Alenda:

The Alenda Golf urbanisation is set to cater for all needs, from schools to restaurants and various sporting activities (e.g. horse riding, bowls, tennis etc.) Other features of the urbanisation include communal swimming pool, pre-installed gas distribution system, communal satellite TV system and excellent security arrangements. Future plans for the urbanisation include a hotel complex.

The town of Monforte del Cid, which is close by, is situated in the middle of the Vinalopo region and is world renowned for its dessert grapes. It is also famous for its local production of aniseed flavoured drinks, spirits, liqueurs and aperitifs. Monforte del Cid has many historic attractions, including the Iberian Bull and the remains of a large Roman village. These are to be seen in the local museum.

The mountain retreat of Orito is also nearby and is noted for an apparition by the Virgin Mary in 1555. This led to the popular devotion of San Pascual Bailón, the pastor of Monforte del Cid. The natural spring (Fuente Santa) is renowned for its medicinal properties. Orito celebrates the feast of San Pascual on the 17th May and that of the Virgin of Orito on the 8th September. The area offers magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding valley and the city of Alicante.

For those seeking a Spanish golfing property, this location offers a mix of sporting, historical and cultural interests

 Alicante:

The city of Alicante spreads out below the Castle of Santa Bárbara which is built on Benacantil Hill. Alicante’s picturesque Santa Cruz Quarter dates back to the middle ages. There is a palm tree lined esplanade which runs parallel to the port and is paved with exquisite mosaics.

Alicante boasts a marina where you will find sailing and yachting clubs. There are also many beaches such as Postiguet, La Albufereta and Los Cantalares.

Alicante’s many parks cater for a wide variety of interests, e.g. in Canalejas Park you will find giant rubber plants while in the Valencian Region Theme Park, there are numerous attractions. Alicante is a mecca for shoppers. It has a spectacular shopping mall (Gran Via) and there are two outlets of the large department store El Corte Inglés.There are also numerous speciality shops to choose from.

Alicante is a university city and therefore has a cosmopolitan feel due to its young student population. The city has a bustling nightlife with many bars, clubs and fine restaurants. It is a favoured location among many Europeans and is host to the E.U.’s Patent Offices. The main airport serving the Costa Blanca is located close by and there is also a ferry port.

 Castalla:

This residential area is located close to the old fortress town of Castalla which stands high above the surrounding countryside.
In Roman times the town was known as "Castra Alta" (the high fortress). During the Moorish occupation there was a fortified castle. King Jaime I took possession of the castle from the Moors after the conquest of Biar. He rebuilt the castle and consecrated the first church in the second half of the 13th century.
In 1331, King Jaime II authorised Castalla to hold a Saturday market, a tradition which continues to this day.
The location offers plenty of opportunity to enjoy the green mountain scenery while trekking. The tranquillity of the area is enhanced by many natural springs.
With the completion of the motorway in December 2000, the city of Alicante is within easy reach.
This is an exquisite location for a Spanish property.

 El Campello:

The area of El Campello boasts 23 km of magnificent beaches which offer a wide variety of water sports.
The modern seaside area of Carrerlamar, formerly the fisherman's district, is one of the most attractive on the Costa Blanca. Here you can see the charming old one storey houses which are a reminder of Campello's history. This is quite varied as the remains of a bronze age settlement, a 4th century BC Iberian village and Greek vases have been found here.
There is a narrow gauge railway which runs from Alicante to Denia and this offers a pleasant alternative to the car when travelling to and from Campello.
The local fresh seafood restaurants are to be recommended and the fish stew. El Caldero is truly delicious.
This is a wonderful location for a Spanish property.

 Finestrat:

Finestrat was once a Muslim settlement and is now a typical Mediterranean village. It is surrounded by lush fields of fruit and almond trees.
The parochial church of Saint Bertomeu is to be found in the centre of Finestrat and its lofty belfry stands high above the town. A festival in honour of Saint Bertomeu is celebrated in August each year. Finestrat's Font del Molí is particularly attractive and water pours from its fifteen spouts.
Finestrat offers a wide choice of restaurants catering for both traditional European and more local Spanish cuisine.
The area caters for any sporting activities, e.g. from golfing to water sports. For the adventurous, the area now has the added attraction of a world class theme park, "Terra Mitica". There is also a large water amusement park (Aqualandia) and a marine/exotic animal park (Mundomar).
Finestrat is the perfect choice for those who seek a Spanish property with exceptional surroundings.

 Gran Alacant:

The purpose built residential area of Gran Alacant is close to both the city of Alicante and its international Airport. The motorway network is also easily accessible.
Gran Alacant overlooks the Mediterranean sea and also the beautiful island of Tabarca. It is located between the beach of Los Arenales and the city of Santa Pola.
The urbanisation will benefit from a new golf course which will be situated at the entrance of Gran Alacant.
This location is growing in popularity and is ideally suited to those seeking a Spanish property which offers both a metropolitan and Mediterranean lifestyle.

