Penthouse Antaviana

SUN, SEA & BEACH
The Costa Blanca is a series of beautiful beaches. Most consist of fine white sand, but there are also some kiezelstranden.Vrijwel every day of the year, sunny and therefore a magnet for people from the northern regions of Europe. Lazing on the beach, a little swimming, a drink at the boulevard. Relax and doing nothing. You can, but it does not. All resorts on the Costa Blanca offer ample opportunities for more activity. That does not every day or all day, but if you like it: windsurfing, snorkeling, diving, jet skiing, fishing, horse riding, sailing enz.En looking calm and no crowds around you? That can be found on the Costa Blanca.

Beach Tips
The southern part of Costa Blanca offers lovers of sun, sea and sand a wide variety to choose from. If you prefer, you can every day another "beach experience" have. We give you some tips: Alicante combines beautiful beaches with a cozy boulevard with palm trees and numerous cafes and restaurants. While a drink or a bite to eat, you have a panoramic view over the Mediterranean Zee.Santa Pola is a popular fishing and tourist town. The beaches are therefore quite busy. From the harbor you can take a day trip to the island Tabarca. The sea around the island since 1986 and is popular among nature sportduikers.Iets further south lies Playa Rebollo at La Marina. This beach is wide and fairly quiet without significant buildings. On the other side of Playa del Pinet La Marina has a unique atmosphere with old fishermen's cottages on the beach. At the end of the 19th century Guardamar threatened by the encroaching sand. Then they decided to plant pine trees. That helped and it gave Guardamar also the wonderful combination of forest and beach. These beautiful beaches extend to La Mata. They are wide and have very fine sand, the dunes are protected nature reserve. Another attraction is the Reina Sofia Park with lakes and beaches south of Torrevieja watervallen.De are quite busy. In the town itself is a long promenade, where markets are held every day. As you will understand: this is just a few of the dozens of beaches in the southern Costa Blanca has to offer. There is something for everyone: busy beaches or quiet beaches, vibrant beach life or serene nature, a calm or turbulent sea waves, active or lazy. You name it, it is located on the Costa Blanca.

CULINARY
The landscape of the southern Costa Blanca is characterized by vast rice fields and orchards of oranges, lemons, clementines, grapes and amandelen.Fruitbomen near Murcia are also a lot of vegetables grown. The area is not for nothing called "the garden of Europe '. Santa Pola has the largest fleet of Spain, where the best of the sea is brought in daily. A wealth of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat and fish. It is therefore not surprising that the cuisine of the Costa Blanca is very varied and very tasty. Moreover, the Mediterranean cuisine known as very healthy: balanced and always with fresh ingredients.

Rice
Rice is an important basis for many dishes. Did you know that the Spaniards have at least 300 different ways to prepare rice? Arroz a la Marinera is a fisherman rice, arroz al horno is baked in the oven and arroz con costra rice is rice with an egg crust. And those are just three manieren.Het known example of a rice dish is the world famous paella, in the Valencia region has its roots. According to tradition, hear a man to make paella, it would be the corruption of 'para ella': for her. There are many variations on the paella: with prawns, squid, garlic, chicken, goat, beef, fruit ... almost everything is processed in a paella. Paella 'for her'

Variation
But the cuisine of the Costa Blanca is not limited to paella. On the coast offer a variety of seafood restaurants and inland there are delicious stews of game or meat. The cold vegetable gazpacho is also native to this region. Furthermore, it is often dried or salted fish meat verwerkt.Kaas you do not miss, though it is not Edam or Gouda. Try the Puzol or Cassoleta, often prepared from a mixture of goat, sheep and cow milk. The Moors have left their sweet specialty turrón. As with the nougat made of almonds, but it still tastes slightly different. Fruit is also plentiful. Try the Nisperos, a small orange fruit that looks a bit like apricot. The taste is also there to think, but then combined with apple and plum. Very rich in vitamins!
Beverages
Of course you can also enjoy delicious Spanish wines. The region's wines Monóvar-Pinoso highly recommended. Furthermore, in Alicante delicious liqueur made. Examples include coffee liqueur Cafe Aperitivo de Alcoy, the anise drink Anis Paloma de Monforte del Cid and the herbal liqueur Herbero the Sierra de Mariola. Apples of Orange "In short, the Costa Blanca is a paradise for culinary connoisseurs. And if you include all this culinary violence anyway once longing for a piece of meat with potatoes, international restaurants are also plentiful!
 

