Areas and Locations
Costa Almeria |
Costa Tropical | Costa
Blanca | Costa
Calida | Costa
Azahar | Mallorca
| Calabria (Italy)
COSTA ALMERIA
The Costa Almeria, south of Costa Calida, is described
as the hottest and driest of the Costas with the lowest
annual rainfall and highest annual sunshine hours in Europe.
This really is the ‘unspoilt Spain’ but has
lots to offer.
The 200 mile coastline is still quite undeveloped and whilst
there are still many traditional fishing villages with rustic
beach bars and locally caught and cooked food, there are
several established and recognised resorts ,Almerimar &
Roquetas del Mar to the west of Almeria city and to the
east Mojacar, Garrucha & Vera offering modern marinas,
shops, bars and restaurants as well as miles of unspoilt
beaches and the crystal clear Mediterranean sea.
From the beautiful beaches of The Cabo de Gata National
Park, inland Almeria has a ‘lunar’ landscape
of desert, cactus and sandstone inland (where many ‘spaghetti
Westerns have been filmed). From salt water lagoons visited
by flocks of flamingos, to rugged mountains - this is an
area for exploration, activities and culture.
The magnificent Alcazaba Fortress in Almeria City and the
Alhambra palace in Granada should be visited, together with
the many Moorish castles and traditional white villages
along the coast line.
Sports enthusiasts are well catered for in this area of
natural landscape. Plenty of companies offer walking, cycling
and horse-trekking facilities as well as exclusive golf
resorts, watersports, marinas and leisure parks. Golfing
and ski-ing is possible all in the same day! The ski resorts
of the Sierra Nevada are less than a two hour drive away.
Costa de Almeria is very well connected with direct flights
from the UK to Almeria Airport and there is easy motorway
access by road to Malaga, Granada and Murcia.
COSTA TROPICAL
The Costa Tropical enjoys 320 days of sunshine a year with
an average annual temperature of 22.8°C. Its warm ‘African’
sub tropical climate even encourages the growth of exotic
fruits such as mangoes and bananas!
The Costa Tropical is sandwiched between Almeria’s
coast to the east and the Costa del Sol’s beaches
to the west and backed by the Sierra Nevada National Park.
The coastline stretches some 60 kilometres with quiet coves
and sand and pebble beaches. The locals often refer to the
Costa Tropical as ‘the secret coast’ probably
due to the fact it is still ‘undiscovered’.
The population is mainly 90 per cent Spanish although there
is an influx of northern Europeans and the area is becoming
very cosmopolitan.
The medical infrastructure is very good, there are plenty
of health centres and hospitals. The Education system is
excellent too. Importantly for those who are relocating,
there are both Spanish and private schools and international
schools.
Malaga is the nearest, major airport although Granada has
a small international airport. There are planned motorway
extensions within the next year giving speedier access to
all locations.
The town of Motril known as the capital of the Costa Tropical
is a lively port and yachting harbour with watersports,
fishing facilities and, of course, lovely beaches and golf
courses. Probably the most spectacular location is Salobrena;
surrounded by sugar cane plantations and sporting a Moorish
castle this town has winding streets; medieval quarters
with lots of Spanish charm. La Herradura is a pretty seaside
resort in a secluded bay and home to the Marina del Este
sports seaport with wonderful beaches and a naturist zone.
A favourite with the Spaniards coming down from Granada
is Almunecar; a bustling town with plenty of restaurants
and bars with a bird park and Europe’s largest botanical
gardens. These are only a few of the many seaside resorts
and secluded fishing villages along this unspoilt coast.
COSTA BLANCA
Less than two and half hours flying time from Britain you
can be on the Costa Blanca, Spain – the Mediterranean
paradise of hot summers and warm winters thus enabling a
relaxed healthy lifestyle and better quality of life.
The Costa Blanca often called ‘The White Coast’
because there are 212km of coast and 101km of magnificent
beaches and coves. Europe has awarded the region more Blue
Flags for clean and safe bathing than any other area on
the continent making it ideal for swimming and enjoying
the many various watersports available.
The Costa Blanca has been designated one of the healthiest
places in the world to live by the World Health Organisation,
with at least 320 days of sunshine each year and temperatures
ranging from 16 degrees C in winter to 32 degrees C in summer.
The air is fresh and clean and the weather is superb all
year round.
