Costa Blanca is a much-loved and exceptionally popular tourist destination situated on the south-eastern coast of Spain in the province of Alicante. Renowned for sun, fun, sea and sand, it has over 200 kilometres of Mediterranean coastline and includes the major resorts of Alicante, Benidorm, Dénia, Moraira and Torrevieja.

Although the landscape is dominated by the Mediterranean sea, Costa Blanca North has a backdrop of impressive mountains filled with many trees, aromatic plants and picturesque villages just waiting to be explored, while Costa Blanca South is well-known for its flat, arid terrain and beautiful beaches.

This thriving tourist destination also has many important archaeological sites as well as the UNESCO world heritage site 'Palmeral of Elche'.

The main city of Alicante, one of the region's top beach resorts, has numerous visitor attractions. Perched high on top of Benacantil Mountain, the Castillo de Santa Barbara affords spectacular views across the city and bay of Alicante, and in the summer months it plays host to many evening concerts. For art lovers, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Alicante showcases an inspiring collection by Eusebio Sempere as well as the works of other important artists including Dali, Miro and Picasso.

Benidorm is the largest resort with wonderful sandy beaches, excellent shopping facilities and a fun-packed nightlife. Nevertheless, it also has its fair share of interesting museums including Casa Museo de Benidorm, a contemporary art museum, the Wax Museum, the Maritime Cultural Centre and the Agricultural Museum. Captivating the imagination of thousands of visitors each year, the mountain top village of El Castell de Guadalest, a mere 15 miles from Benidorm, is famed for its breathtaking views.

Prompted by the pound's strength against the Euro, there has been considerable interest this year from British buyers who want to purchase a property in Spain. Because of its mild Mediterranean climate and its popularity with the British, the Costa Blanca is an ideal location for either a second home or a retirement home as well as being very attractive to those buyers seeking investment properties that can be let out to holidaymakers or for long-term rental.

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Links for references and further reading:

Costa Blanca Tourist Board

UNESCO World Heritage List - Palmeral of Elche

Alicante Tourist Board

Castillo de Santa Barbara

El Castell de Guadalest Tourist Information Office

Museum of Contemporary Art of Alicante