Costa Blanca

COSTA Blanca extends up to 200 kilometers of nothing but both wholesome and nudist beaches in the Mediterranean province of Alicante in Spain. But these nudist beaches are mostly deserted during winter for even winters here can be that cold. Well, not that cold as the rest of Europe because many German tourists flock here during winter and spend Christmas here because it is relatively warmer. Those are the people who hate to spend their holidays in coldness.

Some of the other tourists here come from such tropical countries as the Philippines. Many come here on tourist visas but once they like it here, they can certainly acquire properties here in the cities adorning Costa Blanca like Benidorm and Malaga. Acquiring properties here by foreigners is not really a problem because there are only two applicable real estate taxes – the income tax and the garbage collection tax. The income tax is computed on whether the property was used for profit purposes like whether a factory was established over it. If you will use the property as your vacation home and lease it your German compatriots, then your income tax will be computed as such. On the other hand, the garbage collection tax goes directly to the local government in Costa Blanca where the property is located. So whether you’re in Benidorm or in Malaga, the garbage collection tax is collected monthly there.

To acquire for properties here in Costa Blanca, you need to live here at least two weeks during summer, two weeks during non-holidays and two weeks during winter. During summer, Costa Blanca is literally invaded not just by German tourists but also by British, Scottish, Irish and tourists coming from the Scandinavian countries. There are two kinds of beaches here in Costa Blanca – there are wholesome beaches and nudist ones. The nudist beaches are mostly populated by gays and other naturists. You cannot go into these beaches if you’re just a pervert who is looking for some fun being a voyeur. You need to go commando by yourself so to speak. Another thing nice about the beaches of Costa Blanca is that all the resorts here are being stamped with the blue flag accreditation. A blue flag accreditation is granted by the European Union and it simply means that EU inspectors are inspecting these beaches periodically.

In these inspections, hygiene and environment-friendliness is highly appreciated and emphasized. Costa Blanca beach resort management is fairly strict even to foreign visitors when it comes to littering and other related policies here. Even the off-road vehicles that you rent out cannot cross into the parking areas of these beaches for fear that the paved parking areas will be littered with mud coming from your tire tracks.

During winter, these beaches are fairly deserted already but it’s nice to have your wedding reception here by the beach facing the Mediterranean on a moist morning or sundown. At least, there’s no snow in there but a romantic atmosphere pervades. Or maybe you can spend the holidays here strolling around the neighborhood and looking for some fresh Mediterranean catch.

STAYING in Costa Blanca this Christmas will always be a wonderful option. Costa Blanca is the eastern part of Spain which overlooks the Mediterranean. And it is in this reason that Costa Blanca is one of the destinations this season. Even if they say that Costa Blanca is devoid of tourists during Christmas season that is not particularly true at all. All of Spain experience winter yet the Mediterranean coastline part of it have a relatively temperate climate. Temperatures can just be as low as -3 degrees Celsius. Costa Blanca is part of the Mediterranean and so therefore it must be nice in here during the Christmas season.

To come here in Costa Blanca, you need to go to the nearest international airport in Alicante. There are lots of regional airlines here which service routes coming in from the rest of the European mainland such as Paris, Bonn and even those from the United Kingdom areas such as Cardiff and London. You don’t need a visa to come here and see Costa Blanca during Christmastime if you come from Europe. But of course, if you come across the Atlantic like Mexico, Canada and the United States, you need to have a visa. Plus only smaller airlines such as Ryan Air cater to the direct Costa Blanca route if you come here in this part of Spain. So if you want to have more amenities associated with flagship carriers, then land in Madrid.

Remember that to come here in Costa Blanca during Christmastime, you need to pack up with lots of clothes because it can be cold here if you’re thrift. Or if you’re not, why not shop around the many shops adorning the beach areas in Costa Blanca for some shirts and parka. You need layers and layers of clothing to protect yourself from frostbite. Just don’t don any cottony fiber because cotton tends to absorb moisture. Here in Costa Blanca, you can enjoy the Christmas season much as it is enjoyed elsewhere in Spain with the exception of a few deviations.

These deviations are in the form of nudist beaches but these are usually understandably deserted during Christmas which also coincides with the peak of winter. These beaches are often inhabited by Dutch visitors so they really are not natives to Costa Blanca. The real people in Costa Blanca are fun-loving, innocent and simple. They are the people who adhere strictly to Catholic traditions. They are in a way what you can call as true Catholics. The first hint of a religious Christmas celebration comes in during the first four weeks before Christmas. This is called the Season of Advent and Catholics here light the Advent candle during the first mass of the fourth Sunday before Christmas.

The individual who will have the privilege to light the candle will be one of the most prominent families in the particular parish. This tradition goes on even after the second, third and fourth week of Advent. After that, people here then go to mass starting nine days before Christmas. And small-scale businessmen then take the opportunity to blend with the crowd after the mass to offer Spanish breakfasts for sale.

