Costa Blanca is the coast of the Alicante province, bordering on the north with the Costa de Valencia (Valencia), and in the south with the Costa Calida (Murcia). Costa Blanca is more than 200 km of magnificent sandy beaches and picturesque rocky coves. Costa Blanca is rightfully considered one of the best regions of the Mediterranean coast of Spain due to its climate, convenient location and developed infrastructure, and it is the best in terms of real property, based on the price to quality ratio.

Resort towns, villages and modern urbanization stretched along the entire coastline, interspersed with natural parks and protected areas. Below we will list the best cities on the Costa Blanca to buy a Spain home.

In the northern part of the coast, the leaders in popularity are Denia, Calpe, Altea, Benidorm, Finestrat and the provincial capital itself - Alicante. South of Alicante, Guardamar del Segura, Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa are of particular interest.

The mild climate, white sandy beaches, secret grottoes, huge golf courses - all this attracts millions of tourists every year. Many, getting to the Costa Blanca, stay here forever, acquiring real property, or choose larger tourist cities - the “Mediterranean Miami” of Benidorm, the sunny province of Alicante.

What is interesting about the Costa Blanca district

Sandy beaches. If pebbles are typical of the resorts near Barcelona, ​​then the Costa Blanca is more suitable for those who like sand. By the way, "blanca" in Spanish means "white", and, according to advertising brochures, the coast got its name, precisely because of the color of the sand on it. 

Entertainment parks. If the pride of the Costa Dorada is the Port Aventura park, then there are several theme parks on the Costa Blanca at once, and all of them are concentrated near Benidorm. The city of Alicante, which is part of the Costa Blanca, is interesting for lovers of historical sights. There is the majestic Santa Barbara Fortress, the semi-abandoned San Fernando Fortress, the ultra-modern MARQ Archaeological Museum, and very beautiful Alicante waterfront. In addition, it is worth visiting (and perhaps more than once) the third largest Spanish city, Valencia. Besides, the high-mountainous village of Guadalest, the city of Elche and, probably, much more are of interest.

Pros and cons of living on the Costa Blanca

Among the advantages of living in the Costa Blanca are the following:

Internal transport. To move between coastal towns is very convenient, and there are two ways to do this. In addition to buses, which you will hardly surprise anyone with, there is also a light metro, the main hub of which is located in Alicante, and the lines go to the towns of the coast. By the way, in Alicante, this type of transport is in no way different from the classic metro, as the tracks and stations run underground. Especially, it can be noted that one of the stations is located next to the Terra Mitica amusement park.

Food services. In addition to the fact that there are not many, but a lot of food outlets in resort towns, it is worth noting the abundance of Chinese restaurants. The fact is that, compared to “English” type cafes, where steaks predominate, and only french fries are served as a side dish, as well as “Spanish” establishments serving paella, Chinese restaurants are distinguished by healthier cuisine and significantly lower prices. For example, a serve of beef with steamed rice will be around 5 euros, while the price of a hot dish in "Spanish" and "English" establishments starts from 8-10 euros. By the way, Spanish sangria is served in Chinese restaurants as well. Noting the advantages of food services in most towns, one cannot fail to mention that the situation in Alicante is somewhat worse: there are much fewer cafes there, and many of them close for a siesta during the day.

Suitable for various types of recreation. The fact is that the resorts of the Costa Blanca are very different. Benidorm is best suited for lovers of discos and nightlife, but in terms of the rest infrastructure, this city is very good: large sandy beaches, an abundance of good cafes, transport communication - that is, it does not at all give the impression of a resort targeting for "poor youth". For a quiet family holiday, it is better to stay, for example, in Altea, but even there you will not feel cut off from the world, as is often the case in resorts of this type: there is a beach infrastructure, and there are no problems with food, and getting to an entertainment park with children is also not a problem, thanks to public transport.

But the Costa Blanca also has disadvantages:

Shopping. In this case, we do not mean the purchase of souvenirs, but the opportunity to profitably purchase branded clothes and mid-range shoes. For the summer season, this is quite relevant, as there are sales at this time. Among the famous, you can visit the Carrefour shopping center in Benidorm, and there are separate stores in Alicante - in particular, the Spanish brand Desigual. As for the rest, among clothes only rough leather shoes and tourist T-shirts are sold in cities where it is quick and easy to get to.

External transport. This minus is relevant for those who do not want to be limited to the towns of the Costa Blanca, but plan to make trips to more remote cities in Spain - for example, to the same Valencia. If you do not plan to rent a car (and this is only profitable if you travel in a group of 4-5 people), the train station is only in Alicante, and in other cities there are regular buses at your service. They have two downsides. Firstly, tickets must be bought in advance, because if you come to the bus station the day before, it is likely that all the empty seats are sold out, and you need to buy immediately for the return journey for the same reason. Secondly, the classic route, for example, from Benidorm to Valencia, involves stops in a bunch of towns, so it will take more than 4 hours to go one way. Probably, this variant will not work, and you will need a high-speed bus that goes non-stop. Such buses are available, but they run only a couple of times a day, which also slightly limits the freedom of movement. However, if you plan your move in advance, the cons associated with transportation and the lack of shopping can be easily overcome.

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