Where we operate:
We operate on the Costa Blanca, the Costa Calida (La Manga), Costa Almeria and are networked with a handful of reputable agencies throughout Spain allowing us access to just about anything you might want. |
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Águilas is an
old Roman fishing port, with a rich seafaring flavour.
It is worth visiting Plaza de España's beautiful
gardens, the City Hall (19th Century), and the parish
church of San José, where the image of the patron
saint is housed. At the top of the old town, standing
on a promontory, is the castle-fortress of San Juan
de Águilas, built in 1579 for defensive purposes.
Surrounding Águilas an extensive coastline spanning
34 kilometres with solitary coves and beaches with crystal-clear
water, offers the perfect setting for beach and leisure
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Nestled
on the coast between Benidorm and Altea, Albir has retained
its unspoiled character and offers stunning coastal
views. Emphasis on low-rise construction has ensured
that Albir has retained its village feel and, with a
broad mix of European homeowners, boasts some of the
best international cuisine in the area. |
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Albox is
a typical Spanish market town nestled between two mountain
ranges and surrounded by stunning scenic olive groves
and dramatic hills and valleys. This is a typical “white
village” with narrow streets and an authentic
atmosphere, however, its facilities include schools,
shops, restaurants and a medical centre. The popular
coastal resort of Mojacar is less than an hour’s
drive away. |
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The word
‘Alfas’ means ‘sown land’ and
was given to this town by the Moors who originally grew
fruits and almonds in this area as well as mining metals
and gypsum. More recently, tourism has played a large
role in the economic and cultural development of L’Alfas
del Pi. The town now boasts a Municipal Arts Centre,
a Multi-sports Centre and Health Centre that accommodates
its 12,552 inhabitants, half of which are ex-patriots.
Only 2km away from the old town is the pebbled beach
of Playa del Albir, which offers stunning ocean views
as well as an area of beach designated for naturist
use. The Promenade of Stars can be found here which
lists the names of famous actors who have visited L’Alfas
del Pi during the annual Cinema Festival in July. |
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The bustling
centre and capital of the province of Alicante with
commercial centres, marina and excellent facilities,
the city has also retained its style and charm, with
baroque buildings and palm-lined avenues. There are
parks and beaches with the beautiful, mountain-top medieval
castle of Santa Barbara overlooking this diverse and
dynamic city. Alicante airport is eight kilometres away. |
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Capital of the area and
a cosmopolitan city with a bustling port (ferries leave
daily for Africa) and exclusive shopping section. The
old town is wonderful to explore and overlooking the
city is the old Moorish 11th century, stronghold “The
Alcazaba” with its beautiful gardens and towering
battlements. If you prefer the vibrancy and contrast
of a major city, with excellent transport links to Granada,
Seville and the rest of Spain, Almeria is the premier
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A relatively new and
exclusive area of development boasting a large marina,
golf course and shopping facilities. Built on a hillside,
this is the “millionaire’s row” of
the area, rapidly expanding but to a high architectural
standard. |
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One of the
oldest tourist towns in Costa Almeria, Aquadulce (which
means “Sweet Water”) has miles of shingle
beaches and clear blue waters. The town is nestled within
a dramatic volcanic coastline and is a firm favourite
for holidaymakers. |
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With its conserved historic
town centre, Altea is one of the most beautiful towns
on the Costa Blanca. It has long been a haven for artists
(the original fishing village was colonised by painters)
and has recently been boosted by the inauguration of
the Arts Academy and Centre "Palau de Belles Arts",
which serves to educate and promote the arts in the
area. |
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The fastest growing holiday
destination in Europe. Originally known as the beach
of Madrid, this is where it all happened in the sixties
when dictator Franco allowed topless sunbathing and
supported tourism in order to help revive the economy.
