The Guardamar del Segura area
Guardamar del Segura
Surface area : 35 km2
Population : 16.600 (local census)
Beaches : more than 11 kms from both sides of the mouth of the Segura river.
Average annual temperature : 21°C
How to get there : National Road N-332 (Alicante – Cartagena), A7 (Alicante – Murcia) and AP7 (Alicante – Cartagena).
Distances from Guardamar : Madrid 415 kms, Valencia 220 kms and Alicante 35 kms.
Guardamar del Segura is located in the south of Spain’s Costa Blanca, some 30 kms from Alicante international airport. The majesty and beauty of the Mediterranean make this a town, with more than 11 kms of sand dunes, a unique forest on the Mediterranean and a highly protected Natural Park. Guardamar is situated at the mouth of the river Segura and possesses a variety of different local natural resources including an extensive pine forest area where different cultures from both pre-history until the present day have chosen to settle. Today’s Guardamar is a cosmopolitan town which hugely respects its own cultural tradition.
Guardamar offers a wide ranging and prestigious cuisine, both Spanish and international and a relaxing lifestyle throughout the year. The town offers a range of tourism related activities to suit all budgets and tastes. From Guardamar, you can play golf, indulge in water sports, go for a walk or visit the extremely interesting historic and pre-historic ruins.
The web page www.guardamar.net offers information on culture, sports, festivities and leisure time activities.
The Costa Blanca / Valencia / Alicante Province region
Declared a pleasant climate in Europe by the World Health Organization, the climate of the Costa Blanca now airs and graces. With an average of 320 sunny days a year is not surprising. Even during the winter months the temperature can still easily reach 20 ° C. January and February are the "coldest" months, although "less warm months" is more correctly. The climate works against rheumatism and sciatica.
These beneficial effects of microkimaat on the health of its residents are an added attraction. The salt lakes of Torrevieja and La Mata also are known to have a healing effect on the region have. In this healthy, warm and pleasant environment is air pollution coming out of the question and the ideal living conditions really reflect.
Alicante, the capital of the Costa Blanca, located 30 km from the apartment. Alicante has a large harbor, numerous beaches and beautiful boulevard. Several stores like "Zara" and "El Corte Ingles" are located here. But there is much more, you must see sights include the old town and castle of Santa Barbara, where you have a beautiful view over the city and the sea can enjoy. In short, in this bustling university town is plenty to do.
Santa Pola, beautiful authentic fishing port with a picturesque marina. Here you can take a boat trip to the island "Tabarca" where several fish restaurants await you at their daily fish for you to prepare.
Torrevieja, a popular seaside resort with many attractions. Several salt lakes that attract many flamingos. Torrevieja has an aqua park where children and adults can enjoy themselves. The recent open-air center "Habaneras" is highly recommended.
Elche, known for its beautiful palm trees. 5000m2 forest with no fewer than 200,000 palm trees are a must. This forest was recently declared a World. Besides the Elche palm is also known for its leather.
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