Towns of South-East Spain - Costa Blanca South

La Marina

La Marina is a small coastal town with a population of 3,000. It sits just 20 minutes south of Alicante Airport. North of La Marina is Santa Pola and to the south you will find Guardamar.

La Marina beaches are approximately 17 km long and are certainly some of the best in the area – naturally they are Blue Flag certified for cleanliness and safety and the sand dunes that provide their backdrop are fantastic.

La Marina is surrounded by the famous salt lagoons of Torrevieja and La Mata, designated as National Parks where over 250 different bird species have been sighted.

It’s easy to get about locally as there is a frequent local bus service to the nearby towns, schools, markets etc as well as a shuttle bus service to the beach. The town has banks, shops and medical facilities suitable for permanent residence and there is a larger urbanization slightly inland where you will find a very good infrastructure for family life.

Sport and leisure facilities are boundless and include sailing, yachting, diving, horse riding and fishing. For those who enjoy walking there are beautiful valleys and there are four top class golf courses. The closest course is La Marquesa situated 5 miles away at Rojales. The remaining three courses are in the Torrevieja area about 25 minutes drive from La Marina - Villamartin, Campoamor & Las Rablas.

The area has a special charm about it maybe because there is a very relaxed feel about the place and the majority of residents seem to be around all year so it doesn’t have the transient feel that some coastal towns have. The many fiestas and celebrations in the town ensure that the community is close and if you are keen to socialize there is every opportunity – on the other hand if you want to be left to your own little piece of paradise it is easy to find plenty of ‘me’ time.

30 degrees is common for much of the summer and it’s not unheard of for temperatures to reach 40 degrees at the height of the season.

The World Health Organization has recognized this area as a particularly good climate of people with health issues.

La Marina has a good range of property types, very realistically priced. There are some very good terraced houses called Josefinas, Finas and Rositas, and excellent detached family houses, such as Lolas and Rosas.

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