Costa Blanca Travel Guide

For the tourists with great passion for golf Costa Blanca is without doubt a paradise. There are over fifteen 18 golf courses in the Costa Blanca, all within a 2 hour drive of Alicante. Some of them play regularly host to Spanish national championship and some are even ranked amongst the top courses in the world. The region of Alicante is located on the eastern coast of Spain and is an integral part of Costa Blanca Spain, situated between Murcia in the south and Valencia in the north. The city of Alicante is on the coastline between Benidorm and Elche. Alicante is well known for its many green areas just waiting to be discovered and explored. In less than a decade this seedy port has transformed itself to an attractive spot.

Both Alicante and Benidorm are deservedly popular for their golf courses. There are a variety of styles and terrains to choose, from stunning coastline to rugged mountains as well as different levels of difficulty to cater for all standards. Tuition and golf academies will help you to perfect your technique and the continuous practice will build your confidence before you even set foot on the course.

On the outskirts of Alicante City, near to the 7 km San Juan beach is situated a modern 18-hole golf course, designed by Seve Ballesteros and opened in 1998. It incorporates lakes and artificial rivers that increased the difficulty rating of the course which has a par of 72, with six par 3’s, six par 4’s and six par 5’s. It is a flat and gentle course when you walk onto and the greenness makes all the holes visible. The 9 th hole is of particular importance, as Seve has taken license with an artificial lake, designed in the shape of an S. The 14 th hole is situated near a re-creation of Roman ruins and golfers can enjoy clearing the ball, while looking at the Roman remains.

The golf course is opened all year, except Christmas Eve and Christmas day. It has a driving range with 70 bays, chipping area, practice bunkers and putting range. Standard private lessons daily are available for all adults and children in English and Spanish.

Main features of the Alicante course

It is designed by Severiano Ballesteros and opened in 1998. It has 18 holes. The type of grass on the fairway is bermuda during the summer and poa trivialis during the winter.

· Opening Hours: In the winter from 08:00 to 18:00 and in the summer from 08:00 to 21:00.

· Green fees (buggy included): 18 holes: 71 €; 9 holes: 47 €.

For more information about the the other services, search on the Internet.

Costa Blanca takes up the stretch of over 200 kilemetres of Mediterranean coast corresponding to the province of Alicante. It is a popular destination among the British and German tourists. The visitor can choose between the major tourist destinations of Benidorm and Alicante. Wherever you decide to go, you will be fascinated by the enchanted Mediterranean landscape. Travelers can discover the landmarks, among which beautiful valleys, vegetable gardens and different kinds of tree fields.

Main tourist attractions include a great number of theme parks, safari parks, resorts and enchanting places. Visitors can enjoy every minute of their holiday taking a sightseeing tour in some of its mountainous regions or along its endless beaches. Costa Blanca is a world-famous for its white coast, a place name taken from the endless sandy beaches, stretching from Denia in the north to Torrevieja in the south.

Traveler can take a walking tour along the coast and visit international tourist resorts such as Denia, Javea, Calpe, Altea and many others. Of particular interest is the fact that most of those resorts are mingled with ordinary Spanish towns and villages. Here are some suggestions:

· Denia, a traditional Spanish town which mingles the charm of an old castle with a bustling center of pavement cafés and shops.

· The resort of Javea, situated close to the Montgo mountain, is well-known as ‘the jewel in the crown of Costa Blanca’. This is one of the major tourist destination as well as a ‘place’ of predilection for second home for a great number of wealthy ‘Madrileños’.

· The lovely fishing port of Moraira where you can find a modern yacht marina.

· The modern beach resort Calpe with its old quarter.

· The lovely town of Altea, one of the most beautiful on the Costa Blanca, with its magnificent church and busy plaza. You can enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the region.

Although English is widely spoken in those resorts it will be a good idea to learn some basic Spanish.