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Altea is one of those towns on the Costa Blanca that you discover almost by chance and that, somehow, stay with you. When you arrive, what stands out are its whitewashed houses clustered on the hillside, rooftops reflecting the light, and, right at the top, the blue dome of the Church of Our Lady of Consolation. And yes, more than a few people compare it to the real Santorini—not as an exaggeration, but because it truly evokes those calm, white seaside places by the Mediterranean. Strolling through Altea’s Old Town is discovering the Mediterranean The first time you enter Altea’s old town, you might think it will be similar to other Mediterranean villages, but as soon as you start walking, you realize it has something different. The streets are narrow, with unexpected curves, and the cobblestone ground naturally slows you down, inviting you to notice every detail. As you climb toward the church square, the atmosphere becomes increasingly peaceful. There are small terraces with vi...

  The best property for sale on the Costa Blanca Camporrosso Village Our first buyer on this modern development was a family from Norway, they chose a home looking at plans and paid a reservation deposit when this was just dry scrub-land with "potential". That was just over two years ago and now the entire project is almost finished, due to be completed later this year. Last week, we visited some key ready apartments priced from 205.000 Euros (plus taxes) and this is now probably one of the most attractive new projects located only minutes from the beaches and all that Benidorm has to offer, yet in such a tranquil setting. If you would like to see for yourself, contact us to arrange a virtual video viewing? Want to see more details? Click here So who's longing for some Spanish sun? Here is a selection of new properties which are proving popular amongst online visitors and those lucky enough to be here in Spain. Murla, Alicante 105,000 € A two bedroom two bathroom upper fl...

The arrival of spring marks the start of the busy season for golf courses up and down the Spanish Coast line. And it’s not only players who’ll be flying out to enjoy a few rounds – savvy house-hunters will be exploring the buying opportunities in Spain’s golf resorts too. Here’s a reminder of why a home by the fairway can make a lot of sense and where to look for one… The Costa Blanca has a superb selection of golf options for homeowners. In Orihuela Costa in the southern part of Alicante, communities focus around four golf courses all within 10-15 minutes of each other, namely at Campoamor, Las Ramblas, Villamartín and Las Colinas. Las Colinas (main picture) stands out as a PGA championship course set within a low-density boutique resort on a 330-hectare estate. Options in the northern Costa Blanca, include La Sella Golf Resort located in between Javea and Denia, and the Alenda and Bonalba golf resorts both close to the city of Alicante. Further south, there is an especially g...