Spain was the destination of the first holiday makers seeking guaranteed sunshine abroad and half a century later is still the country of choice for many people considering purchasing property in the sun, whether for holidays, investment or retirement.
Costa Blanca's warm climate has given it the reputation of being the healthiest place to live in Europe, where lifestyle can be as slow or as fast as you want it. It's name is derived from the endless white beaches from Javea to the north of Alicante through to La Manga to the south. Golf courses are abundant throughout the region, so it is no wonder that this area is now the second most popular in Spain with the British after the Costa del Sol.
Costa Almeria to the far south is possibly one of the most natural unspoilt coastlines remaining in southern Spain, boasting a hot, arid and sunny climate resulting in almost desert conditions inland where Western style movies have been filmed. Development of the area is still in it's infancy but there is no doubt that it is gathering pace.
In between Coasta Blanca and Costa Almeria is the Costa Calida which until recently has remained relatively undiscovered. Known as the 'Warm Coast', it extends for 250km, while just inland is spectacular scenery with a backdrop of awe-inspiring mountain ranges. Add to this that the area is serviced by 3 international airports with flying time of only 2 hours from the UK, and one can begin to understand why people are waking up to the growth potential.
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