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Välkommen till Playa Flamenca

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.


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Community

Playa Flamenca has a multicultural community. People are drawn here from all northern European countries, but everyone tends to use English as a common language. It’s a flat landscape and is easy to walk around, so it attracts retirees and young families.

Property

The urbanisations surrounding Playa Flamenca have gated communities with communal pools and gardens. You may find apartments, townhouses, quad houses and detached villas with private pools and gardens.

Amenities

The shopping centre in Playa Flamenca has a few bars, restaurants and shops. A police headquarters is just across the road from the beach. Nearby Zenia Boulevard has over 200 shops and boutiques and supermarkets.

Transport

You can reach Playa Flamenca from Alicante Airport via the N-332 or AP-7 roads. There is a Costa Azul coach directly from the airport to the resort. Although Murcia International airport is closer to the town centre, you need to hire a private taxi or a car to get there.

Health

The closest healthcare from the beach is the Swedish ScandClinic Svenska Läkare. Just five minutes away from Playa Flamenca is the Health Center Orihuela Costa.  The closest hospitals are in Campoamor or Torrevieja.

Cost of Living

Property prices in Playa Flamenca are lower than in the northern Costas.  Living a healthy lifestyle is easily affordable which attracts a large number of Northern Europeans.