Playa Flamenca is a multicultural town that’s welcoming to newcomers. There’s plenty of sunshine, an easily accessible beach and you are well situated to explore the southern Costa Blanca.

In 1972 a group of Flemish investors turned what was a barren coastal spot into the flat, sandy Blue Flag beach resort of Playa Flamenca. It’s a small, laidback locale comprising a stretch of sand bordered by rocky coves, backed by a large, modern commercial centre.  Further inland, the urbanised areas La Florida and Via Park have now surrounded it and connected it to popular leisure resorts like Villamartin and Zenia.

Playa Flamenca has a subtropical climate with an average of 325 days of sunshine. This means that the summers are busy with throngs of tourists but residents in the quieter, winter months can still live a wonderful al fresco life. There are three championship level golf courses surrounding Playa Flamenca, including the world famous La Manga and La Finca clubs.

There is a weekend market that draws crowds from miles around – selling everything from leather goods to local produce. The town has carefully maintained its coastal walks and a short drive will bring you to the salt lakes near Torrevieja and La Mata. Take a curative mud dip or walk around the impressive Torrelamata nature reserve.  For people seeking some Spanish authenticity, the nearby city of Orihuela has a high proportion of heritage buildings and plenty of traditional tapas on offer.