 La Marina:

La Marina is a small village with 1,200 inhabitants, which belongs to the Elche Municipality. It lies at about 20 km north of Torrevieja and 18 km south of Alicante International Airport.
La Marina's fine sand beaches, sand dunes and clean water are over 3 km long. The beach for this area is only 2.5 km away from the main village high street.
In La Marina you will be able to enjoy all advantages of a style of life, where peace, quiet and kindness are the priority words of unforgettable holidays. And at the same time, La Marina has an interesting infrastructure including family hotels, camping and excellent cuisine and services.
The production of ceramics is the most traditional craftsmanship in La Marina area. There are plenty of shops in which you can find all sorts of plates, vases, bowls, etc in all sizes, with the classic Mediterranean decoration. There are also all sorts of shops for your daily requirements, as well as a taxi rank, banks, tennis courts, swimming pools, a bowling green, and a car hire company, amongst others.

 Santa Pola:

Santa Pola is primarily a fishing village which offers the visitor plenty of opportunity to engage in this most relaxing of pastimes. There are also excellent beaches to choose from.
There are nearby salt lakes (salinas) and these are home to magnificent pink flamingos. There is also an amusement park (Pola Park) which is popular with children and has many attractions such as water-slides etc.
Santa Pola has many fine restaurants which cater for all tastes.
A ferry connects Santa Pola to the magical island of Tabarca.

 Villa Joyosa:

Villajoyosa, "the jewel city", is 30 km from Alicante and 10 km from Benidorm. Near the port in the lower part of the village, there is a beautiful esplanade shaded by palm trees.
One of the most characteristic sights of Villajoyosa is the brightly painted houses beside the river. The use of such colours as ochre, red, yellow and blue is a visual feast and the houses appear to be suspended over the river bed. The old quarter of Villajoyosa has been declared an area of historical and artistic interest.
The area is a paradise for fishing and the marina has a nautical centre. The beaches boast several kilometres of fine sand and have been awarded the European Union Blue Flag.
There are many fine restaurants in the area where one can sample various fish and rice dishes.
This is an ideal location for those who wish to enjoy Spanish life at its best.

 Rojales:

Rojales is a traditional Mediterranean village on the Segura River. Rojales is able to combine the most modern services and infrastructure with a respect to the environment and its unique culture. More than 4,000 families from all over the world have chosen Rojales as their home and relax in privileged surroundings.
The beach close by borders a splendid lagoon and the landscape is typically agricultural with many fields of fruit trees, vegetables and flowers. Rojales enjoys a close affinity with nature and there are ample resources for the nature lover, including the Natural Park of the Lagoons of La Mata and Torrevieja.
For many reasons Rojales is a town specialising in leisure activites. It has fully equipped sports facilities which make it possible to practice a wide variety of sports including, football, basketball, volleyball, tennis and swimming, along with bowling and Olympic bow shooting.
One of the major sports of the Costa Blanca is golf and Rojales has an excellent golf course, The 18 hole course spans 5,840, and has some excellent facilities, including practice courses, golfing school, restaurant and social club. It is frequented by many amateurs and professionals.
The town also has an excellent water park on the beautiful Ciudad Quesada . It is a family park where you can spend an amusing and refreshing day while you enjoy its fully equipped water facilities. The history of the town dates back from the time of the Moors. They introduced an irrigation system which is still evident in the town today, it effectively redirects the flow of the river Segura to the major irrigation ditches and the Water Wheel.
One of the most representative symbols of Rojales is the 18th century bridge which is characterised by the workmanship of the stonework. It crosses the segura river using three wide arches.

 Montforte del Cid:

In the Middle Vinalopó and only 20 km from Alicante City, Monforte del Cid offers its visitors the chance to enjoy nature in one of the most traditional pilgrims' spots on the Costa Blanca: the hermitage of Saint Pascual Bailón.
Different alternatives to rural, residential and golf tourism are emerging vigourously around it. The population of Monforte de Cid is about 5.500 inhabitants. Its situation helps to create an excellent microclimate in order to grow dessert grapes and rural tourism in the future.
In its district there are the remains of ancient civilizations, standing out the IBERIAN BULL displayed in the museum together with other objects and remains of a big ROMAN . The medieval Old Part of the city stands out. It is formed by an ancient Moslem quarter (14th century), and the Christian area. Both areas have on their façades the tradition of Manises school´s, religious tile industry, with pieces from 17th to 20th century.
The gothic parish church (15th century), where was christened the famous and wise mathematician born in Monforte JORGE JUAN y SANTACILIA who was a member of the London Royal Society (1713-1773) The popular country house in ORITO (an historic-ecological and tourism group).
Orito Virgin and Saint Pascual bath-houses inn-hotel and mineral-medicinal sping water. Finally, the Nature Reserve, Sierra Eagles, at the foot of which there is a big pinewood where you can find a campsite, which invites you to make camp, to walk, to ride...
It has good motorway comunications to the airport, Railway and seaport, railway and seaport. Its has also a traditional industry, the distillation of aniseed liqueur. Besides the residential areas'of ALENDA GOLF,ORITO and the OLD PART of the city, there are plenty of festivals of which Moors & Christians festivals stand out.