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Information about the area
The Weather
The Alicante region has an excellent climate and Costa Blanca is recognised by the World Health Organisation as one of
the healthiest places to live on earth.
Gran Alacant
The Gran Alacant resort is growing, new shops and restaurants are opening regularly. Whether you are looking for
a summer holiday or winter break you will find the perfect getaway in Gran Alacant. Gran Alacant is an urbanisation of Santa Pola, a typical Spanish town located about 3km away.
It has one of the largest fishing fleets in the Mediterranean and during the Roman era served as a sea port to the city of
Elche, which is located further inland. The town has beaches, a marina, plenty of shops, tapas bars and restaurants
complete with a fort in it's centre. During September the world wind-surfing championships are held on one of the
towns beaches.
| Spanish Villa 303 pool in gardens |
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The resort has shops, restaurants and banks within easy walking distance. Our community has its own pool
complex set in beautiful gardens, complete with adjacent sports facilities consisting of a ball court for tennis, basketball
and football, you will also find boules pits and a toddler play area. Both are located at the bottom of the street
from the house and access is by key. It is for the exclusive use of villa owners and of course, our guests.
During the peak season the pool has life and security guards and therefore closed between 2 and 4pm for siesta.
Generally the pool is open throughout the day all year round.
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Situated at the top of a hill excellent views can be had from the roof-terrace, overlooking the bay to Alicante
and mountains beyond. Ideal for a lazy afternoon or to pass the evening.
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| Carabassi beach |
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| 2.6km blue flag beach |
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The Beach
The sandy un-spoilt Carabassi Blue Flag beach (awarded in 2010) is about 20-25 minutes walk from the house alternatively;
you can take a 2 minute bus or car ride. From mid-May until the end of the first week of November a beach bar
will be set-up and available to cool your thirst. - click for video
A restaurateur in Alicante has compiled a promotional video on Alicante: click for video
Bus and Land Train Time Table Programes
Gran Alacant is on a bus route between Santa Pola (1.20€) and Alicante (1.35€). Service is
hourly and ideal for shopping, a day out in Alicante City or lazy trip to the beach. Alicante is a busy and vibrant
city with a marina, castle (Castillo de Santa Barbara) - well worth a visit, major shopping centre and night
club district.
The Land Train was launched in 2009. It takes a route around Gran Alacant and stops are 10 minutes apart a curcuit
costs 1.20€ per person, you can get off and resume your journey at any point and time on the same ticket. It's
a great way to get to the beach and back or to see all around the resort. Our stop is at the Health Centre.
| Land Train - Summer Timetable |
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During Summer there is also a local Balie bus service that follows a similar circular route to the Land Train.
The service is half-hourly and costs less than the train. Look out for a bus with "SUPERMARKET" on the front, you can
get a time table on the bus. The bus runs between 10:00 to 14:00 hrs. and 17:00 and 01:00 hrs.
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Local bus service: Summer |
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Circular Bus: Map and timetable |
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Local bus service: Winter |
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Alicante City - June 2006 |
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Street Markets
In Spain there's a street market every day of the week
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Gran Alacant, Urb. La Marina, Rojales, Torrellano
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Los Arenales del Sol (evening), Torrevieja
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Santa Pola, Alicante, Elche, Almoradi
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Santa Pola fishmarket, Urb. La Marina, Los Montesinos (Lemon Tree) - very big!
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Tourist Information
Here are a few local web page addresses.
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Alicante - Municiple Tourist Board |
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The City of Elche (Spanish) |
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Santa Pola - The local town. (It contains a good map of Santa Pola and Gran Alacant) |
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