The Costa Blanca (Spanish for white coast) is the coastal strip of the province of Alicante and can be found in southeastern Spain between the villages of Denia and Pilar de la Horadada. The Costa Blanca has a coastline length of 244 kilometers with many sandy beaches and characteristic villages. The total number of beaches is 74. It owes its name to its enchanting white sandy beaches.
Some important places on the Costa Blanca are: Alicante, Benidorm, Calpe, Altea, Elche and Torrevieja.
With more than 2,800 hours of sunshine per year and an average temperature of 20ºC, the Costa Blanca has its own microclimate, making it the perfect destination for those looking for sun and pleasant temperatures throughout the year. Moreover, the Costa Blanca has been designated by the World Health Organization as the healthiest region in Europe.
The Costa Blanca is also popular for sports enthusiasts. No fewer than 22 golf courses await you. Walking and cycling routes take you to enchanting places. The Mediterranean Sea invites you to rest, take long walks, climb mountains and practice all kinds of outdoor activities.
The Mediterranean cuisine of the Costa Blanca is internationally known and mainly consists of fish, olive oil, fruits and vegetables, which reduces the incidence of heart disease.
Excellent infrastructures such as shops, hospitals and international schools ensure that every year more people decide to purchase a property on the Costa Blanca. Both as a holiday residence and permanent home.
The Costa Blanca is easily and quickly accessible from the airports of Alicante, Valencia and Murcia and via the AP-7 motorway.
With its 74 beautiful beaches, linked to the warm and sunny climate (more than 330 days of sunshine a year), the Costa Blanca is the ideal region for those who want to buy property in Spain.