The Costa Blanca North stretches over 100km from Denia
in the North to Alicante in the South. Running the length
of the Costa Blanca North is a ridge of mountains providing
a dramatic backdrop to the coastal resorts. This is also
the second most mountainous region in Europe after Switzerland
and the ‘old’ Spain still remains in the mountain
villages.
Its miles of beaches, pleasant climate and plentiful tourist
towns have made it one of Spain’s most popular holiday
destinations. Towns such as Benidorm and Torrevieja are
favoured by the tourists and offer many excellent facilities
as well as vibrant café lined promenades. There are
beautiful sand dune conservation areas and dramatic salt
lakes as well as mountains alive with wild flowers and rare
birds. The resort towns of Denia, Javea, Moraira, Calpe,
Altea,and Villa Joyosa are traditional favourites with the
British.
The Southern Costa Blanca runs from Alicante south to San
Pedro this region is extremely popular with British homebuyers
and holidaymakers.
There are resorts and towns to suit everyone each with
their own identity. Alicante is a bustling cosmopolitan
city with its hill top castle, large marina, beaches, beautiful
promenade, department stores, boutiques, tapas bars and
restaurants. Elche is famous for having the largest palm
gardens in Europe as well as being an interesting and cultural
city. Along the coast are the resorts of Santa Pola, La
Marina, Guardamar, La Zenia and Cabo Roig. Torrevieja is
a busy resort which has everything one would expect from
the largest weekly street market in the area; sophisticated
shops to large supermarkets, sandy beaches, two marinas
(with plans for major expansion in the near future) hospitals
and health centres; numerous restaurants and cafes and an
extensive promenade..
Spain’s wonderful weather encourages a healthy, active
outdoor lifestyle. There are clubs societies and recreational
activities for everybody. Stunning golf courses and most
resorts offer other facilities including tennis, swimming,
gyms and saunas.
COSTA CALIDA
Costa Calida is the coastline of the Murcia region and
maintains an average annual temperature of 18°C. The
coastline is varied, with rugged sandy bays at one extreme
and the long smooth beaches of the Mar Menor on the other.
The Mar Menor is a giant saltwater lagoon, and the surrounding
area is now seeing an influx of golf courses, sporting facilities
and an excellent infrastructure.
This has attracted many quality developers, who are building
very affordable housing ideal for British clientele in search
of a holiday home with rental potential. Its most famous
area is the La Manga strip containing 4 championship golf
courses and world class sporting facilities surrounded by
villas and apartment complexes that will rent throughout
the year on sporting facilities alone.
Plans are in place for a new International Airport outside
the regional capital Murcia, and an increased capacity at
the already established San Javier (Murcia) Airport together
with new motorway links throughout the region. This improved
infrastructure and facilities is likely to sustain the recent
trend of above average price growth in the area.
Murcia the capital city of the region is a ‘must’
to visit. It is steeped in history and has an interesting
‘Old Quarter’ with beautiful tree lined squares
and pedestrianised shopping facilities. There are also many
restaurants and cafes in which to sample regional dishes
and, of course, traditional tapas.
COSTA AZAHAR
The Costa Azahar situated above the Costa Blanca is often
referred to as the Orange Blossom Coast – oranges
being the main fruit grown in this area. This Coast stretches
from Vinaros in the North to Denia on the Costa Blanca covering
112km.
The Orange Blossom Coast boasts 300 days of sunshine each
year, with an average annual temperature of 19C –
thus avoiding the unbearable hot summers in the south. The
Costa Azahar has miles of flat sandy beach, backed by mountains
and separated by citrus groves and rice paddies. The flat
sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean
are perfect for children, while the coastline combines traditional
fishing villages with the most modern marinas and yacht
clubs. Inland from the beaches of the Mediterranean the
Land of Valencia is a paradise for nature lovers. As well
as the golden beaches there are rocky coves, marshlands,
forests and vineyards, deep ravines and gorges sculpted
by mountain streams – something for everyone. Golf
is also a big draw with many fine courses in the Valencia
area.
The infrastructure in The Costal Azahar is very good and
is set to improve dramatically. It already has the benefit
of two airports, Valencia airport to the North and Alicante
to the South but there is also a new international airport
due to open in Castellon in 2007. Valencia is very well
connected by road to Barcelona and Alicante, and a new high
speed rail link is under construction which will take you
to Madrid in under two hours.
Valencia is a beautiful city – Spain’s third
largest city – a combination of the traditional moorish
architecture and the usual gastronomic delights.
