Costa Blanca Information.

Costa Blanca Uncovered is a website providing information on the Costa Blanca coast of Spain, whether you are a tourist, a resident or someone who is considering moving to the Costa Blanca.

The navigation column to the right has links to the main sections and main pages of interest. To make full use of the Costa Blanca Uncovered site you can view a full list of all 360+ pages by clicking on the site map or you can search for specific information by using site search

Please bookmark us or add us to your favourites because the site is growing fast and is often updated with fresh and unique content about Spain.

In essence we have three very different main sections in our website. We have Costa Blanca tourist information for people coming on holiday. We have expat information for people considering moving to Spain and we have information sections for people already living on the Costa Blanca. The main sections of the website are listed below.

New April 2008 - In another of our great series of Spanish expat interviews we talk to Steve Forber, aged 49, who started his business in the Playa Flamenca area of Spain.

NEW - April 2008 - Guide to airport transfers to Benidorm

NEW - April 2008 Exchange rate disaster for Brits looking to buy in Spain - Update on how property prices on the Costa Blanca of Spain are being affected by exchange rate changes.

NEW - April 2008 - Time To Snap Up a Bargain Property in Spain? - Is it now the bottom of the market and time to wade in and buy?

COSTA BLANCA PROPERTY GUIDE

If you are moving to Spain, thinking of buying property in Spain or considering renting property in Spain, many of our articles will be highly relevant even if you are not moving to the Costa Blanca area.

This website provides useful and UNBIASED information. With no vested interests we can be brutally honest and uncover subjects others would not dare mention.

If you are thinking of moving to the Costa Blanca we have a special Costa Blanca property section for you.

Our information is written by people who actually live on the Costa Blanca and know the area best. Although we cover topics such as renting property in Spain and buying property in Spain we have no affiliations with any particular companies. Our Costa Blanca property section advice is completely unbiased and sets out to give you the most informed information possible.

COSTA BLANCA TOURIST INFORMATION

If you are visiting the Costa Blanca on holiday then we have a special Costa Blanca holiday section. For the complete index of pages click on the Costa Blanca tourist information index.

This tourist information section includes a start to finish complete guide on how to get the most out of your holiday. Starting with a guide to flights to the Costa Blanca we then cover how to get from the airport to your destination, this includes airport transfers, Costa Blanca car hire and local transportation.

We then cover your accommodation options. This includes hotels, hostels, camping, villas or apartments.

Then you will want to know all about the area you are staying in, so we then have a comprehensive guide to sights to see, nearest beaches, best restaurants to eat out, bars, cafes, nightclubs, shopping and unique insider tips from local residents on where to go and what to do while on your Costa Blanca holiday.

Finally we have a guide to the weather on the Costa Blanca as well as a list of Costa Blanca webcams which enable you to see live images from various popular locations on the Costa Blanca.

WORKING IN SPAIN AND MAKING A LIVING IN SPAIN

WHAT IS THE COSTA BLANCA?

The Costa Blanca or White Coast extends along the eastern coast of Spain (approximately in the middle) and covers the province of Alicante.

To the north of Denia is the Costa del Azahar and to the south of Torrevieja is the Costa Calida.

The Costa Blanca is not as cold or wet in the winter as the Costa Brava, north of Costa Blanca, nor is it as humid or hot in the summer as the Costa del Sol, in the south. The Costa Blanca has the best all year round temperatures. The climate is recognised as one of the best in the world by the World Health Organisation. Many people with arthritis come to the Costa Blanca and within days feel much better. In the winter months the Costa Blanca is lucky enough to have nearly as many sunny days as in the summertime.

The Costa Blanca is famous for its tourism. Once upon a time the places along the coast were mostly just tiny fishing villages. Then the fantastic climate and beaches attracted tourists and the area boomed. Some towns have restricted their development and retained their original charms while others have over-developed and lost what charm they originally had.

The Costa Blanca has over 100 kms of sandy beaches and rocky coves and many of the beaches have the coveted European Blue Flag signifying cleanliness and safe bathing.

