Valencia, Alicante, Benissa Coastal, Spain

Access is on the upper level where you will find two parking spaces and then access to the property either by stairs or the elevator.

Externally large outdoor areas on different levels that includes the infinity pool, sunken chillout lounge, a bioclimatic pergola with a large table for 12 people for alfresco dining, a ZEN area with water feature and on the land in front of the villa there is a large space with a petanque court that can be transformed into a paddle court.

Equipped with the highest standards this dream of a property is nestled between the charming and pretty town of Moraira and the bigger cosmopolitan town of Calpe, the beautiful Benissa costa is an area where you will find numerous “coves” a mixture of rocky cliffs and sandy beaches with crystal clear waters, a paradise for lovers of “snorkelling” and diving.

LOCATION Benissa is situated just off the AP7 motorway and N332 and stretches down to the coast. It is approximately a ninety minute drive from Valencia and one hour from Alicante. Benissa is one of the oldest towns on the Costa Blanca. Different discoveries suggest that there was prehistoric activity in Benissa, as evidenced by the three cave paintings in Pinos district. Old coins and amphorae indicate that the Romans too passed through this region. The origin of the place name Benissa, ‘Beni-Issa’, is considered to be the Arabic for “sons of Issa”, the name of a tribe. Benissa has a rich legacy of monuments. A landscape full of contrasts, an atmosphere filled with history. Walking through the old quarter of Benissa, perfectly preserved, you will discover a life-sized museum – cobbled streets, walls built hundreds of years ago and manor houses which transport you back to medieval times. In the heart of Benissa Old Town you will find an attractive selection of supermarkets, shops and boutiques as well as the Cathedral of the Marina Alta which dominates the town square with its palm trees and children’s playground. Market day in Benissa is on a Saturday.

Benissa has approximately four kilometres of coastline and four main beaches which are the Cala Lobella, Baladrar, La Fustera and Cala Pinet.

To the north of Benissa, in Moraira, there are further smaller beaches whilst Calpe a thriving and modern town to the south has long golden sandy beaches with a promenades, a fantastic choice of restaurants including michelin-star recommended plus marinas and trendy bars and clubs.

Benissa also has fabulous sporting facilities. There is a 9 hole par 60 golf course, a number of tennis clubs and a fabulous sports centre with full size football pitch, Olympic size indoor swimming pool which is open all year, gymnasium, badminton courts, padel tennis etc.

The local Spanish schools, both primary and secondary, have children from all nationalities but if you prefer but there are International schools located a short drive away who provide a private bus service.

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Why Costa Blanca North?

There are few places in the world where the northern part of a small coastline contrasts more with the south. The landscape in the south is flat and arid whereas here in the north mountains provide the backdrop to much greenery, orange groves, olive trees, vineyards, almonds, and cherries. An area where you will find many beautiful blue flag Mediterranean beaches, sand dunes, watch towers, natural coves, fishing ports and marinas where luxury yachts are moored. Inland you can still find charming Spanish villages and a part of Europe where life goes on the way it has for decades, with siestas religiously adhered to, and local customs and culture still very much a part of everyday life. It is a unique and very special Region in Spain, a stunning area of natural coastal and inland beauty with breath-taking landscapes offering a taste of “Real Spain”, an area dubbed Spain's “Jewel in the Crown” by the British travel Press.

The Costa Blanca North encompasses a region that includes the desirable towns of Altea, Calpe, Benissa, Teulada-Moraira, Benitachell, Javea and the city of Denia, also for the buyer seeking peace and tranquillity, the enchanting inland villages situated in the Jalon and Orba valleys where the land is never far from the sea and coastal resorts are within a 15-to-30-minute drive. There is a first-class range of real estate for sale in Costa Blanca North, from luxury beachfront penthouses to prestigious country properties, and from spectacular coastal villas to apartments.

The region’s supreme quality of life, attractive beaches, beautiful landscape, well-preserved natural environment, excellent climate, modern infrastructure, plus a traditional and cosmopolitan atmosphere, have transformed Costa Blanca North into a privileged place to live.

Costa Blanca North is one of Spain´s fastest growing golfing destinations with first class golf course and 5-star golf resorts with both Seve Ballesteros and José Maria Olazábal having both played a part in designing some of the Region´s courses. There is a tennis academy, ATF, set up by former world professional tennis played David Ferrer from Javea. The Equestrian Centre Oliva Nova is host to the international show jumping competitions MET with competitors from all over the world. The Region is the area of choice for many pro cycling teams and ten of the eighteen World Tour teams have chosen this area for their training camps. Looking to Ski in the winter you have the ski resorts of Javalambre and Valdinares in Teruel, only 2hr 30 minutes away enabling you to drive up to ski in the morning and still be back home in the afternoon should you want to enjoy winter skiing and the winter sunshine . With its 125 km coastline, the Costa Blanca North offers a wide variety of trendy upmarket marinas and yacht clubs, sailing clubs and an abundance of water sports.

What is unique about the property market in Costa Blanca North, Spain?
The Costa Blanca North is classed a very exclusive area within Spain. The British, Germans and Dutch have a long-running love affair here with a Region that is classed as one of the wealthiest in Spain attracting not only the well-heeled from Madrid, and Valencia, who have second homes here but more and more affluent expats from all across Europe and beyond, including North America, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.