Spain is one of the single most alluring countries in the world. Modern-day Spain is a fascinating country that holds tightly to its traditional ways of life, whilst being very much a part of the culture and political life of greater Europe.
The region of Andalucía is the deep south of Spain and home of flamenco. It is the land of paella, salads and seafood and the famous cold soup ‘gazpacho’, not to mention of course sherry. Spain for many years has been very popular for property investment and should continue to do so, for the forseable future.
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The province of Alicante, in the south of Valencia, meets the sea on the Costa Blanca, or White Coast. The Costa Blanca is not as cold or wet in the winter as the Costa Brava, to the north, nor is it as humid or hot in the summer as the Costa del Sol, in the south. Many of the sandy beaches along the 100 kilometres or so of shoreline fly the European Blue Flag, signifying cleanliness and safe bathing and the excellent climate and natural beauty have made the Costa Blanca a haven for not only retiring couples but also young families in search of a better lifestyle. The northern Costa Blanca is typically mountainous with cliffs and coves, a mixture of pebble beaches and fine sandy beaches, while the southern Costa Blanca is mostly flat with sandy beaches, palm trees and salt lakes.
Andalucia, in the deep south of Spain, is the home of the fiery flamenco, delicious paellas and the cold soup, ‘gazpacho.’ Almeria is the most easterly province in Andalucia, bordering with Granada and Murcia. The highest number of sunshine hours and the lowest rainfall in Europe are recorded here, making it the ideal destination for the sun worshipping home seeker. Much of the province is comprised of sparsely populated, desert-like landscape. For boating enthusiasts, there is a marina in Garrucha; the famous ski-slopes of the Sierra Nevada are only a few hours’ drive away; while landmarks such as the Alhambra at Granada and the Mosque at Cordoba remind us of the rich history of the area.
The 250 kilometres of the Costa Calida extends from the beach at El Mojon on the boundary with Alicante, to the beach of Carolina in Aguilas, close to the province of Almeria. This stretch of Murcian coastline offers a diverse selection of activities for the visitor including all manner of water sports, hiking and hill-climbing. Cartegena boasts a wealth of archaeological treasures, including a recently discovered Roman theatre; The Mar Menor, a huge shallow lagoon, is known as one of the best places in Europe to learn water sports; and the sun-soaked beaches are complemented by hotels, casinos, golf courses and - indeed - everything a holiday-maker could wish for.