Of course the charms of the area have meant that many foreigners now live here. There has been a property explosion with many people regarding the Costa Blanca as the California of Europe. Not just people retiring, nowadays many young families move to the Costa Blanca searching for a better lifestyle. Every nationality can be found here but especially English and Germans (oh and some Spanish too!).

The Costa Blanca is a beautiful region with mountains stretching along most of the coast. The A7 motorway (with some toll sections) stretches from north to south along the coast. The N-332 also runs parallel yet is free from charges although much slower as it passes through the middle of many towns.

There are huge amounts of flights into Alicante airport, especially from Northern Europe. Valencia airport to the north is also well serviced. Further to the south of the Costa Blanca is Murcia airport. With the advent of many low-cost airlines many people live in Spain and commute to work in England. Flying time is only about 2 hours which often doesn't get you far when driving on congested roads in England.

The northern Costa Blanca is typically mountainous with cliffs and coves, a mixture of pebble beaches and fine sandy beaches. North of Altea it is surprisingly very green and lush.

The southern Costa Blanca is mostly flat with fine sandy beaches, palm trees and salt lakes. The south is much drier and more typical of what a person who had never visited Spain would expect to see.

The Costa Blanca has something for everyone from tiny rural inland villages to cosmopolitan tourist resorts on the coast such as Benidorm.

The Costa Blanca isn't necessarily a place one would go to see historical monuments (although there are many). It's attractions lie in it's beauty - the amazing vivid blue Mediterranean waters, the lovely sandy beaches, the old towns and villages with their old narrow streets, the restaurants and bars where one can sit and relax outside because of the wonderful all-year round climate. It's simply a wonderful place in which to enjoy life (as we should do but often don't) and feel rejuvenated and refreshed.