TO get to Costa Blanca this winter, you need to board a flight for Madrid International Airport then get around some domestic flights. To do this, you need to book right now. You cannot just go to Costa Blanca and board a flight immediately during Christmas day because it will be a nightmare of queues. All flights regardless of which country you come from will have been filled that day.

You need to check first with the most popular online travel agencies in the world right now – Travelocity or Expedia – either of the two will do. Then you need to book an international flight to Madrid and another domestic flight to Costa Blanca. There are also direct international flights available for Malaga International Airport and San Javier International Airport. The third thing you must do is to enter into hotel deals. But take note; there are packaged hotel deals readily available from the international flight to the domestic flight.

Winters here in Costa Blanca tend to be cold because of the easterly wind sweeping in from the Mediterranean. So be sure to store layers and layers of clothing in your luggage before coming here. Or else, shop around the many malls arrayed in the various Costa Blanca cities because Christmas in the shopping malls here tend to be similar to the ones all over the world. Shopping malls here have the same commercial Christmas spirit. There are various Santa Clauses, there are huge discounts on various Christmas items, and there is even what some may call as midnight sales. In these midnight sales, items found in malls have discounts to as much as 70 percent off and malls closed down at 12 midnight.

This is especially true during December 23 or the last Friday, Saturday and Sunday before Christmas. Some items to watch out for are fireworks as they tend to run out. Speaking of fireworks, there are spectacular ones in show especially during Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve and they are usually being held at the Mediterranean coasts. These fireworks are really fabulous ones since their reflections will be seen at the Mediterranean Sea. So the best way to spend Christmas Eve here in Costa Blanca is to hop aboard the various luxury yachts available.

Again, it must be emphasized that these luxury yachts are only available at least two months before Christmastime because that’s peak season already so book your reservations now. If you are at a loss on where to book, then don’t because online travel agencies also have contacts with these conveyances of pleasure. During New Year’s Eve, these luxury boats have their own parties complete with live jazz music. There are also various gimmicks on board such as raffle prizes, games, dare-or-lose and other novelty sports. There are DJs who will be happy to play your favorite house and party music. There’s plenty of food and noche Buena and New Year’s Eve cocktails will be served in a buffet. Don’t just take my word for it, come here in Costa Blanca this Christmas

Are you planning to venture a new home abroad? You better choose those countries which has the best location you ever wanted. It is a nice feeling if the location you are choosing has the captivating environment, with having fresh air, tranquil and very relaxing. Why not choose the location of Costa Blanca? This perfect very relaxing environment will show you panoramic like paradise. It has the best climate ever has, Costa Blanca is even the choice of civilization during the past centuries because of the perfect destination it has. Recently, Costa Blanca has been admired by many because of its weather condition, fascinating views which include the remains of the folks living here during the past centuries and more. Tourists with different cultures rushed in coming here as their vacation site, there are even a thousands of them decided to land here and make their whole life living here.

You can choose venturing your own property in Denia which is the gateway of Costa Blanca. There are several hot properties offered in Denia, and you will love it because the location it belonged is amongst the scenic landscape inclining calmly to the Mediterranean which is from the Montgo Mountain. The town that surely suits your taste because it has a blend of past as well as bustling vibrant present; you can recognize in this town that it has wide range of fine-sand beaches and some alluring stony coves. Aside from that you can feel the friendly weather that it has with 19 degree C over the year; your trip would always be going to their pristine beaches. Perhaps you would not want the idea of venturing a house here; instead you just wanted to rent for their townhouses. Well, that would never be a problem; there are available townhouses in Costa Blanca which is very much affordable and good for your budgets. Such for example the Coin Townhouses, the price range is only 210 euro located particularly in Spain. The townhouses that they have catered four beds, two baths, with having 154 built size and 0 m2 plot size; most of the Coin Townhouses were very much accessible to the supermarket, shopping centers and more. By the way, these townhouses can also be bought and you can extend your own house if you want because it can be extended.

Perhaps you can stay in a villa; there are many villas available in Costa Blanca. As usual, villas in Costa Blanca is very much affordable; if you are looking for villas nearby the beaches, charming and full of life panoramic sceneries, you can choose living in the villas of Carib Playa Villas. Most of the amenities featured inside is very comfortable and relaxing and the ambiance it has is so cool which surely fits your needs. The Carib Playa Villas boasted of their available swimming pools, functional fireplace, and fully fitted kitchen, you can also view its surroundings by mounting on their roof terrace. And their swimming pools by the way are surrounded with alluring gardens which you will love the most. Before planning to venture your own property in Costa Blanca, make sure you arrange whatever documents needed.