Orihuela Costa is located on the southern coast of the province of Alicante, in the Vega Baja region, within the area known as the Southern Costa Blanca. It is the beach area of the city of Orihuela, whose urban center is further inland, about 35 kilometers away.
Orihuela Costa borders Torrevieja to the north and Pilar de la Horadada to the south, the southernmost municipality in the province of Alicante.
This rural district of Orihuela has around 20,000 registered inhabitants, although it is estimated that there may be around 45,000, in an area that has 16 kilometers of coastline and where you can find large urbanizations such as La Florida, Playa Flamenca, VillaMartín, Dehesa de Campoamor, Las Mimosas, Horizonte, La Zenia, Las Piscinas, or Villarosa.
Orihuela Costa is a place to live the summer. With its 360 days of sunshine a year and its 11 beaches, thousands of foreign residents have chosen this part of the coast of Alicante as a residence for its climate, its beaches and its services, although in the summer season the population that comes from the inland cities to enjoy the coast multiplies.
The minimum temperature is around 5°C in January, and the maximum temperature is 32°C in August, while the sea water temperature in Orihuela Costa ranges from 16°C in winter to 26°C in summer.
Orihuela Costa has become the epicenter of shopping in the surrounding area thanks to the construction of the La Zenia Boulevard Shopping Center, the largest in the entire province of Alicante, with a wide range of shopping, dining and entertainment and attracting visitors from all nearby municipalities.
The gastronomy of Orihuela Costa is represented by dishes such as rice with crust, stew with balls, paella huertana, turkey stew, or stewed beans, without forgetting the excellent coastal fish such as sea bream.
If you are a golf lover, in Orihuela you will find 90 holes spread over five courses: Las Ramblas Golf Club, Villamartin Golf Course, Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, Real Club de Golf Campoamor and Vistabella Golf in the Urbanization EntreNaranjos. There are also other nearby courses such as Greenlands Golf Club, about 8 km away, and Golf La Finca, 13 km away.
Orihuela Costa has its Municipal Sports Center, with a surface area of 24,000m2, with a swimming pool, paddle tennis and tennis courts, multi-sports courts, soccer fields and a running circuit.
On its beaches and in its two marinas, you will also find sports activities to enjoy in the water such as paddle surfing, canoeing, kayaking or snorkeling.
Many people ask themselves, " Orihuela has a beach?" and the answer is definitely yes, Orihuela Costa is a paradise for beach lovers as you have 11 beaches and coves along its 16 kilometers of coastline.
In them you will enjoy the transparent and calm waters, suitable for the whole family, with all the services and where you can enjoy swimming practically all year round due to the good climate of the area.
Its blue flags and tourist quality certifications have made it the city with the highest number of awards per kilometer of coastline in Spain.
From north to south of the municipality you can enjoy Punta Prima Beach, Cala Mosca and Cala Estaca (Playa Flamenca), Cala Cerrada and Cala Bosque (La Zenia), Cala Capitán and Playa de la Caleta (Cabo Roig), Calas de Aguamarina, Playa de La Glea and Playa de Barranco Rubio (Campoamor) and Playa de Mil Palmeras, which it shares with the municipality to the south of Pilar de la Horadada.
To the north, bordering Torrevieja, one of the busiest is Punta Prima Beach, with 6,500 meters of fine sand and a promenade that reaches a breakwater, from where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the coastline.
Next you find Cala Mosca, flanked by two rocky inlets, very close to the curious sundial of the promenade and has a beach area suitable for dogs; Cala Cerrada, protected by a slight cliff or Cala Estaca, also of fine sand and surrounded by bars and beach bars.
Another alternative beach suitable for the whole family, for the tranquility of its waters and fine sand are Cala Bosque, in La Zenia, and Cala Capitán, in Cabo Roig. They have an area of 27,000 and 7,000 meters respectively and both have all the services, including accessible beach and amphibious chair for people with mobility problems.
Its amplitude makes them ideal for the practice of sports, in fact in Cala Bosque beach handball championships are disputed. Cala Capitán is also characterized by a small islet called "Isla del Carmen".
In Cabo Roig you will find the Caleta Beach, a natural beach of golden sand with 6,000 meters of surface, which is located under the urbanized cliffs and is characterized by its Watchtower, of Cultural Interest. If you like water activities, there is something to do in the adjoining Cabo Roig Marina.
