Buy property in Orihuela Costa

Buy property in Orihuela Costa

Orihuela Costa

In the Southeast of Spain, we find a vital city on the Costa Blanca: Orihuela Costa. It is located in the Valencian Community. This palm tree paradise is known to be one of the most popular places of secondary residence on this coast. Many people from Northern and Central Europe have settled here over the years, due to its offer in beaches, nightlife, climate, and services. Let us explain to you why Orihuela Costa is the place to live!

Where is Orihuela Costa located?

The central location is ideal; it borders Murcia, Torrevieja, and the beautiful Mar Menor. The airport of Alicante and Murcia/San-Javier are both under 45 minutes away. The area has strong interlinked connections.   

The areas

There is no real city centre. Suburb areas make up the area, such as La Zenia, Punta Prima,  Playa Flamenca, Cabo Roig, Mil Palmeras, Dehesa De Campoamor, Villamartin, Los Altos, and San Miguel De Salinas. Connected by 16 kilometres of coastlines, it contains 11 beaches and coves. The beaches are some of the safest and cleanest blue flag ones awarded in Europe. They are very popular and highly praised among families. 

What services does Orihuela Costa provide?

The areas provide all services one could wish for close by. There are amenities, hospitals, golf courses, and leisure attractions. Also, you’ll find many restaurants, bars, and cafés to provide a large choice to every taste. The cuisine varies from local and classic Spanish to international foods.  

Noteworthy is the large shopping centre ‘La Zenia Boulevard’, where thousands of residents and tourists come to do their shopping. Also, the large Saturday street market in Playa Flamenca is not to be left out. Another interesting aspect of Orihuela Costa is its harbours, where they offer a variety of water sports. Horse stables, tennis courts, and a network of rural walking paths make it a perfect place to get active.  

The salt lakes

The salt lakes in Torrevieja are minutes away. These gained popularity with the public because of the enormous hills of salt, that are surrounded by pink and purple lakes. It is truly a picturesque experience. These lagoons are the biggest in Europe and contain as much salt as the Dead Sea. Tours are held daily. Many locals come here for the amazing landscape, to watch flamingos, or even take a mud bath. The salt-rich water is said to be good for respiratory-, skin-, and rheumatic conditions. Besides that, the air quality around these lakes is great. So even regular walks nearby the lake adds a lot of health benefits. 

The golf courses

Its golf courses are superb: at least 4, including the award-winning ‘Las Colinas Golf & Country Club’. It has won multiple awards, such as ‘Spain's Best Golf Course’ and ‘Worlds leading Golf & Villa Resort’. It offers you 18 hole par 71. There are services around the Club House, with a putting green, a driving range, and a golf academy. Also, a gym, swimming pool, wellness centre, and a multi-sport course are available. Afterwards, you are welcome to take a dip in the infinity pool in the ‘Las Colinas’ beach club. 

‘Villamartin Golf’ is proclaimed to be one of the best golf clubs in all of Spain. This due to its natural environment, exciting holes, and old school golf feeling. Play on this varied course for a low-cost per round, where competitions and tournaments are scheduled regularly. The international course makes it possible to play in British, German, or Scandinavian-speaking groups. 

‘Las Ramblas Golf’ stands out for its beautiful landscapes, with natural watercourses and pine trees. The greens are wide-stretched and contain quick and gentle slopes. It has a cosy clubhouse and good practice facilities. 

‘Golf Campoamor’ provides varied and quality-oriented facilities. The course itself is challenging, with 6,277 meters around and par 7. The 4-star Hotel Golf Campoamor is a great destination. It has an outdoor pool, indoor pool, tennis-, and paddle courts, wellness centre, gym, restaurants, and cafeteria. There is something to offer to everyone. 

Real estate market in Orihuela Costa

Orihuela Costa has a lot of new-build developments. The location, weather, and population make it an attractive place for builders. Currently, there is a wide range of new town houses, flats, and luxury villas on the market, some located 1st line on golf courses. The prices of these properties are significantly lower than their equivalents in the North of Europe. However, there is no lack of resale properties in every price category

The climate in Orihuela Costa

Then there is the famous climate, due to Orihuela Costa's location between the sea, mountains, and salt lakes. This creates a unique microclimate, that is considered one of the best in the world, according to WHO. Many people with skin-, lung- and rheumatoid problems have come here because the air is so clean. There is an average of 325 sunny days a year, which makes Orihuela Costa an absolute ideal destination. 

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