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The Marina Alta, Costa Blanca, Spain

The Marina Alta, Costa Blanca, Spain

The Marina Alta, Costa Blanca, Spain

Our rationale is best explained in the context of comparisons to other parts of the coast: The Costa Blanca is much drier, warmer & sunnier than its more northerly costa neighbours, and the weather is, of course, a key motivation for moving to Spain! Likewise, as one looks further south along Spain's Mediterranean coastline, the landscape beyond Alicante immediately takes on a parched and more arid character. Development has come late to this region and the recent tendency has been to overwhelm the traditional Spanish infrastructure with vast developments of cheap housing and golf courses. The Costa del Sol comes closest in appeal. However, it's relative sophistication (brashness, some will say) comes at the expense of vastly higher property prices. Ultimately it is a matter of personal perspective and priorities.

The Costa Blanca Select partnership is a registered Relocation Specialist and Property Broker, based in Moraira.

Working with the very best of the local agents and developers, we provide a free personal property finding service with ongoing guidance and support throughout the entire buying procedure and beyond, as a no cost solution to our clients.

1) The Marina Alta is a striking blend of sandy coastline, majestic mountains and fertile valleys. In terms of lifestyle it's a perfect example of the harmonisation of a traditional Spanish lifestyle and totally cosmopolitan conveniences. We are blessed with some real gems of inland villages and low cost/high quality rustic mountain restaurants and at the coastal resorts we have every state of the art resource and facility we could wish for, and shops & restaurants to rival Europe's best.

2) The greatest appeal to us when moving to the Marina Alta was the relatively soft landing' in immigrating here. Essentially, one can go totally native' from day one, or take the soft option which the coastal towns facilitate of enjoying the comforts and familiarity of an Anglo-cosmopolitan community, as and when the need arises. We are privileged to be able to enjoy UK style shops, sat tv, English doctors, nurses & dentists, broadband communications, and of course language schools where we can develop our Spanish. In short, one can live here to whatever degree of Anglo-Spanishness' one feels comfortable with.

3) As property buyer's agents, it is a little frustrating explaining just how different property values and desirability are in the Marina Alta, when compared to not just other costas but also other parts of the Costa Blanca. For better or worse, we are privileged to live in one of the most desirable parts of the Mediterranean and relative property values reflect this. Compared to UK prices, property in this area is all about value and quality, rather than cheapness.

4) Spain in general is notorious for its microclimates; a few hundred metres can make a difference! Our area is no different with indigene claiming that, by virtue of our headland location, our regular climate is more closely aligned to that of the adjacent Balearic Island of Ibiza. That generally means slightly more comfortable summers and milder winters than some neighbouring areas. Underlining this, the World Health Organisation has identified the Javea area as having one of the top three healthiest climates in the world.

5) The property choices in this area are manifold. Whether you are seeking the coast or inland option, town, village, urbanisation or rural, every taste is catered for. Thankfully, we do not have huge urbanisations here. Most buyers favour detached villas new or resale set in plots of at least 800/1000m2. Moraira's character is almost unique by virtue of its strict low-rise' planning policy, with the bulk of the market in desirable villas being shared with Javea. All the coastal towns and rural villages of the Marina Alta offer the choices of villa (detached or linked), finca, townhouse or apartment.

6) Unfortunately, 160,000 will only buy you a superb location! As already indicated property purchase in the Marina Alta is all about value as a quality investment, not short term cheapness. Typically, one can expect to buy either a townhouse or apartment with 2+ bedrooms or a linked or semi-detached villa. Specifically, we currently list new one bed apartments with all conveniences incl. D/G, H&C A/C and pool complex at 115,000 (3 beds. from 204,000) in our local market town of Teulada, 12mins.from the coast at Moraira.

7) Property prices have risen relentlessly here for thirty years! The last three or four years have seen something of an exodus of German owners which, together with the steady momentum of current development, had caused a temporary drop in prices, particularly between 400,000 and 1m. Over the winter period the buyers seem to have sensed a buying window of opportunity'. Shrewd purchasers are wasting little time in taking advantage of this situation.

8) To illustrate the advantage of our contacts and available data bases, a five minute search revealed this gem: Although strictly speaking, it's just beyond our usual area three minutes from the historic town of Cocentaina and 45 mins. from Alicante, it demonstrates that bargains can be found by using professional resources. This is a large country house of 180m2, which includes a huge lounge (52m2) and seven bedrooms, all on the ground floor. There is a similar area above for conversion providing great potential to convert to a home & business. Outside is a large garage and two large outbuildings, a spacious terrace, swimming pool, BBQ, roof terrace and olive grove. The views can be imagined, the asking price: just 150,000 for a quick sale. Please don't expect too many like this though!

9) Whilst the social mix here is dominated almost equally between Spanish & British, followed by the Dutch; the cocktail is diluted with a liberal sprinkling of representatives of most northern European countries, together with those of developing Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, America (north, south and central), Canada, China and Japan. Surprisingly, many of our British friends here moved to Spain from other parts of Europe, Africa or the East where they had lived and worked, but chose to opt for early retirement here, rather than return to the grey and damp of the UK.


10) We are fortunate to have the option of two first class airports equidistant from us Alicante and Valencia. Each of which is within one hour's drive along the nearby A7 Autovia.

11) The Marina Alta remains an unspoilt area but enjoys a vibrant economy. This situation provides great scope for all to flourish here, whether your intention is to work, retire or to invest in the area. We have noticed a strong recent tendency for younger couples to move here from more northern climes, often with young families; seeking for their children the twin virtues of a better, safer and more wholesome upbringing and education, together with the opportunities of learning several new languages. We are very fortunate in this region to be blessed with a comprehensive infrastructure, not only in terms of transportation and communication but also regarding health, education and sports facilities. We have excellent local Spanish schools supported by several international schools in the Calpe/Moraira/Javea area. Beyond that level, both Alicante and Valencia have highly regarded universities.

12) In terms of leisure and recreation we are really spoilt for choice! For nightlife the closest mecca is of course Benidorm from its specialist bars to the excellent Benidorm Palace cabaret. Not only can Benidorm cater for the multitudes seeking high voltage entertainment it also securely contains them all! We are left to enjoy the quieter life; Javea and Calpe enjoy a measure of nightlife of a more modest scale, but sufficient for the most hyperactive of fun-seekers. For those seeking nothing more than a fine restaurant, maybe followed by a drink or two at a waterfront caf or in a bar with live music, Moraira may be more to their taste.

Spain is the land of the siesta so, given the climate, relaxation is almost an art form here. For those with the interest and energy there is much to do with your time. There are clubs and associations for just about everything: from barbershop singers to mountain walkers, and toastmasters & UFO spotters to Salsa & Flamenco lessons! Apart from the more obvious golf and watersports of every kind, we have excellent opportunities throughout the region for hill walking, mountain biking, bowls, tennis, karting, horse riding, ad nauseam. Wonderful sandy beaches, together with secluded rocky coves can, of course, be assumed. For culture vultures we are blessed with many clubs and auditoria providing concerts, opera and music for all tastes, supported by several very good amateur dramatics groups, flamenco shows and of course, the local fiestas, fireworks and bull running.
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