Costa Blanca Information

Find out more...	Costa Blanca Uncovered is a website providing information on the Costa Blanca coast of Spain, whether you are a tourist, a resident or someone who is considering moving to the Costa Blanca. The navigation column to the right has links to the main sections and main pages of interest. To make full use of the Costa Blanca Uncovered site you can view a full list of all 360+ pages by clicking on the site map or you can search for specific information by using site search Please bookmark us or add us to your favourites because the site is growing fast and is often updated with fresh and unique content about Spain. In essence we have three very different main sections in our website. We have Costa Blanca tourist information for people coming on holiday. We have expat information for people considering moving to Spain and we have information sections for people already living on the Costa Blanca. The main sections of the website are listed below. New April 2008 - In another of our great series of Spanish expat interviews we talk to Steve Forber, aged 49, who started his business in the Playa Flamenca area of Spain. NEW - April 2008 - Guide to airport transfers to Benidorm NEW - April 2008 Exchange rate disaster for Brits looking to buy in Spain - Update on how property prices on the Costa Blanca of Spain are being affected by exchange rate changes. NEW - April 2008 - Time To Snap Up a Bargain Property in Spain? - Is it now the bottom of the market and time to wade in and buy? COSTA BLANCA PROPERTY GUIDE If you are moving to Spain, thinking of buying property in Spain or considering renting property in Spain, many of our articles will be highly relevant even if you are not moving to the Costa Blanca area. This website provides useful and UNBIASED information. With no vested interests we can be brutally honest and uncover subjects others would not dare mention. If you are thinking of moving to the Costa Blanca we have a special Costa Blanca property section for you. Our information is written by people who actually live on the Costa Blanca and know the area best. Although we cover topics such as renting property in Spain and buying property in Spain we have no affiliations with any particular companies. Our Costa Blanca property section advice is completely unbiased and sets out to give you the most informed information possible. COSTA BLANCA TOURIST INFORMATION If you are visiting the Costa Blanca on holiday then we have a special Costa Blanca holiday section. For the complete index of pages click on the Costa Blanca tourist information index. This tourist information section includes a start to finish complete guide on how to get the most out of your holiday. Starting with a guide to flights to the Costa Blanca we then cover how to get from the airport to your destination, this includes airport transfers, Costa Blanca car hire and local transportation. We then cover your accommodation options. This includes hotels, hostels, camping, villas or apartments. Then you will want to know all about the area you are staying in, so we then have a comprehensive guide to sights to see, nearest beaches, best restaurants to eat out, bars, cafes, nightclubs, shopping and unique insider tips from local residents on where to go and what to do while on your Costa Blanca holiday. Finally we have a guide to the weather on the Costa Blanca as well as a list of Costa Blanca webcams which enable you to see live images from various popular locations on the Costa Blanca. WORKING IN SPAIN AND MAKING A LIVING IN SPAIN In this section we investigate how to survive financially in Spain. We take a look at the many options to earn money in Spain which include finding jobs and work on the Costa Blanca and starting a business in Spain. Alternatively you can buy existing businesses for sale the most popular option of which is buying a bar in Spain or you could opt for joining a franchise. Whatever option you choose, before you move to Spain find out as much as you can by reading the experiences of expats who have already moved and relocated to Spain in our relocation to Spain guide. WHAT IS THE COSTA BLANCA? The Costa Blanca or White Coast extends along the eastern coast of Spain (approximately in the middle) and covers the province of Alicante. To the north of Denia is the Costa del Azahar and to the south of Torrevieja is the Costa Calida. The Costa Blanca is not as cold or wet in the winter as the Costa Brava, north of Costa Blanca, nor is it as humid or hot in the summer as the Costa del Sol, in the south. The Costa Blanca has the best all year round temperatures. The climate is recognised as one of the best in the world by the World Health Organisation. Many people with arthritis come to the Costa Blanca and within days feel much better. In the winter months the Costa Blanca is lucky enough to have nearly as many sunny days as in the summertime. The Costa Blanca is famous for its tourism. Once upon a time the places along the coast were mostly just tiny fishing villages. Then the fantastic climate and beaches attracted tourists and the area boomed. Some towns have restricted their development and retained their original charms while others have over-developed and lost what charm they originally had. The Costa Blanca has over 100 kms of sandy beaches and rocky coves and many of the beaches have the coveted European Blue Flag signifying cleanliness and safe bathing. Of course the charms of the area have meant that many foreigners now live here. There has been a property explosion with many people regarding the Costa Blanca as the California of Europe. Not just people retiring, nowadays many young families move to the Costa Blanca searching for a better lifestyle. Every nationality can be found here but especially English and Germans (oh and some Spanish too!). The Costa Blanca is a beautiful region with mountains stretching along most of the coast. The A7 motorway (with some toll sections) stretches from north to south along the coast. The N-332 also runs parallel yet is free from charges although much slower as it passes through the middle of many towns. There are huge amounts of flights into Alicante airport, especially from Northern Europe. Valencia airport to the north is also well serviced. Further to the south of the Costa Blanca is Murcia airport. With the advent of many low-cost airlines many people live in Spain and commute to work in England. Flying time is only about 2 hours which often doesn't get you far when driving on congested roads in England. The northern Costa Blanca is typically mountainous with cliffs and coves, a mixture of pebble beaches and fine sandy beaches. North of Altea it is surprisingly very green and lush. The southern Costa Blanca is mostly flat with fine sandy beaches, palm trees and salt lakes. The south is much drier and more typical of what a person who had never visited Spain would expect to see. The Costa Blanca has something for everyone from tiny rural inland villages to cosmopolitan tourist resorts on the coast such as Benidorm. The Costa Blanca isn't necessarily a place one would go to see historical monuments (although there are many). It's attractions lie in it's beauty - the amazing vivid blue Mediterranean waters, the lovely sandy beaches, the old towns and villages with their old narrow streets, the restaurants and bars where one can sit and relax outside because of the wonderful all-year round climate. It's simply a wonderful place in which to enjoy life (as we should do but often don't) and feel rejuvenated and refreshed. Visit the Costa Blanca - you will love it.	Site Navigation Home Page Site Map (index of all 360 pages) Site Search Move to Spain Expat Stories Tips For Moving To Spain Car Hire in Spain Quick Quote Cheap Costa Blanca Car Hire Car Hire From Alicante Airport Renting Property in Spain Villa Rental Tips Long Term Lets in Spain Buying Property in Spain Main Index Spanish Property Prices Getting a Mortgage Estate Agents Lawyers Buying Tips Be Careful of... 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