The Costa Blanca occupies the heart of the Spanish
Mediterranean coastline, a land of light and colour bathed by the sea.
Extending from Denia to Murcia, it covers almost 140 kilometres of some
of the most beautiful coastal scenery to be found anywhere along Mediterranean
shores. Characterised not only by it's scenic beauty but also by a rich
diversity of landscapes and settings, the Costa Blanca is made up of
a series of clearly differentiated regions. From the shallow lagoons
and extensive sand dunes of the south to the deeply indented rocky coves
and bays of the north, this privileged corner of Spain offers everything
that has made this country so highly favoured with visitors and residents
alike.
With more than 20 kilometres of clean golden beaches, the landscape gradually
changes into a curtain of mountains that run parallel to the sea. Dramatic cliffs
and private sandy coves with majestic granite outcrops provide a panoramic delight
as they guard the entrance to sparkling blue bays. At Cabo de la Nao, the south-eastern-most
point of the Spanish Mainland, it is possible to glimpse the islands of Ibiza
and Formentera, approximately 90 kilometres distant.
The clear blue waters and stunning underwater scenery make it a diver's paradise,
while the setting of the sun, as it bathes sea, sky and land in a rich golden
glow, is an experience not easily forgotten. Further south, the cliffs are a
creamy white tint from which the Costa Blanca (white coast) derives its name.
Covered with Mediterranean scrub and coastal pine, this is an area whose romantic
lighthouses and ancient ruins encapsulate the history and soul of the Mediterranean.
While the coast boasts excellent transport facilities of motorways, railways,
ferry ports and 3 international airports, Costa Blanca is one of the most stunning
and unspoilt areas in Europe. With average temperatures between 18 & 28 degrees
the climate is not only healthy-rated one of the best by the World Health Organisation
- but also made just for you, with Hotels, health and fitness spas, 19 golf courses
and every water sport imaginable.