Did you know that more than 25 varieties of wine are produced on the Costa Blanca? Or that the only underwater winery in Spain is near Calpe? Yes, Vina Maris’ cellars are at a depth of 30 meters near the coast of Calpe. With the help of a special technology, the wines are ageing down on the seabed, and the local blend gets a rich and unique taste. This ancient technology was invented by chance, when connoisseurs began to notice that the wine found under water in wreck sites has an incomparable taste.

Have you ever heard anything about the battle with tomatoes? Or the happy procession of the funeral of the sardine, a small river fish? If you have not, then it's time to get acquainted with Spanish southern coast! After all, festivals and celebrations are an important part of the Spanish culture. There is a lot to see: the beaches of Costa Blanca, dozens of museums, parks, restaurants and beautiful nature. A charming natural environment that increasingly tempts visitors to own a summer house on the Costa Blanca. But the celebrations make this place especially attractive. This shows the cheerful and active spirit of the locals!

Mediterranean cuisine combined with the unique healing climate of the Costa Blanca brings health and long years of living. The average life expectancy in Spain is 83 years, and the risk of obesity or heart disease is less than 18% lower when compared to the average value in the world according to the WHO (World Health Organization). Gastronomic colouring of the coast is not only the famous paella, cooked in each town in different ways, taking into account local traditions. Other national Spanish specialities are the seafood: shrimp in batter, fried calamari, octopus with potatoes, rice with anchovies...

Everyone who loves medieval history and romance would like to hear the stories about those times when the states were ruled by kings and in the streets of the city one could meet a knight. Castles in Spain are silent, but still attractive with their beauty and mystery. On the coast there are about 200 castles, including low towers, lighthouses, ancient prisons and forts. Each building has traces of antiquity and important historical artefacts in every corner. Owners on the Costa Blanca can visit them whenever they please. If you are interested in history, you cannot miss the trip! Get in the car and go on a tour around the Castles of Costa Blanca from Alicante to Denia, following our convenient guide. It will take about 5 hours to drive between all the castles, and each one will need about 2 hours to go around. For a comfortable trip you just need a smartphone, Google maps and a good mood.

If you have never visited or even heard of Moraira, you might just never come upon it. Although people are more driven towards more touristic places like Benidorm or Alicante, when you discover Moraira's beauty and peaceful atmosphere, you may find yourself staying longer than you thought. You may even be tempted to buy or rent any of the many properties in Moraira. It is very clean, quiet even during its most populated and bustling summer season, very warm and comfortable. During the summer, the temperature can be registered above 30 degrees and will never fall below 16 degrees during the winter. The city has been awarded in various occasions with the Escoba de Platino (Platinum Broom) award regarding its cleanliness, due to its fantastic assessment and work with disposing of residues and rubbish, and its finesse and skill in cleaning the streets.

Javea is a small coastal town situated on the northern side of the Costa Blanca's coast, in the province of Alicante. It may not be as big or metropolitan as the rest of its neighbors, but its stark mediterranean personality more than makes up for its small size. The montgó protects the town from the chilly northern winds, with its hulking frame reaching 753m, thus producing a fantastic micro-climate. Experts in the WHO, determined Javea's climate as health friendly and very favorable. It is rare that the temperature should fall below ten degrees during the winter, and its crystalline waters rise beyond 27 in the summer. The Nao Cape, located in the southern part of Javea is the most oriental part of the country, which essentially means the most breathtaking sunrises. Property owners in Jávea can enjoy them every day!

Cosy villas and apartments in Calpe are located along the coast, small bays and peninsulas, with the majestic Penon de Ifach rock over it. The landscape is so picturesque and unique that it became a local landmark a long time ago, and the rock itself is a nature reserve. Due to a special climate, the rock slope has rare plants and more than 80 species of birds living there. Another interesting place is at the bottom of the cliff. It is the Salinas Salt Lake, abandoned by salt miners one hundred years ago. Amazing beauty and views open from St. Anthony peninsula. You have to visit and see it. This place is hidden from prying eyes, to get there you need to come through a 25-meter long tunnel running through the rock, and a serpentine of narrow footpaths. The entire track is equipped with ropes, which help to cross this path easily.

On the warm coast of Spain, it is a small and cozy town that was a hometown for many artists of the eighteenth century. Spanish Crown’s artists settled there as a colony until the end of the War of the Spanish Succession. They decorated cobbled paths and the stairs of Altea with bright drawings. Since then more than five hundred years have passed, but the creative atmosphere is still there. Everything here is reminiscent of those magical fairy tales told to us during our childhood.

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We have found a real pearl for you on the Mediterranean Coast: the Costa Blanca. Clean sandy beaches, rocky coves, warm Mediterranean Sea and unique climate. On the Costa Blanca you will find many resort towns with their own unique history and local culture. Costa Blanca is ideal for summer vacationing and permanent residence as well. It could be a cosy apartment to rent in a coastal town or a villa with its own garden and sea view. Would you like to live right near to the Mediterranean coast? Affordable and diverse properties are available here on the Costa Blanca!