MALLORCA
One of the most popular holiday spots in Spain and with
over 100 years of welcoming Foreign Tourists including Hollywood
film stars and Royalty Mallorca continues to reign supreme
in the Mediterranean.
It’s boom time once again for this Balearic Jewel
where property prices remain buoyant and where there is
something for everyone with properties starting from as
little as £130,000 for an Apartment on the south east
coast rising up to a heavenly £10,000,000 if your
need is for that palatial and private villa with infinity
pool overlooking the Mediterarranean Sea at Valdermossa
or Porta Andratx.
The south east area of this island is lush and green with
traditional Mallorcan stone walls adding to the rural charm.Away
from the busy nightlife and discos this is paradise for
the outdoor types who love the beaches,the coastal walks,pretty
coves with beautiful white sandy beaches,many only accessible
by footpath and with the azure blue Mediterranean Sea as
the backdrop.
Lovely locations such as Porto Cristo,Porto Colum,Cala
d’or to name but just a few.
This area of Mallorca is very family orientated,safe and
quiet with a mixed communities predominantly made up of
English,Dutch,German & Scandanavian Nationalities. Enjoying
the laid back lifestyle this area offers.
With the islands airport at Palma being less than 2 hours
flying time away from London it’s easy to see why
Mallorca is sought after as the perfect destination to have
a second or holiday home.
Everywhere on the island is easily accessible with good
public road and rail infrastructure.
Mallorca is also a boat lovers paradise,everyone who is
anyone heads for Mallorca to down anchor in one of the pretty
secluded coves or berth in one of the fantastic glitzy ports.
Golfers have several top class clubs and resorts to choose
from with some enjoying amazing views from the fairways
down to the Mediterranean Sea.To the north of the island
are the popular resorts of Alcudia and Pollensa whilst down
the rugged and mountainous west coast are the magical villages
and resorts of Soller, Dhia,Formentara and Valdermosa.
Finally down in the south west corner of the island not
only do you have the majestic capital Palma but just 20
minutes drive south west from the capital are some of the
most sought after locations on this island.Places where
you will need to have a healthy bank balance to afford the
luxury and privacy on offer in places like Porta Andratx,Santa
Ponca,Cala Fornells,Cala Llamp,Porta Portals again just
to name bit a few.These are the locations where the rich
and the famous enjoy amazing views and sunsets from their
secluded mountainside villas.
CALABRIA - ITALY
Calabria is one of Italy’s best kept secrets. An
emerging market in an established country which has always
been one of the most desirable and therefore more expensive
places to buy a property……, that is until now...
Located on the southern tip of Italy it is unspoilt,idyllic
and a place of unparalled beauty where some of the mountains
sweep right down to the clearest blue waters in the Mediterranean.
Here in Calabria you can still find the essence of real
Italy known as the Southern Italian Riviera.
With over 800 Kilometres of coastline it is famed fro its
dramatic beauty and is home to some of of Italy’s
most stunning beaches rightly compared to the beaches of
the Carribean.
Calabrias countryside is mountainous and green dotted with
Sanctuaries, Convents, Ancient Castlesand with white villages
perched perilously on the hillsides and cliff edges. Calabria
is an Archaeological dream with over 5000 years of history
from the Byzantines to the Greeks and the Romans it is an
explorers paradise.
Watersports are numerous and well catered for,windsurfing,scuba
diving,snorkelling and of course sailing or you can just
laze the days away on the many sunb drenched beaches whilst
taking advantage of the lido facitilies made famous by the
Italians.
Calabria is known as the food basket of Italy and it’s
no surprise to learn that the local cuisine is sheer heaven
for those lovers of Italian food.
The Calbrians whilst renowned for being fiery are also
warm and open and welcoming and they love to party.
On the west coast with beaches to rival the Caribbean places
such as Tropea and Pizzo are very popular with the Italians,further
down the Tyrenian Sea coast isa Reggio di Calbria with it’s
beautiful Piazzas,boutique shops and fine restaurants. From
here you can take a 15 minute ferry ride and be over in
Sicily.
Over on the east coast you have the resorts of Brancaleone,Siderno,Caulonia
& Soverato this coast is fringed by the warm waters
of the Ionian Sea.
All along this coast are mile upon ,mile of fabulous white
sandy beaches all very accessible and enjoying the crystal
clear waters of the Ionian Sea.
You too can live “La Dolce Vita” in Calabria
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