Desirable 3 bed detached property located in La Marina, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac close to local amenities. 5 Mins from beach!
This property comprises of a spacious lounge accessible via a glazed terrace, independent large, extended newly fitted kitchen and a fully fitted shower room...
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Costa Blanca beaches are some of the finest in the whole of Spain, perhaps even Europe. The South of the Costa Blanca has a very different type of beach to those in the North of the Coast, with fine sand and a flatter more even landscape. They are what you would normally expect to find in the Mediterranean. Stretching from just south of Santa Pola to just north of La Mata are the pine forests and dunes, created to protect the seafront towns and villages from the coastal weather. These are most prominent in Guardamar and La Marina. The beaches in the North of the Costa Blanca (North of Altea) are usually rockier and have pebbles rather than sand. Some such as Moraira have made a great effort in creating an artificial sandy beach. However, what the beaches of the North lack in sand they certainly make up for in landscape and scenery.
Many Costa Blanca beaches will be Blue Flag standard. If you are at a Blue Flag beach, there will be certain services available to you. These can include: toilettes, restaurants, facilities for disabled, clean sand and water and most important, a lifeguard service. This will be of more use if you and your family try to stay next to the lookout tower and always in the time tables when this service is working. Some beaches even have climbing frames and child play areas and Beach Volley Ball nets.
The temperature on the Costa Blanca in summer is around 35.c and in full winter, at noon, could still be around 15 to 20.C. The sun's rays are strongest and most harmful at the beach, so it is vital to protect your skin, head and eyes from UV Rays and potential sun burns, especially for your children. Dehydration is also a risk, so don’t forget to have water and soft drinks at hand.
It is very important to pay attention to the safety flags on display. Green means calm weather and calm waves. A Yellow flag means stronger waves and wind and to take caution. It is not advised to swim under a Yellow flag especially with children but at the same time it is allowed. Red means no swimming. A Red flag indicates Strong winds, high waves and strong under currents. If you are seen swimming you will be removed by the lifeguards (if any are present), possibly arrested by the police and fined. Never leave children unattended in the water even for a second, no matter how calm the sea looks.
A Rip Current (the correct name for Rip Tide) can kill and indeed does on a yearly basis on the Costa Blanca. For more information on spotting Rip Currents and what to do if caught in one click the following Wikipedia link: Rip Currents
The lifeguards can provide you with information about safe sunbathing, swimming after eating etc. You will not have any problem with the language barrier because they are usually young people, specially trained for working with tourists all along the Spanish coasts. However, if you have an unfortunate accident and need further assistance at a hospital, you will need an interpreter. Don’t wait until an emergency arises to find an interpreter’s number, get one before hand and make sure he or she is available for emergencies.
Take preventative measures to avoid the typical thefts to tourists. Costa Blanca beaches at high season have plenty of experienced thieves on the lookout for an easy target. Don’t leave handbags on display or any bag open. If you are sunbathing, make sure your bag is always within sight or close at hand. If your family want to enjoy swimming all together, perhaps ask somebody next to you to keep an eye on your bags, alternatively you could take turns. When you park your car at the beach don’t leave any of your baggage on show; even leave the glove compartment open when you park, to show that there are no passports or wallets inside.
If in spite of taking such precautions somebody breaks into your car, the window is covered by the car insurance but you will have to report the theft of your personal belongings to the Guardia Civil. It is compulsory to bring your own interpreter, the same as in the medical centres.
Despite the gloomy nature of some of this content, a day at the beach on the Costa Blanca can be an amazing experience. Just heed some of the warnings and take care of yourself and your family.