Costa Blanca or the White Coast has become a favourite spot amongst European holidaymakers. The Costa Blanca is where you can marvel at Moorish villages like Javea  Calpe and the more upmarket Altea, wander through groves of olive trees or discover hidden coves. In plkaces like Denia, on the Costa Blanca you will find palm-fringed beaches, sparkling sea and masses of cafes and restaurants to satisfy your every craving.

The biggest attractions on the Costa Blanca is the holiday cities of Benidorm, Valencia and Alicante, for parties, discos, festivals, castles and families.While locations like Ibi, Elche and Torrevieja offer their own individual charm and excitement.

Costa Blanca weather enjoys mild Winters and warm Summers which makes it an ideal location to settle in retirement or for that second home in Spain. The Costa Blanca has excellent sporting and leisure facilities and is known as a Mecca for golf in Spain. The coastline is backed by majestic mountains and valleys, and many of Costa Blanca beaches have been awarded the EEC Blue Flag Award. In fact the World Health Organisation has recommended that the Costa Blanca is one of the healthiest environments to live in Europe. The Costa Blanca is steeped in history, which becomes evident with the many fiestas, or festivals that are held throughout the year.

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The fabulous Costa Blanca coastline, which stretches from Valencia in the north to Murcia in the south has over 100 km of beaches many of which have won the prestigious "blue flag" award in their time. The Valencia region boasts a wide variety of sporting facilities, two of the best known naturally being golf and sailing, both of which are well catered for.