing events.

 

La Manga Resort also offers a Spa and Wellness centre, luxury hotel, tennis, paddle tennis, squash, gym, professional Football centre and equestrian facilities. This is one of the best all round resorts in Europe.

 

Here is a list of golf courses on the Costa Blanca:

 

• Alenda Golf Club

• Alicante Golf Club

• Bonalba Golf Club

• Club de golf Las Ramblas de Orihuela

• Denia Marriott Hotel - La Sella Golf Resort and Spa

• Don Cayo Golf Club

• El Bosque Golf Club

• El Plantio Golf Club

• El Saler Golf Club

• Escorpion Golf Club

• Golf Real Club de Golf Campoamor

• Villamartin Golf Club

• La Marquesa Golf and Country Club

• La Finca Golf Club

• La Manga Golf Club:

• La Sella Golf Club

• Las Ramblas Golf Club

• Mediterraneo Golf Club

• Oliva Nova Golf Club

• Real de Faula Golf Club

 

COSTA BLANCA BEACHES

 

There are many long and beautiful beaches on the Costa Blanca and Murcia region. Most have been awarded the European Blue Flag for cleanliness. Each one offers different amenities and facilities. Some are more secluded than others but all are worth a visit. You will find that many of them have chiringuitos (beach bars) offering fresh fish dishes and tapas. Many have long promenades, perfect for evening strolls.

 

Here is a list of some of the best beaches on the Costa Blanca

 

• Denia Beach

• Javea Beach

• Calpe Beach

• Alfaz De Pi, Altea

• Benidorm Beach

• Villajoyosa, Alicante

• El Campello, Alicante

• San Juan de Alicante, Alicante

• Santa Pola, Guadamar

• Guardamar del Segura, Guadamar

• Torrevieja Beach

• San Pedro de Pinar, Murcia

• San Javier, Mar Menor. Murcia

• Los Alcaceres, Murcia

• La Union, Murcia

• Cartagena, Murcia

• Mazarron, Murcia

 

COSTA BLANCA MARINAS

 

There is a large selection of leisure marinas dotted along the Costa Blanca and Murcia region. They all offer berths for all sized boats and yachts. The facilities surrounding the leisure marinas are great for visitors; they include bars, restaurants and some offer good nightlife too.

 

Here is a list of the leisure marinas on the Costa Blanca

 

• Altea Puerto Deportivo Luis Campomanes

• C.N. Costa Blanca

• Club Les Basetes

• Club Nautico Benidorm

• Club Nautico Cabo Roig

• Club Nautico Calpe

• Club Nautico Campello

• Club Nautico de Altea

• Club Nautico Denia

• Club Nautico Javea

• Club Nautico Moraira

• Club Nautico Pilar de la Horadada

• Club Nautico Santa Pola

• Club Nautico Villajoyosa

• Marina Alicante

• Real Club de Regatas

• Real Club Nautico Torrevieja

 

COSTA BLANCA WEATHER

 

The Costa Blanca is famous for its wonderful all year round warm temperatures. The humidity is low in the summer season and the warm winters is a magnet for northern Europeans.

 

Here is a summary of the year round weather on the Costa Blanca.

 

Spring: The climate is generally very good, but expect occasional rain.

 

Summer: The climate is very hot but not humid, a wonderful time to enjoy the Spanish beaches and also the fantastic warm evenings.

 

Autumn/Fall: Is perhaps the best season of the year to visit the entire country. The climate is excellent, with sunny days and blue skies.

 

Winter: Is a good time to visit the Mediterranean area along the Costa Blanca. The days are warm and sunny; you may feel a little cooler in the evenings during December, January and February.

 

Source: Jigsaw Overseas