subject: A Day Out To Los Montesinos From Your Villas In Alicante [print this page] You may have book your VILLAS IN ALICANTE but most of your time will be spent in the town of Los Montesinos, a charming little place with character and tradition galore. Its not that far away: its located in the Alicante province in the Comunidad de Valencia on the southern Costa Blanca. Its easily accessible from Murcia airport at 20 minutes or Alicante airport which is a 35 minute drive away. Whichever airport you use the A7 motorway is the best road leading to Los Montesinos. In addition there is a blue flag beach in Guardamar del Segura only a ten minute drive away.
If youre searching for peace and tranquillity Los Montesinos not only has this it exudes a calm atmosphere as well. The World Health Organization has declared this area to be one of the healthiest places in the world to live. This is more than likely due to its location on the edge of a salt lake which in turn creates its own climate. Its amazing with the salt lakes nearby that there is an orange and lemon grove surrounding the city and in the spring the air is full of their smell along with the almond trees.
Los Montesinos is situated on the Via Augusta which is a Roman road laid out in such a manner that it connects all the major centres with Rome: as they say all roads lead to Rome. This gives us an idea of its beginnings in Roman times but its name came from the local ruling family that controlled this area. From the Roman times the area depended on agriculture as their main source of money but today the industrial and business district has grown offering a variety of services.
No matter what Los Montesinos has endured over the centuries it has been able to retain what makes it Spanish its lifestyle and friendly residence giving a special feel to the town. If you decide to stay in Los Montesinos all the necessary facilities and amenities are within walking distance. There are food shops, restaurants, tapas bars and of course there are the bars of which there are thirty to choose from. If required there is a medical facility, municipal sports centre and parks along with too many other shops to mention. When you take into consideration all the festivals celebrated here and in the surrounding villages as well you have a place that always has something to do.
If you do take a day out from your VILLAS IN ALICANTE be sure and bring a change of clothes with you as the main fiesta in October is one week long celebration including the nighttimes as well. This is something you will really enjoy as Los Montesinos has on offer a huge paella free to all comers in this real Spanish environment. The most important happening is a parade through the streets with the statue of the Virgin Mary in tow. The day comes to an end with live music and people dancing, can life get any better.