Some say it's presently the most cosmopolitan city in
Spain due to its high rises. With 5 million visitors
each year its appeal is undeniable. Benidorm's reputation
is improving; the town hall now requires every new building
to have a surrounding area of green land, and much of
the once gory architecture now looks attractively kitsch
with the passage of time. The streets may be busy but
are well kept and certainly a lot of fun. Benidorm is
known for its nightlife. It has a real “home from
home” atmosphere for the British, with the “real
Spain” just around the corner waiting to be explored.
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Benissa proudly offers
visitors the elegant neo-gothic temple of the Purísima
Xiqueta (Our Holy Maiden), which is part of the Marian
tradition of the La Marina district. To the right, on
the way to Alicante, lies the town centre, with a Medieval
quarter still very well preserved. This is an ideal
place to do some shopping in the many establishments
which offer traditional products. There are fine old
houses with ornate window grilles. La Lonja de Contratación,
or marketplace, built in the 15th century, is the most
notable construction. Also worth a visit is the Casa
de los Torres Orduna - the lords of Guadalest - which
is an important family monument. Today this mansion
has been transformed into a Cultural Centre. |
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Calpe is a friendly fishing
village, and is an authentic tourist site, with a coastline
boasting sandy beaches, Roman ruins and ancient salt
flats, which all give the town a unique feel of its
own. The area has two beautiful, golden sandy beaches,
which hold blue flags for cleanliness issued by the
EU and is surrounded by dozens of restaurants, bars
and clubs offering a wide variety of food, drink and
entertainment. The towering cliffs of the Peñon
de Ifach (a maritime signpost for old Phoenician and
Roman sailors) is one of the best known images of the
Costa Blanca. The old town has a variety all of its
own. This is a place where modern buildings and wide
avenues harmonise with an ancient fishing port, where
locals are proud of their past, yet welcome tourists
and visitors with warm hearted hospitality. Calpe is
almost three thousand years old and as you would expect
still full of history and tradition. |
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The origins of Carboneras
lie in the 17th century, following the construction
of the Castle of San Andrés when lands were distributed
to soldiers who guarded the coast against raids by Turkish
pirates. Carboneras lies at the mouth of the Albas River
and is one of the best coastal locations in Costa Almeria.
The old town is built in an Arabic architectural style
and a new Marina is currently under development. One
of the up and coming locations on the Almeria coast,
Carboneras has a population of around 7000 inhabitants
it is located about 70 km from the capital of the province.
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Cartagena has been inhabited
since Carthaginian times and several cultures have left
their mark, due to the town’s strategically important
position on the Murcia coast. The Sea Wall (built in
the 18th century) marks the start of its historic quarter
and the 13th century Cathedral is built on the remains
of a Roman Theatre. Many examples of the town’s
rich history are housed in the local Municipal Archaeological
Museum. The town is also famous for its modernist architecture.
A place of contrasts, vibrant and rich with history,
Cartagena holds great cultural appeal. |
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A rapidly increasing
and up and coming town, this is the capital of the county
of Marina Alta and has a modern hospital which serves
the area. Denia retains many of its traditional qualities
and fiestas such as the "Bous al mar" celebrated
in July every year. There is a pretty church, castle
and old quarter with regular ferry services to the Balearic
Islands. Many of the tree lined streets have nice bars
and good shopping. The recently enlarged marina, sailing
club and the La Sella golf course (with the addition
of the recently inaugurated Marriott Hotel) increase
Denia's appeal. Much quoted as the healthiest place
to live on earth by the World Heath Organisation, Denia
also boasts 22km of beautiful white beaches most of
which are awarded the Blue Flag year after year.
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An ancient
inland town redolent with times past. Its museums are
impressive and festivals spectacular. Elche itself has
been declared a World Heritage Site and thousands of
tourists flock to the town each year to wander through
its vast gardens containing over 300,000 species of
palm from all over the world, initially established
by the Moors in the 11th Century. The 12 kilometre coastline
of Elx is located 15 minutes from the city.
