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Practical tips and guides written by us to help you make the most of your holiday on the Orihuela Costa: beaches, getting around, winter sun and how to book directly.
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The areaWinter sun on the Costa Blanca: Orihuela Costa
Mild winters, almost 300 days of sun a year and everything within reach. Here's why more and more travellers choose Orihuela Costa to escape the cold.
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BeachesThe best family beaches near Playa Flamenca
Fine sand, shallow water and every facility within reach. These are the beaches that work best with children, a short drive from Villa Capitan.
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TipsHow to get to Orihuela Costa from Alicante airport
Alicante airport is about 45 minutes from Orihuela Costa. Here are your options — car, taxi, transfer and bus — so you can pick the one that suits you best.
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GuideA guide to renting a villa in Orihuela Costa with direct booking
Booking directly with the owner has clear advantages. Here's how renting Villa Capitan works, what to look for before you book and why it pays to skip the middlemen.
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GuideGolf on the Costa Blanca: the courses near Villamartín
Four major courses within a fifteen-minute drive, with Villamartín almost on Villa Capitan's doorstep. Here's what each is like and why to stay here.
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TipsWhere to eat near Playa Flamenca and Orihuela Costa
From a proper rice dish by the sea to classic tapas or the international choice at Zenia Boulevard. Here's where to eat well near Villa Capitan.
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TipsWhat to do in Orihuela Costa when it rains: indoor plans
It rarely rains, but when it does there's still a plan: shopping centres, markets, museums and day trips to Cartagena, Murcia or Elche to make the most of a grey day.
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GuideWintering on Orihuela Costa: long-stay rentals
Mild winters, everything open all year and a spacious villa to settle into for the season in Villamartín. Here's how long-stay winter rentals work on Orihuela Costa.
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TipsCosta Blanca with kids: family guide to Orihuela Costa
Coves where the water stays shallow, a private pool and plans for every age. Here's how we set up a relaxed family holiday from Villa Capitan, in Villamartín.
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TipsStreet markets of Orihuela Costa and Torrevieja: days & tips
Local fruit and veg, ceramics, clothes and a lively buzz. Here's which markets are near Villa Capitan, on which day, and how to get the best out of them.
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The areaWhere to Stay in Orihuela Costa: Villamartín, Playa Flamenca, Punta Prima or La Zenia
Villamartín, Playa Flamenca, Punta Prima or La Zenia: each area of Orihuela Costa has its own character. We help you choose whether you travel as a family, a couple or for the winter.
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TipsGetting around Orihuela Costa: with a car and without
Do you need a car to enjoy Orihuela Costa? With the villa in Villamartín, it helps. Here are the options —airport, hire, bus and taxi— so you can decide.
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GuideCosta Blanca weather month by month: when to visit
Almost 300 days of sun and a mild climate all year. Here's what the Costa Blanca is like season by season, so you can pick the best time for your trip.
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