Spain - Costa Del Azahar:

The Costa Del Azahar or aptly named Orange Blossom Coast, located north of Alicante in the province of Valencia has over 22 Blue Flag beaches on offer with gently sloping shorelines. The area reflects its Roman, Arabic and Iberian cultures of the past.

This part of Spain has something for everyone, apart from the unspoilt beaches; there are splendidly green mountains and valleys, together with excellent golf courses.

The provincial city of Valencia is a very cosmopolitan, international place whereas the inhabitants of the towns and villages take life more easily with time to spend, letting the world go by. Valencia is easy to get to theses days with low cost airways flying directly from British regional airports.

Popular coastal places to buy include:

• Alcossebre
• Benicarlo
• Benicaais
• Burriana
• Chilches
• Moncofa
• Oropesa del Mar
• Peniscola
• Torreblanca
• Vinaros.