To the south, you have the Calas de Aguamarina, which combine sandy areas and other less crowded rocky areas and have a fossil beach and a natural micro-reserve of protected flora; La Glea Beach, next to the pine forest of Campoamor, where you can also picnic, and the Club Náutico del Puerto Dehesa de Campoamor, where you can do activities such as boat rental, paddle surfing or kayaking.
On the other hand, in Barranco Rubio Beach, you can take long walks thanks to its length, the longest of all Orihuela, and enjoy the mix of red colors of the cliff, the golden sand and blue sea.
Already bordering the municipality of Pilar de la Horadada is the beach of Mil Palmeras, 15,500 meters of fine sand and reclining on a natural rocky wall.
If you are wondering what to do in Orihuela Costa, its historic center, 35 kilometers from its beaches, deserves to be visited for its rich heritage. In a visit to its urban center you can discover its old town which is recognized as a historic-artistic and monumental site.
History can be seen within the walls of houses, churches, cathedrals and convents of the city, which includes a castle on top of the hill next to the town: Mount San Miguel. All this together with the museums dotted around the city, such as the Museum of the Reconquest, or the Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art, make Orihuela an essential destination to enjoy the cultural and architectural richness of the eastern Mediterranean.
But undoubtedly, the hallmark of the city is the House Museum of Miguel Hernandez. This is one of the most important poets in the history of 20th century literature in Spain, who was born and lived part of his life in this town in Alicante.
In this house-museum you will discover how was the home of this poet belonging to the literary movement framed in the Spanish Civil War, where the arrangement of elements and furniture of a typical Orihuela family of the time is preserved.
La Zenia Boulevard is the largest shopping center in the entire province of Alicante, with more than 80,000 meters of commercial area, 150 stores, restaurants, cafes and other entertainment venues designed for the whole family.
Its open layout makes it look like a small city, with its streets, its Plaza Mayor, its plant areas and fountains. In its central outdoor area you have an agenda of activities such as concerts, performances and the possibility of watching sporting events on its large outdoor screen.
A real meeting point for residents and visitors who enjoy shopping and entertainment throughout the year, as there are an average of 700 events per year. This shopping center has been recognized, in addition to the Q for Quality, by the S for Sustainable Tourism.
The holiday calendar of Orihuela Costa extends throughout the year, highlighting the following festivities and celebrations:
The nearest train station is the RENFE train station in Orihuela, which is served by the Cercanías line between Alicante and Murcia. From there, there are city buses that connect with the Orihuela Bus Station.
On the other hand, Orihuela Costa is located about 49 kilometers from Alicante capital, where there is a train station that connects with capitals such as Madrid or Barcelona. From Alicante there are several buses a day to Orihuela Bus Station, and from there there there are city buses that cover all areas of Orihuela Costa.
The closest Esphouses offices to Orihuela Costa are located in its real estate agency in Guardamar del Segura, at number 25 of Avenida Cervantes, one of the commercial arteries of the city.
In Esphouses you have available properties for sale in the various areas, beaches and urbanizations of Orihuela Costa. We have apartments and apartments for sale; houses, chalets and villas; bungalows and townhouses; land and plots: etc.
You can buy an apartment or apartment in Orihuela Costa, in any of the following areas: Villamartin - Las Filipinas, Los Almendros - La Florida, Campoamor, Lomas de Cabo Roig - Los Dolses, Playa Flamenca, Zeniamar - Horizonte - La Campana, La Zenia, Aguamarina, Cabo Roig, Lomas de Campoamor - Las Ramblas, Las Colinas Golf, La Regia, Punta Prima, Los Balcones and Los Altos.
We have for sale your new house, villa or chalet in Orihuela Costa, in any of the beaches (Orihuela Costa Playa), including in the first line of: Playa Flamenca, Playa de Mil Palmeras, Playa de Cabo Roig, Playa de Punta Prima, or Playa de Aguamarina.
Also, we can sell your townhouse or bungalow in Orihuela Costa, in any of the urbanizations of Orihuela Costa: Urbanization Playa Flamenca, Urbanization Marco Polo, Urbanization Punta Prima, Urbanization La Serena, Urbanization La Zenia or Urbanization Mil Palmeras.
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