La Marina Information - Tourist Information on La Marina

LA MARINA TOURIST INFORMATION

La Marina is located on the Costa Blanca South between Santa Pola and Guardamar del Segura.

In this tourist guide to the tourist resort of La Marina on the Costa Blanca in Spain we help visitors who are planning a trip with useful and practical advice on many tourism related subjects such as La Marina car hire, accommodation, hotels, hostels, La Marina map, sightseeing, weather La Marina, where to go, where to stay, travel information and what to see and do in La Marina.

To make the best of your visit and holiday we cover everything you need to know about La Marina. We also have photos, picture galleries, views, videos and webcams of La Marina.

Alicante airport is only 30 minutes drive away. We have a dedicated page on La Marina airport transfers which will help you get from the airport to your accommodation.

La Marina is a very small town which comes alive during the summer months when people fill the town to enjoy the small but busy beach tourist resort.

Clearly La Marina is a great location for a beach holiday, if that is all you want from a holiday then you won't need to go anywhere else, as everything you need for a great family holiday in the sun is right here in La Marina.

Enjoy a traditional Spanish experience by visiting the street markets which are held every Thursday and Sunday, full of stalls selling fresh local produce.

Road access to La Marina is very good. The AP-7 autoroute (motorway) comes down from Alicante airport and goes south to Murcia San Javier airport.

Also the N-332 goes directly past the outskirts of the urbanisation of La Marina and this also goes from Alicante airport in the north all the way down to Murcia San Javier airport to the south.

Inland of La Marina is the town of La Escuera. To the south of La Marina are urbanisation Bella Vista and urbanisation Las Pesqueras, then comes Guardamar del Segura a much larger coastal town with great beaches.

To the north of La Marina is Santa Pola with it's miles of sandy beaches and a large town centre.

Also just north of La Marina are lots of salt lakes such as Salinas del Brac del Port which create a very healthy atmosphere for people suffering from health problems such as allergies or arthritis.

LA MARINA URBANISATION

La Marina is a popular place where many people live all the whole year round especially on the growing La Marina urbanisation which is slightly inland off the coast (and separate from the actual town of La Marina) and just off the N-322. It has plenty of shops, bars and restaurants so you have plenty of facilities on your doorstep that you can easily walk to.

La Marina is basically split into two distinct parts, the old coastal town and beach area, and the purpose built residential development, a short distance inland on the other side of the main coastal road the N-332. The coastal part of the town has some fantastic sandy beaches, which even in the peak season are so big that they never get packed, and you can always find a spot away from the crowds, to enjoy the sunny weather.

The La Marina urbanization has all its own amenities, making it pretty much self sufficient, and of course there are a glut of rental properties in the area, though if you are thinking of renting there, you will certainly need a car to get to the beach.

A good option is to rent a villa with pool, so that most day you can simply laze by the pool, cook on the barbeque and make the most of the superb weather conditions that are enjoyed here throughout the year. With a car you will be able to get out and about and visit the numerous coastal resorts, as well as attractions like the Rio Safari park, between Santa Pola and Elche, you can also get to local golf courses, of which there are plenty in the area. Don’t forget a trip into the city of Alicante, where the best shopping area can be found, and for culture maybe a visit to the Santa Barbara Castle.

La Marina is surrounded by some charming little towns and villages such as Daya Vieja, Daya Nueva, Almoradi, Algorfa, Rojales, Formentera del Segura, San Fulgencio and Catral. All have been developed to a degree and if you are looking to buy property, there are plenty of villas and apartments for sale.

GOLF IN LA MARINA

The nearest golf course to La Marina is at the small town of Ciudad Quesada which has it's own golf course called La Marquesa golf and country club. Further south (and an easy drive) are the golf courses of: La Finca golf, Royal Campoamor golf course and Las Ramblas golf club.

LA MARINA HOTEL - HOTELS IN LA MARINA

The La Marina Hotel is set in the centre of the town of La Marina close to all local amenities, the La Marina Hotel is a good choice if you are looking for accommodation in the La Marina area. Situated on the Costa Blanca close to the cities of Elche and Alicante, and just a short drive from the airport, the hotel is easy to access and great for touring this popular area. The La Marina Hotel has 40 guest rooms, all with air-conditioning, TV, and mini-bar, the hotel has a nice restaurant and outside terrace for al-fresco dining in the nice weather. The La Marina Hotel is situated in Avenida La Alegria 30 and welcomes guests from all nations, to stay in La Marina on the Costa Blanca Spain.

BEACHES IN LA MARINA

La Marina's major attraction is clearly it's 11 km of golden sandy beaches. The main beach at La Marina is Playa La Marina.

The facilities with the restaurants and bars just off the beach are excellent and of very good quality.

Below we have a good video showing the beach at la Marina as well as the coastline:

ACCOMMODATION IN LA MARINA

La Marina is very small but the nearby La Marina urbanisation is a sprawling development with many apartments and villas which people have bought as holiday homes and so many are available to rent out. There are even many available for long term lets in La Marina.

10 MUST-DO TOURIST EXCURSIONS FROM LA MARINA

If you are going to a holiday to La Marina, here are some of our ideas for excursions so you make the most of your trip to La Marina on the southern Costa Blanca:

1. Visit the inland town of Elche famous for its palms.
2. Go north and visit the major city of Alicante - it has great beaches and a fantastic marina.
3. The ancient and historic city of Murcia is not far from La Marina.
4. If you want history, nearby Rojales and Orihuela have old towns and cave houses.
5. Guardamar del Segura is a large coastal town just south of La Marina and is worth a visit.
6. Water Parks of Aqua-Park (at Rojales) and Aquapolis (at Torrevieja).
7. Safari Park at Elche (Rio Elche).
8. Acuario is an aquarium at nearby Santa Pola.
9. Go horse riding at Dolores.
10. Take a trip to the island of Tabarca (from Santa Pola).

WORKING IN LA MARINA

If you are thinking of obtaining a job in the La Marina area then look at our main section on jobs vacancies in Spain.

MOVING TO LA MARINA - LIVING IN LA MARINA

If you have found this guide on La Marina because you are thinking moving to the La Marina area you may also find our moving to Spain section with expat interviews and accounts of how they found their move to La Marina Spain, useful and informative, as well as our living in Spain section which has more tips and advice.

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La Marina Tourist Information - Page Summary - This page contains unique content about the beach resort of La Marina, a popular tourist destination on the southern Costa Blanca coast of Spain.

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