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Relocated 2km inland
from its ancient coastal site (due to repeated attacks
by marauding pirates), Javea lies close to the most
easterly and dynamic coastline of the Costa Blanca,
with numerous coves and beaches ideal for diving . It
is a large town divided into 3 areas; the port, Arenal
Beach and the old town. Each area has a charm of its
own although the Arenal is very frequented by foreigners
who are attracted by the restaurants and nightlife.
Two good international schools service the large ex-patriot
community.
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Located at the foot of
the Sierra Gador mountains, this pueblo dates from Roman
times. It has narrow streets of white houses and its
landscape is dominated by the 18th century Parish Church
of the Virgin del Rosario. The town even boasts some
cave houses. The town is surrounded by citrus groves;
an oasis in the surrounding desert landscape. |
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In the south of the province,
Guardamar del Segura has lately been subject to heavy
investment in infrastructure, resulting in excellent
leisure and sporting facilities. Eleven kilometers of
fine golden sand, a product of centuries of sedimentation
on the seabed of the Segura river mouth, run from one
end of Guardamar to the other and the town lies alongside
840 hectares of protected forest park, rich in flora
and fauna and wonderful for exploring. The people of
Guardamar also place great emphasis on cultural activities
and the local cuisine deservedly enjoys an excellent
reputation. |
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The La Manga Strip is
unique in Europe, having sea on both sides, and the
sunrises and sunsets are stunning. This area is ideal
for lovers of water sports of all kinds, sailing, snorkeling
and scuba diving, windsurfing, kite surfing and swimming.
With exclusive golfing and other leisure activities
centred around this region, it is ideal for those seeking
an active yet relaxed environment.
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A typical, unspoiled
Andalusian village where the local fishermen still sail
out each night and sell their catch to the local population
the following morning. Its location, in the midst of
the Cabo de Gata Nature Reserve, ensures that this village
will maintain its charm and tranquil atmosphere as no
major building developments are allowed to encroach
upon this protected area. With blue sea and hidden lagoons,
this town will appeal to lovers of the real Spanish
way of life. |
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In 1850, four small adjacent
villages amalgamated to form the town of La Union. Historically
a wealthy area due to its local mining industry, La
Union has a well established Spanish presence and traditionally
every August the town is home to a fiesta of mining
choirs who travel from all over Spain for the festival.
Relatively untouched by tourism, La Union is centrally
located, just 20 minutes from San Javier (Murcia) airport
and a short drive from the La Manga Club (with three
18 hole golf courses) and the coastal town of Cartagena. |
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Mojácar enjoys
some 3.000 hours of sunshine per year and the refreshing
summer evenings are ideal for relaxing moonlight walks
along the beach as a cool breeze flows and mellows the
daytime temperature. Mojacar falls naturally into two
areas: a long seafront development with many villas
and low rise developments with a strong Moorish influence
and the old town (“Pueblo”) an ancient city
hidden in the surrounding hills (as a defence against
invasion by sea) with stunning views, ancient winding,
cobbled streets and numerous shops selling the local
craftwork (ceramics, rugs, baskets etc.).
