Algorfa on the Costa Blanca.
Algorfa is a municipality in the Spanish province of Alicante in the Valencia region and in the Vega Baja en has an area of 18 km2 and has more than 4000 inhabitants. Algorfa is a very cozy village which is situated near the river El Segura and is surrounded by orange fields, lemon fields and olive trees. The authentic village square near the church is equipped with cozy terraces, bars and restaurants. In the center there are also a number of typical Spanish shops such as a bakery, butchery, poulterer. etc.
The castle of Montemar and the neo-Gothic church are just outside the center. Algorfa is not directly on the coast but 10 kilometers inland, but the traditional and relaxed Spanish life is still clearly present here. Algorfa is not very touristy but the beaches of Guardamar, Santa Pola and Torrevieja with lots of fun, are less than 12 kilometers. The cozy market of Algorfa is on Wednesday and there you can buy all your fresh products and clothing very cheaply.
A few kilometers from the village lies the impressive golf course La Finca golf with a 5 ***** hotel and a spa. The golf courses are surrounded by beautiful houses and beautiful landscaped gardens and are surrounded by nature. At 10 kliometres is the reservoir Embalse de la Padrera and provides a large part of the Vega Baja of water and irrigation water for the farmers. The somewhat higher reservoir, adjacent to the village of Torremendo, is a beautifully protected hilly nature area with lots of almond trees, pine forests and the hamlet Rebate with the Spanish family restaurant of the same name. There are also possibilities for walking, cycling, horseback riding and quad biking, but also by just having a look and admiring nature. You can drive around it and that takes about half an hour by car. The water is always beautiful blue-turquoise because of the crystals that are in the water, and in the evening you can enjoy the many birds and a beautiful sunset.
In short, with more than 300 days of sunshine a year, a beautiful setting with citrus and olive trees and in combination with the Rio Segura the typical Spanish life and the numerous walking and cycling opportunities, Algorfa is the place to relax and enjoy life and nature. The crowds, the lively beaches and the nightlife can be visited within fifteen minutes. The country of Alicante is 55 kilometers.