Information on the Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol and Spain.

Costa Blanca Uncovered is an authority website on Spain providing a guide and information on the Costa Blanca, the Costa del Sol as well as other areas of Spain, whether you are a tourist or visitor, a resident living in Spain or someone who is considering moving to Spain.

We have many very different sections about Spain in our website.

We have tourist information for people coming to Spain on holiday covering popular areas such as the Costa Blanca, cheap car hire quotes, find maps Spain together with tourist information on all the other popular tourist areas of Spain such as Costa del Sol, Costa Almeria, Costa Brava, Costa de la Luz, Balearic and Canary Islands and the major cities of Spain such as Madrid and Barcelona.

view-of-Costa-Blanca We have expatriate advice and tips for people considering moving to Spain and we have information sections and advice for people already living in Spain, on the Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol and other areas of Spain including advice on cheap phone calls and insurance in Spain.

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

Our Property in Spain section is completely unbiased and sets out to give you the most informed property information possible. With no vested interests we can be brutally honest and uncover subjects others would not dare mention. Our information is written by people who actually live in Spain and the Costa Blanca and who know the area best.

We cover popular topics such as holiday rentals in Spain, long term rentals in Spain, resales, estate agents, mortgages in Spain, distressed property Spain, repossessions in Spain, finding apartments for sale or rent, villas and houses for sale or rent, townhouses for sale or rent, selling your property, letting your property, new build properties, cheap bargain properties, property maintenance, valuations, luxury properties, property finding services, commercial property such as shops to let or lease, bars and restaurants for sale and land for sale as well as guidance on property prices, where best to buy property in Spain and how to avoid any pitfalls in Spain.

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If you are visiting Spain on holiday then we have a special Costa Blanca holiday section. For the complete index of pages click on the Costa Blanca tourist information. Get cheap car hire quotes; find maps Spain together with tourist information on all the other popular tourist areas of Spain such as Costa del Sol, Costa Almeria and Costa de la Luz, Madrid and Barcelona.

Our Costa Blanca tourist information section includes a start to finish complete guide on how to get the most out of your Costa Blanca 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, Spain 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.

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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 towards Calpe it is surprisingly very green and lush. Beach resorts such as Javea and Moraira are very popular with expats.

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 southern Costa Blanca s very built up, relatively featureless and in many resorts, more international than Spanish. Major expat populations can be found in Villamartin, Cabo Roig, Rojales, La Zenia and Campoamor.

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). Its attractions lie in its 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.

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WHAT IS THE COSTA BLANCA?