Orihuela Costa

**Orihuela Costa**

Orihuela Costa is located on the Spanish east coast at the height of the city of Orihuela, which itself is situated 20 km inland. This coastal area is part of the municipality of Orihuela and extends along the Costa Blanca. The coastline of Orihuela Costa stretches over 16 km and borders the port city of Torrevieja to the north and the autonomous region of Murcia to the south. Orihuela Costa consists of 57 urbanizations, 4 golf courses, and 2 marinas. The area is internationally known for its beautiful white sandy beaches, clear water, coves (calas), and high steep cliffs (acantilados). Several beaches in Orihuela Costa have been awarded the Blue Flag.

**Beaches and Facilities**

Orihuela Costa boasts stunning white sandy beaches with clear water. Many of these beaches have received the prestigious Blue Flag due to their facilities, including boardwalks on some beaches, lifeguard towers, first aid posts, and showers. The beaches are interspersed with coves (calas) and high steep cliffs (acantilados).

**Living Environment**

Due to the absence of heavy industry and the presence of large salinas (salt lakes) in the area, the air in the region is known to be very clean. This attracts elderly and chronically ill people, as the relatively high concentrations of iodine in the air from the salinas are said to promote health. Many clinics for cardiovascular diseases, rheumatism, and skin conditions are located in the area.

**Golf Courses**

Among the urbanizations of Orihuela Costa, there are four 18-hole golf courses with a total of 72 holes and an area of 1,700,000 m². These internationally recognized golf courses regularly host major European golf tournaments. The four golf courses are:

– Campo de Golf Villamartín
– Campo de Golf Las Ramblas de Orihuela
– Real Club de Golf Campoamor
– Las Colinas Golf

**Main Beaches and Urbanizations**

1. **Punta Prima**

Punta Prima is the southeastern part of Orihuela Costa, located about 5 km south of the port city of Torrevieja. In 2017, Punta Prima had more than 3,000 inhabitants. The beach, also named Punta Prima, is the northernmost in a series of six beaches in Orihuela Costa. It borders the most southern beach of Torrevieja, Playa De Los Náufragos, to the north and Playa Flamenca to the south. The beach is 170 meters long and 14 meters wide, accessible via ramps and stairs. Punta Prima also has a unique beach elevator to overcome a height difference of 7 meters.

2. **Playa Flamenca**

Playa Flamenca is an urbanization and sandy beach within Orihuela Costa. Located approximately 7.5 km south of Torrevieja, Playa Flamenca had 3,001 inhabitants in 2010. The name comes from the Flemish developers of the 1980s. The white sandy beach Playa Flamenca is 150 meters long and 16 meters wide, with two sub-beaches, La Mosca and La Estaca, the latter being awarded the Blue Flag.

3. **La Zenia**

La Zenia is an urbanization and sandy beach within Orihuela Costa, about 8 km south of Torrevieja. In 2010, La Zenia had 1,815 inhabitants. The beach, La Zenia, is 350 meters long and 60 meters wide, bordered by Playa Flamenca to the north and Cabo Roig to the south. The beach features boardwalks to the sea, a first aid post, and special access for the disabled.

4. **Cabo Roig**

Cabo Roig is an urbanization, sandy beach, and marina within Orihuela Costa, about 9.5 km south of Torrevieja. In 2010, Cabo Roig had 700 inhabitants. The beach, Cabo Roig, is 420 meters long and 18 meters wide, bordered by La Zenia to the north and Campoamor to the south. The marina has 207 berths and various facilities, including a dry dock and water sports school.

5. **Campoamor**

Dehesa De Campoamor is an urbanization, sandy beach, and marina within Orihuela Costa, about 12.8 km south of Torrevieja. In 2010, Dehesa De Campoamor had 868 inhabitants. The beach, Campoamor, is 650 meters long and 20 meters wide, and is divided into three parts: Playa De La Glea, Playa Barranco Rubio, and Playa De Aguamarina. The marina has 348 berths and various facilities, including a restaurant and water sports school.

6. **Mil Palmeras**

Mil Palmeras is an urbanization and sandy beach within Orihuela Costa, about 14.7 km south of Torrevieja. In 2010, Mil Palmeras had 1,384 inhabitants. The beach, Mil Palmeras, is 346 meters long and 45 meters wide, with boardwalks to the beach, showers, and a play area. It is awarded the Blue Flag.

**Transportation**

The N-332 highway runs parallel to the Spanish east coast and crosses Orihuela Costa. The AP-7 highway lies to the northwest, with a unique toll-free section near La Zenia.

**Real Estate**

We offer various properties for rent and sale in Orihuela Costa, including homes, apartments, and villas. The area is perfect for vacationing or permanent residence, with its beautiful beaches, golf courses, and clean living environment.

**Orihuela Costa, located in the south of the Costa Blanca, is an ideal location for buying or renting homes, apartments, and villas.**