A BRIEF GUIDE TO THE ORIHUELA-COSTA ON THE COSTA BLANCA, SPAIN

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Spanish Property / 2011-09-20 17:17:01

Orihuela-Costa is located 10 just minutes South of Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca in Spain.

It is well known for its active night life and exceptional sandy beaches which have received top Qualitur tourism awards for cleanliness and environment friendliness. The coast stretches 16 kilometers, with its beautiful cliffs, clear waters and its fine sandy beaches: Punta Prima, Playa Flamenca, La Zenia, Cabo Roig, Campoamor, and Mil Palmeras. The Orihuela Costa is a peaceful environment with a lovely balance between greenery and town.

THE ORIHUELA-COSTA IN BRIEF

Region of Spain:
Autonomous Region of the Communidad Valencia, in the Diputacion (locality) de Alicante.

Population:
Roughly 55,000 - rising to around 250,000 in the Summer months (July and August).

Mayor:
Monserrate Guillen (Los Verdes). Coalition Government, June 2011.

Nearest Airports:
Murcia San Javier (MJV) - between 20 and 10 minutes away.
Alicante (ALC) - between 45 mins and 1 hour away
Corvera - Due to open in 2010 - 45 mins - 1 hour

Road Access:
A7 / AP7 Motorways and the N332 (Nacional 332).

Public Transport:
Costa Azul - local & Regional Transport.
ALSA - Nationwide Transport
RENFE - National Trains (Alicante or Orihuela throughout the country).

Postal Code:
03189

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