Area Guides.
Spain really does have something for everyone and one of your first decisions will be to decide on which area is the best fit for you. Here are our guides to some of the most popular areas to consider....
Villamartin
The urbanization of Villamartin is one of the more established areas on the Costa Blanca South and is situated in Orihuela Costa at the southern end of the Alicante region. Famous for its world-class golf course and entertainment facilities, Villamartin ranks amongst the more prestigious municipalities and has been a favourite destination for both Spanish and international visitors for almost half a century.
A popular year-round destination situated just 4km from the Mediterranean coast, the community of Villamartin actually comprises a number of smaller urbanisations including Las Filipinas, El Presidente, Los Valencias, Villacosta, Montegolf, Eagles Nest, El Galan and Blue Lagoon. Just 7 minutes away are an array of immaculate beaches which stretch from Punta Prima through La Zenia and Campoamor down past Cabo Roig and Mil Palmeras to Torre de la Horedada.
How to get there
Easily accessible and well served by flights from all of the major European airports, travelling down from Alicante airport takes only 45 minutes, whilst the new Corvera International Airport in Murcia is even closer at only 40 minutes drive from the centre of Orihuela Costa. And with UK flights starting from less than a tenner each way, a long weekend in the sun is often cheaper than catching a taxi into your local town centre.
Things to do
Boasting Blue Flag awards and golden sandy beaches which draw you down to the clear blue Med, you’ll also find each well served by ‘chiringuitos’ (traditional Spanish beach bars) providing cold beers, fresh fish and a selection of delicious local tapas to savor whilst enjoying the average 19o temperatures and 320+ days of Costa Blanca sunshine.
An abundance of quality leisure and entertainment facilities combined with the proximity to those beautiful Blue Flag beaches makes Villamartin one of the best known and most popular of the Costa Blanca resorts. The 18-hole championship golf course, from which the area gets its name, was designed by the American Bob Putman and inaugurated in 1972 and has since been graced by some of golfing’s greatest names including the late, great Sev Ballesteros, Sam Torrence, Ian Woosnam and Jose Maria Olazabal – winner of the Mediterranean Open which was held here in 1994. The opening of the course was followed closely by the now infamous Villamartin Plaza in 1975. Refurbished and modernised in 2001, Villamartin Plaza is home to some of the regions finest bars and eateries ranging from traditional Spanish fare through an eclectic blend of European gastronomy to suit any and every taste.
Weather
Blessed with a climate that the World Health Organisation declare to be one of the very healthiest in the world, the area is noted as having ‘as near perfect an environment as it is possible to obtain’ – high praise indeed! Year-round sunshine and low humidity are a perfect combination and with the Costa Blanca enjoying an average annual temperature of 19o, highs of 40o+ and more than 3000 hours of sunshine over 320+ days, few other regions can compete. Water temperatures average 25o even in the autumn meaning you can take a dip in the Med well into late October whilst daytime temperatures often still reach well into the 20’s throughout December making this the perfect spot to escape the British winter!
Property in Villamartin
Property-wise, Villamartin is incredibly popular with prospective buyers from all over the world. With properties ranging from multi-million euro luxury villa’s through to more modest townhouses and apartments, Villamartin has a property to suit every budget and every individual requirement. High quality two bedroom new-build properties mark the entry point and offer the discerning buyer the opportunity to acquire beautiful, modern holiday homes at some of the best prices in Spain. All in all, if you’re considering a new home in Spain then Villamartin should really be included on your list of possibilities.
A quick video tour of Villamartin
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