Hotels in Orihuela Costa

Orihuela Costa

Orihuela Costa is the coastal part of the municipality of Orihuela, at the southern end of the Costa Blanca in the Vega Baja, about 30 km from the historic city it belongs to. It is a chain of beach communities rather than a single town. The main beaches are Playa Flamenca, Cabo Roig and La Zenia, with Campoamor at the southern end, and guides count around 16 km of shoreline. Several of these beaches have held the Blue Flag, though the list changes from season to season. Behind the coast lie the golf courses that define the area, among them Villamartín, Las Ramblas and Campoamor. The area grew up around holiday homes and residential estates, so it has a large international population and is lively well beyond the summer. The area also takes in the communities of Villamartín and La Florida, set back from the sea. It suits golfers, families and long-stay visitors who want a beach and a course within easy reach. Torrevieja lies just to the north and Pilar de la Horadada to the south. Alicante-Elche airport is around 50 minutes to the north and Region of Murcia airport about 25 minutes to the south, and a car is the practical way to get around.