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The
Costa Blanca
has everything for the holiday maker from brilliant sunshine to
dramatic mountains. Known as the white coast for 2500 years, since
the Greek traders named it Akra Leuka (white headland), its 170
miles of coast offer sandy beaches and enticing blue-green seas.
There is an abundance of EU Blue Flags for cleanliness, are well
tended and very safe for family bathing. In fact the whole of the
Costa Blanca has 3 times the number of Blue Flag beaches than any
other Costa.
There are many places of interest near Oceansviewfor
you to see on day excursions, apart from the other coastal resorts
of Javea, Calpe, Denia, Altea, Benidorm, Villajoyosa and Alicante
there is also the spectacular scenery to see inland including the
wonderful mountain-top fortress of Guadalest, the Vergal Safari
Park near Denia, Europe's largest palm forest at Elche and the ancient
city of Murcia. Valencia (third largest city in Spain) is one and
a half hours away and Barcelona (second largest) and the capital
Madrid are four hours away, all reached by motorway. |
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Oceansview
is only 30 minutes away from 'Finnestrat', just outside of Benidorm,
where southern Spain's answer to Disneyland 'TERRA MITICA' is now
open and provides a fun day for all ages. Port Adventura near Barcelona,
is about four and a half hours away. |
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Why
choose the Costa Blanca?
For many people, their choice comes right down to a straight comparison
between the Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol. Below, are some
of the reasons for choosing the Costa Blanca.
Coastline: The coastline between Oceansview is undoubtedly
one of the most dramatic and picturesque in Southern Spain.
Sea Temperature: Much warmer than the Costa del Sol which
is cooled by the Atlantic sea. The beaches are amongst the best
in Spain hence its name 'The White Coast'. A large number of the
beaches have been awarded EC 'Blue Flag' status for their cleanliness.
Sailing enthusiasts will be interested to learn that Alicante &
El Campello have two of the most beautiful marinas in the Costa
Blanca.
Communications: Oceansviewis
served by Alicante Airport (0.5 hour) and Valencia airport (1.5
hrs) - The motorway extends all along the Costa Blanca and runs
through to Northern Europe. Oceansview to Calais is a mere 18 hours
drive.
Climate: Oceansview
enjoys all the benefits of being on the Costa Blanca including the
superb climate. Generally speaking, the summers are slightly cooler
and less humid than the Costa del Sol, with the winters drier, less
windy and sunnier. In fact the World Health Organisation has proclaimed
that the area surrounding Oceansviewon
the Costa Blanca has "one of the most environmentally perfect
climates in the world". |
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What's
the
weather like? |
Sunshine
Hours
Average number of hours of bright sunshine |
Warmth
Average daily highest temp. °C |
Rain
Average rainfall (in millimetres) |
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Annual |
Apr-Sept |
Oct-Mar |
Apr-Sept |
Oct-Mar |
Annual |
Apr-Sept |
Oct-Mar |
| Costa
Brava |
2487 |
1556 |
931 |
24.2 |
15.3 |
587 |
47.6 |
50.1 |
| Costa
Blanca |
3009 |
1847 |
1162 |
27.6 |
19.0 |
328 |
24.5 |
30.1 |
| Costa
Del Sol |
2963 |
1843 |
1120 |
26.1 |
18.7 |
474 |
18.3 |
60.6 |
| Ibiza |
2860 |
1789 |
1071 |
25.1 |
17.1 |
444 |
38.3 |
56.0 |
| Mallorca |
2761 |
1751 |
1010 |
25.2 |
16.8 |
449 |
26.8 |
48.0 |
| Menorca |
2602 |
1710 |
892 |
24.7 |
16.1 |
639 |
30.0 |
76.5 |
| Algarve |
3158 |
1975 |
1183 |
24.8 |
17.7 |
453 |
12.6 |
62.8 |
| Bournemouth |
1726 |
1202 |
524 |
16.6 |
9.9 |
800 |
55.8 |
77.5 |
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