Description
About Playa Flamenca, Orihuela Costa, Spain, complete guide
Playa Flamenca is a vibrant urbanization of Orihuela Costa, belonging to the province of Alicante, in the Valencian Community.
This urbanization received this name because its first promoters were of Belgian origin, specifically from Flanders.
It is a quiet urbanization and the housing offer is wide and varied, from beachfront villas, townhouses and urbanizations with swimming pool, ideal for a relaxing break during the year or for permanent residence.
It has two beaches, La Mosca beach and La Estaca beach, which has been awarded the blue flag since 1992. It has a multitude of services for water sports lovers, chiringuitos and restaurants make this part of Orihuela Costa one of the liveliest on the coast.
It is difficult to determine an exact number of inhabitants, as there are many visitors each year and therefore it is variable, being mostly British, German, Belgian and Scandinavian, thanks to its mild winters and the quality of services offered by the urbanization.
Where is Playa Flamenca ?
How to get to Playa Flamenca by road?
You can get to Playa Flamenca on the N-332 road towards Cartagena if you are coming from the coast from Alicante or Torrevieja and the other way round if you are coming from the Cartagena or Mar Menor area. You can also get there on the AP-7 motorway (exit 763), When you leave the motorway you will find a roundabout right next to the Zenia Boulevard Shopping Centre, at this roundabout you have to take the direction of La Zenia, and when you reach the next roundabout, already on the N-332, take the direction of Torrevieja- Alicante, and just 600 m away you will find the exit for Playa Flamenca.
How far is Playa Flamenca from the airport?
Playa Flamenca is very well connected either with the airport of Alicante-Elche (51 km) or the airport of Corvera, in Murcia (53 km).
Can I get to Playa Flamenca by train?
Playa Flamenca is practically equidistant between the two nearby train stations, the Balsicas-Mar Menor train station in the region of Murcia and is 30 km away, and the Orihuela train station is 31 km away.
The weather in Playa Flamenca
Playa Flamenca has an altitude with respect to sea level that ranges from 1 to 20 meters, depending on the area. Generally, the climate is sunny, with more than 320 days of sunshine a year, short and mild winters and long summers with an average annual temperature of +18ºC.
Geography and History of Playa Flamenca
There is not much to say about the history of Playa Flamenca, as there are no known data from before the urbanistic explosion of the 60s - 70s in the area.
It is very possible that the proximity to the Roman Road, (Via Augusta), had some repercussion and it is likely that some "Mutatio", a small station for rest and shelter or to change horses, which existed on the Roman roads every 10 - 15 km, had been established.
The fact is that before the acquisition by investors of Flemish origin (Flanders-Belgium), the area was nothing but farmland, probably dry land and olive trees.
The geography of the territory where the population of Playa Flamenca is located is characterized by a natural wadi, "Rambla de las Estacas", which only carries water during the rainy season. The erosive action of these waters is responsible for the creation of the cove that bears its name.
Facilities in Playa Flamenca
The fact that the urbanization of Playa Flamenca is relatively young in time does not mean that it is not equipped with a host of services and facilities more typical of older populations. Playa Flamenca is hosts the local branch of Orihuela Townhall and the post occes for whole Orihuela Costa area. We can also find large commercial areas, medical centers and sports facilities of first class as well as schools and institutes which is very convenient for residents who decide to settle permanently on the urbanization.
There is also a bus service with stops in Playa Flamenca and that communicates with the rest of the neighboring towns as well as with the cities of Torrevieja and Alicante. A must-see is the very popular flea market that offers its customers a colorful and varied assortment of products of all kinds every Saturday from 9am to 2pm, except for holidays.
Ion the proximity are two of the most famous golf courses on the Costa Blanca, just 5 minutes by car you are at the Real Club de Golf de Campoamor and the Villamartín Golf Course.
The Zenia Boulevard Shopping Centre is located within Playa Flamenca. It is one of the largest shopping centers on the whole of the Mediterranean coast.
What to do in Playa Flamenca
Playa Flamenca is famous for its calm, crystal-clear waters, with two white and sandy beaches, La Mosca beach and La Estaca beach, which has been awarded the blue flag since 1992.
These beaches are ideal for relaxing and for the enjoyment of young and old alike, and also offer activities for those who are eager for adventure since, among other services, there is a famous diving and snorkeling school in Playa Flamenca.
A "Go-Kart" racing circuit will also delight young and old alike, emulating their formula one heroes, while spectators enjoy the show over drinks at the bar.
We can also find fun facilities such as "Urban Planet", which is one of the latest trends in leisure and sports activities for all audiences. The Trampoline Park recreates a playground formed by an endless sea of trampolines, which offers as a result a totally new way to move, play and get in shape. In addition, there are activities for all ages ranging from Free Jump to trampoline versions of basketball or dodgeball.
For the less intrepid, walking is also a good option, exploring its small coves and enjoying nature by the sea. There is also a nice walk along the Rambla de las Estacas that can be done almost all year round.
It is also worth mentioning the wide range of restaurants and leisure facilities available at Playa Flamenca, where you will find all kinds of restaurants, Irish pubs, Chinese and Italian restaurants and famous Spanish restaurants offering specialities from almost every region of the country. You could say that they offer as many options as there are countries when it comes to tasting the best dishes.
Properties in Playa Flamenca
The oldest area of Playa Flamenca stretches out on the beachside of the N332 National road. It is composed of independent villas, within walking distance to the beach and some of which are on the front line. Due to the relatively small extension of Playa Flamenca on the beach side of the N332 the choice of within walking distance to the beach is small. You have a choice of nice detached villas either with one or two floors and spacious plots, two blocks of apartments and a small selection of townhouses. Being on the beachside comes at a premium.
Just on the other side of the N-332, you have a wide choice of different types of properties for sale in all price ranges. As here you will find this area is more recently developed and the sizes are more adjusted with smaller plots of land and with much more reasonable prices.
Here you will find townhouses and apartments of all styles and sizes. The apartments in this area of Playa Flamenca usually do not exceed 4 floors.
It is also important to point out that the area of Playa Flamenca is practically completely developed, except for a few areas where a large residential complex is currently under construction.
SUMMARY
Playa Flamenca is a mixture of cultures because it is the place of residence of people from more than 100 different countries, with a very dynamic and diverse community formed by Spaniards, British, Irish, Germans, French, Belgians, Danes and Scandinavians, among many others.
The population offers a wide range of different and high-quality services that are also available all year around, thanks to its permanet population and easy access to the airports and nearby cities like Torrevieja.
Playa Flamenca is an ideal place for buyers who are looking for quality services, a wide variety of services, shops and restaurants, who want to be close to the beach but at a reasonable price.
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