Come relax in this typical Spanish seaside resort. Many people of Madrid have their holiday. This village has a real Spanish atmosphere. You can find in many restaurants are and (tapas) bars that the place is rich. Enjoy the surroundings as the beautiful wide sandy beaches, natural areas, the salt lakes, marina, golf courses etc etc. Come relax in the area known for its healthy climate and many amenities. Everything is there to provide you an unforgettable and carefree time to live.

HISTORY & CULTURE
Alicante province is part of the Valencia region, which until the mid-13th century an independent Moorish kingdom. The area attracted many cultures. For the Moors have seized power, the Greeks and Romans put ashore. From this rich history are many remains still to admire churches, palaces, ruins, and musea.Het hinterland of the Costa Blanca is visited by many tourists and that is unfortunate. There is a serenity in this mountainous region, where many beautiful Moorish castles can be visited. Old Moorish trading routes linking attractive villages that radiate the real Spain.

Alicante
Alicante is the capital of the province and lasted for centuries and there are relics dating from the 3rd century BC. The city has an interesting archaeological museum. Vivid Alicante is dominated by the splendid Santa Barbara castle on the mountain Benacantil. It is one of the largest medieval fortresses in Europe. The complex covers not only the top of the mountain, but also a large part of the slopes. Alicante is also the cultural center of the area with many events and fiestas. In the summer there are craft markets and outdoor theater. The International Puppet Festival in december annually attracts visitors from around the world. There is also a museum of modern art, the Museo de Arte Siglo XX.Elche Not far from Alicante is Elche, the palm city, bisected by the River Vinalopo. In summer, this river is also often dry. No fewer than 300,000 protected palms in Elche. The city has a historic center and main attractions the Altamira Palace, the Basilica of Santa Maria, the Moorish fortress and the Moorish baden.Murcia Murcia was originally an Arab city, but there is little more to find. Which does not mean that it is not an interesting city. There are beautiful medieval buildings to admire. The architectural highlight is the Cathedral, which for centuries was built. This church has a mishmash of architectural styles: Gothic, Baroque and renaissance.Orihuela In Orihuela is a unique museum, the Museo de la Muralla. In 1997, the university plans. But on the site were found remnants of an ancient city. Good counsel was expensive, but a compromise was reached. The university building came with a museum in the basement. You walk there on medieval cobbled streets past the old city wall, Islamic houses, sharing baths and remains of a Gothic church.

A particularly convenient and healthy microclimate. More than 320 days per year. Not for nothing is the Spanish Costa Blanca known as the Florida of Europe. Perhaps you are thinking: "The Costa Blanca? This is still mainly from beaches bordered by towering blocks of hotels and apartments? "That image is correct but gedeeltelijk.De southern Costa Blanca - where we are - is a true paradise! The Spaniards do everything to the typical Spanish atmosphere in the southern Costa Blanca, Costa Blanca houden.Bekijk position on the map ... KlimaatDe southern Costa Blanca has a very healthy climate. We have not imagined that the World Health Organization determined. It is not too hot in summer and in winter it remains pleasantly warm. The salt lakes around Santa Pola, La Mata and Torrevieja also contribute to this very healthy klimaat.Laat surprised by the extremely varied landscape. The beaches have a unique dunes covered with pines. Behind it is a hilly area with magnificent views. It is lovely cycling or walking through forests and nature reserves. Discover the quiet old villages, where life is pleasant ripples continue. History and cultuurHet area is full of culture. The Moors have left their mark, but the Spanish also have a rich cultural past and present. Castles, cathedrals and other historic buildings, quaint villages and towns, archeology, museums of ancient and modern art, outdoor shows, old customs and traditional fiestas. Sun, sea and sand addition to golf would you (or your family) also even lazing on the beach. The beaches of the southern Costa Blanca are considered the finest in Spain. Very wide and clean. And yet most beaches are not crowded, even in summer! Culinary The southern Costa Blanca is the garden of the whole region and also has one of the largest fishing ports in Spain. This abundance of fresh ingredients can be found in the tasty and varied keuken.U understand it, we are very excited about the southern Costa Blanca. Everyone will find something for himself in a paradisiacal setting. And so close to home. See for yourself! Read more about Golf on the Costa Blanca ...