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LOCAL/REGIONAL INFORMATION
Muchamiel is a town of the province of Alicante
located next to San Juan and 5 kilometres from the Mediterranean. Its municipal
area covers 47.7 square kilometres and has a population of 15,558 inhabitants.
Attractions
Alicante, Spain with its beautiful boulevard and pleasant shopping street is
one of the most well known towns on the Costa Blanca. The coast of Alicante
and the Costa Blanca owes its name to the beaches stretching for several kilometres
and attracts many sun worshippers and pleasure seekers
El Campello is a 5 minute car ride which
will cost around 7 to 10 euros by taxi. El Campello has a coastline of more
than 20 km with all kinds of beaches, from Muchavista –next to San Juan
in Alicante, a very popular beach- to the small rocky coves of Barranco de Agues
or Cala Del Cuartel.
San Juan has the largest beach in Alicante
and lined with restaurants and bars, only a 5-minute car ride from your villa
in Muchamiel and only a short distance from the capital.
Benidorm is a 20-minute car ride and will
cost around 30 to 40 Euros by taxi. Located about 45 km northeast of Alicante,
despite its skyscraper skyline, it stands for beach and nightlife. Lots of Benidorm
nightlife. Surrounded by up to 1558 m high mountains, Benidorm is perfectly
protected against the sometimes-cold north winds. Therefore, the weather in
Benidorm stays very mild even through winter times.
Other beaches you can enjoy are Judios Cove, Palmeras Cove from here you will
find a wide range of services and facilities including commercial areas, banks,
magnificent medical installations, supermarkets, shops, and a large variety
of restaurants and bars where you can taste typical Mediterranean cuisine.
Terra Mitica, Theme Park
The fantastic theme park, Terra Mitica, is situated on the outskirts of the Spanish east coast city of Benidorm. Spain’s first theme park brings the rich history of the Iberian Peninsula to life through the use of the most up to date technology available. Visitors to the popular Costa Blanca discover a fun filled world within the park that recreates the most ancient, enigmatic and legendary civilizations to have settled in and around the Mediterranean Sea. The resort is conveniently situated 34 kilometers from Alicante main airport
Caves
The Candelabra Caves (Cuevas Del Canalobre) in the Alicante province of the
Costa Blanca is a single huge chamber 150 metres long, 630 metres above sea
level, and containing many dripstones, some of them looking like a candelabra,
giving the cave its name. The rock is calciferous limestone, and was formed
during the Jurassic period between 135 and 200 million years ago.
The Costa Blanca offers much more than the familiar beaches and tourist resorts,
there are so many beautiful places to visit, away from the bustle of the coast
- making a car excursion well worthwhile.
· Visit Xativa in the north of the province of Alicante to see the impressive
castle
· Tour the Sierra de Bernia, listed as a nature park. This trip is one
of the most beautiful routes to explore along the coast of Alicante.
· Climb to Coll de Rates to enjoy the unique panoramic views
Golf
Bonalba Golf - (+44) (0) 7947 646110
This 18-hole course is set in the Bonalba Mount and very close to the sea, with views into Alicante. The varied trees, lakes, large number of bunkers and enormous greens make this course an interesting and attractive challenge. The most characteristic feature of the course is the great variety of holes and the numerous lakes you can come across.
Club La Sella (Denia) – Tel: (00 34) 96 6454252
Attractions
By Car
Terra Mitica, Theme Park
The fantastic theme park, Terra Mitica, is situated on the outskirts of the
Spanish east coast city of Benidorm. Spain’s first theme park brings the
rich history of the Iberian Peninsula to life through the use of the most up
to date technology available. Visitors to the popular Costa Blanca discover
a fun filled world within the park that recreates the most ancient, enigmatic
and legendary civilisations to have settled in and around the Mediterranean
Sea. The resort is conveniently situated 34 kilometers from Alicante main airport
The Costa Blanca offers much more than
the familiar beaches and tourist resorts, there are so many beautiful places
to visit, away from the bustle of the coast - making a car excursion well worthwhile.
· Visit Xativa in the north of the province of Alicante to see the impressive
castle
· Tour the Sierra de Bernia, listed as a nature park. This trip is one
of the most beautiful routes to explore along the coast of Alicante.
· Climb to Coll de Rates to enjoy the unique panoramic views
Weather
Chemists
All chemists (Farmacaias) display a large green cross outside. They are open normal shop hours usually 09.30 to 13.30 and 17.00 to 21.00. There is an emergency chemist on duty in each town outside these hours.
Banks
Open from 09.30 to 14.00 Monday to Friday. They charge a transaction fee for any exchange of money, which can work out expensive on smaller amounts.
Petrol
Sold as super (Leaded), sin plomo 95 and 98 (Lead free) and Gasoil (Diesel). Most service stations are open from 07.00 to 23.00, although there are some, which open 24hrs a day.
Electricity
The voltage in Spain is 220v and all sockets are two pin.
Telephones
The code for the UK is 00 44, followed by the local code omitting the 0, and
then the number.
Cheap rates are Monday to Saturday between 20.00 and 8.00 and all day Sunday
and bank holiday
Mobile phone calls work out far more expensive than using the phone boxes.
The Costa Blanca/Valencia region
The Costa Blanca provides a soothing pace of life and the healthiest climate in Europe. Muchamiel is a lovely unspoilt spanish town with local restaurants and beautiful scenery. Bonalba Golf is less than 4 Kilometres away, which is one of the best golf courses in the area. Other attractions include Terra Mitica is less than 20 minutes drive away this theme park a s everything to keep the children occupied throughout the day and night. Alicante is less than 15 minutes away with the Gran via which is one of the largest shopping centres in Alicante. If you just want to enjoy peace and quite you can stroll around the castle andbreathtaking marina.
Alicante / Muchamiel area
Benidorm for its day & night life. Campello for its fish restaurants on the front line beach. San Jaun for its shopping centres and fabulous sandy beaches. Alicante for shopping centres/markets/castle & marina.
How to get there
Nearest Travel Links
Airport: Alicante: 25 km
Railway: Alicante: 25 km
Ferry: Alicante: 25 km
Fly to Alicante, we suggest you hire a car from the airport for the length of
your vacation.
Flights: For information on line booking we usually go to one of the following:- Fly Monarch.com, Jet2.com,Easyjet.com, Bmibaby.com.
Activities near Alicante
Sports:
Watersports
Waterpark
Golf less than 15 mins walk
Fishing
Great for:
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Good nightlife
City breaks
Cycling holidays