La Marina

La Marina on the Costa Blanca.

This little village is located on the Costa Blanca about 25 kilometers from the airport of Alicante-Elche. La Marina belongs to the municipality of Elche, in the province of Alicante and lies on the Mediterranean Sea and at the foot of the Sierra del Molar, close to Guardamar del Segura and next to the Salinas of Santa Pola. The beach of one and a half kilometers, which lies on the village of La Marina, has the same name. The main access to La Marina is via the national coastal road the N-332.

This idyllic coastal town is ideal for holidays or to live there permanently. With an average daily temperature of 18 degrees in winter, it is also considered one of the healthiest places in Europe. The long sandy beaches adjacent to dunes with pine trees are clean and even in high season there is enough space. Right on the Mediterranean, you will find cozy places where you can eat well for a reasonable amount, drink coffee or grab a beer. Also in the urbanization on the outskirts of La Marina, you will find several shopping centers, a bodega, bars, restaurants and a medical center in the immediate vicinity. You can visit the weekly market for all your fresh products.

The history of this municipality is very pronounced with its relation to the foundation and the work of Cardinal Belluga. He has done important work in the Vega Baja del Segura region, where he has promoted the development of new agricultural land with the establishment of sites for new agricultural areas by draining swamps for agricultural use. The old village of La Marina was a swamp area of ​​the Vega Baja. This location was moved to the coast and in the old location they started building houses and now also called the Urbanization of La Marina overlooking the coastline. Behind the beaches of the village there is a beautiful dune area with sub-tropical vegetation like many Agave plants.

The economy of La Marina used to be very focused on agriculture and fishing, but nowadays it focuses more on sustainable tourism thanks to a very restrictive policy for urban development. The marina has an international resort campsite of the highest category "Great Comfort" This is the main tourist attraction for foreigners; in terms of local tourism, the award-winning beach with the blue flag is the most important tourist resource. The marina also has two hotels and numerous restaurants in the urban environment.

la marina at the costa blanca

La Marina is located on the Costa Blanca about 25 kilometers from the airport of Alicante-Elche. La Marina belongs to the municipality of Elche