Torrevieja’s hidden secrets

The Costa Blanca has always been a popular choice for buying a holiday home or a place to retire to in Spain. It has a well-established expat community with all of the home comforts of your native country blended together with the benefits of living in Spain, from excellent healthcare to good food and sunshine. With over 200 kilometres of sandy coastline, there is a beach for everyone’s taste and budget. Here is our guide to the smaller beaches and towns around Torrevieja.

La Zenia

With a tree lined beach and a newly built shopping centre, La Zenia has a varied international community. The beach at La Zenia is home to the European handball tournament. For shopping, eating and watching the world go by, the La Zenia Boulevard shopping centre has a long list of things to do. In total over 150 Spanish and international brands line its shopping streets, with names such as Zara, Desigual and Massimo Dutti available. With restaurants, a 5D cinema and social events such as wine tasting and Flamenco shows and a supermarket everything is literally in one place.

Playa Flamenca

From a big shopping centre to the more local market held at Playa Flamenca every Saturday, you can stock up on fruit, vegetables and gifts in a traditional Spanish setting. The three beaches of Cala Peñas, Cala Mosca and Cala Estaca at Playa Flamenca are quiet and unspoilt, with Cala Mosca and Cala Estaca being the most commercial. These beaches are lined by a promenade with views of the coastline and rocky headland.

Cabo Roig

Cabo Roig is a laid back place, ideal for those who want to combine a trip to the beach with easy access to golf courses. The old town is made up of traditional Spanish avenues lined with palm trees and gardens and views of the La Manga resort and the Mediterranean Sea. Cabo Roig has its own marina and the beach next to is blue flag certified. Restaurants here serve a mainly Mediterranean based menu, from fish to paella with some international influence including Indian, British and even an Australian themed pub.

Daily flights from local airports

The Costa Blanca is particularly easy to access from Northern European airports, with direct flights from small local airports available with low cost airlines, even throughout winter. A home here is the perfect escape from winter weather and the luxury of being able to stay in your own home for the period of time you choose, means you have even more opportunities to get to know the area. Offering excellent value for money in an established expat area, we recommend you get in touch now to book a viewing of your place on the Costa Blancan coast.