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Exclusive
and relatively unspoiled, Moraira lies off the beaten
track and its architecture is characterised by large
villas dotted amongst the local pine trees. With good
sports facilities and upmarket shopping, Moraira is
also known for its gastronomy and is home to the Girasol
Restaurant one of the few establishments in Spain to
boast 2 Michelin stars. The marina is currently the
biggest one on the coast with 600 berths and a new 18
hole golf course, currently under development, can only
add to the attractions of the area. |
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With 300 000 habitants,
Murcia is the capital of the province and boasts its
own University. Located amidst the mountains of the
Sierra de Orihuela and the Cresta de Gallo, the city
dates from around 800 AD and its 15th Century Cathedral
de Santa Maria is a major tourist attraction. Take time
to wander through the ancient streets and sample the
local cuisine in its many bars and restaurants. |
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The historic town of Orihuela is rich in
civic tradition and its architecture includes numerous
examples from the late Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque
periods. Five national monuments, including “The
temptation of Saint Thomas Aquinas” by Velázquez, are
situated in the area. Seat of the Bishopric of Orihuela
for four centuries, strong religious influence has left
its stamp on the town’s artistic character. The town
beaches stretch for 16 kilometres, the district houses
the second largest palm forest in the Alicante area and
three golf courses are within easy reach. |
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Meaning “Little rocks of the sea”
Roquetas de Mar is a favourite with the British
holidaymaker with miles of shingle beach, a wonderful,
flat promenade stretching for miles and a relaxed and
friendly atmosphere. There is a small Marina and
restored Fortress which now houses art and cultural
exhibitions. |
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San Javier is located on the coast of the
Mar Menor and was built around a shrine to the Apostle
San Francisco Javier during the 17th century. Its main
industries are agriculture and fishing and the town has
a wonderful sea front area. Nowadays, the town has a
very modern look and is very much a tourist resort,
especially popular with water sport enthusiasts and
known for its close proximity to excellent beaches. |
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Skirting the tranquil waters of Mar Menor,
San Pedro del Pinatar is one of the main tourist
destinations on the Murcia coast. Traditionally a
seafaring and agricultural centre, there is now a lively
tourist centre and extensive beaches, ideal for
sunbathing, sailing, scuba diving and windsurfing. The
protected Salinas (salt flat) area of San Pedro del
Pintar is home to many rare species of migratory birds.
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In the centre of the town stands one of
the most impressive castles and fortresses in the area.
It dates from the 16th century and is still used today.
It now houses an impressive museum as well as a chapel
dedicated to the Virgin of Loreto. Opposite the entrance
to the castle is the Plaza de la Glorieta, a pleasant,
shaded area lined with cafes and alive with character at
night as the local inhabitants meet to catch up on the
day’s events. The town also offers a marine museum,
located close to the police station and the beaches,
several towers and viewpoints and a boat ride to the
nearby island of Tabarca. The resort has 6 beaches, all
with golden sand and a fully operational fishing port
and sports marina. All manner of water sports can be
found here and (as a key local industry) fresh fish are
a speciality of the town's restaurants or you can
bargain direct with the fishermen and select your meal
straight from the boat!
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A bustling town all year round. A
thriving cosmopolitan centre with a large number of
British and Irish residents. It has seen substantial
inward investment and the seafront is very attractive.
Apartment block rarely rise over 4 storeys and new
developments are on the outskirts of town. A 24-hour bar
and restaurant culture prevails. The "Salinas de
Torrevieja" is quite famous for they contain over
800,000 tons of salt, which makes them the largest salt
mines in Europe excluding the Dead Sea. |
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Nestled a few kilometres inland from the
popular coastal resort of Mojacar, Turre is a
traditional market town located in the foothills of the
Sierra Cabrera mountains and is an ideal base for those
who love hill walking and rock climbing. Much of the
town’s modern architecture is sympathetic to the Moorish
style of its old town of white washed houses and flat
roofs. A newly completed golf course and leisure complex
is just a short drive away. Ideal for those who want a
tranquil lifestyle but still wish to be within easy
reach of all modern amenities. |
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Vera is a fair-sized town approximately 6
miles inland from the stunning, volcanic Almeria
coastline. There are a large number of apartment blocks
and hotels, large furniture stores and excellent
restaurants. The town has a bull ring, water park and a
large, local weekly market and is home to a growing
international community. |
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Villajoyosa or “Villa Joiosa” in
Valencian, means 'joyful or happy town'. This very
popular Costa Blanca City is situated at the mouth of
the River Sella and is the main town of the La Marina
region. Villajoyosa has its fare share of beaches, with
a myriad of secluded coves and bays to explore. Among
these can be found Bon Nou, or the Colonia Holandesa,
both sheltered from the North wind and described as
havens of peace and tranquility. Villajoyosa's church is
a Gothic building with renaissance doorways, although
these have been somewhat changed by Neo-classical
alterations carried out in the 18th century and the old
town has been declared an historic monument. |
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